Physical and Digital Worlds Collide!

In the heart of a tech-driven metropolis, two corporate titans—Zenith Applied Sciences and Shadow Technologies—waged a high-stakes rivalry. Zenith, a company known for ethical innovation, held a trove of groundbreaking research in a highly secured vault, while Shadow, infamous for its ruthless tactics, devised a daring plan to steal the data.

Shadow Technologies recently attempted a high-stakes heist to steal cutting-edge research from their rival, Zenith Applied Sciences. Despite a meticulously planned infiltration, the mission failed. Zenith’s robust security, backed by the Woolly Watchdogs, proved too difficult to breach, and the team was captured before securing the coveted data.

Now, Shadow Technologies is assembling a new team to strike again—and that’s where you come in. Your expertise in covert entry and unconventional tactics is key to outsmarting Zenith and exploiting their vulnerabilities. With lessons learned from the failed attempt, Shadow Technologies is determined to come back stronger. The goal is clear: craft a foolproof plan to breach Zenith’s defenses and succeed where others have failed.

The Challenge

Your mission is simple: infiltrate Zenith’s headquarters, extract the prized data, and make a clean exit—without setting off alarms or leaving any evidence. You’ll face a variety of security measures testing your ability to adapt and improvise. Each challenge is designed to test both your technical and creative skills.

Zenith’s vault is fortified with layered physical defenses. You’ll need to leverage your knowledge of physical security, deception, and stealth to navigate the facility without getting caught. But simply breaking in isn’t enough—you must get out without a trace.

Contest Format & Rules

Practice Runs:

• • Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Use this time to familiarize yourself with the challenge environment, test different entry techniques, and fine-tune your strategy. Practice is essential to identify vulnerabilities and refine your timing.

Qualifying Runs:

• • Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Compete against other teams in the qualifying rounds. You’ll have 15 minutes per attempt to show your skills, with only the top-scoring teams advancing to the finals.

Finals:

• • Thursday: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

The best teams will face off in the final round, where only the most resourceful and efficient will succeed.

How It Works:

• 15 Minutes Per Attempt: Each run typically lasts 15 minutes. Teams start the timer by pressing the green button and must stop the timer once every member of the team has exited the contest area. However, finals may allow more time based on the complexity of the last challenge.
• No Trace: Teams that fail to completely exit the vault before the timer expires are considered caught by Zenith’s security, and no points will be awarded for that run.
• Non-Destructive Entry: Destructive methods are prohibited. You must leave everything intact—no breaking, cutting, or damaging objects.
• Out-of-Scope Areas: Items marked with yellow tape are off-limits. Additionally, going over the walls is not allowed, as the facility is fitted with hard-lid ceilings.
• Security Cameras: These are for local spectators only and are not part of the contest’s security systems.

Scoring & Prizes

Each door, lock, safe, and vault is assigned a point value, and the team that scores the most points wins. However, in the event of a tie, the team with the fastest time will take the victory. Prizes will be awarded to both the winner and the runner-up teams, recognizing those who have proven their mastery in covert operations.

Teams can consist of 1-4 members, so bring a team with complementary skills to maximize your chances of success. You’ll need to balance speed and precision—one wrong move could mean the difference between victory and failure.

In this contest, the smallest details matter. Your team must be quick, clever, and prepared to adapt. Think fast, plan well, and move carefully—because in the world of The Vault, every second counts!