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      Electronics quests build practical progression through the electronics skill tree. This page is a QA-oriented map of quest dependencies, process IO, and inventory gates.

      Quest tree

      1. Build a basic LED circuit
      2. Blink an LED with Arduino
      3. Check a battery pack's voltage
      4. Check LED polarity with a multimeter
      5. Build a Light Sensor
      6. Measure Arduino 5 V output
      7. Measure LED Current
      8. Dim an LED with a Potentiometer
      9. Verify resistor color bands
      10. Measure a Resistor
      11. Sweep a Servo
      12. Read a Thermistor
      13. Log Temperature Data
      14. Plot Temperature Data
      15. Calibrate a Thermometer
      16. Tin a Soldering Iron
      17. Solder an LED Harness
      18. Solder a Wire Connection
      19. Check USB cable continuity
      20. Desolder a component
      21. Test a GFCI Outlet
      22. Build a Voltage Divider

      1) Build a basic LED circuit (electronics/basic-circuit)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/basic-circuit
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: welcome/howtodoquests
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • materials → "I have the parts and goggles." - solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, resistor color chart ×1, 5 V Power Supply ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • Non-linear flow: main assembly path plus alternate LED-polarity diagnostic path before verification.
        • Troubleshooting loop: failed light/flicker routes to a power-off correction branch and mandatory retry.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • dChat ×1, dUSD ×1000
      • Processes used:
        • verify-resistor-color-code
          • Requires: 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, resistor color chart ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • check-led-polarity
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, 5 mm LED ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/arduino-blink
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/basic-circuit
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • materials → "Parts are ready and the board is still unplugged." - Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, resistor color chart ×1, safety goggles ×1, USB Type-A to Type-B cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • Non-linear flow: preflight path can branch to a full rewire checkpoint before upload.
        • Evidence gate: upload must be followed by an observation log confirming stable ~1 s blink cadence.
        • Troubleshooting loop: wrong cadence routes to disconnect-first diagnostics, then mandatory re-test.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • arduino-ide-install
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • arduino-led-blink
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, USB Type-A to Type-B cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      3) Check a battery pack's voltage (electronics/check-battery-voltage)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/check-battery-voltage
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/basic-circuit
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • setup → "Meter setup is confirmed." - 200 Wh battery pack ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • Measurement interpretation gate: reading is classified against explicit 12.4-13.6 V pass bounds.
        • Recovery branch: out-of-range values trigger quarantine + timed re-test or a safety-stop completion path.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • measure-battery-voltage
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, 200 Wh battery pack ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      4) Check LED polarity with a multimeter (electronics/led-polarity)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/led-polarity
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/check-battery-voltage
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • diode-test → "It lights one way only." - 5 mm LED ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • Evidence gate: diode-mode test must produce one-way glow (or 1.7-2.2 V forward drop) before completion unlocks.
        • Troubleshooting loop: no-glow/OL-both-ways routes through setup diagnostics and retry before closure.
        • Safety branch: heat/smoke anomalies force an immediate stop path and component quarantine.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • check-led-polarity
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, 5 mm LED ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      5) Build a Light Sensor (electronics/light-sensor)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/light-sensor
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/basic-circuit
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • materials → "Ready to wire!" - Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, Photoresistor ×1, 10k Ohm Resistor ×1, USB Type-A to Type-B cable ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1, anti-static wrist strap ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • wire → "Wired and baseline measured." - digital multimeter ×1, Photoresistor ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • Non-linear validation: branch between room-light shading and controlled flashlight sweep strategies.
        • Evidence gate: each strategy requires three logged A0 samples with a clear trend before finish.
        • Troubleshooting loop: unstable or flat readings route to unplug-first rewire/baud diagnostics and retry.
        • Safety branch: unresolved instability can end via safe-stop with powered-hardware shutdown guidance.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • arduino-ide-install
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • measure-photoresistor
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, Photoresistor ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      6) Measure Arduino 5 V output (electronics/measure-arduino-5v)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/measure-arduino-5v
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/arduino-blink
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • materials → "Gear ready. Capture baseline." - Arduino Uno ×1, Laptop Computer ×1, USB Type-A to Type-B cable ×1, digital multimeter ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • Measurement gate: reading is interpreted against an explicit 4.85-5.15 V pass window.
        • Out-of-range branch: disconnect-first corrective checks and mandatory re-test loop before completion.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Servo Motor ×1
      • Processes used:
        • measure-arduino-5v
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, digital multimeter ×1, USB Type-A to Type-B cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      7) Measure LED Current (electronics/measure-led-current)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/measure-led-current
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/light-sensor
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • setup → "Meter in series." - digital multimeter ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, 5 V Power Supply ×1
        • interpret-pass → "Power is off and meter removed safely." - repeats the full meter+circuit toolchain to enforce evidence-backed closeout.
        • Measurement gate: explicit 12-22 mA pass window before completion.
        • Troubleshooting loop: out-of-range/unstable current branches to disconnect-first corrective checks and mandatory re-test.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Servo Motor ×1
      • Processes used:
        • None

