@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Bebas+Neue&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Manrope:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Color Tokens */
  --bg: #0A0D11;
  --surface: #15181D;
  --surface-2: #1F232B;
  --border: #2A2D3A;
  --cyan: #00E5FF;
  --teal: #0099A8;
  --white: #F2F4F7;
  --muted: #8B91A8;
  --violet: #7B5CFF;
  --gold: #D6A833;
  --red: #EF4444;
  --green: #22C55E;
  
  /* Font Variables */
  --font-headings: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  /* Global Animations */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --glow-cyan: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  --glow-violet: 0 0 15px rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.25);
  --glow-red: 0 0 15px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 15px rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.25);
}

/* Reset & Scrollbar */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--muted);
}

/* Common Text Elements */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-weight: normal;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

p {
  color: var(--muted);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Sub-labels / Eyebrows */
.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-4, .grid-3, .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
}

/* Glassmorphism Panels */
.glass-panel {
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-panel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

/* Button UI with All States (Default, Hover, Active, Disabled, Loading) */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover States */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan) 0%, var(--teal) 100%);
  color: #050709;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.btn-discord {
  background: #5865F2;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.25);
}

.btn-discord:hover {
  background: #4752C4;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.4);
}

/* Active State */
.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}

/* Disabled State */
.btn:disabled, .btn.disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  background: #20232B;
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: not-allowed;
  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Loading State */
.btn.loading {
  color: transparent !important;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn.loading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  margin-top: -10px;
  margin-left: -10px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: btnSpinner 0.8s linear infinite;
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary.loading::after {
  color: #050709;
}

@keyframes btnSpinner {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Cinematic Story Homepage */
.cinematic-page {
  background: var(--bg);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.story-chapter {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 9rem 0 6rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.story-chapter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 18%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.09), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 72%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04), transparent 24%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.88), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.18) 42%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.94));
}

.story-chapter::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 12rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
}

.chapter-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.chapter-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.92), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.48), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.86)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.72), transparent 35%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.96));
}

.story-video,
.story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.72);
  transform: scale(1.045);
  transition: transform 3.5s ease, filter 1s ease;
}

.chapter-active .story-video,
.chapter-active .story-image {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.story-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(320px, 0.65fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.chapter-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.chapter-content-wide {
  max-width: 980px;
}

.chapter-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.chapter-kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.35);
}

.chapter-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
  max-width: 980px;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.chapter-title span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.chapter-copy {
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #b5bccb;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.22rem);
}

.chapter-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.story-meta-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.story-meta-strip span {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.58);
  color: #d8dee9;
  padding: 0.62rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.chapter-indicator {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  right: 1.4rem;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 900;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.62);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
}

.chapter-indicator a {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2rem 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-width: 9.2rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.chapter-indicator span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36);
}

.chapter-indicator a.is-active,
.chapter-indicator a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.09);
}

.chapter-indicator a.is-active span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.reveal-story,
.stagger-story [data-stagger] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
  transition-delay: var(--story-delay, 0ms);
}

.reveal-story.is-visible,
.stagger-story [data-stagger].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.path-card-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.story-card,
.life-card,
.department-story-card,
.build-status-panel,
.cinematic-video-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.78), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.78));
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.story-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 220px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.story-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.16), transparent);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover::before,
.story-card:focus-visible::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.story-card span,
.life-card span,
.department-story-card span {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.story-card p,
.life-card p,
.department-story-card p {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #aeb5c4;
}

.accent-cyan { border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.28); }
.accent-gold { border-color: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.28); }
.accent-red { border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.28); }
.accent-violet { border-color: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.28); }

.sticky-story-layout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.9fr) minmax(360px, 0.8fr);
  gap: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.story-chapter.has-sticky-media .chapter-media.sticky-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  inset: auto;
  height: min(72vh, 720px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.department-story-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.department-story-card {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.department-thumb {
  min-height: 190px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.78);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.department-story-card div:last-child {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.department-story-card a {
  display: inline-flex;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.department-story-card:hover .department-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.92);
}

