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-### 7. The Frostwall Protocol — GRE Tunnel Security Architecture
+### 7. The Frostwall Protocol — GRE Tunnel Security Architecture ⚠️ TOP PRIORITY
 **Time:** 3-4 hours  
-**Status:** REBUILD PENDING  
-**Priority:** CRITICAL  
+**Status:** REBUILD PENDING — ELEVATED TO TOP PRIORITY (March 10, 2026)  
+**Priority:** CRITICAL — blocks email, which is now urgent  
 **Documentation:** `docs/tasks/frostwall-protocol/`
 
 Custom DDoS protection using GRE tunnels from Command Center to TX1/NC1. Hides real IPs, protects email reputation.
 
+**Why urgent now:** Email is needed soon — Holly staff email, staff comms, subscriber notifications. Frostwall → Mailcow is the only path to get there. This is the critical blocker.
+
 **Core Components:**
 - GRE tunneling (encrypted links)
 - 1-to-1 NAT/DMZ forwarding
 - Iron Wall UFW rules
 - IP hierarchy (scrubbing → backend → binding)
 
-**Blocks:** Mailcow, AI stack, all Tier 2+ infrastructure
+**Blocks:** Mailcow (email) → Holly email, staff email, subscriber comms, all Tier 2+ infrastructure  
+**Deployment doc:** https://docs.google.com/document/d/12Kh-AhUgJLOJrBgIjMiGi3xRZH1basRzv9Pa_-x1t_0/edit
 
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diff --git a/docs/tasks/frostwall-protocol/README.md b/docs/tasks/frostwall-protocol/README.md
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@@ -2,9 +2,10 @@
 
 **Status:** PLANNING COMPLETE - Ready to Deploy  
 **Owner:** Michael "Frostystyle" Krause  
-**Priority:** CRITICAL - Tier 1 Security Foundation  
+**Priority:** CRITICAL - TOP PRIORITY (elevated March 10, 2026)  
 **Last Updated:** 2026-02-17  
 **Time Estimate:** 3-4 hours deployment (SSH required)
+**Elevated:** Email needed urgently — Frostwall → Mailcow is the only path
 
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