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Introduction
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          4    Robot Game Rulebook I Introduction
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How to Get Started

    1. Build your mission models using
       the Mission Model Building
                                                        4. Learn how to play! Read the
                                                           Rules (S) and Missions
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                                                                                                             Introduction
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Robot Game Guiding Principles

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          6    Robot Game Rulebook I Introduction
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Missions
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Mission 01         RESEARCH PROJECT MODEL
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           Design and bring a single Research Project model of your own to the match. To score, it must:
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Mission 03       ENERGY STORAGE
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BEFORE THE MATCH | EQUIPMENT
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                                                   7. Additional or duplicate mission
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