Contest Rules and Regulations
The Contest Rules and Regulations of the Great Universal Creation Contest represent one of the most complex sets of guidelines in known space, developed by the Cosmic Education Council to ensure safe and ethical universal engineering practices.
Core Principles
The regulations are founded on three fundamental principles established by the Council of Cosmic Engineers:
- Non-interference with existing life systems
- Containment of created entities
- Preservation of cosmic equilibrium
Participant Requirements
Contestants must be certified graduates of an accredited Universal Engineering Academy and demonstrate proficiency in:
- Quantum manipulation
- Molecular design
- Evolutionary mechanics
- Ethical creation practices
Project Parameters
Designated Zones
Each participant receives a regulated cosmic sector for their creation attempt. These sectors must be:
- At least 50 light-years from any existing life
- Contained within reality stabilization fields
- Monitored by quantum observation arrays
Time Constraints
Projects are evaluated over multiple geological epochs, with formal assessments occurring at:
- Initial seeding phase
- First emergence of complex life
- Development of cognitive functions
- Achievement of technological milestones
Safety Protocols
Following the Omega Incident, strict safety measures were implemented including:
- Installation of containment barriers
- Regular stability assessments
- Emergency project termination protocols
Evaluation Criteria
Projects are judged based on:
- Sustainability of created systems
- Innovation in design
- Adherence to Universal Creation Laws
- Stability of evolutionary pathways
- Environmental balance
Violations and Penalties
Breaches of contest regulations result in immediate disqualification and may lead to:
- Project termination
- Revocation of creation licenses
- Temporal quarantine
- Referral to the Cosmic Ethics Board
See Also
- Universal Creation Laws
- Quantum Manipulation Standards
- Creation Safety Protocols
References
- Cosmic Education Council Guidelines
- Universal Engineering Standards
- Contest Safety Protocols