      8) Dim an LED with a Potentiometer (electronics/potentiometer-dimmer)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/potentiometer-dimmer
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/arduino-blink
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • materials → "Parts ready for the standard wiring path." - Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, Potentiometer ×1, USB Cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • materials → "Potentiometer pins are cramped; show me a safer alternate layout." - Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, Potentiometer ×1, USB Cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • verify-wiring → "Checklist passed; safe to power up." - 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1
        • Branching/troubleshooting: main and fallback wiring paths both converge to a safety checklist; faults route through troubleshoot and mandatory re-verification.
        • Evidence gate: completion now requires a low/medium/high brightness demonstration before finish.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Servo Motor ×1
      • Processes used:
        • arduino-ide-install
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • arduino-potentiometer-dimmer
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, Potentiometer ×1, USB Cable ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      9) Verify resistor color bands (electronics/resistor-color-check)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/resistor-color-check
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/measure-led-current
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prepare → "Tools ready and resistor isolated." - 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, resistor color chart ×1
        • measure → "Measurement recorded." - digital multimeter ×1
        • Measurement gate: decode expected tolerance first, then interpret measured evidence against a 209-231 Ω pass window.
        • Corrective loop: out-of-range or unstable readings route through corrective and must re-test before closure.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:

      10) Measure a Resistor (electronics/measure-resistance)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/measure-resistance
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/resistor-color-check
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • measure → "Reading is inside 209-231 Ω." - digital multimeter ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, safety goggles ×1
        • measure → "Reading is outside 209-231 Ω or keeps drifting." - digital multimeter ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1
        • Measurement gate: completion requires interpreting a 220 Ω ±5% pass window (209-231 Ω).
        • Troubleshooting loop: out-of-range or unstable values require cleanup + re-test, with a safe-stop branch if readings remain unsafe.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • measure-resistance
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      11) Sweep a Servo (electronics/servo-sweep)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/servo-sweep
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/arduino-blink
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • plan-path → "Use the bench wiring path." - Arduino Uno ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, Servo Motor ×1
        • plan-path → "Use the external-supply path for safer current headroom." - Arduino Uno ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, Servo Motor ×1, 5 V Power Supply ×1
        • verify-safe-state → "Safety checks passed." - USB Cable ×1, Servo Motor ×1
        • Branching/troubleshooting: bench or external power wiring paths feed a safety checkpoint; jitter/binding routes through recovery and a re-verify loop.
        • Evidence gate: completion requires two stable 0°→180° sweeps without reset, stall, or heating.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Servo Motor ×1
      • Processes used:
        • arduino-ide-install
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • arduino-servo-sweep
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, Servo Motor ×1, 5 V Power Supply ×1, USB Cable ×1, Jumper Wires ×3
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      12) Read a Thermistor (electronics/thermistor-reading)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/thermistor-reading
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/potentiometer-dimmer
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • wire → "Wiring complete." - Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, USB Cable ×1, Thermistor (10k NTC) ×1, 10k Ohm Resistor ×1, Laptop Computer ×1
        • Safety branch: preflight can route to a rewire checkpoint before any powered sampling.
        • Evidence gate: capture and log three readings over one minute with an expected 15-35 °C room range.
        • Troubleshooting loop: unstable/out-of-range readings force disconnect-first corrections and re-test.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • soldered jumper wire ×1
      • Processes used:
        • arduino-ide-install
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • arduino-thermistor-read
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, solderless breadboard ×1, Jumper Wires ×3, USB Cable ×1, Thermistor (10k NTC) ×1, 10k Ohm Resistor ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      13) Log Temperature Data (electronics/data-logger)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/data-logger
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/thermistor-reading
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • setup → "Hardware ready" - USB Cable ×1, Raspberry Pi 5 board ×1, Arduino Uno ×1, Thermistor (10k NTC) ×1, 10k Ohm Resistor ×1, safety goggles ×1, anti-static wrist strap ×1
        • Logging gate: temps.csv must include timestamp, sensor_id, temp_c, and status at 1-minute cadence for at least 10 rows.
        • Anomaly branch: ALERT entries require corrective action and a 5-minute follow-up verification window.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Motor Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • pyserial-install
          • Requires: Raspberry Pi 5 board ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • raspberry-pi-serial-log
          • Requires: Arduino Uno ×1, Raspberry Pi 5 board ×1, USB Cable ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      14) Plot Temperature Data (electronics/temperature-plot)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/temperature-plot
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/data-logger
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Log file copied." - USB Cable ×1, Raspberry Pi 5 board ×1
        • interpret → "In-band and stable (>=90% inside 18-30 C, no >5 C jumps)." - repeats logging hardware as completion evidence.
        • Troubleshooting branch: out-of-band data routes through corrective wiring/timestamp checks and a mandatory re-plot loop.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Motor Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • plot-temperature-data
          • Requires: Laptop Computer ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: temperature line chart ×1

