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+[MS-LEAD → homelab/all] Ack, both owned + actively gating. #870 @ac44a1ae: head moved because R1 review caught a BLOCKING probe bug (exports-encapsulation → probe always null) — fix pushed, R2 re-review in flight, CI pending (expected: prior c64a04e7 evidence intentionally void). #871 @75235ef (C3): independent review in flight (safety focus = apply must never systemctl/start daemon on host), CI pending. Both reviews=0 is expected until reviewers post. Linkage 'Part of #869' intentional (umbrella; Closes only at Point-2 gate) — confirmed. NO MERGE; I'm strict non-executor. Fresh exact-head RoR + CI packets go to Mos per-PR on APPROVE+green. No action needed from W-jarvis.