diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing after operator chain.bru b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing after operator chain.bru
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..a2ad9f4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing after operator chain.bru	
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+meta {
+  name: GET faction standing after operator chain
+  type: http
+  seq: 4
+}
+
+docs {
+  NEO-139: complete operator chain via HTTP quest flow (+15 Grid Operators rep), then read standing snapshot.
+  Pre-request runs operator-chain-quest-flow-helper (same organic path as NEO-138 grid contract accept Bruno).
+  See also quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru (seq 11).
+}
+
+script:pre-request {
+  const { completeOperatorChainQuestFlow } = require("./scripts/operator-chain-quest-flow-helper");
+  await completeOperatorChainQuestFlow(bru);
+}
+
+get {
+  url: {{baseUrl}}/game/players/{{playerId}}/faction-standing
+  body: none
+  auth: none
+}
+
+tests {
+  test("returns Grid Operators standing 15 after operator chain completion rep grant", function () {
+    expect(res.getStatus()).to.equal(200);
+    const body = res.getBody();
+    expect(body.schemaVersion).to.equal(1);
+    expect(body.factions).to.be.an("array");
+    const byId = Object.fromEntries(body.factions.map((row) => [row.id, row.standing]));
+    expect(byId["prototype_faction_grid_operators"]).to.equal(15);
+    expect(byId["prototype_faction_rust_collective"]).to.equal(0);
+  });
+}
diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing default.bru b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing default.bru
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3144d25
--- /dev/null
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing default.bru	
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+meta {
+  name: GET faction standing default
+  type: http
+  seq: 2
+}
+
+docs {
+  NEO-139: per-player standing snapshot for all catalog factions.
+  Pre-request clears prototype faction standing via POST …/__dev/quest-fixture resetFactionIds so re-runs stay neutral after seq 4 or quest-progress operator-chain flows.
+}
+
+script:pre-request {
+  const { resetPrototypeFactionStanding } = require("./scripts/bruno-dev-fixture-helper");
+  await resetPrototypeFactionStanding(bru);
+}
+
+get {
+  url: {{baseUrl}}/game/players/{{playerId}}/faction-standing
+  body: none
+  auth: none
+}
+
+tests {
+  test("returns 200 JSON with schema v1 and two prototype factions at neutral standing", function () {
+    expect(res.getStatus()).to.equal(200);
+    expect(res.getHeader("content-type")).to.contain("application/json");
+    const body = res.getBody();
+    expect(body.schemaVersion).to.equal(1);
+    expect(body.playerId).to.equal(bru.getEnvVar("playerId") || bru.getVar("playerId") || "dev-local-1");
+    expect(body.factions).to.be.an("array");
+    expect(body.factions.length).to.equal(2);
+    const byId = Object.fromEntries(body.factions.map((row) => [row.id, row.standing]));
+    expect(byId["prototype_faction_grid_operators"]).to.equal(0);
+    expect(byId["prototype_faction_rust_collective"]).to.equal(0);
+  });
+}
diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing unknown player.bru b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing unknown player.bru
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bd15fb7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing unknown player.bru	
@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+meta {
+  name: GET faction standing unknown player
+  type: http
+  seq: 3
+}
+
+docs {
+  NEO-139: unknown player returns 404 (position gate precedent — same as GET …/position).
+}
+
+get {
+  url: {{baseUrl}}/game/players/unknown-player-neo-139/faction-standing
+  body: none
+  auth: none
+}
+
+tests {
+  test("returns 404 when player has no position row", function () {
+    expect(res.getStatus()).to.equal(404);
+  });
+}
diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/folder.bru b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/folder.bru
index 99cdae0..de51b0d 100644
--- a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/folder.bru
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/folder.bru
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
 meta {
   name: faction-standing
 }
+
+docs {
+  Run seq 2 self-resets faction standing before asserting neutral defaults.
+  Seq 4 (operator chain) leaves Grid Operators standing at 15 — expected; re-run seq 2 anytime to verify reset + neutral read.
+}
diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru
index 6204585..34ef6fb 100644
--- a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru	
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru	
@@ -6,7 +6,8 @@ meta {
 
 docs {
   NEO-138: complete operator chain via HTTP quest flow (rep grant +15 Grid Operators), then accept prototype_quest_grid_contract succeeds without manual standing seed.
-  Pre-request runs operator-chain-quest-flow-helper (gather/combat/refine intros + chain steps). No standing GET until NEO-139.
+  Pre-request runs operator-chain-quest-flow-helper (gather/combat/refine intros + chain steps).
+  Standing GET assertion: faction-standing/Get faction standing after operator chain.bru (seq 4).
   Accept auto-completes: operator-chain reward already granted survey_drone_kit, satisfying grid contract inventory_has_item objective on activation.
 }
 
diff --git a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/scripts/bruno-dev-fixture-helper.js b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/scripts/bruno-dev-fixture-helper.js
index b998ced..89ec479 100644
--- a/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/scripts/bruno-dev-fixture-helper.js
+++ b/bruno/neon-sprawl-server/scripts/bruno-dev-fixture-helper.js
@@ -47,6 +47,25 @@ const ALL_PROTOTYPE_QUEST_IDS = [
   "prototype_quest_refine_intro",
 ];
 
+const PROTOTYPE_FACTION_IDS = [
+  "prototype_faction_grid_operators",
+  "prototype_faction_rust_collective",
+];
+
+async function resetPrototypeFactionStanding(bru) {
+  const { baseUrl, playerId, jsonHeaders } = resolveConfig(bru);
+  const response = await axios.post(
+    `${baseUrl}/game/players/${playerId}/__dev/quest-fixture`,
+    { schemaVersion: 1, resetFactionIds: PROTOTYPE_FACTION_IDS },
+    jsonHeaders,
+  );
+  if (response.status !== 200 || response.data?.applied !== true) {
+    throw new Error(
+      `quest-fixture resetFactionIds failed: ${response.status} ${JSON.stringify(response.data)}`,
+    );
+  }
+}
+
 async function assertAllPrototypeQuestsNotStarted(bru) {
   const { baseUrl, playerId } = resolveConfig(bru);
   const response = await axios.get(`${baseUrl}/game/players/${playerId}/quest-progress`, {
@@ -91,7 +110,9 @@ module.exports = {
   resetAllPrototypeQuestProgress,
   resetGatherIntroQuestProgress,
   resetGatherIntroSpine,
+  resetPrototypeFactionStanding,
   clearInventory,
   assertAllPrototypeQuestsNotStarted,
   ALL_PROTOTYPE_QUEST_IDS,
+  PROTOTYPE_FACTION_IDS,
 };
diff --git a/docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md b/docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md
index f4c564d..729439b 100644
--- a/docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md
+++ b/docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 | **Module ID** | E7.M3 |
 | **Epic** | [Epic 7 — Quest / Faction](../epics/epic_07_quest_faction.md) |
 | **Stage target** | Pre-production |
-| **Status** | In Progress — **E7M3-01 catalog landed** ([NEO-133](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-133)); **E7M3-02 server faction catalog load landed** ([NEO-134](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-134)): fail-fast `content/factions/*_factions.json`, `IFactionDefinitionRegistry`, quest faction cross-ref + E7M3 bundle/grid gates; **E7M3-03 faction standing + reputation delta stores landed** ([NEO-135](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-135)): `IFactionStandingStore`, `IReputationDeltaStore`, in-memory + Postgres `V009`/`V010`; **E7M3-04 `ReputationOperations` landed** ([NEO-136](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-136)): auditable `TryApplyDelta` orchestration ([NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md)); **E7M3-05 `FactionGateOperations` landed** ([NEO-137](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-137)): quest accept gate eval + `faction_gate_blocked` ([NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md)); **E7M3-06 reward router rep grants landed** ([NEO-138](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-138)): `RewardRouterOperations` applies `reputationGrants` idempotently via `ReputationOperations` ([NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md)). Slice 3 backlog [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md): **E7M3-07** [NEO-139](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-139) → **E7M3-11** [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Upstream: E7.M1 **Ready**, E7.M2 **Ready**. |