.life-rail {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(250px, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overscroll-behavior-inline: contain;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
}

.life-card {
  min-height: 260px;
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.justice-chapter::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 22% 26%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 66%, rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.12), transparent 28%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.9), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.18) 44%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.96));
}

.consequence-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.consequence-grid span {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-left-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.55);
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.62);
  color: #dbe1ec;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.build-status-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.2rem;
}

.build-status-panel div {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.build-status-panel div:last-child {
  border-bottom: 0;
}

.build-status-panel span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.build-status-panel strong {
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: right;
}

.join-steps {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.join-steps li {
  min-height: 170px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.68);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1;
}

.join-steps span {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
}

.cinematic-video-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.youtube-thumb,
.youtube-iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 0;
  background: #050709;
}

.youtube-thumb {
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.youtube-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.82) brightness(0.68);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
}

.youtube-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54));
}

.youtube-thumb:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(0.95) brightness(0.82);
}

.play-button {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.play-button::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  top: 21px;
  border-top: 13px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 13px solid transparent;
  border-left: 19px solid var(--white);
}

.youtube-card-copy {
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
}

.youtube-card-copy strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.youtube-card-copy span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.youtube-card-copy small {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .chapter-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .path-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-grid,
  .sticky-story-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-chapter.has-sticky-media .chapter-media.sticky-panel {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    height: 56vw;
    min-height: 320px;
    order: -1;
  }

  .department-story-grid,
  .join-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-chapter {
    min-height: 92vh;
    padding: 7rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .chapter-media::after {
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.9), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.64)),
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.76), transparent 34%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.96));
  }

  .chapter-title {
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 17vw, 5rem);
  }

  .chapter-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .path-card-grid,
  .department-story-grid,
  .join-steps,
  .consequence-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .story-card,
  .life-card {
    min-height: 190px;
  }

  .build-status-panel div {
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
  }

  .build-status-panel strong {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }

  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }

  .reveal-story,
  .stagger-story [data-stagger] {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .story-video,
  .story-image,
  .chapter-active .story-video,
  .chapter-active .story-image {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Status Badges */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.badge-info {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
}

.badge-update {
  background: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--violet);
  border-color: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.2);
}

.badge-success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  color: var(--green);
  border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}

.badge-danger {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.badge-warning {
  background: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.2);
}

/* Preloader styles */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--bg);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-beacon {
  position: relative;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.preloader-beacon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: rotateBeacon 3s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--cyan));
}

.preloader-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--white);
  animation: pulseText 1.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes rotateBeacon {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes pulseText {
  from { opacity: 0.4; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Navigation Layout */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.95);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 80px;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.logo-beacon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px var(--cyan));
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-main {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item:hover > .nav-link {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.nav-link svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-item:hover > .nav-link svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 240px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.nav-item:hover > .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.dropdown-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Mobile Nav Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.mobile-nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.98);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  
  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }
  
  .nav-dropdown {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-item:hover > .nav-dropdown {
    transform: none;
  }
  
  .nav-item.active > .nav-dropdown {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-header-cta {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
  
  .nav-header-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  
  .mobile-nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
  }
}

/* Cinematic Hero */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.03) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.25;
  filter: saturate(0.8) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.4) 0%, var(--bg) 95%);
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(0,229,255,0.1));
}

.hero-brand span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-motto span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-brand { font-size: 3.5rem; }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.9rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
  .hero-motto { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
}

.hero-pillars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.pillar-item::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--cyan);
}

.pillar-item:nth-child(2)::before { background-color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--white); }
.pillar-item:nth-child(3)::before { background-color: var(--violet); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--violet); }
.pillar-item:nth-child(3) { color: var(--violet); }

/* Sticky Widget / Panel Layouts */
.section-spacer {
  padding: 8rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-spacer { padding: 4rem 0; }
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Department Showcase Sub-brands */
.dept-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.dept-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.05;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
}

