# PROJECT_STATUS — WP42 (updated by the executing agent; times ET)

| Phase | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 0 Discovery | done 2026-11-02 | `docs/PHASE_0_DISCOVERY.md` |
| 1 Scientific protocol | in progress | `protocol/`, `literature/` |
| 2 Engineering | in progress | `src/wp42/`, `tests/` |
| 3 Pilot benchmark (10 scenarios) | in progress | `benchmark/scenarios/`, validation reports |
| 4 Pilot experiments | pending | |
| 5 Scientific audit | pending | |
| 6 Full-scale | pending (rule §5 of RESEARCH_PLAN) | |
| 7 Analysis | pending | |
| 8 Manuscript | pending | |
| 9 Audit and release | pending | |