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+# D1 · `@deltoid-smoke`
+
+**When:** 2026-09-05T22:10:00Z  
+**Scope:** headless smoke only (no D2/D3 scripts, no push).
+
+## Patch
+
+- Added `scripts/smoke/headless_smoke.sh` — bash + pure-Python 20 Hz loop (default 40 ticks): HQ alive, Pitch start 500, seep +0.4/s per `docs/GAMEPLAY.md`; optional stub mp4 1280×720 via ffprobe.
+- Added `scripts/smoke/README.md` — short usage for headless_smoke.
+- Kitchen: ACTIVITY + AGENT_LOG lines for this turn.
+
+## Verify
+
+Run: `./scripts/smoke/headless_smoke.sh` — expect exit 0 and one `SMOKE PASS …` line.