/* Global Checkmate brand tokens (Kit Visual, palette since 2026-11-01). */
@font-face { font-family: "Barlow Condensed"; font-weight: 700; font-display: optional; src: url("../fonts/BarlowCondensed-Bold.woff2") format("woff2"); }
@font-face { font-family: "IBM Plex Mono"; font-weight: 500; font-display: swap; src: url("../fonts/IBMPlexMono-Medium.woff2") format("woff2"); }
@font-face { font-family: "Inter"; font-weight: 100 900; font-display: swap; src: url("../fonts/Inter-Variable.woff2") format("woff2"); }
:root {
  --gc-midnight: #07090C;
  --gc-ink: #11151B;
  --gc-paper: #E8EDF2;
  --gc-amber: #FFB020;
  --gc-steel: #8B96A3;
  --gc-alert: #FF3B5C;
  --gc-line: #262d36;
  --gc-paper-line: #c3ccd5;
  --gc-paper-muted: #4a5561;
  --gc-font-head: "Barlow Condensed", "Arial Narrow", sans-serif;
  --gc-font-body: Inter, system-ui, sans-serif;
  --gc-font-mono: "IBM Plex Mono", ui-monospace, Menlo, monospace;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: hidden; }
body { margin: 0; font-family: var(--gc-font-body); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
body.theme-dark { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); }
body.theme-paper { background: var(--gc-paper); color: var(--gc-midnight); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { color: inherit; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gc-amber); outline-offset: 3px; }
.wrap { max-width: 1240px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.gc-head { font-family: var(--gc-font-head); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: .95; margin: 0; text-wrap: balance; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.gc-mono { font-family: var(--gc-font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gc-steel); }
.theme-paper .gc-mono { color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-amber { color: var(--gc-amber); }
.sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; }
.gc-btn { font-family: var(--gc-font-head); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: 16px; min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 16px; border: 1px solid currentColor; background: transparent; color: inherit; text-decoration: none; cursor: pointer; }
.gc-btn--solid { background: var(--gc-paper); color: var(--gc-midnight); border-color: var(--gc-paper); }
.gc-icon-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--gc-line); color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* header */
.gc-header { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line); }
.gc-header__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; padding-top: 14px; padding-bottom: 14px; }
.gc-logo img { display: block; height: 40px; width: auto; }
.gc-nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 22px; }
.gc-nav a { text-decoration: none; color: var(--gc-paper); }
.gc-nav a:hover { color: var(--gc-amber); }
.gc-header__actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.gc-header__social { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-right: 4px; }
.gc-social-mini {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
}
.gc-social-mini:hover {
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.gc-nav__mobile-social { display: none; }
.gc-menu-btn { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .gc-header__social { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
  .gc-nav { display: none; flex-basis: 100%; flex-direction: column; padding-bottom: 12px; }
  .gc-nav.is-open {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 16px 0 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
    margin-top: 12px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .gc-nav a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  }
  .gc-nav a:hover,
  .gc-nav a:active {
    background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.08);
    color: var(--gc-amber);
  }
  .gc-nav__mobile-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
    margin-top: 10px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .gc-header__bar { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .gc-menu-btn { display: inline-flex; }
  .gc-header__actions .gc-btn { display: none; }
  .gc-logo img { height: 32px; width: auto; }
}

/* footer */
.gc-footer { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-line); padding: 36px 0 48px; }
.gc-footer__wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; }

/* Tactical Social Miniature Channels (Down Below) */
.gc-footer__channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
}
.gc-footer__channels-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gc-footer__badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gc-footer__subtitle {
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.gc-footer__status-pip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.gc-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gc-social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.gc-social-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.15);
}

.gc-social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .gc-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .gc-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gc-social-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gc-social-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.gc-social-card:hover {
  background: #161b22;
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.15);
}
.gc-social-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--gc-amber);
}
.gc-social-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gc-midnight);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.gc-social-card:hover .gc-social-card__icon {
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.08);
}

