/* ==========================================================================
   ARVELLA ROLEPLAY — Design System
   Palette: Neon-Blue premium gaming network (no cyberpunk, no sci-fi)
   Display: Space Grotesk / Body: Inter / Data: JetBrains Mono
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Space+Grotesk:wght@500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@500;600;700&display=swap');

:root{
  /* --- brand palette (fixed by brief) --- */
  --primary:#00B7FF;
  --secondary:#38D4FF;
  --accent:#74E0FF;
  --bg:#070B13;
  --card:#0D1422;
  --text:#FFFFFF;
  --text-soft:#B4C2D3;

  /* --- derived surfaces --- */
  --bg-elevated:#101B2C;
  --bg-sunken:#04070D;
  --border:rgba(116,224,255,.14);
  --border-strong:rgba(116,224,255,.30);
  --glass:rgba(13,20,34,.62);
  --glass-light:rgba(16,27,44,.46);

  /* --- status colors (kept inside blue family, used sparingly) --- */
  --good:#3FE0A5;
  --warn:#FFB648;
  --bad:#FF5C7A;

  /* --- glow / shadow --- */
  --glow-sm:0 0 18px rgba(0,183,255,.28);
  --glow-md:0 0 42px rgba(0,183,255,.30);
  --glow-lg:0 0 90px rgba(0,183,255,.28);
  --shadow-card:0 18px 50px rgba(1,4,10,.55);

  /* --- type --- */
  --f-display:'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --f-body:'Inter', sans-serif;
  --f-mono:'JetBrains Mono', monospace;

  /* --- layout --- */
  --container:1240px;
  --radius-sm:10px;
  --radius-md:16px;
  --radius-lg:24px;
  --nav-h:114px;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.16,.84,.44,1);
}
@media (max-width:520px){ :root{ --nav-h:106px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET
   ========================================================================== */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:calc(var(--nav-h) + 20px); }
body{
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  font-family:var(--f-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  min-height:100vh;
}
img,svg,video{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul,ol{ list-style:none; }
button,input,textarea,select{ font:inherit; color:inherit; background:none; border:none; }
button{ cursor:pointer; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; line-height:1.12; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
::selection{ background:var(--primary); color:#02121E; }

:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--secondary);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{
    animation-duration:.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count:1 !important;
    transition-duration:.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior:auto !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BACKGROUND — wave-thread signature (echoes logo motif, used sitewide)
   ========================================================================== */
body{
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 15% -10%, rgba(0,183,255,.14), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 100% 10%, rgba(56,212,255,.10), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg));
  background-attachment:fixed;
}
.noise-layer{
  position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:1; opacity:.035; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPE UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12.5px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--secondary);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:''; width:22px; height:1.5px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),transparent);
}
.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px); margin-top:14px; }
.section-head p{ color:var(--text-soft); margin-top:14px; font-size:16px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; }
section{ position:relative; padding:96px 0; }
@media (max-width:720px){ section{ padding:64px 0; } }

.divider-wave{
  position:relative; height:60px; overflow:hidden;
}
.divider-wave svg{ position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; }

