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Claude 6689f7b91f Balance Mission 1 intel: Add Linux commands, improve Kevin discovery
**Technical Guidance Improvements:**
- Added basic Linux commands to Agent 0x99 help (ls, cd, cat, ls -la)
- Added sudo commands (sudo -l, sudo -u username bash)
- Players no longer expected to research basic Linux syntax
- Discovery now focuses on WHERE to apply commands, not WHAT commands exist

**Kevin Contingency Discovery (Major Change):**
- Opening briefing now hints: "Derek might have contingencies, scapegoats"
- Agent 0x99 doesn't know about Kevin frame-up beforehand
- Player discovers contingency files in Derek's computer
- New event_contingency_found: Handler reacts with shock to player's discovery
- "I suspected Derek might have failsafes, but I didn't know about this specifically"
- Handler leaves decision to player: "Kevin's fate is in your hands now"

**Design Philosophy:**
- Commands are tools (provided)
- Discovery is in application (where, when, why to use them)
- Major plot revelations belong to player (Kevin's frame-up)
- Handler has suspicions, not omniscience
- Player feels accomplished for discovering evidence

**Updated Documentation:**
- INTEL_THREADS_SUMMARY.md reflects balanced approach
- Thread #3: Linux commands provided, application discovered
- Thread #4: Sudo commands provided, execution discovered
- Thread #6: Kevin contingency now player discovery with handler reaction

This creates better gameplay: players have tools to succeed but must
discover HOW to use them and WHAT they reveal.
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