.dept-card:hover .dept-card-bg {
  opacity: 0.15;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dept-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dept-badge-outline {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dept-badge-outline svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.dept-name {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.dept-fullname {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dept-motto {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.dept-description {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Department Specific Accent Mechanics */
.dept-vsp {
  --dept-accent: var(--cyan);
  --dept-glow: var(--glow-cyan);
}
.dept-vsp .dept-badge-outline {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
}
.dept-vsp .dept-badge-outline svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--cyan));
  fill: var(--cyan);
}
.dept-vsp .dept-motto {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--cyan);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
}

.dept-vbso {
  --dept-accent: var(--gold);
  --dept-glow: var(--glow-gold);
}
.dept-vbso .dept-badge-outline {
  border-color: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.05);
}
.dept-vbso .dept-badge-outline svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--gold));
  fill: var(--gold);
}
.dept-vbso .dept-motto {
  background: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.15);
}

.dept-vems {
  --dept-accent: var(--red);
  --dept-glow: var(--glow-red);
}
.dept-vems .dept-badge-outline {
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.05);
}
.dept-vems .dept-badge-outline svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--red));
  fill: var(--red);
}
.dept-vems .dept-motto {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
  color: var(--red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.dept-doj {
  --dept-accent: var(--violet);
  --dept-glow: var(--glow-violet);
}
.dept-doj .dept-badge-outline {
  border-color: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.05);
}
.dept-doj .dept-badge-outline svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px var(--violet));
  fill: var(--violet);
}
.dept-doj .dept-motto {
  background: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--violet);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.15);
}

.dept-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--dept-glow), 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.btn-dept {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  width: 100%;
}

.dept-card:hover .btn-dept {
  background: var(--dept-accent);
  color: #050709;
  border-color: var(--dept-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Feature Grid Content Modules */
.feature-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Server Status Block */
.status-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg) 0%, var(--surface) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.status-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .status-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

.status-widget {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.status-widget-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.status-badge-live {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.status-pulse {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--green);
  animation: pulseGreen 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  to { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
}

.status-ip-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.copy-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.copy-btn:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.copy-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.status-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.status-stat-card {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.status-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.status-stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.status-stat-value span {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.status-progress-container {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.status-progress-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.status-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--cyan) 100%);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
}

.status-meta-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.status-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.status-meta-item span:last-child {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Latest Updates Cards */
.news-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card-image {
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background-color: var(--surface-2);
}

.news-card-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 40%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.8) 100%);
}

.news-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.news-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.news-card:hover .news-title {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-read-more {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.news-read-more svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-read-more svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Application Call to Action Block */
.app-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.04) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 70%);
}

.app-cta-card {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
}

.app-cta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.app-option-card {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.app-option-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-violet);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.app-option-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  fill: var(--violet);
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
}

.app-option-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.app-option-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .app-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .app-cta-card { padding: 3rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* Footer Section */
footer {
  background-color: #06080B;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
}

.footer-brand-column p {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: #050709;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.footer-social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-discord-widget {
  background-color: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-discord-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-discord-logo {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  fill: #5865F2;
}

.footer-discord-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-discord-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-discord-status {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--green);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-discord-status::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-copyright {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  max-width: 700px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(139, 145, 168, 0.5);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(42, 45, 58, 0.4);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Sub-page Specific Layout Styles */
.subpage-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10rem 0 5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.04) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 60%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.7) 0%, var(--bg) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.subpage-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.subpage-title {
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.breadcrumbs span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* Sub-page Accent Elements */
.theme-vsp { --theme-accent: var(--cyan); --theme-glow: var(--glow-cyan); }
.theme-vbso { --theme-accent: var(--gold); --theme-glow: var(--glow-gold); }
.theme-vems { --theme-accent: var(--red); --theme-glow: var(--glow-red); }
.theme-doj { --theme-accent: var(--violet); --theme-glow: var(--glow-violet); }