.glass{
  background:var(--glass);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS
   ========================================================================== */
.btn{
  position:relative; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:11px; font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;
  letter-spacing:.01em; white-space:nowrap; transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.btn-primary{
  color:#031521;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--secondary),var(--primary) 60%,var(--secondary));
  background-size:200% auto;
  box-shadow:var(--glow-sm), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover{ background-position:right center; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--glow-md), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.btn-ghost{
  color:var(--text); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); background:rgba(116,224,255,.05);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{ background:rgba(116,224,255,.12); border-color:var(--secondary); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-discord{
  color:var(--text); background:rgba(88,101,242,.14); border:1px solid rgba(88,101,242,.4);
}
.btn-discord:hover{ background:rgba(88,101,242,.24); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:13px; border-radius:9px; }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }
.btn[disabled]{ opacity:.45; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.nav{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:rgba(7,11,19,.4);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background .4s var(--ease), border-color .4s var(--ease);
  backdrop-filter:blur(0px);
}
.nav.scrolled{
  background:rgba(7,11,19,.82); border-bottom-color:var(--border);
  backdrop-filter:blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
}
.dev-strip{
  height:38px; flex:none; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,183,255,.16), rgba(56,212,255,.07));
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--secondary); text-align:center;
  padding:0 16px; white-space:nowrap; overflow:hidden; text-overflow:ellipsis;
  transition:height .4s var(--ease), opacity .3s, border-color .4s;
}
.dev-strip .dot{ width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--warn); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--warn); flex:none; animation:pulse-dot 1.8s infinite; }
.dev-strip span.sep{ opacity:.4; }
.dev-strip a{ color:var(--text); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; flex:none; }
.dev-strip a:hover{ color:var(--secondary); }
.nav.scrolled .dev-strip{ height:0; opacity:0; border-bottom-color:transparent; }
.nav-row{ height:76px; display:flex; align-items:center; transition:height .4s var(--ease); }
.nav.scrolled .nav-row{ height:66px; }
@media (max-width:520px){
  .dev-strip{ font-size:10px; gap:6px; padding:0 10px; height:34px; }
  .nav.scrolled .dev-strip{ height:0; }
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  .dev-strip-extra{ display:none; }
}
.nav-inner{ width:100%; height:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin-inline:auto; padding-inline:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; }
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px; z-index:2; }
.brand img{ height:34px; width:34px; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0,183,255,.5)); }
.brand-word{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-weight:700; font-size:18px; letter-spacing:.01em; }
.brand-word span{ color:var(--secondary); font-weight:600; opacity:.85; margin-left:4px; }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; }
.nav-links > li{ position:relative; }
.nav-links > li > a, .nav-links > li > button{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; padding:10px 15px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500;
  color:var(--text-soft); border-radius:8px; transition:color .25s, background .25s;
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover, .nav-links > li > button:hover, .nav-links > li > a.active{
  color:var(--text); background:rgba(116,224,255,.08);
}
.nav-links > li > a.active{ color:var(--secondary); }
.chev{ width:9px; height:9px; border-right:1.5px solid currentColor; border-bottom:1.5px solid currentColor; transform:rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px); transition:transform .25s; }
.has-dropdown:hover .chev{ transform:rotate(225deg) translateY(2px); }

.dropdown{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 10px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  min-width:230px; padding:10px; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-card);
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown, .has-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown{
  opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.dropdown a{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.dropdown a:hover{ background:rgba(116,224,255,.08); color:var(--text); }
.dropdown a small{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:11.5px; font-weight:400; opacity:.75; }

.nav-cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; z-index:2; }
.nav-burger{ display:none; z-index:2; width:40px; height:40px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:8px; }
.nav-burger span{ display:block; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--text); position:relative; transition:background .2s; }
.nav-burger span::before,.nav-burger span::after{ content:''; position:absolute; left:0; width:20px; height:1.5px; background:var(--text); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), top .3s var(--ease); }
.nav-burger span::before{ top:-6px; } .nav-burger span::after{ top:6px; }
.nav.open .nav-burger span{ background:transparent; }
.nav.open .nav-burger span::before{ top:0; transform:rotate(45deg); }
.nav.open .nav-burger span::after{ top:0; transform:rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(340px,86vw); height:100vh; flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch;
    background:var(--bg-elevated); border-left:1px solid var(--border); padding:124px 20px 32px;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .45s var(--ease); overflow-y:auto; gap:4px;
  }
  .nav.open .nav-links{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-links > li > a, .nav-links > li > button{ width:100%; padding:14px 12px; font-size:15.5px; justify-content:space-between; }
  .dropdown{ position:static; transform:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; box-shadow:none; max-height:0; overflow:hidden; padding:0 4px; transition:max-height .35s var(--ease); }
  .has-dropdown.expanded .dropdown{ max-height:400px; padding:6px 4px 10px; }
  .has-dropdown.expanded .chev{ transform:rotate(225deg); }
  .nav-scrim{ position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(3,6,11,.6); opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .4s; z-index:150; }
  .nav.open ~ .nav-scrim, .nav.open .nav-scrim{ opacity:1; pointer-events:auto; }
  .nav-burger{ display:flex; }
  .nav-cta .btn-ghost{ display:none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE HERO (sub-pages)
   ========================================================================== */
.page-hero{
  padding:calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px) 0 92px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 34px), 0 100%);
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:-20% -10% auto -10%; height:120%;
  background:radial-gradient(650px 340px at 20% 0%, rgba(0,183,255,.16), transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.page-hero .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(34px,5.4vw,58px); max-width:820px; }
.page-hero p.lead{ margin-top:18px; max-width:620px; color:var(--text-soft); font-size:17px; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .page-hero{ clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 20px), 0 100%); padding-bottom:70px; } }
.angle-divider{ position:relative; height:34px; margin-top:-1px; z-index:2; }
.angle-divider svg{ width:100%; height:100%; display:block; }
.angle-divider polygon{ fill:var(--bg); }
@media (max-width:700px){ .angle-divider{ height:20px; } }
.crumbs{ display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); margin-bottom:22px; opacity:.8; }
.crumbs span{ opacity:.5; }
.crumbs a:hover{ color:var(--secondary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   HOME HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100svh; display:flex; align-items:center; overflow:hidden;
  padding-top:var(--nav-h);
}
.hero-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; }
.hero-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.34; }
.hero-bg::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,11,19,.35) 0%, rgba(7,11,19,.55) 45%, var(--bg) 96%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--bg) 0%, rgba(7,11,19,.25) 40%, rgba(7,11,19,.65) 100%);
}
.hero-waves{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:1; opacity:.9; pointer-events:none; }
.hero-waves .wl{ fill:none; stroke-width:1.4; opacity:.55; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(0,183,255,.5)); stroke-dasharray:16 12; animation:dashflow 7s linear infinite; }
.hero-waves .wl:nth-child(2){ animation-duration:9.5s; animation-direction:reverse; opacity:.38; }
.hero-waves .wl:nth-child(3){ animation-duration:12s; opacity:.26; }
.hero-waves .wl:nth-child(4){ animation-duration:15s; animation-direction:reverse; opacity:.2; }
@keyframes dashflow{ to{ stroke-dashoffset:-280; } }

