Mini-Bot Predeployment

[2011FRC1876]

1) Before the endgame begins, is it legal for the host bot to manipulate the mini-bot in preparation for the endgame, as long as it remains in contact with the mini-bot, and the mini-bot does not break the vertical projection of the tower based? That is, getting the mini-bot ready is not considered DEPLOYMENT under the definition as long as the mini-bot doesn't break the tower projection.

2) In an earlier GRC posting, which I just want to check to make sure I understand correctly, it is legal for the host bot to break the tower position and position itself (including contacting the tower pole) before the endgame begins, as long as the MINI-BOT does not break the projection until the end-game.

[GDC]

1) Provided no other rules are broken, e.g. Rule <G19>, there are no rules that explicitly prohibit this.

2) Yes.