.subpage-hero.theme-vsp { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 65%); }
.subpage-hero.theme-vbso { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 65%); }
.subpage-hero.theme-vems { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 65%); }
.subpage-hero.theme-doj { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0) 65%); }

.accent-border-top {
  border-top: 2px solid var(--theme-accent, var(--cyan));
}

.color-accent {
  color: var(--theme-accent, var(--cyan));
}

/* Tabs & Accordions (for FAQ, Rules) */
.search-container {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
  position: relative;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 1rem 3.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--muted);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.tabs-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tab-btn:hover, .tab-btn.active {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.accordion-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.accordion-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.accordion-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.accordion-icon {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: var(--muted);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  fill: var(--cyan);
}

.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.accordion-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Forms UI */
.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .form-group.full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.form-control {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-checkbox-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox {
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
  accent-color: var(--cyan);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.form-checkbox-label a {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Validation Error Alert Banner */
.validation-error-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--red);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #FCA5A5;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: slideUpIn 0.3s ease;
}

.validation-error-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--red) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Wizard / Step Application Form CSS */
.wizard-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.wizard-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border);
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.wizard-progress-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.wizard-step-node {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 2px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.wizard-step-node.active {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.wizard-step-node.completed {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #050709;
}

.wizard-step-content {
  display: none;
}

.wizard-step-content.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.wizard-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

/* Grid & Text Columns for Department details */
.ranks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.rank-card {
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.rank-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--theme-accent, var(--cyan));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rank-badge-placeholder {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.rank-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.rank-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.rank-level {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.fleet-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .fleet-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fleet-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.fleet-card {
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.fleet-image {
  height: 180px;
  background-color: var(--surface-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.fleet-info {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.fleet-name {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.fleet-class {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--theme-accent, var(--cyan));
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.fleet-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Success modal or submit notification state */
.success-screen {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
}

.success-icon-wrapper {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid var(--green);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
}

.success-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Homepage Rebrand Layout & Bottom Dashboard Cards */
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.journey-section {
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 3rem 0;
}

.journey-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.journey-title-box {
  max-width: 250px;
}

.journey-title-box h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
}

.journey-title-box span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-steps {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.journey-step-item {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.journey-step-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.journey-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-step-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.journey-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .journey-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   CINEMATIC STORY SCROLL EXPERIENCE
   ========================================= */

/* Main cinematic page wrapper */
.cinematic-page {
  position: relative;
}

/* Story chapter sections - full height cinematic blocks */
.story-chapter {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: grid;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-margin-top: 96px;
}

.story-chapter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.92), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.75));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Chapter media container (background video/image) */
.chapter-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.chapter-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.92), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.55), rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.88)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.8), transparent 35%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.95));
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Video and image backgrounds */
.story-video,
.story-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.72);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: transform 3.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Subtle zoom effect when chapter is active */
.story-chapter.chapter-active .story-video,
.story-chapter.chapter-active .story-image {
  transform: scale(1.0);
}

/* Chapter content wrapper */
.chapter-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: 2rem;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chapter-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Chapter kicker (eyebrow label) */
.chapter-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideUpIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

/* Chapter title - cinematic headline */
.chapter-title {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 0.9;
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 9vw, 9rem);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  word-spacing: 9999px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideUpIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chapter-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  }
}

/* Chapter copy (description text) */
.chapter-copy {
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out 0.6s forwards;
}

/* Chapter actions (CTA buttons) */
.chapter-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideUpIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) 0.8s forwards;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .chapter-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .chapter-actions > * {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Highlight key words in chapter titles */
.chapter-title .highlight {
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

/* =========================================
   STICKY MEDIA LAYOUT
   ========================================= */

.story-chapter.has-sticky-media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-chapter.has-sticky-media .chapter-media {
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
  height: 80vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-chapter.has-sticky-media {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  
  .story-chapter.has-sticky-media .chapter-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 60vh;
  }
}