.hero-inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; width:100%; padding:70px 0 60px; }
.hero-logo{ width:104px; height:104px; margin-bottom:26px; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 34px rgba(0,183,255,.55)); animation:float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes float{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0);} 50%{ transform:translateY(-10px);} }
.hero-title{
  font-size:clamp(40px,7.4vw,86px); line-height:1.03; letter-spacing:-.02em; max-width:920px;
}
.hero-title em{ font-style:normal; }
.hero-sub{ margin-top:22px; max-width:560px; font-size:18px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:38px; }
.hero-scroll{
  position:absolute; left:24px; bottom:36px; z-index:2; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.12em; color:var(--text-soft); text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hero-scroll .line{ width:1px; height:40px; background:linear-gradient(var(--secondary),transparent); animation:scrolldown 2s infinite; }
@keyframes scrolldown{ 0%{ transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top;} 50%{ transform:scaleY(1); transform-origin:top;} 51%{ transform-origin:bottom;} 100%{ transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.live-strip{ padding:0; margin-top:-1px; }
.live-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  overflow:hidden; background:var(--glass); backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
}
.live-cell{ padding:30px 26px; border-right:1px solid var(--border); position:relative; }
.live-cell:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.live-cell .dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--good); box-shadow:0 0 10px var(--good); display:inline-block; margin-right:8px; animation:pulse-dot 1.8s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-dot{ 0%,100%{ opacity:1;} 50%{ opacity:.35;} }
.live-label{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-soft); }
.live-value{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:clamp(26px,3.2vw,36px); font-weight:700; margin-top:10px; color:var(--text); }
.live-value.accent{ color:var(--secondary); }
.live-value sup{ font-size:14px; color:var(--good); margin-left:6px; font-weight:600; }
@media (max-width:860px){ .live-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .live-cell{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);} .live-cell:nth-child(2n){ border-right:none;} }