+| **Status** | In Progress — **E7M3-01 catalog landed** ([NEO-133](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-133)); **E7M3-02 server faction catalog load landed** ([NEO-134](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-134)): fail-fast `content/factions/*_factions.json`, `IFactionDefinitionRegistry`, quest faction cross-ref + E7M3 bundle/grid gates; **E7M3-03 faction standing + reputation delta stores landed** ([NEO-135](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-135)): `IFactionStandingStore`, `IReputationDeltaStore`, in-memory + Postgres `V009`/`V010`; **E7M3-04 `ReputationOperations` landed** ([NEO-136](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-136)): auditable `TryApplyDelta` orchestration ([NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md)); **E7M3-05 `FactionGateOperations` landed** ([NEO-137](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-137)): quest accept gate eval + `faction_gate_blocked` ([NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md)); **E7M3-06 reward router rep grants landed** ([NEO-138](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-138)): `RewardRouterOperations` applies `reputationGrants` idempotently via `ReputationOperations` ([NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md)); **E7M3-07 faction standing HTTP read landed** ([NEO-139](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-139)): `GET …/faction-standing` snapshot API + Bruno ([NEO-139 plan](../../plans/NEO-139-implementation-plan.md)). Slice 3 backlog [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md): **E7M3-08** [NEO-140](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-140) → **E7M3-11** [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Upstream: E7.M1 **Ready**, E7.M2 **Ready**. |
 | **Linear** | Label **`E7.M3`** · [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md) |
 
 ## Purpose
diff --git a/docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md b/docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md
index 8eae8eb..c7983d4 100644
--- a/docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md
+++ b/docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Rows appear when work starts; default for unlisted modules is **Planned** / not
 | E5.M3 | Ready | **E5M3-01 catalog landed ([NEO-100](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-100)):** encounter + reward-table schemas, `prototype_encounters.json`, `prototype_reward_tables.json`, CI gates. **E5M3-02 server load ([NEO-101](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-101)):** fail-fast startup loaders for encounter + reward-table catalogs (CI parity). **E5M3-03 registries ([NEO-102](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-102)):** `IEncounterDefinitionRegistry` + `IRewardTableDefinitionRegistry` + DI. **E5M3-04 HTTP read ([NEO-103](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-103)):** **`GET /game/world/encounter-definitions`** — `EncounterDefinitionsWorldApi` + nested **`rewardTable`** summary ([NEO-103](../../plans/NEO-103-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter definitions (NEO-103)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-definitions-neo-103); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/encounter-definitions/`. **E5M3-05 stores ([NEO-104](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-104)):** **`IEncounterProgressStore`** + **`IEncounterCompletionStore`** + **`EncounterProgressOperations`** ([NEO-104](../../plans/NEO-104-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter progress (NEO-104)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-progress--completion-stores-neo-104). **E5M3-06 completion grants ([NEO-105](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-105)):** **`EncounterCompletionOperations`** + **`EncounterCompleteEvent`** result payload ([NEO-105](../../plans/NEO-105-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter completion (NEO-105)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-completion--inventory-grants-neo-105). **E5M3-07 combat wiring ([NEO-106](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-106)):** **`EncounterCombatWiring`** on **`AbilityCastApi`** ([NEO-106](../../plans/NEO-106-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter combat wiring (NEO-106)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-combat-wiring-neo-106). **E5M3-09 event record ([NEO-107](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-107)):** **`IEncounterCompleteEventStore`** + E7.M2 hook stub ([NEO-107](../../plans/NEO-107-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter complete event (NEO-107)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-complete-event-record-neo-107). **E5M3-08 per-player GET ([NEO-108](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-108)):** **`GET /game/players/{id}/encounter-progress`** — `EncounterProgressApi` + DTOs ([NEO-108](../../plans/NEO-108-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Per-player encounter progress (NEO-108)](../../../server/README.md#per-player-encounter-progress-neo-108); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/encounter-progress/`. **E5M3-10 telemetry ([NEO-109](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-109)):** comment-only **`encounter_start`**, **`encounter_complete`**, **`reward_attribution`**, **`encounter_complete_denied`** in **`EncounterProgressOperations`** / **`EncounterCompletionOperations`** ([NEO-109](../../plans/NEO-109-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Encounter telemetry hooks (NEO-109)](../../../server/README.md#encounter-telemetry-hooks-neo-109). **E5M3-11 client HUD ([NEO-110](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-110)):** **`encounter_progress_client.gd`**, **`EncounterProgressLabel`** / **`EncounterCompleteLabel`**; boot + defeat-triggered GET; inventory refresh on **`completed`** ([NEO-110](../../plans/NEO-110-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-110` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-110.md)); [client README — Encounter progress + loot HUD (NEO-110)](../../../client/README.md#encounter-progress--loot-hud-neo-110). **E5M3-12 client capstone ([NEO-111](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-111)):** playable encounter clear loop — [`NEO-111` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-111.md); [client README — End-to-end encounter clear loop (NEO-111)](../../../client/README.md#end-to-end-encounter-clear-loop-neo-111); plan [NEO-111](../../plans/NEO-111-implementation-plan.md). **Epic 5 Slice 3 client capstone complete.** Epic 5 Slice 3 backlog [E5M3-prototype-backlog.md](../../plans/E5M3-prototype-backlog.md) **E5M3-01** [NEO-100](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-100) → **E5M3-12** [NEO-111](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-111) **landed**. Prototype spine: **`prototype_combat_pocket`** → **`prototype_combat_pocket_clear`**; idempotent completion; per-defeat gig XP unchanged ([NEO-44](../../plans/NEO-44-implementation-plan.md)). Upstream **E5.M2 Ready**, **E3.M3** inventory landed. | [NEO-111 plan](../../plans/NEO-111-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-110 plan](../../plans/NEO-110-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-109 plan](../../plans/NEO-109-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-108 plan](../../plans/NEO-108-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-107 plan](../../plans/NEO-107-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-106 plan](../../plans/NEO-106-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-105 plan](../../plans/NEO-105-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-104 plan](../../plans/NEO-104-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-103 plan](../../plans/NEO-103-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-102 plan](../../plans/NEO-102-implementation-plan.md), [E5_M3](E5_M3_EncounterAndRewardTables.md), label **`E5.M3`** on NEO-100–NEO-111 |