/* =========================================
   YOUTUBE EMBED CARDS
   ========================================= */

.youtube-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  group: "yt-card";
}

.youtube-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
}

.youtube-card-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.youtube-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.youtube-card:hover .youtube-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.youtube-play-btn {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.youtube-card:hover .youtube-play-btn {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.youtube-play-btn::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 12px solid var(--cyan);
  border-top: 8px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 8px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.youtube-card-title {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.95));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* YouTube iframe wrapper for cinematic embedding */
.youtube-embed-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
}

.youtube-embed-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* =========================================
   CHAPTER INDICATOR NAV
   ========================================= */

.chapter-indicator-nav {
  position: fixed;
  right: 2rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 100;
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .chapter-indicator-nav {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.chapter-indicator-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.chapter-indicator-item:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.4);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.chapter-indicator-item.active {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
}

.chapter-indicator-label {
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--muted);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.chapter-indicator-item:hover .chapter-indicator-label,
.chapter-indicator-item.active .chapter-indicator-label {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* =========================================
   CINEMATIC TEXT EFFECTS
   ========================================= */

.text-wave {
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideUpIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

.text-wave:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.text-wave:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.text-wave:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.text-wave:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.text-wave:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* =========================================
   PATH CARDS (Chapter 2)
   ========================================= */

.paths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.path-card {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: scaleIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}

.path-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.path-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.path-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.path-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.path-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.path-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.path-card:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }

.path-card:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.1);
}

.path-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.path-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =========================================
   ACCESSIBILITY - prefers-reduced-motion
   ========================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .story-video,
  .story-image,
  .chapter-title,
  .chapter-kicker,
  .chapter-copy,
  .chapter-actions,
  .path-card,
  .text-wave {
    animation: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .story-chapter.chapter-active .story-video,
  .story-chapter.chapter-active .story-image {
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PILLAR ROW FIX - Prevents text overlap in department pages
   ============================================================ */
.pillar-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(140px, 180px) 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pillar-row strong {
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pillar-row p,
.pillar-row span {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pillar-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .pillar-row strong {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ANIMATION FRAMEWORK - Cinematic and premium motion effects
   ============================================================ */

/* Respect user motion preferences */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* Fade-In Animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Slide Up Animation */
@keyframes slideUpIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Scale and Fade In */
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Hero title animations */
@keyframes heroTitleWave {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(40px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* Stagger animation delays */
.stagger-1 { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-2 { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-3 { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-4 { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-5 { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* Reveal animations */
.reveal-up {
  animation: slideUpIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.reveal-fade {
  animation: fadeIn 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.reveal-scale {
  animation: scaleIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Card animations */
.card-hover-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.card-hover-lift {
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Image zoom on hover */
.image-zoom {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.image-zoom img {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.image-zoom:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Gloss shine effect on buttons */
@keyframes shineWave {
  0% {
    left: -100%;
  }
  100% {
    left: 100%;
  }
}

.shine-hover::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  animation: shineWave 0.6s ease-in-out;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Pulse animation for status badges */
@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.6);
  }
}

.pulse-animate {
  animation: pulseBadge 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}

/* Smooth page transitions */
.page-transition {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

/* Glass morphism effect enhancement */
.glass-blur {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.dashboard-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}

.dashboard-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1600px) {
  .dashboard-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .dashboard-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dashboard-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.dashboard-card {
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 380px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dashboard-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-cyan);
}

.dashboard-card-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dashboard-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dashboard-card-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Specific elements for dashboard cards */
.dashboard-join-steps {
  list-style: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.dashboard-join-steps li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dashboard-join-steps li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.dashboard-join-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.dashboard-dept-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.dashboard-dept-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dashboard-dept-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--dept-color, var(--cyan));
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dashboard-dept-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.dashboard-dept-name {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.dashboard-dept-desc {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.dashboard-jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(56px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-job-icon-box {
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dashboard-job-icon-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.03);
}