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.grid-3{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.grid-4{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
.grid-2{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:24px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .grid-3,.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-3,.grid-4,.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--card), var(--bg-sunken));
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  clip-path:polygon(0 18px, 18px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 18px), calc(100% - 18px) 100%, 0 100%);
  padding:30px 26px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform;
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease), border-color .4s, box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.card::before{
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; padding:1px;
  background:linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(0,183,255,.5), transparent 40%);
  -webkit-mask:linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite:xor; mask-composite:exclude; opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-strong); box-shadow:var(--shadow-card), var(--glow-sm); }
.card:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.card-icon{
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:13px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(0,183,255,.18), rgba(56,212,255,.05)); border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  margin-bottom:20px; color:var(--secondary);
}
.card h3{ font-size:19px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; }
.card .tag{ position:absolute; top:22px; right:22px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--text-soft); opacity:.5; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SHOWCASE / PARALLAX
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase{ position:relative; }
.showcase-track{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:980px){ .showcase-track{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .showcase-track{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
.showcase-item{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:3/4;
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card);
  clip-path:polygon(0 20px, 20px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
}
.showcase-item .layer{ position:absolute; inset:-6%; background-size:cover; background-position:center; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.showcase-item:hover .layer{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.showcase-item::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,7,13,.92) 6%, rgba(4,7,13,.15) 55%, transparent 80%); }
.showcase-info{ position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:22px; z-index:2; }
.showcase-info .k{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--secondary); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.1em; }
.showcase-info h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:19px; margin-top:6px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.news-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; background:var(--card);
  clip-path:polygon(0 16px, 16px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 16px), calc(100% - 16px) 100%, 0 100%);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.news-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.news-thumb{ aspect-ratio:16/9; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-elevated), var(--bg-sunken)); position:relative; overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.news-thumb .wm{ width:46%; opacity:.5; }
.news-cat{ position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:10.5px; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px; background:rgba(7,11,19,.7); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); color:var(--secondary); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; }
.news-body{ padding:22px; }
.news-date{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.news-body h3{ font-size:17.5px; margin:10px 0 8px; }
.news-body p{ font-size:14px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.news-more{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:14px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--secondary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{ border-top:1px solid var(--border); padding:72px 0 30px; position:relative; }
.footer-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:48px; }
@media (max-width:820px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:36px; } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-brand .brand{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-brand p{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14px; max-width:280px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:10px; }
.footer-socials a{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:9px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-soft); transition:.25s; }
.footer-socials a:hover{ color:var(--secondary); border-color:var(--border-strong); background:rgba(116,224,255,.06); }
.footer-col h5{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-soft); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:14px; color:var(--text-soft); padding:6px 0; transition:color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--secondary); }
.footer-bottom{ padding-top:28px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.footer-bottom .legal{ display:flex; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-status{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:var(--f-mono); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================================== */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(28px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in-view{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger > *{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:.02s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:.09s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:.16s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:.23s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:.30s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:.37s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:.44s; }
.reveal-stagger.in-view > *:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:.51s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE TRANSITION OVERLAY
   ========================================================================== */
.page-veil{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:999; background:var(--bg); pointer-events:none; opacity:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.page-veil img{ width:56px; height:56px; opacity:.85; }
body.veil-out .page-veil{ opacity:1; transition:opacity .38s var(--ease); pointer-events:all; }
body.veil-in .page-veil{ opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease) .05s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCORDION (rules / faq)
   ========================================================================== */
.acc-item{ border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom:12px; background:var(--card); overflow:hidden; }
.acc-head{ width:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; padding:20px 22px; text-align:left; }
.acc-head h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:15.5px; font-weight:600; }
.acc-num{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--secondary); margin-right:12px; }
.acc-plus{ width:20px; height:20px; position:relative; flex:none; }
.acc-plus::before,.acc-plus::after{ content:''; position:absolute; background:var(--secondary); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); }
.acc-plus::before{ width:14px; height:2px; top:9px; left:3px; }
.acc-plus::after{ width:2px; height:14px; top:3px; left:9px; }
.acc-item.open .acc-plus::after{ transform:rotate(90deg); opacity:0; }
.acc-body{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.acc-body-inner{ padding:0 22px 22px; color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.7; }
.acc-body-inner ul{ margin-top:10px; padding-left:18px; list-style:disc; }
.acc-body-inner li{ margin-bottom:6px; }
.acc-item.open{ border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.severity{ display:inline-block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:10.5px; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:20px; margin-left:10px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; vertical-align:middle; }
.severity.low{ background:rgba(63,224,165,.12); color:var(--good); border:1px solid rgba(63,224,165,.35); }
.severity.mid{ background:rgba(255,182,72,.12); color:var(--warn); border:1px solid rgba(255,182,72,.35); }
.severity.high{ background:rgba(255,92,122,.12); color:var(--bad); border:1px solid rgba(255,92,122,.35); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FILTER TABS / CHIPS
   ========================================================================== */
.chip-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.chip{ padding:9px 18px; border-radius:30px; border:1px solid var(--border); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); font-weight:500; transition:.25s; }
.chip:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); color:var(--text); }
.chip.active{ background:var(--primary); border-color:var(--primary); color:#031521; font-weight:700; }