 | E7.M2 | Ready | **E7M2-01 catalog landed ([NEO-124](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-124)):** `quest-reward-bundle` + `quest-skill-xp-grant` schemas; **`completionRewardBundle`** on four frozen E7.M1 quests; CI bundle freeze + cross-ref gates. **E7M2-02 server load ([NEO-125](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-125)):** fail-fast quest catalog **`completionRewardBundle`** validation at startup — `PrototypeE7M2QuestCatalogRules` + bundle schema `$ref` registration ([NEO-125](../../plans/NEO-125-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest catalog (NEO-125)](../../../server/README.md#quest-catalog-contentquests-neo-113). **E7M2-03 delivery store ([NEO-126](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-126)):** idempotent **`IRewardDeliveryStore`** + **`RewardDeliveryEvent`** in `Game/Rewards/` — in-memory prototype ([NEO-126](../../plans/NEO-126-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Reward delivery store (NEO-126)](../../../server/README.md#reward-delivery-store-neo-126). **E7M2-04 router apply ([NEO-127](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-127)):** **`RewardRouterOperations.TryDeliverQuestCompletion`** — item + skill XP bundle apply with compensating rollback + store record ([NEO-127](../../plans/NEO-127-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Reward router (NEO-127)](../../../server/README.md#reward-router-neo-127). **E7M2-05 quest-state wiring ([NEO-128](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-128)):** **`QuestStateOperations.TryMarkComplete`** + **`QuestObjectiveWiring`** deliver-then-mark via router ([NEO-128](../../plans/NEO-128-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest state operations (NEO-117)](../../../server/README.md#quest-state-operations-neo-117). **E7M2-06 HTTP read ([NEO-129](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-129)):** **`GET …/quest-progress`** **`completionRewardSummary`** from **`IRewardDeliveryStore`** ([NEO-129](../../plans/NEO-129-implementation-plan.md)); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Get quest progress after gather intro complete.bru`. **E7M2-07 telemetry ([NEO-130](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-130)):** comment-only **`reward_delivery`** + **`unlock_granted`** stub hook sites in **`RewardRouterOperations.TryDeliverQuestCompletion`** ([NEO-130](../../plans/NEO-130-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Reward telemetry hooks (NEO-130)](../../../server/README.md#reward-telemetry-hooks-neo-130). **E7M2-08 client HUD ([NEO-131](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-131)):** Godot **`QuestRewardDeliveryLabel`** paints **`completionRewardSummary`** on in-session completion transition ([NEO-131](../../plans/NEO-131-implementation-plan.md)); [client README — Quest completion reward HUD (NEO-131)](../../../client/README.md#quest-completion-reward-hud-neo-131). **E7M2-09 client capstone ([NEO-132](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-132)):** playable quest reward delivery loop — [`NEO-132` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-132.md); [client README — End-to-end quest reward loop (NEO-132)](../../../client/README.md#end-to-end-quest-reward-loop-neo-132); plan [NEO-132](../../plans/NEO-132-implementation-plan.md). **Epic 7 Slice 2 client capstone complete.** Backlog **E7M2-01** [NEO-124](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-124) → **E7M2-09** [NEO-132](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-132) **landed**. **NEO-43 prep landed:** **`MissionRewardSkillXpGrant`**. **Encounter loot unchanged** (E5.M3 direct grants). Upstream: E7.M1 **Ready**, E2.M2 grant stack, E3.M3 inventory **Ready**. | [E7M2-prototype-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M2-prototype-backlog.md), [E7_M2](E7_M2_RewardAndUnlockRouter.md), [NEO-124](../../plans/NEO-124-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-125](../../plans/NEO-125-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-126](../../plans/NEO-126-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-127](../../plans/NEO-127-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-128](../../plans/NEO-128-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-129](../../plans/NEO-129-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-130](../../plans/NEO-130-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-131](../../plans/NEO-131-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-132](../../plans/NEO-132-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-43](../../plans/NEO-43-implementation-plan.md), label **`E7.M2`** on NEO-124–NEO-132 |
 | E7.M1 | Ready | **E7M1-01 catalog landed ([NEO-112](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-112)):** quest schemas, `prototype_quests.json`, CI gates (four frozen quest ids, objective cross-refs, acyclic prerequisites, chain terminal token). **E7M1-02 server load ([NEO-113](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-113)):** fail-fast startup load of `content/quests/*_quests.json` — `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Quests/` ([NEO-113](../../plans/NEO-113-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest catalog](../../../server/README.md#quest-catalog-contentquests-neo-113). **E7M1-03 registry ([NEO-114](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-114)):** **`IQuestDefinitionRegistry`** + DI ([NEO-114](../../plans/NEO-114-implementation-plan.md)). **E7M1-04 HTTP read ([NEO-115](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-115)):** **`GET /game/world/quest-definitions`** — `QuestDefinitionsWorldApi` + DTOs ([NEO-115](../../plans/NEO-115-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest definitions (NEO-115)](../../../server/README.md#quest-definitions-neo-115); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-definitions/`. **E7M1-05 store ([NEO-116](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-116)):** **`IPlayerQuestStateStore`** + in-memory/Postgres persistence ([NEO-116](../../plans/NEO-116-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest progress store (NEO-116)](../../../server/README.md#quest-progress-store-neo-116). **E7M1-06 operations ([NEO-117](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-117)):** **`QuestStateOperations`** + reason codes ([NEO-117](../../plans/NEO-117-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest state operations (NEO-117)](../../../server/README.md#quest-state-operations-neo-117). **E7M1-07 objective wiring ([NEO-118](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-118)):** **`QuestObjectiveWiring`** on gather/craft/encounter + **`inventory_has_item`** snapshot passes ([NEO-118](../../plans/NEO-118-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest objective wiring (NEO-118)](../../../server/README.md#quest-objective-wiring-neo-118). **E7M1-08 per-player GET ([NEO-119](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-119)):** **`GET /game/players/{id}/quest-progress`** — `QuestProgressApi` + DTOs; GET-side inventory refresh ([NEO-119](../../plans/NEO-119-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Per-player quest progress (NEO-119)](../../../server/README.md#per-player-quest-progress-neo-119); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/`. **E7M1-09 accept POST ([NEO-120](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-120)):** **`POST /game/players/{id}/quests/{questId}/accept`** — `QuestAcceptApi` + DTOs; **`QuestStateOperations.TryAccept`** ([NEO-120](../../plans/NEO-120-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest accept POST (NEO-120)](../../../server/README.md#quest-accept-post-neo-120); Bruno accept spine in `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/`. **E7M1-10 telemetry ([NEO-121](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-121)):** comment-only **`quest_start`**, **`quest_step_complete`**, **`quest_complete`**, **`quest_accept_denied`** hook sites in **`QuestStateOperations`** ([NEO-121](../../plans/NEO-121-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Quest telemetry hooks (NEO-121)](../../../server/README.md#quest-telemetry-hooks-neo-121). **E7M1-11 client HUD ([NEO-122](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-122)):** **`quest_progress_client.gd`**, **`quest_definitions_client.gd`**, **`QuestProgressLabel`** / **`QuestAcceptFeedbackLabel`**; boot + event-driven GET refresh; **Q** / **Shift+Q** accept ([NEO-122](../../plans/NEO-122-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-122` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-122.md)); [client README — Quest progress + accept HUD (NEO-122)](../../../client/README.md#quest-progress--accept-hud-neo-122). **E7M1-12 client capstone ([NEO-123](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-123)):** playable four-quest onboarding chain — [`NEO-123` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-123.md); [client README — End-to-end onboarding quest loop (NEO-123)](../../../client/README.md#end-to-end-onboarding-quest-loop-neo-123); plan [NEO-123](../../plans/NEO-123-implementation-plan.md). **Epic 7 Slice 1 client capstone complete.** Backlog **E7M1-01** [NEO-112](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-112) → **E7M1-12** [NEO-123](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-123) **landed**. Upstream: E3.M1 gather **Ready**, E3.M2 craft **Ready**, E5.M3 encounter **`contract_handoff_token`** + **`EncounterCompleteEvent`** **Ready**. | [NEO-123 plan](../../plans/NEO-123-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-122 plan](../../plans/NEO-122-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-121 plan](../../plans/NEO-121-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-120 plan](../../plans/NEO-120-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-119 plan](../../plans/NEO-119-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-118 plan](../../plans/NEO-118-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-117 plan](../../plans/NEO-117-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-116 plan](../../plans/NEO-116-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-115 plan](../../plans/NEO-115-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-114 plan](../../plans/NEO-114-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-113 plan](../../plans/NEO-113-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-112 plan](../../plans/NEO-112-implementation-plan.md), [E7M1-prototype-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M1-prototype-backlog.md), [E7_M1](E7_M1_QuestStateMachine.md), label **`E7.M1`** on NEO-112–NEO-123 |
