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 # 23 — Eq / Ord Prelude — Design Spec
 
 **Date:** 2026-05-10
-**Status:** Draft — awaiting user spec review
+**Status:** Approved (user, 2026-05-10)
 **Authors:** Brummel (orchestrator) + Claude
 
 ## Goal