.search-bar{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:14px 18px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--card); }
.search-bar input{ flex:1; font-size:14.5px; }
.search-bar input::placeholder{ color:var(--text-soft); }
.search-bar svg{ flex:none; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TIMELINE (about)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:34px; }
.timeline::before{ content:''; position:absolute; left:5px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1px; background:linear-gradient(var(--primary), transparent 92%); }
.tl-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:44px; }
.tl-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.tl-dot{ position:absolute; left:-34px; top:2px; width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--bg); border:2px solid var(--secondary); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,183,255,.12); }
.tl-dot.upcoming{ border-color:var(--text-soft); border-style:dashed; box-shadow:none; }
.tl-item.current .tl-dot{ background:var(--secondary); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(0,183,255,.2), 0 0 14px rgba(0,183,255,.6); animation:pulse-dot 1.8s infinite; }
.tl-year{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--secondary); letter-spacing:.08em; }
.tl-item h4{ font-size:19px; margin:8px 0 8px; }
.tl-item p{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; max-width:560px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   TEAM
   ========================================================================== */
.team-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; background:var(--card);
  clip-path:polygon(0 14px, 14px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 14px), calc(100% - 14px) 100%, 0 100%);
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s;
}
.team-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.team-photo{ aspect-ratio:1/1; background:linear-gradient(150deg, var(--bg-elevated), var(--bg-sunken)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.team-photo .initials{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:15px; font-weight:700; color:var(--secondary); letter-spacing:.04em; z-index: 2;}
.team-photo::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(0,183,255,.22), transparent 70%); }
.team-photo svg{ width:40%; opacity:.5; }
.team-info{ padding:20px; }
.team-info h4{ font-family:var(--f-display); font-size:16.5px; }
.team-role{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11.5px; color:var(--secondary); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; margin-top:5px; }
.team-desc{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); margin-top:12px; line-height:1.6; }
.team-discord{ margin-top:14px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }

.team-tabs{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:40px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.faction-card{
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); overflow:hidden; background:var(--card); position:relative;
  clip-path:polygon(0 22px, 22px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 22px), calc(100% - 22px) 100%, 0 100%);
}
.faction-banner{ aspect-ratio:16/7; position:relative; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--bg-elevated),var(--bg-sunken)); overflow:hidden; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.faction-banner .mark{ width:34%; opacity:.55; }
.faction-banner::after{ content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(0deg, var(--card) 0%, transparent 65%); }
.faction-side{ position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:10.5px; padding:5px 11px; border-radius:20px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; }
.faction-side.legal{ background:rgba(63,224,165,.14); color:var(--good); border:1px solid rgba(63,224,165,.4); }
.faction-side.illegal{ background:rgba(255,92,122,.14); color:var(--bad); border:1px solid rgba(255,92,122,.4); }
.faction-body{ padding:26px; }
.faction-body h3{ font-size:21px; }
.faction-body p{ color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; margin-top:10px; }
.faction-meta{ display:flex; gap:22px; margin-top:18px; padding-top:18px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.faction-meta div span{ display:block; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11px; color:var(--text-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }
.faction-meta div strong{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:16px; color:var(--secondary); }
.faction-tasks{ margin-top:16px; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
.faction-tasks span{ font-size:12px; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:20px; border:1px solid var(--border); color:var(--text-soft); }
.faction-body .btn{ margin-top:22px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   ECONOMY — stats / bars
   ========================================================================== */
.stat-card{ text-align:center; padding:34px 20px; }
.stat-card .num{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:clamp(30px,3.6vw,44px); font-weight:700; color:var(--secondary); }
.stat-card .lbl{ margin-top:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }

.bar-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.bar-row .name{ width:150px; flex:none; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.bar-track{ flex:1; height:9px; border-radius:20px; background:var(--bg-elevated); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); }
.bar-fill{ height:100%; border-radius:20px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--primary),var(--secondary)); width:0; transition:width 1.4s var(--ease); box-shadow:0 0 12px rgba(0,183,255,.5); }
.bar-row .pct{ width:44px; text-align:right; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:13px; color:var(--secondary); }

.job-card{ display:flex; gap:16px; padding:22px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); background:var(--card); align-items:flex-start; clip-path:polygon(0 14px, 14px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%); transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.job-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.job-card .ic{ width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:11px; background:rgba(0,183,255,.1); border:1px solid var(--border-strong); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--secondary); flex:none; }
.job-card h4{ font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:6px; }
.job-card p{ font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.job-range{ margin-top:10px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--secondary); }