-| E7.M3 | In Progress | **E7M3-01 catalog landed ([NEO-133](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-133)):** faction + gate/rep schemas, `prototype_factions.json`, quest extensions, five-quest CI gates, minimal server roster parity. **E7M3-02 server load landed ([NEO-134](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-134)):** fail-fast faction catalog, `IFactionDefinitionRegistry`, quest `factionGateRules` / `reputationGrants` parse + E7M3 cross-ref/bundle/grid gates ([NEO-134 plan](../../plans/NEO-134-implementation-plan.md)). **E7M3-03 stores landed ([NEO-135](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-135)):** `IFactionStandingStore`, `IReputationDeltaStore`, in-memory + Postgres `V009`/`V010` ([NEO-135 plan](../../plans/NEO-135-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Faction standing store (NEO-135)](../../../server/README.md#faction-standing-store-neo-135). **E7M3-04 ops landed ([NEO-136](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-136)):** `ReputationOperations.TryApplyDelta` — standing + audit orchestration with compensating rollback ([NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — ReputationOperations (NEO-136)](../../../server/README.md#reputationoperations-neo-136). **E7M3-05 gate eval landed ([NEO-137](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-137)):** `FactionGateOperations.TryEvaluate` wired into `QuestStateOperations.TryAccept`; `faction_gate_blocked` deny ([NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — FactionGateOperations (NEO-137)](../../../server/README.md#factiongateoperations-neo-137). **E7M3-06 reward router landed ([NEO-138](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-138)):** `RewardRouterOperations` applies `reputationGrants` via `ReputationOperations`; Bruno grid-contract accept success after organic operator chain ([NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Reward router (NEO-127)](../../../server/README.md#reward-router-neo-127). **E7M3-07+** [NEO-139](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-139) → **E7M3-11** [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Two frozen factions; operator-chain **`reputationGrants`** (+15 Grid Operators); gated **`prototype_quest_grid_contract`**; client capstone [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Upstream: E7.M1 **Ready**, E7.M2 **Ready**. | [NEO-133 plan](../../plans/NEO-133-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-134 plan](../../plans/NEO-134-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-135 plan](../../plans/NEO-135-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md), [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md), [E7_M3](E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md), label **`E7.M3`** on NEO-133–NEO-143 |
+| E7.M3 | In Progress | **E7M3-01 catalog landed ([NEO-133](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-133)):** faction + gate/rep schemas, `prototype_factions.json`, quest extensions, five-quest CI gates, minimal server roster parity. **E7M3-02 server load landed ([NEO-134](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-134)):** fail-fast faction catalog, `IFactionDefinitionRegistry`, quest `factionGateRules` / `reputationGrants` parse + E7M3 cross-ref/bundle/grid gates ([NEO-134 plan](../../plans/NEO-134-implementation-plan.md)). **E7M3-03 stores landed ([NEO-135](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-135)):** `IFactionStandingStore`, `IReputationDeltaStore`, in-memory + Postgres `V009`/`V010` ([NEO-135 plan](../../plans/NEO-135-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Faction standing store (NEO-135)](../../../server/README.md#faction-standing-store-neo-135). **E7M3-04 ops landed ([NEO-136](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-136)):** `ReputationOperations.TryApplyDelta` — standing + audit orchestration with compensating rollback ([NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — ReputationOperations (NEO-136)](../../../server/README.md#reputationoperations-neo-136). **E7M3-05 gate eval landed ([NEO-137](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-137)):** `FactionGateOperations.TryEvaluate` wired into `QuestStateOperations.TryAccept`; `faction_gate_blocked` deny ([NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — FactionGateOperations (NEO-137)](../../../server/README.md#factiongateoperations-neo-137). **E7M3-06 reward router landed ([NEO-138](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-138)):** `RewardRouterOperations` applies `reputationGrants` via `ReputationOperations`; Bruno grid-contract accept success after organic operator chain ([NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Reward router (NEO-127)](../../../server/README.md#reward-router-neo-127). **E7M3-07 HTTP read landed ([NEO-139](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-139)):** **`GET …/faction-standing`** — `FactionStandingApi` + DTOs; Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/` ([NEO-139 plan](../../plans/NEO-139-implementation-plan.md)); [server README — Faction standing read (NEO-139)](../../../server/README.md#faction-standing-read-neo-139). **E7M3-08+** [NEO-140](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-140) → **E7M3-11** [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Two frozen factions; operator-chain **`reputationGrants`** (+15 Grid Operators); gated **`prototype_quest_grid_contract`**; client capstone [NEO-143](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-143). Upstream: E7.M1 **Ready**, E7.M2 **Ready**. | [NEO-133 plan](../../plans/NEO-133-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-134 plan](../../plans/NEO-134-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-135 plan](../../plans/NEO-135-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-136 plan](../../plans/NEO-136-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-137 plan](../../plans/NEO-137-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-138 plan](../../plans/NEO-138-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-139 plan](../../plans/NEO-139-implementation-plan.md), [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../../plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md), [E7_M3](E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md), label **`E7.M3`** on NEO-133–NEO-143 |
 
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+# NEO-139 — E7M3-07: GET faction-standing HTTP read
+
+**Linear:** [NEO-139](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-139)  
+**Branch:** `NEO-139-e7m3-get-faction-standing-http-read`  
+**Backlog:** [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md) — **E7M3-07**  
+**Module:** [E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md](../decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md)  
+**Pattern:** [NEO-37](NEO-37-implementation-plan.md) / [NEO-44](NEO-44-implementation-plan.md) — per-player snapshot GET + `schemaVersion`; [NEO-6](NEO-6-implementation-plan.md) — unknown player **404** via position gate  
+**Precursors:** [NEO-135](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-135) **`Done`** — `IFactionStandingStore`; [NEO-138](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-138) **`Done`** — operator-chain rep grant **+15** via reward router  
+**Blocks:** [NEO-140](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-140) (quest HTTP rep projections), [NEO-142](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-142) (Godot HUD)  
+**Client counterpart:** [NEO-142](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-142) — parses **`GET …/faction-standing`**; blocked until this story lands
+
+## Goal
+
+Client-readable standing snapshot for all frozen factions.
