.panel-armor,
.section-panel,
.recruitment-panel,
.dossier-card,
.news-card,
.event-card,
.archive-tile {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--panel-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), inset 0 12px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  clip-path: polygon(1.2% 0, 100% 0, 100% 1.4%, 100% 98.8%, 98.8% 100%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 1.4%);
}

.panel-armor::before,
.section-panel::before,
.recruitment-panel::before,
.dossier-card::before,
.news-card::before,
.event-card::before,
.archive-tile::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--panel-cream);
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1.4rem 1.4rem, #B8873A 0.32rem, rgba(184, 135, 58, 0.2) 0.5rem, transparent 0.55rem);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

.panel-armor::after,
.section-panel::after,
.recruitment-panel::after,
.dossier-card::after,
.news-card::after,
.event-card::after,
.archive-tile::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 4% 4%, var(--panel-rivet) 0.32rem, transparent 0.36rem), radial-gradient(circle at 96% 4%, var(--panel-rivet) 0.32rem, transparent 0.36rem), radial-gradient(circle at 4% 96%, var(--panel-rivet) 0.32rem, transparent 0.36rem), radial-gradient(circle at 96% 96%, var(--panel-rivet) 0.32rem, transparent 0.36rem), linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 3rem, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 3.1rem, transparent 3.2rem), linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 3rem, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 3.1rem, transparent 3.2rem);
  background-size: 100% 3.2rem, 3.2rem 100%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.7;
  z-index: 1;
}

.panel-armor .card-image,
.panel-armor .archive-tile,
.section-panel .card-image,
.dossier-card .card-image,
.news-card .card-image,
.event-card .card-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: inset 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.16);
  padding: 0.35rem;
  clip-path: polygon(1.2% 0, 100% 0, 100% 1.4%, 100% 98.8%, 98.8% 100%, 0 100%, 0 100%, 0 1.4%);
}

.card-image::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.dossier-card {
  min-height: 100%;
}

.dossier-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--panel-surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), inset 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  clip-path: none;
}

.dossier-panel::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 199, 173, 0.14);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.dossier-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.dossier-panel > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dossier-file {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel-surface) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), inset 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14), 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.dossier-file::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 3rem, 3rem 100%;
  opacity: 0.22;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.dossier-file__label {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 1rem 1.25rem 0;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 0.55rem;
  z-index: 1;
}

.dossier-file__label::before,
.dossier-file__label::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0.35rem;
  height: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.dossier-file__label::before {
  top: 0.25rem;
  left: 0.35rem;
}

.dossier-file__label::after {
  bottom: 0.25rem;
  right: 0.35rem;
}

.dossier-file__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.dossier-file__header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
}

.dossier-portrait img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0.35rem;
}

.dossier-file__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dossier-file__strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dossier-file__strip span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-radius: 0.45rem;
}

.dossier-file__meta span {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.dossier-file__meta strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.dossier-file__action {
  width: fit-content;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #252525 0%, #3d3d3d 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}

.dossier-file__action:hover,
.dossier-file__action:focus {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2b2b2b 0%, #424242 100%);
}

.dossier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  z-index: 2;
}

.dossier-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
}

.dossier-label {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dossier-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.status-text {
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.status-led {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 0.9rem;
  height: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(184, 135, 58, 0.08);
}

.dossier-portrait {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  min-height: 22rem;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.04), inset 0 12px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  padding: 1.1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dossier-portrait::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 2rem 2rem;
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dossier-portrait::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dossier-portrait::before,
.dossier-portrait::after {
  z-index: 0;
}

.dossier-portrait::before {
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 2rem 2rem;
}

.portrait-mark {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.portrait-mark::before,
.portrait-mark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0.8rem;
  height: 0.8rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

.portrait-mark::before {
  top: 0.8rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.portrait-mark::after {
  bottom: 0.8rem;
  right: 0.8rem;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
}

.dossier-body {
  padding: 1.3rem 1.3rem 1.4rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Nomad-specific compact card crop */
.dossier-card--nomad .dossier-portrait {
  min-height: 14rem;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  padding: 0.6rem;
}

.dossier-card--nomad .portrait-mark {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: top center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-radius: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
}

.dossier-card--nomad .portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 0.35rem;
}

/* Full Nomad dossier page layout */
.nomad-dossier {
  padding: 2.5rem 1rem;
}

.nomad-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.nomad-artwork {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.nomad-artwork {
  min-height: 60vh;
}

.nomad-artwork-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  transition: transform 320ms ease;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .nomad-artwork-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

.nomad-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.nomad-panel {
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

@media (max-width: 880px) {
  .nomad-meta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nomad-artwork img {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Async LED indicators (tiny) */
.async-led {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(184,135,58,0.95);
  margin-left: 0.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(184,135,58,0.10);
  transform-origin: center;
  animation: async-pulse 2.8s var(--delay, 0s) infinite;
}

