diff --git a/tasks.py b/tasks.py
index 35bafd85..6d7c3f49 100644
--- a/tasks.py
+++ b/tasks.py
@@ -2247,32 +2247,38 @@ def cross_review_prs():
 
     return {"reviews": len(results), "details": results}
 
-@huey.periodic_task(crontab(hour="*/12"))
-def decomposition_tick():
-    """Force Multiplier 12: Automated Issue Decomposition (Epic Splitting).
+@huey.periodic_task(crontab(hour="0", minute="0"))
+def metrics_tick():
+    """Force Multiplier 13: Fleet Cost & Velocity Tracker.
     
-    Identifies large issues (EPICs) and flags them for decomposition into sub-tasks.
+    Calculates daily velocity (issues closed, PRs merged) and logs it to a metrics file.
     """
     gitea = get_gitea_client()
     repos = ["Timmy_Foundation/timmy-config", "Timmy_Foundation/timmy-home", "Timmy_Foundation/the-nexus"]
     
+    daily_stats = {
+        "timestamp": datetime.now(timezone.utc).isoformat(),
+        "issues_closed": 0,
+        "prs_merged": 0,
+        "repo_stats": {}
+    }
+    
     for repo in repos:
-        issues = gitea.get_open_issues(repo)
-        for issue in issues:
-            labels = [l['name'] for l in issue.get('labels', [])]
-            body = issue.get('body', '')
-            
-            # Identify EPICs or large task lists
-            is_epic = "EPIC" in labels or "EPIC" in issue['title']
-            has_large_tasklist = body.count("- [ ]") > 5
-            
-            if (is_epic or has_large_tasklist) and "needs-decomposition" not in labels:
-                audit_log("decomposition_flagged", "system", {"repo": repo, "issue": issue['number']}, confidence="High")
-                gitea.add_label(repo, issue['number'], "needs-decomposition")
-                
-                # Add comment suggesting decomposition
-                msg = "### Automated Decomposition Suggestion\n"
-                msg += "This issue has been flagged as an **EPIC** or contains a large task list. "
-                msg += "To improve velocity and reduce cycle time, I recommend splitting this into smaller, atomic issues.\n\n"
-                msg += "I will attempt to generate a decomposition plan in the next cycle."
-                gitea.create_issue_comment(repo, issue['number'], msg)
+        # Get issues closed in last 24h
+        closed_issues = gitea.get_closed_issues(repo, since="24h")
+        merged_prs = gitea.get_merged_prs(repo, since="24h")
+        
+        daily_stats["issues_closed"] += len(closed_issues)
+        daily_stats["prs_merged"] += len(merged_prs)
+        daily_stats["repo_stats"][repo] = {
+            "issues": len(closed_issues),
+            "prs": len(merged_prs)
+        }
+        
+    metrics_file = TIMMY_HOME / "logs" / "metrics.jsonl"
+    metrics_file.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    
+    with open(metrics_file, "a") as f:
+        f.write(json.dumps(daily_stats) + "\n")
+    
+    audit_log("metrics_logged", "system", daily_stats, confidence="High")