+
+## Kickoff clarifications
+
+**No clarifications needed.** Linear AC, [E7M3-07 backlog scope](E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md#e7m3-07--get-gameplayersidfaction-standing-http-read), and snapshot-read precedents settle:
+
+| Topic | Decision | Evidence |
+|-------|----------|----------|
+| Unknown player | **404** before building body | Linear AC “position gate precedent”; `SkillProgressionSnapshotApi`, `GigProgressionSnapshotApi`, `PositionStateApi` |
+| Player existence gate | **`IPositionStateStore.TryGetPosition(trimmedId)`** — not `CanWritePlayer` alone | Same trio of snapshot APIs; position row is the shared “known player” contract |
+| Path id handling | **Trim** path segment; echo trimmed id in JSON **`playerId`** | Skill/gig snapshot APIs (position GET additionally case-insensitive lookup — snapshot APIs use trim-only + position gate) |
+| Response shape | **`schemaVersion` 1**, **`playerId`**, **`factions`** array of **`{ id, standing }`** | Backlog “lists each catalog faction with current standing (default 0)”; mirrors skill progression row minimalism (display names deferred — no `GET /game/world/faction-definitions` yet) |
+| Faction roster | **One row per catalog faction** via **`IFactionDefinitionRegistry.GetDefinitionsInIdOrder()`** | Backlog “all frozen factions”; prototype roster = 2 ids (`PrototypeE7M3FactionCatalogRules`) |
+| Missing standing row | **`standing: 0`** (clamped) via **`IFactionStandingStore.TryGetStanding`** per faction | NEO-135 store contract; HTTP layer does not reimplement neutral default |
+| Array order | **Not part of public contract** — consumers key by **`id`** (doc on DTO) | `SkillProgressionSnapshotResponse` XML doc precedent |
+| Bruno scope | **Default snapshot smoke** + **operator-chain standing assertion (+15 Grid Operators)** | Backlog Bruno folder; closes NEO-138 deferral (“No standing GET until NEO-139”) |
+| Godot / quest projections | **Out of scope** | E7M3-08 (NEO-140), E7M3-10 (NEO-142) |
+
+## Scope and out-of-scope
+
+**In scope (from Linear + backlog):**
+
+- **`GET /game/players/{id}/faction-standing`** — `FactionStandingApi` + DTOs in `Game/Factions/`.
+- Response lists each catalog faction with current standing (default **0** when no row).
+- Integration tests + Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/`.
+- `server/README.md` section.
+- Optional: extend **`Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru`** docs or add sibling Bruno that GETs standing after chain (assert **+15** on Grid Operators).
+
+**Out of scope:**
+
+- Godot HUD (NEO-142), quest HTTP rep/gate projections (NEO-140), telemetry ingest (NEO-141).
+- **`GET /game/world/faction-definitions`** (no backlog item; client can join display names later).
+- Write/mutation endpoints (standing changes stay on **`ReputationOperations`** / quest reward path).
+
+**Client counterpart:** [NEO-142](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-142) — standing label + gate feedback after NEO-139/NEO-140.
+
+## Acceptance criteria checklist
+
+- [x] GET returns stable JSON for prototype player after quest rep grants.
+- [x] Unknown player returns **404** (position gate precedent).
+- [x] `dotnet test` covers default snapshot, post-rep standing, and unknown-player 404.
+
+## Implementation reconciliation (shipped)
+
+- **API:** `FactionStandingApi.MapFactionStandingApi` — `GET /game/players/{id}/faction-standing`.
+- **DTOs:** `FactionStandingSnapshotResponse`, `FactionStandingRowJson` (`schemaVersion` 1).
+- **Gate:** `IPositionStateStore.TryGetPosition` → **404** for unknown player.
+- **Tests:** `FactionStandingApiTests` (5 cases: 404 unknown/whitespace-only, trim-path echo, defaults, post-rep); **821** tests green.
+- **Bruno:** `Get faction standing default.bru`, `unknown player.bru`, `after operator chain.bru`.
+- **Docs:** `server/README.md` Faction standing read section; E7.M3 module + alignment register updated.
+
+## Technical approach
+
+### 1. DTOs (`Game/Factions/FactionStandingSnapshotDtos.cs`)
+
+| Type | JSON | Notes |
+|------|------|-------|
+| **`FactionStandingSnapshotResponse`** | `schemaVersion`, `playerId`, `factions` | `CurrentSchemaVersion = 1` |
+| **`FactionStandingRowJson`** | `id`, `standing` | One row per catalog faction |
+
+Document that **`factions` array order is not contractual** — key rows by **`id`**.
+
+### 2. `FactionStandingApi` (`Game/Factions/FactionStandingApi.cs`)
+
+```csharp
+app.MapGet(
+    "/game/players/{id}/faction-standing",
+    (string id, IPositionStateStore positions,
+        IFactionDefinitionRegistry factionRegistry,
+        IFactionStandingStore standingStore) => { ... });
+```
+
+**Flow:**
+
+1. `trimmedId = id.Trim()`; if empty or `!positions.TryGetPosition(trimmedId, out _)` ⇒ **`Results.NotFound()`**.
+2. **`BuildSnapshot(trimmedId, factionRegistry, standingStore)`**:
+   - Iterate **`factionRegistry.GetDefinitionsInIdOrder()`**.
+   - For each definition, **`standingStore.TryGetStanding(playerId, definition.Id)`** — on success use **`outcome.Standing`**; store deny for catalog faction should be unreachable (defense: skip/500 only if violated — prefer **`Debug.Assert`** in dev; integration tests use real catalog).
+3. Return **`Results.Json(response)`**.
+
+**`BuildSnapshot`** is **`internal static`** for unit/integration reuse (mirror **`SkillProgressionSnapshotApi.BuildSnapshot`**).
+
+### 3. Wiring
+
+| Site | Change |
+|------|--------|
+| **`Program.cs`** | **`app.MapFactionStandingApi()`** after faction standing store registration (near skill/gig snapshot maps) |
+
+### 4. Prototype test scenarios
+
+| Scenario | Setup | Expected |
+|----------|-------|----------|
+| Fresh dev player | GET **`dev-local-1`** | **200**; **`schemaVersion` 1**; **2** factions; both **`standing: 0`** |
+| Unknown player | GET **`missing-player`** | **404** |
+| After operator-chain rep | Deliver operator-chain completion via **`RewardRouterOperations`** or HTTP quest flow helper | Grid Operators **`standing: 15`**; Rust Collective **`standing: 0`** |
+| Case on path | GET with trimmed id | **200**; body **`playerId`** echoes trimmed path (skill progression precedent) |
+
+Constants: **`PrototypeE7M3FactionCatalogRules.ExpectedFactionIds`**, **`PrototypeE7M3QuestFactionRules.GridContractGateFactionId`**.
+
+### 5. Bruno (`bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/`)
+
+| Request | seq | Role |
+|---------|-----|------|
+| **`Health after faction standing store load.bru`** | 1 | Keep existing health smoke (NEO-135) |
+| **`Get faction standing default.bru`** | 2 | **200**; 2 factions; all **`standing: 0`** on fresh dev player (document restart/reset) |
+| **`Get faction standing unknown player.bru`** | 3 | **404** |
+| **`Get faction standing after operator chain.bru`** | 4 | Pre-request **`operator-chain-quest-flow-helper`**; assert Grid Operators **15**, Rust Collective **0** |
+
+Update **`Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru`** docs to reference standing GET sibling at seq **4+**.
+
+### 6. README
+
+Add **`## Faction standing read (NEO-139)`** after standing store section:
+
+- Route, sample JSON (defaults + post-chain example).
