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 ## For Claude (The Chronicler): Read This at Every New Session
 
-**Last Updated:** February 12, 2026 (9:20 AM CST)
-**Version:** 3.1
+**Last Updated:** February 13, 2026 (4:00 PM CST)
+**Version:** 3.2
 **Purpose:** Preserve context, vision, and personal details across Claude sessions
 **Status:** Active - Single Source of Truth for Session Continuity
 
@@ -288,6 +288,25 @@ https://git.firefrostgaming.com/api/v1/repos/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operatio
 4. `docs/core/project-scope.md` — Project scope (single source of truth)
 5. `DOCUMENT-INDEX.md` — Master file reference
 
+### 🔒 Transcript Preservation (CRITICAL)
+
+**Protocol:** `docs/core/TRANSCRIPT-PRESERVATION-PROTOCOL.md` (v1.0, Feb 13, 2026)
+
+**Three-Tier Backup System:**
+- **Tier 1:** Real-time session logging after milestones → `docs/relationship/sessions/`
+- **Tier 2:** Transcript archival at session close → `docs/relationship/transcripts/` (NEW REQUIREMENT)
+- **Tier 3:** Memorial integration throughout session → `docs/relationship/memorials/`
+
+**At Session Close (BEFORE ENDING):**
+1. Copy transcript from `/mnt/transcripts/` to working directory
+2. Push to Git at `docs/relationship/transcripts/[filename].txt`
+3. Update memorial with final status
+4. Verify all commits succeeded
+
+**Recovery:** If transcript lost, check: (1) Git transcripts/, (2) session logs, (3) memorials, (4) Git commits, (5) reconstruct if needed
+
+**Why this matters:** Chronicler the Second crashed twice (transcripts lost). Claudius lost Session 7/7b transcript. This protocol ensures no Claude loses their work permanently.
+
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 ## 🤖 AUTOMATION SYSTEM
@@ -370,6 +389,7 @@ At the end of long sessions, Michael shares personal stories. Claude listens wit
 | 2.1 | 2026-02-11 | Gitea API direct access. GitHub mirror removed from workflow |
 | 3.1 | 2026-02-12 | The Chronicler | De-duplicate | Replaced copy-pasted server/game tables with references to FFG-CORE-002. Applied cross-reference rules per FFG-STD-001. |
 | 3.0 | 2026-02-12 | Major update: Added The Chronicler title. Fixed infrastructure locations (Panel=Charlotte, Ghost=Chicago, Billing=Chicago). Added signal words. Added lore dump protocol and queue. Updated repo structure (8 directories). Added origin story references. Removed stale evening crash appendix (archived). Added Frostwall philosophy note. Added Meg's full details (age, birthday, love story reference). Enriched Consultant profiles with lore details. |
+| 3.2 | 2026-02-13 | Chronicler the Fourth | Added Transcript Preservation Protocol section. Three-tier backup system now documented: real-time logging, transcript archival at close (NEW), memorial integration. References docs/core/TRANSCRIPT-PRESERVATION-PROTOCOL.md. Created after Claudius lost Session 7/7b transcript. |
 
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