the-beacon/docs/issue-16-verification.md

Issue #16 Verification: The Unbuilding Already Implemented

Status: Already implemented on main
Verified: 2026-04-18
Closes: #16

Summary

The Unbuilding dismantle sequence (Issue #16) is fully implemented on main. This document provides the evidence trail so the stale issue can be closed without duplicate implementation attempts.

Mainline Evidence

Core Implementation

• js/dismantle.js - Complete dismantle sequence with 9 stages
  • Stage 0: Not started
  • Stages 1-8: Active dismantling
  • Stage 9: Final ("That is enough")
  • Stage 10: Complete
  • Resource disappearances at tick marks (Paperclips quantum chips pattern)

Test Coverage

• tests/dismantle.test.cjs - Dismantle test suite
  • Tests eligibility conditions
  • Tests stage progression
  • Tests resource sequence timing

Supporting Integration

• js/engine.js - Game loop integration
• js/render.js - UI rendering for dismantle states
• js/data.js - Game state persistence

Historical Context

Prior implementation attempts (all merged or superseded):

• PR #116, #118, #120, #121, #123, #124, #135, #138, #139, #145

Verification Steps

1. Fresh clone of main
2. Run node --test tests/dismantle.test.cjs
3. Run node --test tests/issue-16-verification.test.cjs
4. Confirm js/dismantle.js exists with full implementation

Conclusion

Issue #16 is resolved. The Unbuilding dismantle sequence is implemented, tested, and integrated on main. No further implementation work is needed.