+- Unknown player **404**; join display names from content client-side until world API exists.
+- Cross-link NEO-142 client consumer.
+
+## Files to add
+
+| Path | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingSnapshotDtos.cs` | Response + row JSON types |
+| `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApi.cs` | Route map + `BuildSnapshot` |
+| `server/NeonSprawl.Server.Tests/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApiTests.cs` | Integration tests (404, defaults, post-rep) |
+| `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing default.bru` | Default snapshot smoke |
+| `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing unknown player.bru` | 404 smoke |
+| `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/Get faction standing after operator chain.bru` | +15 assertion after HTTP quest flow |
+
+## Files to modify
+
+| Path | Change |
+|------|--------|
+| `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Program.cs` | Register **`MapFactionStandingApi()`** |
+| `server/README.md` | Faction standing GET section + curl example |
+| `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/quest-progress/Accept grid contract after operator chain.bru` | Doc cross-link to standing GET Bruno |
+| `docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md` | Status line: E7M3-07 plan kicked off (update to **landed** when shipped) |
+| `docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md` | E7.M3 row note when shipped |
+
+## Tests
+
+| File | Coverage |
+|------|----------|
+| **`FactionStandingApiTests`** | Unknown player **404**; default **200** with 2 factions at **0**; after **`RewardRouterOperations`** operator-chain delivery Grid Operators **15** |
+| **CI** | Existing **`dotnet test`** green; Bruno collection optional in local/CI per repo convention |
+
+Manual QA: **none** (server HTTP read; client verification deferred to NEO-142 / NEO-143).
+
+## Implementation order
+
+1. DTOs + **`FactionStandingApi.BuildSnapshot`**.
+2. **`Program.cs`** map.
+3. **`FactionStandingApiTests`** (AAA layout).
+4. Bruno requests.
+5. **`server/README.md`** + decomposition alignment on ship.
+
+## Open questions / risks
+
+| Item | Agent recommendation | Status |
+|------|---------------------|--------|
+| Store read deny for catalog faction | **Should not happen** — if it does, treat as **500** or omit row (prefer **500** to surface misconfiguration) | `adopted` — use standing outcome; test happy path only |
+| Postgres mode Bruno | **Same assertions** on dev player after operator-chain flow; document DB persistence like skill progression Bruno | `adopted` |
+| Extend grid-contract accept Bruno with inline GET | **Separate Bruno file** in `faction-standing/` — keeps quest-progress folder focused | `adopted` |
+
+## Client counterpart
+
+[NEO-142](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-142) — **`faction_standing_client.gd`** parses this route; requires NEO-140 for gate/rep quest row projections.
diff --git a/docs/reviews/2026-06-16-NEO-139.md b/docs/reviews/2026-06-16-NEO-139.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1eef8d4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/reviews/2026-06-16-NEO-139.md
@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+# Code review — NEO-139 (E7M3-07)
+
+**Date:** 2026-06-16  
+**Scope:** Branch `NEO-139-e7m3-get-faction-standing-http-read` — commits `5fc780c` … `3f08812` vs `main`  
+**Base:** `main`
+
+Follow-up: suggestion + applicable nits below are **done** (strikethrough + **Done.**).
+
+## Verdict
+
+**Approve with nits**
+
+## Summary
+
+This branch lands **E7M3-07**: **`GET /game/players/{id}/faction-standing`** returns a versioned snapshot (`schemaVersion` 1) with one row per catalog faction, gated by **`IPositionStateStore.TryGetPosition`** (unknown player **404**). **`FactionStandingApi.TryBuildSnapshot`** iterates **`IFactionDefinitionRegistry.GetDefinitionsInIdOrder()`** and reads standing via **`IFactionStandingStore.TryGetStanding`**, surfacing store read failures as **500** per the adopted plan risk table. Integration tests cover 404, neutral defaults, and post–operator-chain **+15** Grid Operators standing; Bruno adds three requests under `faction-standing/` and cross-links NEO-138 grid-contract accept docs. **`819`** server tests pass locally. Implementation mirrors skill/gig snapshot GET precedent and unblocks NEO-140/NEO-142.
+
+## Documentation checked
+
+| Path | Result |
+|------|--------|
+| `docs/plans/NEO-139-implementation-plan.md` | **Matches** — route, DTOs, position gate, catalog roster, Bruno folder, README, module/alignment updates, and reconciliation checklist all reflected in the diff. |
+| `docs/plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md` | **Matches** — E7M3-07 server read scope; client HUD (NEO-142) and quest projections (NEO-140) explicitly deferred. |
+| `docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md` | **Matches** — Status line notes E7M3-07 landed (NEO-139). |
+| `docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md` | **Matches** — E7.M3 row updated with HTTP read + README/Bruno links. |
+| `docs/decomposition/modules/module_dependency_register.md` | **N/A change** — no register row edit required beyond module doc / alignment table. |
+| `server/README.md` | **Matches** — Faction standing read section with curl, sample JSON, 404 gate, consumer notes, NEO-142 cross-link. |
+
+## Blocking issues
+
+None.
+
+## Suggestions
+
+1. ~~**Add trim-path integration test.** The plan §4 prototype scenario table lists “GET with trimmed id → **200**; body **`playerId`** echoes trimmed path” (skill/gig snapshot precedent). The handler trims (`id.Trim()`) but no test exercises whitespace-padded path segments or asserts echoed **`playerId`**. A small fourth `[Fact]` would lock the contract.~~ **Done.** Added `GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnOk_WhenPathIdHasLeadingAndTrailingWhitespace` and `GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnNotFound_WhenPathIdIsWhitespaceOnly` in `FactionStandingApiTests.cs`.
+
+## Nits
+
+- ~~Nit: Empty or whitespace-only `{id}` returns **404** (trim → empty) but is not covered by tests — low risk given identical gate to other snapshot APIs.~~ **Done.** Whitespace-only path covered by `GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnNotFound_WhenPathIdIsWhitespaceOnly`.
+- Nit: **`BuildSnapshot`** (throws on failure) is exposed for reuse while HTTP uses **`TryBuildSnapshot`** — fine; no direct unit tests call **`BuildSnapshot`** today.
+- Nit: **`FactionStandingApiTests`** duplicates a **`RewardRouterTestDependencies`** helper record also seen in reward-router tests — acceptable for now; extract only if a third caller appears.
+- ~~Nit: Bruno **`Get faction standing default.bru`** (seq 2) documents Postgres/restart caveats; re-running the folder on a warm in-memory server after seq 4 can leave standing at **15** — docs already warn; optional one-line note in folder README if authors hit flaky local runs.~~ **Done.** `faction-standing/folder.bru` docs note seq 4 side effect and seq 2 re-run caveat.
