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@@ -141,10 +141,11 @@ the merge — and merging on a reviewer's word is delegating it by proxy.
 
 **When a decision blocks you, consult architects — not the operator.** Spawn one or more architect
 members, give them the question and the evidence you have, and act on what they agree. They are
-authorized to settle it, not only to advise. If two of them still disagree after two rounds, they
-return both positions and you decide. Go to the operator only for something outside the fleet's
-authority: money, credentials, or a promise made to someone else. **Then write the decision on the
-ticket.** Taking the operator out of the loop also removes the signal they used to get, because
+authorized to settle it, not only to advise. Architects first form independent positions, then
+compare them. If they still disagree after that comparison, they return both positions and their
+checked evidence; the lead decides. Go to the operator only for an action the fleet has no
+authority to take, such as spending money, granting access, or making a promise to someone else.
+**Then write the decision on the ticket.** Taking the operator out of the loop also removes the signal they used to get, because
 that signal was the block itself — work stopped, so they found out. A ticket comment replaces it,
 and it reaches them whether or not they are at a terminal when you decide.