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.masonry{ column-count:3; column-gap:16px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .masonry{ column-count:2; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .masonry{ column-count:1; } }
.masonry-item{ break-inside:avoid; margin-bottom:16px; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border); position:relative; cursor:zoom-in; background:var(--card); clip-path:polygon(0 14px, 14px 0, 100% 0, 100% calc(100% - 14px), calc(100% - 14px) 100%, 0 100%); transition:transform .4s var(--ease), border-color .3s; }
.masonry-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.masonry-item .ph{ width:100%; display:block; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--bg-elevated),var(--bg-sunken)); position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.masonry-item .ph svg{ width:30%; opacity:.4; }
.masonry-item .cap{ position:absolute; inset:auto 0 0 0; padding:14px 16px; background:linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(4,7,13,.92), transparent); opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s; font-size:12.5px; }
.masonry-item:hover .cap{ opacity:1; }
.masonry-item .zoom-ic{ position:absolute; top:12px; right:12px; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:8px; background:rgba(4,7,13,.6); border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s; }
.masonry-item:hover .zoom-ic{ opacity:1; }

.lightbox{ position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:500; background:rgba(3,6,11,.92); backdrop-filter:blur(6px); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .35s var(--ease); padding:40px; }
.lightbox.open{ opacity:1; pointer-events:all; }
.lightbox-box{ max-width:900px; width:100%; border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); background:var(--card); transform:scale(.92); transition:transform .35s var(--ease); }
.lightbox.open .lightbox-box{ transform:scale(1); }
.lightbox-close{ position:absolute; top:26px; right:26px; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.lightbox-img{ aspect-ratio:16/9; background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--bg-elevated),var(--bg-sunken)); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.lightbox-cap{ padding:18px 22px; border-top:1px solid var(--border); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS
   ========================================================================== */
.field{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:9px; color:var(--text); }
.field .hint{ font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); margin-top:7px; }
.field input[type=text], .field input[type=email], .field input[type=tel], .field input[type=number], .field textarea, .field select{
  width:100%; padding:13px 15px; border-radius:10px; border:1px solid var(--border); background:var(--bg-sunken);
  font-size:14.5px; transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus, .field select:focus{ border-color:var(--secondary); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(0,183,255,.15); outline:none; }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
.field select{ appearance:none; background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%2374E0FF' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat:no-repeat; background-position:right 15px center; }
.field-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .field-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.radio-card{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; padding:16px; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:10px; cursor:pointer; transition:.25s; }
.radio-card:hover{ border-color:var(--border-strong); }
.radio-card input{ margin-top:3px; accent-color:var(--primary); }
.radio-card.checked{ border-color:var(--secondary); background:rgba(0,183,255,.06); }
.radio-card strong{ display:block; font-size:14px; margin-bottom:3px; }
.radio-card span{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-STEP FORM (applications)
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-bar{ display:flex; align-items:center; margin-bottom:44px; }
.steps-bar .step{ flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; position:relative; text-align:center; }
.steps-bar .step::before{ content:''; position:absolute; top:17px; left:-50%; width:100%; height:2px; background:var(--border); z-index:0; }
.steps-bar .step:first-child::before{ display:none; }
.steps-bar .step.done::before, .steps-bar .step.active::before{ background:var(--primary); }
.steps-bar .circ{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--border); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:13px; background:var(--bg); z-index:1; transition:.3s; color:var(--text-soft); }
.steps-bar .step.active .circ{ border-color:var(--secondary); color:var(--secondary); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(0,183,255,.13); }
.steps-bar .step.done .circ{ background:var(--primary); border-color:var(--primary); color:#031521; }
.steps-bar .lbl{ margin-top:10px; font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.steps-bar .step.active .lbl{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.form-step{ display:none; }
.form-step.active{ display:block; animation:stepIn .45s var(--ease); }
@keyframes stepIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateX(14px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0);} }
.form-nav{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-top:32px; gap:14px; }
.success-box{ text-align:center; padding:60px 20px; }
.success-ic{ width:70px; height:70px; margin:0 auto 22px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(63,224,165,.12); border:1px solid rgba(63,224,165,.4); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--good); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ / SUPPORT
   ========================================================================== */
.support-card{ padding:32px; text-align:center; }
.support-card .card-icon{ margin:0 auto 20px; }
.ticket-types{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px; margin-bottom:8px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .ticket-types{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL / LONG-FORM PROSE PAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-content{ max-width:760px; }
.legal-content h2{ font-size:21px; margin:44px 0 14px; }
.legal-content h2:first-child{ margin-top:0; }
.legal-content h3{ font-size:16px; margin:24px 0 10px; color:var(--secondary); }
.legal-content p{ color:var(--text-soft); margin-bottom:14px; line-height:1.75; font-size:14.5px; }
.legal-content ul{ margin:0 0 14px 20px; list-style:disc; color:var(--text-soft); font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.75; }
.legal-content li{ margin-bottom:6px; }
.legal-content a{ color:var(--secondary); text-decoration:underline; text-underline-offset:2px; }
.legal-content .ph{ color:var(--secondary); font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:.95em; }
.legal-content .updated{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12px; color:var(--text-soft); opacity:.7; margin-bottom:36px; }
/* ==========================================================================
   MISC / TABLES
   ========================================================================== */
.table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md); }
table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; min-width:560px; }
th,td{ padding:16px 20px; text-align:left; font-size:13.5px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
th{ font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:11px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.08em; color:var(--text-soft); background:var(--bg-sunken); }
tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:none; }
td strong{ color:var(--secondary); font-family:var(--f-mono); }