+
+## Verification
+
+```bash
+# Full server suite (819 green locally)
+dotnet test NeonSprawl.sln
+
+# NEO-139-focused filter
+dotnet test NeonSprawl.sln --filter "FullyQualifiedName~FactionStandingApi"
+
+# Bruno faction-standing collection
+cd bruno/neon-sprawl-server
+npx --yes @usebruno/cli@3.3.0 run faction-standing --env Local --sandbox=developer --bail
+```
+
+With Postgres + dev fixtures (matches CI):
+
+```bash
+ConnectionStrings__NeonSprawl='Host=localhost;Port=5432;Database=neon_sprawl;Username=neon_sprawl;Password=neon_sprawl_dev' \
+Game__EnableCombatTargetFixtureApi=true \
+Game__EnableQuestFixtureApi=true \
+Game__EnableResourceNodeFixtureApi=true \
+dotnet run --project server/NeonSprawl.Server/NeonSprawl.Server.csproj --urls http://127.0.0.1:5253
+```
+
+Manual: after operator-chain quest flow, **`GET …/faction-standing`** for **`dev-local-1`** shows Grid Operators **15**, Rust Collective **0**.
diff --git a/server/NeonSprawl.Server.Tests/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApiTests.cs b/server/NeonSprawl.Server.Tests/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApiTests.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..bffc18b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/server/NeonSprawl.Server.Tests/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApiTests.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,160 @@
+using System.Linq;
+using System.Net;
+using System.Net.Http.Json;
+using Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Factions;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Items;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Mastery;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Quests;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Rewards;
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Skills;
+using Xunit;
+
+namespace NeonSprawl.Server.Tests.Game.Factions;
+
+public sealed class FactionStandingApiTests
+{
+    private const string PlayerId = "dev-local-1";
+    private const string OperatorChainQuestId = "prototype_quest_operator_chain";
+    private const string GridOperatorsFactionId = PrototypeE7M3QuestFactionRules.GridContractGateFactionId;
+    private const string RustCollectiveFactionId = "prototype_faction_rust_collective";
+
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnNotFound_WhenPlayerUnknown()
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        await using var factory = new InMemoryWebApplicationFactory();
+        var client = factory.CreateClient();
+
+        // Act
+        var response = await client.GetAsync("/game/players/missing-player/faction-standing");
+
+        // Assert
+        Assert.Equal(HttpStatusCode.NotFound, response.StatusCode);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnNotFound_WhenPathIdIsWhitespaceOnly()
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        await using var factory = new InMemoryWebApplicationFactory();
+        var client = factory.CreateClient();
+
+        // Act
+        var response = await client.GetAsync("/game/players/%20%20/faction-standing");
+
+        // Assert
+        Assert.Equal(HttpStatusCode.NotFound, response.StatusCode);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnOk_WhenPathIdHasLeadingAndTrailingWhitespace()
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        await using var factory = new InMemoryWebApplicationFactory();
+        var client = factory.CreateClient();
+
+        // Act
+        var response = await client.GetAsync("/game/players/%20dev-local-1%20/faction-standing");
+
+        // Assert
+        Assert.Equal(HttpStatusCode.OK, response.StatusCode);
+        var body = await response.Content.ReadFromJsonAsync<FactionStandingSnapshotResponse>();
+        Assert.NotNull(body);
+        Assert.Equal("dev-local-1", body!.PlayerId);
+        Assert.Equal(FactionStandingSnapshotResponse.CurrentSchemaVersion, body.SchemaVersion);
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnSchemaV1_WithNeutralStanding_ForPrototypeFactions()
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        await using var factory = new InMemoryWebApplicationFactory();
+        var client = factory.CreateClient();
+
+        // Act
+        var response = await client.GetAsync("/game/players/dev-local-1/faction-standing");
+
+        // Assert
+        Assert.Equal(HttpStatusCode.OK, response.StatusCode);
+        var body = await response.Content.ReadFromJsonAsync<FactionStandingSnapshotResponse>();
+        Assert.NotNull(body);
+        Assert.Equal(FactionStandingSnapshotResponse.CurrentSchemaVersion, body!.SchemaVersion);
+        Assert.Equal("dev-local-1", body.PlayerId);
+        Assert.NotNull(body.Factions);
+        Assert.Equal(PrototypeE7M3FactionCatalogRules.ExpectedFactionIds.Count, body.Factions!.Count);
+        var byId = body.Factions.ToDictionary(static row => row.Id, StringComparer.Ordinal);
+        foreach (var factionId in PrototypeE7M3FactionCatalogRules.ExpectedFactionIds)
+        {
+            Assert.True(byId.TryGetValue(factionId, out var row));
+            Assert.Equal(0, row!.Standing);
+        }
+    }
+
+    [Fact]
+    public async Task GetFactionStanding_ShouldReturnGridOperatorsStanding15_AfterOperatorChainRepGrant()
+    {
+        // Arrange
+        await using var factory = new InMemoryWebApplicationFactory();
+        var deps = ResolveRewardRouterDependencies(factory);
+        var bundle = PrototypeE7M3QuestFactionRules.ExpectedCompletionBundles[OperatorChainQuestId];
+        var deliver = RewardRouterOperations.TryDeliverQuestCompletion(
+            PlayerId,
+            OperatorChainQuestId,
+            bundle,
+            deps.ItemRegistry,
+            deps.InventoryStore,
+            deps.SkillRegistry,
+            deps.SkillProgressionStore,
+            deps.LevelCurve,
+            deps.PerkUnlockEngine,
+            deps.PerkStore,
+            deps.DeliveryStore,
+            deps.StandingStore,
+            deps.AuditStore,
+            TimeProvider.System);
+        Assert.True(deliver.Success);
+        var client = factory.CreateClient();
+
+        // Act
+        var response = await client.GetAsync("/game/players/dev-local-1/faction-standing");
+
+        // Assert
+        Assert.Equal(HttpStatusCode.OK, response.StatusCode);
+        var body = await response.Content.ReadFromJsonAsync<FactionStandingSnapshotResponse>();
+        Assert.NotNull(body);
+        var byId = body!.Factions!.ToDictionary(static row => row.Id, StringComparer.Ordinal);
+        Assert.Equal(
+            PrototypeE7M3QuestFactionRules.GridContractMinStanding,
+            byId[GridOperatorsFactionId].Standing);
+        Assert.Equal(0, byId[RustCollectiveFactionId].Standing);
+    }
+
+    private static RewardRouterTestDependencies ResolveRewardRouterDependencies(InMemoryWebApplicationFactory factory)
+    {
+        var services = factory.Services;
+        return new RewardRouterTestDependencies(
+            services.GetRequiredService<IItemDefinitionRegistry>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IPlayerInventoryStore>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<ISkillDefinitionRegistry>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IPlayerSkillProgressionStore>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<ISkillLevelCurve>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<PerkUnlockEngine>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IPlayerPerkStateStore>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IRewardDeliveryStore>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IFactionStandingStore>(),
+            services.GetRequiredService<IReputationDeltaStore>());
+    }
+
+    private sealed record RewardRouterTestDependencies(
+        IItemDefinitionRegistry ItemRegistry,
+        IPlayerInventoryStore InventoryStore,
+        ISkillDefinitionRegistry SkillRegistry,
+        IPlayerSkillProgressionStore SkillProgressionStore,
+        ISkillLevelCurve LevelCurve,
+        PerkUnlockEngine PerkUnlockEngine,
+        IPlayerPerkStateStore PerkStore,
+        IRewardDeliveryStore DeliveryStore,
+        IFactionStandingStore StandingStore,
+        IReputationDeltaStore AuditStore);
+}
diff --git a/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApi.cs b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApi.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..8b60842
--- /dev/null
+++ b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingApi.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,99 @@
