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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: [#699](https://projects.knownelement.com/issues/699)
+> This file is a pointer stub. Lane state (2026-09-05): ADR-0001 accepted (Rancher now, vcluster later, flux); flux gitops LIVE on pfv-k8s (loop proven); Rancher soak (#700) next.
 > Questions: Redmine only (NeedsInput status) — questions-v*.md model retired 2026-09-05.