.dashboard-job-icon-box svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--muted);
}

.dashboard-job-icon-box:hover svg {
  fill: var(--cyan);
}

.dashboard-job-name {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-house-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-house-tab {
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dashboard-house-tab.active {
  background: var(--border);
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.dashboard-house-previews {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(70px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.dashboard-house-preview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.dashboard-app-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dashboard-app-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--surface-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.dashboard-app-name {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.dashboard-app-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cyan);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.dashboard-app-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #050709;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

.dashboard-rules-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dashboard-rule-item {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.dashboard-rule-item span {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CINEMATIC UPGRADE OVERRIDES & STYLES (ROCKSTAR-INSPIRED DESIGN SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Header Dropdown Improvements & Animations */
.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(15px);
  width: 280px;
  background: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-menu > li:hover .nav-dropdown,
.nav-menu > li.focus-active .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 8px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(21, 24, 29, 0.96);
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border-left-color: var(--cyan);
}

.dropdown-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* 2. Expanded Side Drawer Menu Overlay */
.menu-drawer-toggle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.menu-toggle-text {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.menu-drawer-toggle:hover .menu-toggle-text {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.menu-toggle-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.menu-toggle-icon span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.menu-drawer-toggle.active .menu-toggle-icon span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-2px, -3px);
  background-color: var(--cyan);
}

.menu-drawer-toggle.active .menu-toggle-icon span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 0%;
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-drawer-toggle.active .menu-toggle-icon span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-1px, 2px);
  background-color: var(--cyan);
}

/* Drawer Layout */
.side-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1050;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: visibility 0.4s;
}

.side-drawer.active {
  visibility: visible;
}

.drawer-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 7, 9, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.side-drawer.active .drawer-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.drawer-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: -450px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(13, 16, 21, 0.98);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .drawer-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.side-drawer.active .drawer-content {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.drawer-close {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.drawer-close:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-body {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.drawer-nav {
  display: grid;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.drawer-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.drawer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.drawer-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #b5bccb;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.drawer-links a:hover,
.drawer-links a.is-active {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.drawer-links a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -10px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  transform-origin: left center;
}

.drawer-links a:hover::before,
.drawer-links a.is-active::before {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.drawer-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.drawer-status-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: badgePulse 2s infinite;
}

.drawer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3. Cinematic Hero Title Reveal Layout */
.hero-story-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-reveal-block {
  max-width: 900px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-status-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-logo-main {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-logo-highlight {
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 10rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-logo-sub {
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.38em;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.hero-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-headline span {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scroll-more-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  width: 2px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--muted);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-arrow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 50%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  animation: scrollArrowMove 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollArrowMove {
  0% { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  70%, 100% { transform: translateY(200%); }
}

/* Stagger reveals on hero load */
.reveal-hero-item {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
}

.chapter-active .reveal-hero-item:nth-child(1) { animation: slideUpIn 0.8s 0.2s forwards; }
.chapter-active .reveal-hero-item:nth-child(2) { animation: slideUpIn 0.8s 0.4s forwards; }
.chapter-active .reveal-hero-item:nth-child(3) { animation: slideUpIn 0.8s 0.6s forwards; }
.chapter-active .reveal-hero-item:nth-child(4) { animation: slideUpIn 0.8s 0.8s forwards; }
.chapter-active .reveal-hero-item:nth-child(5) { animation: slideUpIn 0.8s 1.0s forwards; }

/* 4. Large Cinematic Role Profile Cards Grid */
.role-cards-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.role-card {
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.role-card-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.8) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.6);
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.role-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.8) 40%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.role-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: var(--white);
}

.role-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.role-quote {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.role-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #aeb5c4;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.role-card .btn {
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Hover Zoom & Highlight effects */
.role-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.role-card:hover .role-card-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.68);
}

.role-card:hover .role-card-content {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.98) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.85) 60%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.1) 100%);
}