+using NeonSprawl.Server.Game.PositionState;
+
+namespace NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Factions;
+
+/// <summary>Maps <c>GET /game/players/{{id}}/faction-standing</c> — read snapshot (NEO-139).</summary>
+public static class FactionStandingApi
+{
+    public static WebApplication MapFactionStandingApi(this WebApplication app)
+    {
+        app.MapGet(
+            "/game/players/{id}/faction-standing",
+            (string id, IPositionStateStore positions, IFactionDefinitionRegistry factionRegistry,
+                IFactionStandingStore standingStore) =>
+            {
+                var trimmedId = id.Trim();
+                if (trimmedId.Length == 0 || !positions.TryGetPosition(trimmedId, out _))
+                {
+                    return Results.NotFound();
+                }
+
+                var snapshotResult = TryBuildSnapshot(trimmedId, factionRegistry, standingStore);
+                return snapshotResult.Kind switch
+                {
+                    FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind.Success => Results.Json(snapshotResult.Response),
+                    FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind.StoreReadFailed =>
+                        Results.Problem(
+                            statusCode: StatusCodes.Status500InternalServerError,
+                            title: "Faction standing read failed",
+                            detail: snapshotResult.ReasonCode),
+                    _ => throw new InvalidOperationException($"Unexpected build outcome: {snapshotResult.Kind}"),
+                };
+            });
+
+        return app;
+    }
+
+    internal static FactionStandingSnapshotResponse BuildSnapshot(
+        string playerId,
+        IFactionDefinitionRegistry factionRegistry,
+        IFactionStandingStore standingStore)
+    {
+        var result = TryBuildSnapshot(playerId, factionRegistry, standingStore);
+        if (result.Kind != FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind.Success || result.Response is null)
+        {
+            throw new InvalidOperationException(
+                $"BuildSnapshot failed: {result.ReasonCode ?? result.Kind.ToString()}");
+        }
+
+        return result.Response;
+    }
+
+    private static FactionStandingSnapshotBuildResult TryBuildSnapshot(
+        string playerId,
+        IFactionDefinitionRegistry factionRegistry,
+        IFactionStandingStore standingStore)
+    {
+        var defs = factionRegistry.GetDefinitionsInIdOrder();
+        var factions = new List<FactionStandingRowJson>(defs.Count);
+        foreach (var definition in defs)
+        {
+            var outcome = standingStore.TryGetStanding(playerId, definition.Id);
+            if (!outcome.Success)
+            {
+                return new FactionStandingSnapshotBuildResult(
+                    FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind.StoreReadFailed,
+                    null,
+                    outcome.ReasonCode);
+            }
+
+            factions.Add(
+                new FactionStandingRowJson
+                {
+                    Id = definition.Id,
+                    Standing = outcome.Standing,
+                });
+        }
+
+        return new FactionStandingSnapshotBuildResult(
+            FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind.Success,
+            new FactionStandingSnapshotResponse
+            {
+                PlayerId = playerId,
+                Factions = factions,
+                SchemaVersion = FactionStandingSnapshotResponse.CurrentSchemaVersion,
+            },
+            null);
+    }
+
+    private enum FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind
+    {
+        Success,
+        StoreReadFailed,
+    }
+
+    private readonly record struct FactionStandingSnapshotBuildResult(
+        FactionStandingSnapshotBuildKind Kind,
+        FactionStandingSnapshotResponse? Response,
+        string? ReasonCode);
+}
diff --git a/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingSnapshotDtos.cs b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingSnapshotDtos.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2b6936
--- /dev/null
+++ b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Factions/FactionStandingSnapshotDtos.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+using System.Text.Json.Serialization;
+
+namespace NeonSprawl.Server.Game.Factions;
+
+/// <summary>JSON body for <c>GET /game/players/{{id}}/faction-standing</c> (NEO-139).</summary>
+public sealed class FactionStandingSnapshotResponse
+{
+    public const int CurrentSchemaVersion = 1;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("schemaVersion")]
+    public int SchemaVersion { get; init; } = CurrentSchemaVersion;
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("playerId")]
+    public required string PlayerId { get; init; }
+
+    /// <summary>One row per catalog faction id. Consumers must treat this as unordered and key rows by <see cref="FactionStandingRowJson.Id"/> — array order is not part of the public contract.</summary>
+    [JsonPropertyName("factions")]
+    public required IReadOnlyList<FactionStandingRowJson> Factions { get; init; }
+}
+
+/// <summary>Current standing for one faction (missing store row reads as neutral <c>0</c>).</summary>
+public sealed class FactionStandingRowJson
+{
+    [JsonPropertyName("id")]
+    public required string Id { get; init; }
+
+    [JsonPropertyName("standing")]
+    public int Standing { get; init; }
+}
diff --git a/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Program.cs b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Program.cs
index 85c3e7c..6aa6483 100644
--- a/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Program.cs
+++ b/server/NeonSprawl.Server/Program.cs
@@ -82,6 +82,7 @@ app.MapPlayerInventoryApi();
 app.MapPlayerCraftApi();
 app.MapSkillProgressionSnapshotApi();
 app.MapGigProgressionSnapshotApi();
+app.MapFactionStandingApi();
 app.MapEncounterProgressApi();
 app.MapQuestProgressApi();
 app.MapQuestAcceptApi();
diff --git a/server/README.md b/server/README.md
index 8ea80f3..a7c416d 100644
--- a/server/README.md
+++ b/server/README.md
@@ -82,6 +82,32 @@ Append-only **`ReputationDelta`** audit rows live in **`IReputationDeltaStore`**
 
 **Storage:** in-memory singletons when **`ConnectionStrings:NeonSprawl`** is unset (standing store seeds configured dev player only). When Postgres is configured, **`PostgresFactionStandingStore`** persists to **`player_faction_standing`** ([`V009__player_faction_standing.sql`](../db/migrations/V009__player_faction_standing.sql)) and **`PostgresReputationDeltaStore`** appends to **`reputation_delta_audit`** ([`V010__reputation_delta_audit.sql`](../db/migrations/V010__reputation_delta_audit.sql)). Plan: [NEO-135 implementation plan](../../docs/plans/NEO-135-implementation-plan.md).
 
+## Faction standing read (NEO-139)
+
+**`GET /game/players/{id}/faction-standing`** returns a versioned snapshot of current standing for every faction in the loaded catalog. Path `{id}` is **trimmed**; unknown players (no position row) return **404** before building a body — same gate as skill/gig progression reads.
+
+Example (dev player defaults):
+
+```bash
+curl -s http://localhost:5253/game/players/dev-local-1/faction-standing
+```
+
+Sample response (neutral standing on fresh dev player):
+
+```json
+{"schemaVersion":1,"playerId":"dev-local-1","factions":[{"id":"prototype_faction_grid_operators","standing":0},{"id":"prototype_faction_rust_collective","standing":0}]}
+```
+
+After **`prototype_quest_operator_chain`** completion (organic reward delivery), Grid Operators standing is **15**:
+
+```json
+{"schemaVersion":1,"playerId":"dev-local-1","factions":[{"id":"prototype_faction_grid_operators","standing":15},{"id":"prototype_faction_rust_collective","standing":0}]}
+```
+
+**Consumers:** key rows by **`id`** — array order is not part of the public contract. Display names are not included; join from client content until a world faction-definitions route exists. Godot HUD: **NEO-142**.
+
+Bruno smoke: `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/faction-standing/`. Plan: [NEO-139 implementation plan](../../docs/plans/NEO-139-implementation-plan.md).
+
 ## ReputationOperations (NEO-136)
 
 Game code applies standing changes through **`ReputationOperations.TryApplyDelta`** — not **`IFactionStandingStore.TryApplyStandingDelta`** alone — so every mutation records source attribution and an append-only audit row.