      15) Calibrate a Thermometer (electronics/thermometer-calibration)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/thermometer-calibration
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/thermistor-reading
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Thermometer ready" - aquarium thermometer (0-50°C) ×1
        • interpret-pass → "Calibration evidence captured." - thermometer evidence required at closeout.
        • Troubleshooting branch: out-of-tolerance bath readings require corrective adjustments and full re-test loop before finish.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Motor Award ×1
      • Processes used:
        • None

      16) Tin a Soldering Iron (electronics/tin-soldering-iron)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/tin-soldering-iron
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/resistor-color-check
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • start → "Iron is heating up." - soldering iron kit ×1, helping hands ×1, silicone soldering mat ×1, brass tip cleaner ×1
        • verify-tip → "Verified: stable tinning achieved." - repeats station/tool evidence for closeout proof.
        • Troubleshooting branches: unsafe station setup and oxidized/pitted tip paths now force recovery + re-verify loops.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • USB Cable ×1
      • Processes used:
        • None

      17) Solder an LED Harness (electronics/solder-led-harness)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/solder-led-harness
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/tin-soldering-iron
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Parts staged and polarity checked." - safety goggles ×1, soldering iron kit ×1, 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, wire stripper ×1, flux pen ×1, helping hands ×1, heat-shrink tubing ×5, Jumper Wires ×2
        • branch-choice → "Use helping hands for stable joints." - helping hands ×1
        • verify → "Pass: polarity and tug-test verified." - requires safety goggles ×1, soldering iron kit ×1, flux pen ×1, and LED indicator module ×1 as post-process evidence before closeout.
        • Troubleshooting/safety: failed joints route through rework; unsafe conditions route through safety-reset before any retry.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • soldered jumper wire ×1
      • Processes used:
        • solder-led-resistor
          • Requires: soldering iron kit ×1
          • Consumes: 5 mm LED ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, Jumper Wires ×2
          • Creates: LED indicator module ×1