.gc-social-card__text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}
.gc-social-card__name {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}
.gc-social-card:hover .gc-social-card__name {
  color: var(--gc-amber);
}
.gc-social-card__handle {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.gc-footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.gc-footer__bottom nav { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.gc-footer a { color: var(--gc-paper); }

/* Ghost editor card widths (required by Ghost) */
.kg-width-wide { width: min(1040px, 100vw - 32px); margin-left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.kg-width-full { width: 100vw; margin-left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* newsletter inline */
.gc-newsletter-box { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); padding: 32px; margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-end; }
.gc-newsletter-box .gc-mono { color: var(--gc-steel); margin: 0; }
.gc-newsletter-box__text { flex: 1 1 260px; min-width: 0; }
.gc-newsletter-box h2 { font-size: 36px; margin-top: 8px; }
.gc-newsletter-box__form { flex: 1 1 280px; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.gc-newsletter-box__form label { flex-basis: 100%; }
.gc-newsletter-box__form input { flex: 1 1 180px; min-width: 0; min-height: 48px; font: inherit; padding: 0 14px; background: var(--gc-ink); border: 1px solid #3a4450; color: var(--gc-paper); }
.gc-form-ok, .gc-form-error { display: none; flex-basis: 100%; }
.gc-newsletter-box__form.success .gc-form-ok, .gc-newsletter-box__form.error .gc-form-error { display: block; }


/* header/footer stay dark on Paper pages: keep their labels light enough (Steel on Midnight = 6.3:1) */
.gc-header .gc-mono, .gc-footer .gc-mono { color: var(--gc-steel); }
.gc-footer a.gc-mono, .gc-nav a.gc-mono { color: var(--gc-paper); }
.theme-paper a:hover { color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }

/* Article reading mode (Paper). Matches Article.dc.html specs */
.gc-read { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.gc-article__head { padding-top: 56px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.gc-kicker { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 12px; align-items: center; }
.gc-kicker a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.gc-article__title { font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px); }
.gc-dek { margin: 0; font-size: 21px; line-height: 1.5; color: #2c3540; }
.gc-byline { margin: 0; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-line); padding: 12px 0; }
.gc-byline__author { color: var(--gc-midnight); font-weight: 500; }
.gc-alert-badge { margin: 0; align-self: flex-start; padding: 6px 10px; border: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-alert-badge--4 { background: var(--gc-alert); border-color: var(--gc-alert); color: var(--gc-midnight); }

/* reticle frame */
.gc-frame { position: relative; display: block; border: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-muted); padding: 10px; }
.theme-dark .gc-frame { border-color: var(--gc-steel); }
.theme-paper .gc-frame { border-color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-frame img { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; }
.gc-tick { position: absolute; }
.theme-dark .gc-tick { background: var(--gc-steel); }
.theme-paper .gc-tick { background: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-tick--t, .gc-tick--b { left: 50%; width: 1px; height: 22px; }
.gc-tick--t { top: -12px; } .gc-tick--b { bottom: -12px; }
.gc-tick--l, .gc-tick--r { top: 50%; height: 1px; width: 22px; }
.gc-tick--l { left: -12px; } .gc-tick--r { right: -12px; }
.gc-feature { margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.gc-feature figcaption { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 11px; }