.pill-note{ display:flex; gap:14px; padding:18px 20px; border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border-strong); background:rgba(0,183,255,.06); font-size:13.5px; color:var(--text-soft); }
.pill-note svg{ flex:none; color:var(--secondary); }

.cta-band{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:64px 48px; text-align:center; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,183,255,.14), rgba(13,20,34,.4)); border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
}
.cta-band::after{
  content:''; position:absolute; right:-70px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:360px; height:360px; background:url('../assets/logo.webp') no-repeat center/contain;
  opacity:.05; pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-band > *{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
@media (max-width:700px){ .cta-band::after{ width:220px; height:220px; right:-40px; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   CURSOR GLOW — ambient light that trails the pointer (desktop only)
   ========================================================================== */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; left:0; top:0; width:560px; height:560px; border-radius:50%; pointer-events:none; z-index:3;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,183,255,.09), rgba(56,212,255,.03) 45%, transparent 72%);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%); opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s var(--ease); will-change:transform;
}
.cursor-glow.active{ opacity:1; }
@media (hover:none), (max-width:900px){ .cursor-glow{ display:none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   MARQUEE — kinetic scrolling strip
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; border-top:1px solid var(--border); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding:16px 0; background:var(--bg-sunken); }
.marquee-track{ display:flex; width:max-content; gap:0; animation:marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite; }
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{ animation-play-state:paused; }
.marquee-item{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:0 28px; font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-soft); white-space:nowrap; }
.marquee-item strong{ color:var(--secondary); font-weight:600; }
.marquee-item .sep{ color:var(--border-strong); }
@keyframes marquee-scroll{ from{ transform:translateX(0);} to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* ==========================================================================
   SHIMMER — slow gradient sweep on brand headline text
   ========================================================================== */
.grad-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--text) 20%,var(--secondary) 50%,var(--accent) 65%,var(--text) 85%);
  background-size:220% auto; -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  animation:shimmer 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer{ 0%,100%{ background-position:0% center; } 50%{ background-position:100% center; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   DEV-STATUS components — honest "in progress" signaling (replaces fake "online")
   ========================================================================== */
.status-pill{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,182,72,.35); background:rgba(255,182,72,.08);
  font-family:var(--f-mono); font-size:12.5px; color:var(--warn); letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.status-pill .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--warn); box-shadow:0 0 8px var(--warn); animation:pulse-dot 1.8s infinite; }
.progress-ring{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.progress-ring svg{ transform:rotate(-90deg); flex:none; }
.progress-ring circle{ fill:none; stroke-width:6; }
.progress-ring .track{ stroke:var(--bg-elevated); }
.progress-ring .fill{ stroke:url(#ringGrad); stroke-linecap:round; stroke-dasharray:251; stroke-dashoffset:251; transition:stroke-dashoffset 1.6s var(--ease); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TILT — inline transform applied by JS on hover-capable devices
   ========================================================================== */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
  .card, .team-card, .faction-card, .news-card, .job-card, .masonry-item{ transition:transform .25s var(--ease), border-color .3s, box-shadow .4s var(--ease); }
}
.cta-band h2{ font-size:clamp(26px,4vw,38px); max-width:600px; margin:14px auto 0; }
.cta-band p{ color:var(--text-soft); max-width:460px; margin:16px auto 0; }
.cta-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:32px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .cta-band{ padding:48px 24px; } }