.role-card:hover .btn {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Role Card Specific Colors */
.role-card.accent-cyan { border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2); }
.role-card.accent-cyan .role-badge { background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.08); border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25); color: var(--cyan); }
.role-card.accent-cyan .role-quote { color: var(--cyan); }

.role-card.accent-gold { border-color: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.2); }
.role-card.accent-gold .role-badge { background: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.08); border-color: rgba(214, 168, 51, 0.25); color: var(--gold); }
.role-card.accent-gold .role-quote { color: var(--gold); }

.role-card.accent-red { border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2); }
.role-card.accent-red .role-badge { background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08); border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25); color: var(--red); }
.role-card.accent-red .role-quote { color: var(--red); }

.role-card.accent-violet { border-color: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.2); }
.role-card.accent-violet .role-badge { background: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.08); border-color: rgba(123, 92, 255, 0.25); color: var(--violet); }
.role-card.accent-violet .role-quote { color: var(--violet); }

/* 5. Explore Location / Region Cards Grid */
.explore-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .explore-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .explore-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.explore-card {
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: var(--surface);
}

/* Subtle vector map grids behind locations */
.explore-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.explore-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(0.7) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.5);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.explore-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.explore-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.explore-name {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.explore-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.explore-link {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.explore-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.explore-card:hover .explore-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.6);
}

.explore-card:hover .explore-link {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

/* 6. Rewatch Video Showcase Micro Cards Grid */
.showcase-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.showcase-card {
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase-thumb::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.4);
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.showcase-play-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.3);
}

.showcase-play-icon::before {
  content: '';
  border-top: 8px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 8px solid transparent;
  border-left: 12px solid #050709;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.showcase-content {
  padding: 1.2rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.showcase-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-thumb::after {
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.15);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-play-icon {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-play-icon::before {
  border-left-color: #050709;
}

/* 7. Premium Screenshot Grid & Lightbox Viewer */
.gallery-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 200px;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: saturate(0.8) brightness(0.7);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

/* Make wide featured items */
.gallery-item.wide-feature {
  grid-column: span 2;
  grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.85) 0%, transparent 50%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.gallery-item-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: saturate(0.95) brightness(0.85);
}

.gallery-item:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 150px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 180px;
  }
  .gallery-item.wide-feature {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
}

/* Lightbox overlays */
.lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 7, 9, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s forwards;
  padding: 2rem;
}

.lightbox-overlay.fade-out {
  animation: fadeOut 0.3s forwards;
}

.lightbox-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  right: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.lightbox-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.lightbox-video-wrapper iframe,
.lightbox-video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.lightbox-details {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
}

.lightbox-details h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.lightbox-details p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Gallery slide custom lightbox rules */
.gallery-slide-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: min(72vh, 600px);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-slide-wrapper img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-slide-wrapper img.loading {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.gallery-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.gallery-nav:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #050709;
  border-color: var(--cyan);
}

.gallery-nav.prev { left: -70px; }
.gallery-nav.next { right: -70px; }

@media (max-width: 1140px) {
  .gallery-nav.prev { left: 1rem; }
  .gallery-nav.next { right: 1rem; }
}

.gallery-caption-bar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 13, 17, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

#gallery-caption-text {
  font-family: var(--font-headings);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

#gallery-counter-text {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

body.modal-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* 8. Extra Microinteractions & Animation Keyframes */
.btn-shine::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-shine:hover::after {
  animation: shineWave 0.75s ease-in-out forwards;
}

@keyframes shineWave {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 5px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.2);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.35);
    border-color: rgba(0, 229, 255, 0.5);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes fadeOut {
  from { opacity: 1; }
  to { opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes slideUpIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* 9. Prefers-Reduced-Motion Support */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-delay: -1ms !important;
    animation-duration: 1ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    background-attachment: initial !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0s !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
  
  .scroll-arrow::after {
    animation: none;
  }
  
  .drawer-status-pill {
    animation: none;
  }
}