/* body */
.gc-body { padding-top: 40px; }
.gc-body p, .gc-body li { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.7; }
.gc-body p { margin: 0 0 22px; }
.gc-body h2 { font-family: var(--gc-font-head); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 34px; line-height: 1; margin: 40px 0 16px; }
.gc-body a { text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* Bottom line card: the piece's signature summary */
.gc-bottom-line { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); padding: 28px 30px; margin: 0 0 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.gc-bottom-line::before { content: "Bottom line"; display: block; font-family: var(--gc-font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gc-amber); }
.gc-bottom-line ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.5; }
.gc-bottom-line li { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* video facade */
.gc-video { position: relative; margin: 0 0 32px; border: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-muted); padding: 10px; }
.theme-dark .gc-video { border-color: var(--gc-steel); }
.theme-paper .gc-video { border-color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-video .gc-tick { position: absolute; }
.theme-dark .gc-video .gc-tick { background: var(--gc-steel); }
.theme-paper .gc-video .gc-tick { background: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-video__btn {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--gc-ink);
  background-image: var(--gc-poster, linear-gradient(rgba(139,150,163,.12) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(139,150,163,.12) 1px, transparent 1px));
  background-size: cover, 40px 40px, 40px 40px;
  background-position: center;
}
.gc-video__play {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gc-midnight);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-paper);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background-color .15s ease;
}
.gc-video__btn:hover .gc-video__play {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  background: var(--gc-ink);
}
.gc-video iframe { display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; border: 0; }
.gc-video figcaption, .gc-video a, .gc-video__credit {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gc-paper-muted);
}
.theme-dark .gc-video figcaption, .theme-dark .gc-video a { color: var(--gc-steel); }
.gc-video a { display: inline; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }

/* map */
.gc-map { margin: 8px 0 32px; }
.gc-map svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; background: var(--gc-ink); }
.gc-map figcaption { margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--gc-font-mono); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }

/* sources */
.gc-sources {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gc-midnight);
  padding-top: 18px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gc-sources::before {
  content: "Sources";
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--gc-font-head);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gc-midnight);
}
.gc-sources ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gc-sources li {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.gc-sources li::after, .gc-sources li span.mono {
  margin-left: 6px;
  padding: 1px 6px;
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gc-sources li[data-confidence="confirmed"]::after {
  content: "Confirmed";
  color: var(--gc-midnight);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-midnight);
}
.gc-sources li[data-confidence="reported"]::after {
  content: "Reported";
  border: 1px dashed var(--gc-paper-muted);
  color: var(--gc-paper-muted);
}
.gc-sources li[data-confidence="unverified"]::after {
  content: "Unverified";
  text-decoration: underline dotted;
  color: var(--gc-paper-muted);
}
.gc-disclosure {
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #2c3540;
}
.gc-disclosure a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

/* related */
.gc-related { padding: 72px 0 80px; }
.gc-related__title { font-size: 36px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gc-midnight); padding-bottom: 10px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.gc-related__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }
.gc-related__grid a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none; }
.gc-related__grid .gc-head { font-size: 26px; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .gc-read { padding: 0 16px; }
  .gc-body p, .gc-body li { font-size: 18px; }
  .gc-related__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .gc-bottom-line { padding: 20px; }
}

/* Brief: short, text-only */
.gc-article__title--brief { font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 56px); }
.gc-brief .gc-article__head { padding-top: 40px; }
.gc-brief .gc-body { padding-top: 24px; }
/* Homepage bands: Midnight lead → Ink stream → Paper lanes → newsletter. */
.gc-lead { padding: 64px 0 80px; }
.gc-lead__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.gc-lead__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; min-width: 0; align-items: flex-start; }
.gc-lead__text p { margin: 0; }
.gc-lead__title { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 52px); line-height: 1.05; }
.gc-lead__title a { text-decoration: none; }
.gc-lead__dek { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.55; color: #b9c2cc; max-width: 52ch; }
.gc-lead__media { min-width: 0; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.gc-lead__play { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(7,9,12,.85); border: 1px solid var(--gc-paper); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.gc-lead__credit { display: block; margin-top: 10px; font-size: 11px; }

.gc-section-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line); padding-bottom: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.gc-section-head h2 { font-size: 44px; }

.gc-stream { background: var(--gc-ink); padding: 64px 0; }
.gc-stream__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 0; }
/* Tactical Intelligence Stream Cards */
.gc-card {
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  padding: 14px 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-width: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gc-line);
  transition: background-color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.gc-card:hover {
  background: #11161d;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.5);
}

/* Card Media (YouTube / Intel 16:9 Thumbnail) */
.gc-card__media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #07090C;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.gc-card__media img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s ease;
}
.gc-card:hover .gc-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

