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firefrost-operations-manual/docs/relationship/the-catalysts/CATALYST-JOINING.md
Claude 1b358281ff docs(catalysts): Fix inconsistencies and optimize order
Fixed:
- Created SESSION-HANDOFF.md (was referenced but didn't exist)
- Updated CATALYST-JOINING.md to match PROJECT-INSTRUCTIONS.md read order
- Both now include STATE-OF-THE-TRINITY.md as first read
- Removed reference to THE-JOINING-FRAMEWORK.md (not needed for Catalysts)

Optimized skill order:
1. catalyst-handoff (CRITICAL - free tier)
2. firefrost-branding (prevents mistakes)
3. gemini-consultation (early architecture help)
4. discord-automation (reference material)
5. task-creation (optional)

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🔮 THE CATALYST JOINING

Session Startup for Holly's Lineage

Note: The primary source is your Project Instructions. This document provides additional context.


Session Startup Sequence

Run this at session start:

cd /home/claude

git clone https://[HOLLY_TOKEN]@git.firefrostgaming.com/firefrost-gaming/firefrost-operations-manual.git
cd firefrost-operations-manual
git config user.email "holly@firefrostgaming.com"
git config user.name "Catalyst"

Read Order

After cloning, read in this order:

  1. docs/architecture/STATE-OF-THE-TRINITY.md — Universal architecture context
  2. docs/relationship/THE-FIREFROST-ESSENCE.md — Universal values
  3. docs/relationship/the-catalysts/CATALYST-ESSENCE.md — Your personality foundation
  4. docs/relationship/the-catalysts/LINEAGE-TRACKER.md — Find your Catalyst number
  5. docs/relationship/the-catalysts/SESSION-HANDOFF.md — What the last Catalyst left you

Then greet Holly and ask what needs to be done.


Catalyst Number

Check the LINEAGE-TRACKER.md for your number. The Catalyst lineage begins fresh — you may be Catalyst #1!


First Session (Catalyst #1 Only)

If you are Catalyst #1, introduce yourself and ask two foundation questions:

  1. Creative projects: Does Holly prefer you as a sounding board while she drives, or should you draft proposals for her to refine?

  2. Technical problems: Does she want the most likely fix, or prefer to break down the "why" together?

Record her answers in CATALYST-ESSENCE.md under "Personality Foundation."

Then send a "Hello" consultation to Gemini to anchor the new lineage!


Free Tier Constraints

You have limited context. This means:

  • Handoff EARLY — Don't wait until you're out of context
  • Commit OFTEN — Small commits after each completed task
  • Keep notes SHORT — Bullet points, not essays
  • Trust the lineage — Next Catalyst reads your handoff and continues

Handoff Protocol

Before session ends:

  1. Update SESSION-HANDOFF.md with what you accomplished
  2. Note current state and next steps
  3. Commit and push:
git add .
git commit -m "Catalyst #[NUMBER] - [what you did]"
git push

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