@keyframes async-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.9; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* Blueprint silhouette behind console (subtle engraved lines) */
.hero-console::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 800 400'><g fill='none' stroke='%23EDE0C9' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' opacity='0.09'><path d='M60 260 C120 190 200 160 300 150 C380 142 460 148 540 170 C620 192 700 220 740 240' /><path d='M150 220 C220 200 300 190 380 190 C460 190 540 200 620 220' /><path d='M200 260 L600 260' /><path d='M340 120 C360 110 420 110 440 120' /></g></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center right;
  background-size: 85%;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

/* Slightly refine main status LED visuals */
.status-led { width: 12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.16); }

/* Button premium hover / indicator */
.btn { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -60%;
  top: 0;
  width: 180%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184,135,58,0.04) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 50%, rgba(184,135,58,0.02) 100%);
  transform: translateX(0);
  transition: transform 420ms cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}
.btn:hover::after { transform: translateX(18%); }
.btn:hover { border-color: rgba(184,135,58,0.95); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184,135,58,0.04), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(0.998); }


/* Hero two-column layout and industrial console */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
}

.hero-left .hero-copy { max-width: 680px; }

.hero-console {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent 60%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02), 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 240px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-console::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100% 3.2rem;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.console-header {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--brand-cream);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.console-body { display: grid; gap: 0.7rem; align-content: start; }

.console-row { display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:0.45rem 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.03); }
.console-key { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
.console-val { color: var(--text); font-weight:700; font-size:0.9rem; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.6rem; }

.status-led { width: 10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%; display:inline-block; box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(184,135,58,0.05); }
.status-online { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(184,135,58,0.12); animation: pulse-soft 2.6s infinite; }
.status-open { background: var(--accent); box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(184,135,58,0.12); animation: pulse-soft 2.1s infinite; }

@keyframes pulse-soft {
  0% { transform: scale(0.96); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(184,135,58,0.10); }
  50% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 18px 6px rgba(184,135,58,0.03); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.96); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(184,135,58,0.00); }
}

/* Engraved panel lines */
.hero-console, .hero-console .console-row { background-repeat: no-repeat; }
.hero-console { background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent 40%), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01), transparent 60%); }

/* ensure plenty of breathing space */
.hero-right { display:flex; justify-content:flex-end; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-right { justify-content: stretch; }
  .hero-console { width: 100%; }
}

/* Outpost page styles */
.outpost-hero .outpost-heading h1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 0.35rem; color: var(--text); }
.outpost-hero .outpost-heading .muted { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.outpost-hero .lead { max-width: 64ch; color: var(--muted); }

.panel-engraved { background: var(--panel-surface); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding: 1.25rem; box-shadow: inset 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); border-radius: 6px; }
.panel-engraved .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.info-cards { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:1rem; margin-top:1rem; }
.info-card { background: var(--panel-dark); padding:1.25rem; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius:6px; box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.02); text-align:left; }
.info-card h4 { margin:0 0 0.5rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); letter-spacing:0.12em; color:var(--brand-cream); }
.info-card p { margin:0; color:var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .info-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .info-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.timeline { display:flex; gap:2rem; align-items:flex-start; margin-top:1rem; }
.timeline-year { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size:2.2rem; color:var(--brand-cream); min-width:110px; }
.timeline-entries { color:var(--muted); }

.crew-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:1rem; margin-top:1rem; }
.crew-card { display:block; padding:1.1rem; background:var(--panel-dark); color:var(--text); text-align:center; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border-radius:6px; transition: transform 220ms var(--transition), box-shadow 220ms var(--transition); text-decoration:none; }
.crew-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45); }
.crew-card:active { transform: translateY(-3px); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .crew-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .crew-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.recruit-panel { padding:1.5rem; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel-surface), var(--panel-dark)); border-radius:8px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); box-shadow: inset 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.28); }
.recruit-actions { display:flex; gap:1rem; margin-top:1rem; }


.dossier-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dossier-meta span {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dossier-meta strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
}

.dossier-footnote {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.dossier-footnote span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.btn-panel {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.6rem;
  background: #2e2e2e;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  clip-path: polygon(4% 0, 100% 0, 100% 96%, 96% 100%, 0 100%, 0 4%);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.btn-panel:hover,
.btn-panel:focus {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: #333333;
}

.card-content h3,
.news-card h3,
.event-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.11em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-content p,
.news-card p,
.event-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  z-index: 2;
}

.news-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.event-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.event-date {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 4.2rem;
  height: 4.2rem;
  background: var(--panel-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.archive-tile {
  min-height: 180px;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--panel-dark);
}

.archive-tile span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.archive-tile::after,
.archive-tile::before {
  display: none;
}

.recruitment-panel {
  background: var(--panel-surface);
  border-top: none;
}

.recruitment-inner {
  padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.recruitment-inner h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.recruitment-inner p {
  margin: 1.4rem 0 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 38rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

footer p {
  margin: 0 0 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}