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# Ethan Hill
Ethan Hill serves as the head judge of RoboBattles in [Stardust Springs](/adventure/lore/places/stardust-springs.md). Appointed by [Mayor Ishii](/adventure/lore/characters/lily-ishii.md), Hill is known for his encyclopedic knowledge of RoboBattles regulations and precise judgment calls.
## Early Life
Hill spent his childhood as an avid board game enthusiast. In junior high, he developed a passion for competitive card games. He worked part-time at a local game shop, where he taught game mechanics to new players in card tournaments. His notebooks from this period are filled with observations about tournament formats and suggestions for improving event organization, interspersed with his characteristic dry humor about particularly memorable rule disputes.
## Career
### Early RoboBattles Involvement
Hill stumbled into RoboBattles during its early days, when matches were still being held in the town recycling center. He initially came to watch his roommate compete, but found himself oddly fascinated by the makeshift rule systems different competitors used. While others debated robot designs, Hill filled his notebook with ideas for standardizing match procedures.
### Appointment as Judge
As RoboBattles grew in popularity, Hill's notebooks of carefully documented precedents and procedures helped legitimize the sport while maintaining its core mission of promoting recycling and sustainability. Mayor Ishii recognized the importance of his work and appointed him head judge of RoboBattles. Hill's notebook became the foundation of the official RoboBattles rulebook.
### The Great Sorting Mishap
Perhaps the most infamous event in Hill's judging career. While the details of this 2024 incident remain subject to debate, competitors still speak in hushed tones about the day Hill used his whistle seventeen times in under two minutes.
## Judging Style
Hill's judging style features strict adherence to rules. During matches, he maintains constant vigilance, his eyes tracking every movement while his hand rests readily on his whistle. He makes swift, fair judgments without hesitation. His penalty calls have become known for their brevity and dry humor, as he assumes all competitors are already familiar with the rules.
As head judge, Hill continues to refine the RoboBattles rulebook. He approaches rule development like a chess player, thinking several moves ahead to anticipate potential loopholes or unintended consequences. Each new rule undergoes rigorous testing through hypothetical scenarios before implementation.
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