GICA DESIGNS PART 1: ATOMO

ATOMO!
The main bad guy in the Tournament, Atomo will use any means necessary to reach the top; whether they are clean or dirty doesn't matter !




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THE OFFICIAL NCRL TOURNAMENT FIGHT RULES

• 1-Each fight consists of three (3) consecutive rounds. The first GiCa Robo to win two rounds wins the fight.
• 2-Round Three is Deathmatch Round. Additional NCRL-approved weapons may be attached in this round only.
• 3-Each Round lasts Five (5) minutes. At the end of each Round there is a four (4) minute break.
• 4-During breaks each Gica Robo team may repair as many dents as possible. They may also replace an armor part with an undamaged identical part at the cost of 1HP at the start of the next Round, or a full Limb for the cost of 2HP at the start of the next Round.
• 5-If a GiCa Robo steals the enemy GiCa Robot's Banner, the enemy loses the fight altogether.
• 6-Each GiCa Robo starts each Round with 10 Hit Points (HP). The first to lose all ten or more HP loses the round. The Point System is as follows:

1. A GiCa Robo falling on its back loses 10 HP.
2. A GiCa Robo that loses its helmet loses 10HP.
3. If a GiCa Robo throws down the enemy Banner, the enemy loses 10HP.
4. A Gica Robo losing a limb (arm or leg) loses 5 HP. The crippled Robot's Pilot and the enemy Pilot get a two minute time out, during which they may replace the lost limb at the cost of 3 HP, or continue fighting at a limp for the rest of the duel.
5. Each dent in the enemy pilot's GiCa Robo armor takes away 1HP.
6. Each Tear that exposes the Pilot deducts 2HP from the Wounded Robo.
7. If a GiCa Robo accidentally drops its own Banner it loses 8HP. There is one minute timeout to reattach the Banner. If the Banner cannot be reattached, the Banner's owner loses the round.

GLOSSARY

GiCa Robo: (Gi)ant (Ca)rdboard (Robot).
GiCa Robo Tournament: The official tournament, sanctioned by the NCRL.
NCRL: National Cardboard Robot League.
Pilot: The person (or persons) inside the GiCa Robo
GiCaRobo Crew: The crew behind the GiCa Robo. This may consist of up to four (4) supporting members, five (5) including the pilot.

OFFICIAL GiCa ROBO SUIT CONSTRUCTION RULES.

Here are the rules for making Cardboard Robots, so they can qualify to fight in the GiCa Robo Tournament, officially sanctioned by the NCRL.

1. 1: The robot armor must be made of cardboard exclusively. The only exception it in the helmet, where additional materials are allowed. However cardboard is still the main element, even there.
2. 2: The pilot must remain invisible within the GiCa Robo suit. Any exposed parts, either from battle damage or neglect, cannot be used in the official battles. This means the CiGa Robo suit better have cardboard legs, or else you're going to have to just sit on your ass for the entire battle. Only joints are allowed to not have cardboard, and these must also be heavily padded (at least two pieces of medium thickness clothing)
   
3. 3: Weapons are allowed in Round Three, but only if they're made out of cardboard and/or styrofoam, and only if the GiCa Robo suit can grasp them or put them over the suit. This means no removing of GiCa Robo gloves to grasp weapons with bear hands.
4. 4: The GiCa Robo Suit's outer shell must be at least five centimeters (5cm) away from the pilot's actual body. Only parts between torso and arm, and in-between the legs are excepted. There, cardboard armor can get closer to the body
5. 5: GiCa Robo suit exteriors may be additionally colored, or covered in thin colored paper or colored tape (single layer, only for decorative purposes). No other materials may be used unless mentioned specifically.
6. 6: Every GiCa Robo suit must have a removable Banner, placed upon a wooden or plastic pole handle. The Banner Flag itself must be a flat surface of at least 30cm x 40 cm, and may be made out of cardboard, cloth or plastic. The Banner Handle must be between 1.5metres and 2metres in length. The Banner must be attached on the GiCa Robo suit firmly enough to not fall off by itself (as losing the banner means instant duel defeat), but loose enough to be detachable by the enemy GiCa Robo.
   

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This is it for now. If needed, clarifications will be posted. Feel free to ask any related questions.

THE FIVE RULES OF CARDBOARD ROBOT BATTLE!

1. TWO ROBOTS ENTER THE RING. ONE ROBOT LEAVES.
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2. WHOEVER WINS TWO ROUNDS WINS THE DUEL.
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3. IF BOTH DUELISTS WIN A ROUND, THE THIRD ROUND IS A DEATH MATCH.
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4. THE FIRST TO STEAL THE OPPONENT'S BANNER AUTOMATICALLY WINS THE ENTIRE DUEL.
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5. KICK ASS.

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