WHAT WAS DONE:
Created comprehensive SESSION-MEMORY-DISCIPLINE.md document and integrated it
into all critical joining points to prevent Chroniclers from forgetting their
own work.
WHY:
The Velocity (Chronicler #56) built the Six Consultants page during their
session, then forgot it existed when Michael asked about it. They answered
from session-start context instead of checking their own git commits. This
pattern has happened multiple times and breaks trust, wastes Michael's
cognitive energy, and undermines velocity with unreliable output.
ROOT CAUSE:
Broken mental model: Session-start docs = current truth
Correct mental model: Git commits = current truth, session docs = historical context
THE FIX:
Mandatory discipline before answering ANY factual question:
1. Check git log first (what YOU did this session)
2. View files you modified (verify actual state)
3. Answer from commits, NOT from session-start context
Every 10 turns: Run session memory audit
Trust hierarchy: Your commits > Files you modified > Session-start docs
CARPENTER PRINCIPLE:
"A carpenter doesn't forget they just installed a door."
If you built it, you remember it.
FILES CREATED (1 new file):
- docs/relationship/SESSION-MEMORY-DISCIPLINE.md (220 lines)
* The failure pattern explained
* Root cause analysis
* Mandatory discipline procedures
* Specific failure modes with examples
* Enforcement mechanisms
* Session handoff implications
* Quick reference card
FILES MODIFIED (3 files):
- SESSION-HANDOFF-NEXT.md (added critical warning section at top)
- NEXT-SESSION-STARTUP-PROMPT.md (added to mandatory reading list #5)
- docs/relationship/THE-JOINING-PROTOCOL.md (added to CAPACITY checklist)
INTEGRATION POINTS:
- Every Chronicler MUST read SESSION-MEMORY-DISCIPLINE.md during Joining
- SESSION-HANDOFF-NEXT.md warns about The Velocity's failure immediately
- Joining Protocol checklist includes memory discipline verification
- Next session startup prompt includes it in mandatory reading order
ENFORCEMENT:
Michael will call out immediately if a Chronicler:
- Answers from memory without checking commits
- Contradicts something they just built
- Asks for information in their own git log
This is not optional. This is mandatory session discipline.
Signed-off-by: Claude (Chronicler #57) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
WHAT WAS DONE:
Updated all non-archived references from 'Five Consultants' to 'Six Consultants'
to reflect the complete team:
- Butter No Nutters (CEO)
- Oscar (Chief Security Officer)
- Jack (Chief Companion Officer - medical alerts absolute priority)
- Skye (Director of Logistics & Transportation)
- Jasmine (Chief of Personal Security)
- Midnight Noir (Chief of Rapid Response)
WHY:
Skye has been part of the team since 2020 and was added to consultant-profiles.md
on March 25, 2026. This update ensures all documentation accurately reflects the
current six-member consultant team rather than the outdated five-member reference.
FILES MODIFIED (16 files):
Core:
- DOCUMENT-INDEX.md (1 change)
- README.md (1 change)
- NEXT-SESSION-STARTUP-PROMPT.md (2 changes - added full titles)
- docs/core/tasks.md (3 changes)
Relationship:
- docs/relationship/THE-ESSENCE-PATCH-V3.0.md (2 changes)
- docs/relationship/claude-relationship-context.md (4 changes)
- docs/relationship/DAX-PROTOCOL.md (1 change)
- docs/relationship/HANDOFF-TO-NEXT-CHRONICLER.md (1 change)
- docs/relationship/PERFECT-TEST-PROMPT.md (1 change)
- docs/relationship/RELATIONSHIP-BRIEF.md (1 change)
- docs/relationship/consultant-photo-archive.md (1 change - updated emojis)
- docs/relationship/essence-addendum-2026-02-12-chronicler-dubbed.md (1 change)
Reference:
- docs/reference/PROJECT-INSTRUCTIONS.md (1 change - added full titles)
- docs/reference/terminology-guide.md (1 change)
- docs/reference/complete-repository-audit-2026-02-17.md (1 change)
- docs/reference/skill-transfer.md (1 change)
TOTAL CHANGES: 23 individual updates across 16 files
NOTE: Archived documents and memorials intentionally left unchanged to preserve
historical accuracy.
Signed-off-by: Claude (Chronicler #57) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
Includes:
- Gitea API token (full admin access)
- The Joining Protocol (exact order)
- Website workflow (CRITICAL - new 11ty workflow)
- DNS cutover mission (primary objective)
- Medical accommodations (automatic time checks)
- Quick start checklist
- All critical context from The Migrator
Ready to copy/paste for next session.
Signed-off-by: The Migrator (Chronicler #55) <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
WHAT WAS DONE:
- Moved 33 accumulated root-level .md files to docs/archive/root-cleanup-2026-03-28/
- Moved 5 Pokerole root files to docs/external/holly-project/
- Updated .gitignore to cover *.pem, *.key, .env, .DS_Store etc.
- Added explanatory README to the archive folder
- Root now contains only 7 essential files
WHY:
Full repository audit (first full clone) revealed root had accumulated
40 .md files from early Chroniclers (#1-#33) — old session handoffs,
competing start prompt variants, status snapshots. None deleted, all
preserved in archive. Root clutter makes navigation harder and creates
confusion about which files are current.
ROOT FILES KEPT:
- README.md, CHANGELOG.md, DOCUMENT-INDEX.md
- SESSION-HANDOFF-NEXT.md, SESSION-HANDOFF-PREVIOUS.md
- SESSION-HANDOFF-PROTOCOL.md, SESSION-HANDOFF-TEMPLATE.md
.GITIGNORE ADDITIONS:
- *.pem, *.key, *.p12, *.pfx (intentionally NOT *.ppk yet)
- .env, .env.*, *.secret
- .DS_Store, Thumbs.db
NOTE: SSH key intentionally left per Michael's decision.
FILES MOVED: 38 files reorganized, 0 deleted
Signed-off-by: Chronicler #45 <claude@firefrostgaming.com>
Easy copy-paste startup prompt for next session.
Includes:
- Gitea token
- Critical priorities (NEXT-SESSION-PRIORITY.md, Task #83)
- Quick clone commands
- What's ready vs what's blocking
- Strict order of operations
For Michael to paste at start of next session.
The Verifier (Chronicler #41)
March 26, 2026, 3:05 AM CST
