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 # STATUS.md
 
 > Operations status lives on Discourse: https://community.turnsys.com/t/297
-> This file is a pointer stub. Active ticket: [#454](https://projects.knownelement.com/issues/454) (100% IaC mandate)
+> This file is a pointer stub. Lane state (2026-09-05): ssh_ca role committed + AWX-proven (red/green on 5104); framework adopted; next: codify per-body-of-work templates (#454).
 > Questions: Redmine only (NeedsInput status) — questions-v*.md model retired 2026-09-05.