/* Tactical HUD corner brackets on thumbnail */
.gc-card__media::before,
.gc-card__media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.gc-card__media::before {
  top: 5px;
  left: 5px;
  border-top: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-left: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.gc-card__media::after {
  bottom: 5px;
  left: 5px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-left: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.gc-card:hover .gc-card__media::before,
.gc-card:hover .gc-card__media::after {
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
}

/* Tactical Video / Episode Badge */
.gc-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  right: 6px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.6);
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 3px 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 1px;
  pointer-events: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Card Body & Proportional Font Typography */
.gc-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  flex: 1;
}
.gc-card__kicker {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gc-paper-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gc-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.6vw, 21px);
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.18s ease;
}
.gc-card:hover .gc-card__title {
  color: var(--gc-amber);
}
.gc-card__dek {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gc-card__foot {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 6px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gc-paper-muted);
}

/* Fallback for text-only briefs or cards without media */
.gc-card:not(.gc-card--has-media) {
  padding: 24px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gc-card:not(.gc-card--has-media) .gc-card__body {
  gap: 10px;
}
.gc-card:not(.gc-card--has-media) .gc-card__title {
  font-size: 25px;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
}
.gc-card:not(.gc-card--has-media) .gc-card__dek {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
}

.gc-lanes { background: var(--gc-paper); color: var(--gc-midnight); padding: 72px 0; }
.gc-lanes__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 48px; }
.gc-lane { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; min-width: 0; }
.gc-lane__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 12px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gc-midnight); padding-bottom: 10px; }
.gc-lane__head h2 { font-size: 40px; }
.gc-lane .gc-mono { color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.gc-lane__item { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-paper-line); padding-bottom: 14px; }
.gc-lane__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.gc-lane__item .gc-head { font-size: 26px; }

.gc-newsletter { padding: 80px 0; }
.gc-newsletter .gc-newsletter-box { background: var(--gc-ink); border: 1px solid var(--gc-line); padding: 48px; margin: 0; }
.gc-newsletter .gc-newsletter-box h2 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile & Tablet Responsive Optimizations
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gc-lead { padding: 24px 0 36px; }
  .gc-lead__grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gc-lead__media {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .gc-lead__media .gc-frame {
    padding: 6px;
  }
  .gc-lead__play {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .gc-lead__play svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .gc-lead__text {
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gc-lead__title {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 5.5vw, 36px);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .gc-lead__dek {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #b9c2cc;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .gc-lead__text .gc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  /* 2 columns on tablets */
  .gc-stream { padding: 40px 0; }
  .gc-stream__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px;
  }

  /* Prevent duplicate lead post on mobile/tablet stream */
  .gc-card--lead-dup,
  .gc-lead ~ .gc-stream .gc-stream__grid > .gc-card:first-child {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .gc-section-head {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .gc-section-head h2 { font-size: 32px; }

  /* Regional Lanes on tablet & mobile */
  .gc-lanes { padding: 44px 0; }
  .gc-lanes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .gc-lane__head h2 { font-size: 32px; }
  .gc-lane__item .gc-head { font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; }
  .gc-lane__item { min-height: 44px; padding-bottom: 12px; }

  /* Newsletter Box on Mobile */
  .gc-newsletter { padding: 48px 0; }
  .gc-newsletter .gc-newsletter-box {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gc-newsletter .gc-newsletter-box h2 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 6vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.1;
  }
  .gc-newsletter-box__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .gc-newsletter-box__form input {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .gc-newsletter-box__form button {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* Tactical Board: hidden on mobile/tablet to keep mobile flow ultra-lean */
  .gc-tactical {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  /* 1 single high-density column on Phones */
  .gc-stream__grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .gc-card {
    padding: 12px 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .gc-card__title {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.18;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .gc-card__dek {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.45;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  }
  .gc-card:active {
    background: #141922;
  }


