Constraints

Any proposal that violates these constraints is rejected without debate.

Structural Constraints

• All structural systems must have explicit, engineered load paths
• No load paths that depend on adhesive bonding as the primary structural mechanism
• No reliance on non-structural components for structural integrity

Architectural Constraints

• Core geometry must be parametric
• Core geometry must be vehicle-agnostic in Phase 1
• Structural sub-frames must be self-supporting
• Load paths must be explicit and documented

Tooling & Format Constraints

• Core CAD must be maintained in an open, inspectable format
• Feature trees must be clean, ordered, and intentional
• Dimensions and variables must be named meaningfully
• Geometry that cannot be edited parametrically does not belong in core files

Process Constraints

• Manufacturing assumptions must be stated explicitly
• Designs must tolerate fabrication variance
• No design may assume a single factory, printer, or supplier

Governance Constraints

• Core architecture changes require documentation
• Breaking changes must be declared
• The Manifesto takes precedence over individual preferences

These constraints exist to protect the long-term integrity of the project.