      18) Solder a Wire Connection (electronics/solder-wire)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/solder-wire
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/tin-soldering-iron
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep → "Wires stripped; select splice method." - safety goggles ×1, soldering iron kit ×1, wire stripper ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, heat-shrink tubing ×5, flux pen ×1, brass tip cleaner ×1, heat gun ×1, solder fume extractor ×1, needle-nose pliers ×1
        • verify → "Pass: insulation and mechanical checks verified." - repeats splice-tool evidence before finish, excluding consumed heat-shrink tubing.
        • Troubleshooting/safety: weak splice or exposed strands route through fault; smoke/heat risk routes through safety-reset and restart (no direct completion from abort).
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • soldered jumper wire ×1
      • Processes used:
        • strip-jumper-wire
          • Requires: wire stripper ×1, Jumper Wires ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none
        • solder-wire-connection
          • Requires: soldering iron kit ×1, safety goggles ×1, flux pen ×1, helping hands ×1, lead-free solder spool ×1, Jumper Wires ×2
          • Consumes: heat-shrink tubing ×5
          • Creates: none

      19) Check USB cable continuity (electronics/continuity-test)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/continuity-test
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/solder-wire
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • probe → "It beeped and read near zero ohms." - digital multimeter ×1, USB Cable ×1, safety goggles ×1, wire cutters ×1, electrical tape ×1
        • interpret → "All conductors checked and logged." - repeats continuity tools as completion evidence.
        • Troubleshooting branch: failed/intermittent continuity routes to safe trim/insulate/retest loop before finish.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • soldered jumper wire ×1
      • Processes used:
        • test-cable-continuity
          • Requires: digital multimeter ×1, USB Cable ×1, wire cutters ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      20) Desolder a component (electronics/desolder-component)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/desolder-component
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/solder-wire
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • desolder → "Pads look clear and the resistor lifted cleanly." - soldering iron kit ×1, safety goggles ×1, desoldering pump ×1, solder wick ×1, flux pen ×1
        • Verification gate: pass requires clean pad/traces inspection before finish.
        • Troubleshooting branch: bridged pads route through cooldown + short heat-cycle rework loop.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • soldered jumper wire ×1
      • Processes used:
        • desolder-through-hole
          • Requires: soldering iron kit ×1, desoldering pump ×1, safety goggles ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      21) Test a GFCI Outlet (electronics/test-gfci-outlet)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/test-gfci-outlet
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/continuity-test
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • prep-check → "Bounds logged; begin cycle." - GFCI outlet tester ×1
        • measure-cycle → "Observed normal pattern + trip ≤1s + stable reset." - GFCI outlet tester ×1
        • corrective-loop → "Correction complete; rerun full cycle." - GFCI outlet tester ×1
        • interpret-pass → "Results logged with tester evidence." - GFCI outlet tester ×1
        • Troubleshooting/safety: anomalies route through explicit fault classification + breaker-off correction loop; persistent hazard routes to safety-abort.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • GFCI outlet tester ×1
      • Processes used:
        • test-gfci-outlet
          • Requires: GFCI outlet tester ×1
          • Consumes: none
          • Creates: none

      22) Build a Voltage Divider (electronics/voltage-divider)

      • Quest link: /quests/electronics/voltage-divider
      • Unlock prerequisite:
        • requiresQuests: electronics/tin-soldering-iron
      • Dialogue requiresItems gates:
        • build → "Divider assembled and probes clipped." - solderless breadboard ×1, 220 Ohm Resistor ×1, 10k Ohm Resistor ×1, Jumper Wires ×2, 5 V Power Supply ×1, digital multimeter ×1
        • measure → "Two measurements recorded." - digital multimeter ×1
        • Measurement gate: completion requires explicit threshold interpretation (2.40-2.60 V, max 0.05 V drift across two readings).
        • Corrective loop: out-of-range or drifting values route through power-down rewiring and mandatory re-test.
      • Grants:
        • Dialogue options/steps grantsItems: None
        • Quest-level grantsItems: None
      • Rewards:
        • Servo Motor ×1
      • Processes used:

      QA flow notes

      • Cross-quest dependencies: follow quest unlocks in order; each quest above lists exact requiresQuests and inventory gates that must be present before completion paths appear.
      • Progression integrity checks: verify each process-backed step can be completed either by running the process or by satisfying the documented continuation gate items.
      • Known pitfalls: repeated processes may generate stackable logs or outputs; validate minimum item counts on continuation options before skipping process steps.