  /* Social Channels - 2 Columns on Phones */
  .gc-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .gc-social-card {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    min-height: 48px;
  }
  .gc-social-card__name {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .gc-social-card__handle {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  /* Footer on Mobile */
  .gc-footer {
    padding: 28px 0 36px;
  }
  .gc-footer__channels-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .gc-footer__badge-row {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .gc-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.gc-hub__head { padding-top: 56px; padding-bottom: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.gc-hub__head p { margin: 0; }
.gc-hub__title { font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 96px); }
.gc-hub__explainer { font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.55; color: #b9c2cc; max-width: 60ch; }
.gc-archive { padding: 0 0 72px; }
.gc-archive__list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-line); }
.gc-archive__list li { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 20px; align-items: baseline; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line); }
.gc-archive__list a { font-size: 18px; text-decoration: none; }
.gc-archive__list a:hover { color: var(--gc-amber); }
.pagination { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; padding-top: 24px; font-family: var(--gc-font-mono); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* reticle frame on Paper pages uses the darker grey */
.theme-paper .gc-frame { border-color: var(--gc-paper-muted); }
.theme-paper .gc-tick { background: var(--gc-paper-muted); }


/* Tactical Situational Board & Geopolitical Radar */
.gc-tactical { background: var(--gc-midnight); color: var(--gc-paper); padding: 56px 0 64px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gc-line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line); }
.gc-tactical__header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gc-tactical__title-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.gc-tactical__title { font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 48px); margin: 0; }
.gc-tactical__telemetry { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.gc-tactical__alert-badge { background: var(--gc-amber); color: var(--gc-midnight); font-family: var(--gc-font-mono); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; padding: 4px 8px; text-transform: uppercase; border-radius: 1px; }
.gc-tactical__clock { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gc-steel); }

.gc-tactical__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.4fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 24px; align-items: start; }
.gc-tactical__radar-box { background: var(--gc-midnight); border: 1px solid var(--gc-line); padding: 10px; position: relative; }
.gc-tactical__radar-svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: auto; background: var(--gc-midnight); }

/* Radar keyframe animations (functional, hardware-accelerated) */
@keyframes gc-radar-sweep {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.gc-radar__sweep {
  transform-origin: 400px 225px;
  animation: gc-radar-sweep 10s linear infinite;
}
.gc-tactical__radar-svg.is-paused .gc-radar__sweep {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes gc-flow-anim {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: -20; }
}
.gc-flow-route,
.gc-route-flow {
  animation: gc-flow-anim 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gc-pulse-amber {
  0% { r: 5; opacity: 1; stroke-width: 1.5; }
  100% { r: 18; opacity: 0; stroke-width: 0.5; }
}
@keyframes gc-pulse-steel {
  0% { r: 4; opacity: 0.8; stroke-width: 1.2; }
  100% { r: 14; opacity: 0; stroke-width: 0.5; }
}
.gc-hotspot__pulse--amber {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gc-amber);
  animation: gc-pulse-amber 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.gc-hotspot__pulse--steel {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gc-steel);
  animation: gc-pulse-steel 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.gc-hotspot__dot--amber { fill: var(--gc-amber); }
.gc-hotspot__dot--steel { fill: var(--gc-steel); }
.gc-hotspot__label {
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 8px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  fill: var(--gc-steel);
  transition: fill .2s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.gc-hotspot:hover .gc-hotspot__label,
.gc-hotspot.is-selected .gc-hotspot__label {
  fill: var(--gc-paper);
}
.gc-hotspot {
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}
.gc-radar__reticle {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* On-Map Reconnaissance Bar & Zoom Controls */
.gc-map-recon-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
}
.gc-map-recon-status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.gc-recon-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gc-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gc-amber);
  animation: gc-pulse-hud 1.4s infinite;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.gc-map-recon-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gc-btn-recon-nav,
.gc-btn-recon-reset {
  background: rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 5px 9px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}
.gc-btn-recon-nav:hover,
.gc-btn-recon-reset:hover {
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.12);
}
.gc-btn-recon-nav.is-touring {
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.35);
}

/* Regional Labels: only visible when BOTH .is-zoomed on the svg AND .is-active on group */
.gc-radar__region-group {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}
.gc-tactical__radar-svg.is-zoomed .gc-radar__region-group.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Reticle dynamic lock pulse */
@keyframes gc-reticle-lock {
  0% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0.5; }
  60% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
.gc-radar__reticle.is-locking circle {
  animation: gc-reticle-lock 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.gc-region-country__text {
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 6.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  fill: #FFFFFF;
  paint-order: stroke;
  stroke: #07090C;
  stroke-width: 1.5px;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  user-select: none;
}
.gc-region-channel-badge {
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 6.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  fill: var(--gc-amber);
  paint-order: stroke;
  stroke: #07090C;
  stroke-width: 1.8px;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Deep-Dive Telemetry HUD Card */
.gc-tactical__hud { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.gc-hud-card {
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.gc-hud-card__head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gc-line); padding-bottom: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.gc-hud-status-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.gc-hud-category-badge {
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  background: rgba(139, 150, 163, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.gc-hud-card__title-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gc-hud-card__target { font-size: 28px; margin: 0; color: var(--gc-paper); }
.gc-hud-width-badge {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gc-amber);
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.3);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* HUD Data Sections */
.gc-hud-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(139, 150, 163, 0.1);
  padding-top: 8px;
}
.gc-hud-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gc-hud-card__desc { margin: 0; font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; color: #b9c2cc; }

/* Surrounding Countries Badges */
.gc-hud-countries {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.gc-country-tag {
  background: #0d1117;
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.gc-hud-card__actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.gc-btn--recon {
  background: rgba(139, 150, 163, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  font-size: 11px;
}
.gc-btn--recon:hover {
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
  color: var(--gc-amber);
}

/* Full-Width Strategic Corridor Selector (Separate Tactical Command Square Below) */
.gc-tactical__corridors-bar {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: var(--gc-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  position: relative;
}
.gc-tactical__tabs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.gc-tactical__tab-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.gc-tactical__tab-heading {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.gc-tactical__tab-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gc-tactical__tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #0d1117;
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line);
  color: var(--gc-steel);
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .15s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.gc-tactical__tab:hover,
.gc-tactical__tab.is-active {
  background: var(--gc-midnight);
  color: var(--gc-paper);
  border-color: var(--gc-amber);
}
.gc-tactical__tab.is-active {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.2);
}

/* Alert Pips on Tabs (Yellow/Amber vs Grey/Steel) */
.gc-tab-pip {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.gc-tab-pip--amber {
  background: var(--gc-amber);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--gc-amber);
}
.gc-tab-pip--steel {
  background: var(--gc-steel);
}


@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .gc-radar__sweep,
  .gc-flow-route,
  .gc-route-flow,
  .gc-hotspot__pulse--amber,
  .gc-hotspot__pulse--steel,
  .gc-screen-shake {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .gc-radar__reticle {
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Tactical Missile Targeting Cursor & Kinetic Strike System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide native cursor over news cards only on desktop devices with mouse pointer */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-card,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-card *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lead__media,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lead__media *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lead__title a,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lead__title a *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lead__text a.gc-btn,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lane__card,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lane__card *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lane__item,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lane__item *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-stream__grid a,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-stream__grid a *,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lanes__grid a,
  .gc-has-tactical-cursor .gc-lanes__grid a * {
    cursor: none !important;
  }

  /* Fallback cursor if JS custom cursor is not running */
  .gc-card,
  .gc-lane__item,
  .gc-lead__media {
    cursor: crosshair;
  }
}

/* Fullscreen GPU Kinetic Strike Canvas */
.gc-strike-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999999;
}

/* Custom Tactical Mouse Cursor: White Reticle + Mounted Cruise Missile + Telemetry */
.gc-tactical-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.12s ease-out, visibility 0.12s;
  will-change: transform;
}
.gc-tactical-cursor.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Center White Targeting Reticle */
.gc-cursor__reticle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)) drop-shadow(0 0 1px #07090C);
}

.gc-cursor__reticle svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Mounted Cruise Missile on Cursor */
.gc-cursor__missile {
  position: absolute;
  top: -34px;
  left: 6px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 22px;
  transform: rotate(-35deg);
  transform-origin: 4px 11px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)) drop-shadow(0 0 3px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.6));
  transition: opacity 0.1s ease, transform 0.1s ease;
}

.gc-cursor__missile svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

/* Blazing Engine Exhaust Flame Flicker */
@keyframes gc-rocket-flame {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scaleX(1) scaleY(1);
    opacity: 0.95;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scaleX(1.35) scaleY(0.85);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.gc-missile-flame {
  animation: gc-rocket-flame 0.12s infinite ease-in-out;
  transform-origin: 0% 50%;
}

/* When launch initiates, the mounted missile detaches from cursor */
.gc-tactical-cursor.is-launching .gc-cursor__missile {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: rotate(-35deg) translate(20px, -20px) scale(1.3);
}

/* Reticle turns white-hot upon weapon lock & launch */
.gc-tactical-cursor.is-launching .gc-cursor__reticle {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px #FFFFFF) drop-shadow(0 0 16px #FFB020);
  animation: gc-reticle-locked 0.3s infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes gc-reticle-locked {
  from { transform: scale(1); }
  to { transform: scale(1.18); }
}

/* Tactical HUD Telemetry Chip */
.gc-cursor__hud {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  font-family: var(--gc-font-mono);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gc-hud-badge {
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid #FFFFFF;
  border-left: 3px solid #FFB020;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 3px 7px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.gc-hud-coords {
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.85);
  color: #8B96A3;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 150, 163, 0.3);
}

/* Camera & Screen Tactical Jolt */
@keyframes gc-tactical-shake {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  15% { transform: translate(-6px, 3px) rotate(-0.5deg); }
  35% { transform: translate(5px, -5px) rotate(0.4deg); }
  55% { transform: translate(-4px, 2px) rotate(-0.3deg); }
  75% { transform: translate(3px, -2px) rotate(0.2deg); }
  90% { transform: translate(-1px, 1px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}
.gc-screen-shake {
  animation: gc-tactical-shake 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.36, 0.07, 0.19, 0.97) !important;
}

/* Card Hit EMP Reaction */
.gc-card--struck {
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.95), inset 0 0 30px rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.6) !important;
  border-color: #FFB020 !important;
  filter: brightness(1.35) contrast(1.2);
  transition: all 0.08s ease !important;
}
.gc-card--struck::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.28);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Tactical Author & Bio Dossier Cards
   ========================================================================== */
.gc-author-dossier,
.gc-bio-dossier {
  background: var(--gc-panel, #0D1117);
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line, #1c2633);
  padding: 28px;
  margin: 32px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.gc-author-dossier__grid,
.gc-bio-dossier__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .gc-author-dossier__grid,
  .gc-bio-dossier__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.gc-author-dossier__photo,
.gc-bio-dossier__photo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.gc-author-dossier__img,
.gc-bio-dossier__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 770 / 1024;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gc-line, #2d3b4e);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.gc-author-dossier__img {
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  max-width: 180px;
}

.gc-author-dossier__status,
.gc-bio-dossier__caption {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gc-mute, #6B7C8F);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gc-pulse-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #3fb950;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #3fb950;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gc-author-dossier__info,
.gc-bio-dossier__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gc-author-dossier__name,
.gc-bio-dossier__content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gc-paper, #E8EDF2);
  margin: 4px 0 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gc-author-dossier__bio,
.gc-bio-dossier__summary {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #DDE3EA;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

.gc-bio-dossier__content p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.72;
  color: #9EABB8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-align: justify;
  text-justify: inter-word;
  hyphens: auto;
  -webkit-hyphens: auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.005em;
}

.gc-bio-dossier__content p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.gc-bio-dossier__content p strong,
.gc-author-dossier__bio strong {
  color: var(--gc-paper, #E8EDF2);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gc-author-dossier__tags,
.gc-bio-dossier__skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.gc-skill-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 176, 32, 0.35);
  color: #FFB020;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}