NEO-86: Address code review test gaps and doc alignment.

Promote E5.M1 to Ready in alignment register, fix NEO-85 README link,
add schema-mismatch and deny-path GdUnit cases; strike review suggestions.

client/README.md

@@ -164,7 +164,7 @@ Epic 5 Slice 1 capstone — tab-target lock, cast, defeat, and gig XP visibility
 | Deny | **1** on defeated target | **`ability_cast_denied: target_defeated`** |
 | Clear | **Esc** | HP label **`— (no lock)`** |
 
-**Cross-links:** [NEO-23](../docs/plans/NEO-23-implementation-plan.md) targeting · [NEO-28](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-28.md) cast deny HUD · [NEO-31](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-31.md) cast POST · [NEO-85](NEO-85.md) combat feedback + HP · [NEO-44](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-44.md) server gig grant.
+**Cross-links:** [NEO-23](../docs/plans/NEO-23-implementation-plan.md) targeting · [NEO-28](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-28.md) cast deny HUD · [NEO-31](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-31.md) cast POST · [NEO-85](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-85.md) combat feedback + HP · [NEO-44](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-44.md) server gig grant.
 
 **Scripts:** `ability_cast_client.gd`, `combat_targets_client.gd`, `gig_progression_client.gd` — wired from `main.gd`.
 

client/test/gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd

@@ -101,3 +101,24 @@ func test_non_defeat_cast_skips_gig_progression_sync() -> void:
 	# Assert
 	await assert_signal(harness._cast).is_emitted("cast_result_received", true, "", any())
 	assert_that(harness.gig_sync_calls).is_equal(0)
+
+
+func test_denied_cast_skips_gig_progression_sync() -> void:
+	# Arrange
+	var transport := MockCastTransport.new()
+	transport.body_json = (
+		'{"schemaVersion":1,"accepted":false,"reasonCode":"target_defeated"}'
+	)
+	var harness := GigRefreshHarness.new()
+	auto_free(transport)
+	auto_free(harness)
+	add_child(harness)
+	harness.setup(self, transport)
+	monitor_signals(harness._cast)
+	# Act
+	harness.request_cast()
+	# Assert
+	await assert_signal(harness._cast).is_emitted(
+		"cast_result_received", false, "target_defeated", any()
+	)
+	assert_that(harness.gig_sync_calls).is_equal(0)

client/test/gig_progression_client_test.gd

@@ -92,3 +92,17 @@ func test_http_404_emits_progression_sync_failed() -> void:
 	c.call("request_sync_from_server")
 	# Assert
 	await assert_signal(c).is_emitted("progression_sync_failed", "HTTP 404 (player unknown)")
+
+
+func test_invalid_schema_emits_progression_sync_failed() -> void:
+	# Arrange
+	var transport := MockHttpTransport.new()
+	transport.body_json = '{"schemaVersion":2,"mainGigId":"breach","gigs":[]}'
+	var c := _make_client(transport)
+	monitor_signals(c)
+	# Act
+	c.call("request_sync_from_server")
+	# Assert
+	await assert_signal(c).is_emitted(
+		"progression_sync_failed", "non-JSON body or schemaVersion mismatch"
+	)

docs/plans/NEO-86-implementation-plan.md

@@ -151,7 +151,7 @@ Run capstone QA on **`main`** wiring before gig client work; if any step fails,
 | Path | Change |
 |------|--------|
 | `client/test/gig_progression_client_test.gd` | **Add:** GET parse v1 with **`breach`** row; invalid schema → failure signal; 404 path. |
-| `client/test/gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd` | **Add:** cast accept with **`targetDefeated: true`** triggers **`GigProgressionClient.request_sync_from_server`**; deny / non-defeat accept does not. |
+| `client/test/gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd` | **Add:** cast accept with **`targetDefeated: true`** triggers sync; non-defeat accept and deny do not. |
 
 **Manual verification:** [`docs/manual-qa/NEO-86.md`](manual-qa/NEO-86.md) — server + Godot; full defeat spine + gig XP visibility without curl.
 

docs/reviews/2026-05-25-NEO-86.md

@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@
 
 **Date:** 2026-05-25  
 **Scope:** Branch `NEO-86-playable-combat-capstone` · commits `8190614`–`b97cace` vs `origin/main`  
+**Follow-up:** Code review suggestions 1–4 addressed (alignment **Ready**, README link, two GdUnit cases).  
 **Base:** `origin/main`
 
 ## Verdict
@@ -20,9 +21,9 @@ NEO-86 closes **E5M1-12** and Epic 5 Slice 1 client acceptance: a capstone manua
 | [`docs/plans/E5M1-prototype-backlog.md`](../plans/E5M1-prototype-backlog.md) · **E5M1-12** | **Matches** — AC checked; landed note cites gig client, manual QA, README. |
 | [`docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md`](../decomposition/modules/E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md) | **Matches** — Status **Ready**; **E5M1-12 (NEO-86)** slice added; Slice 1 client capstone complete. |
 | [`docs/decomposition/modules/module_dependency_register.md`](../decomposition/modules/module_dependency_register.md) | **Matches** — E5.M1 note cites **NEO-86 landed** + capstone manual QA link. |
-| [`docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md`](../decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md) · **E5.M1** | **Partially matches** — row updated with NEO-86 landed + Slice 1 client capstone note, but **Status** column still **In Progress** while `E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md` header is **Ready** (see Suggestion 1). |
+| [`docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md`](../decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md) · **E5.M1** | **Matches** — row updated with NEO-86 landed + Slice 1 client capstone note; **Status** **Ready** (aligned with `E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md`). |
 | [`docs/decomposition/modules/client_server_authority.md`](../decomposition/modules/client_server_authority.md) | **Matches** — gig XP from server GET only; defeat refresh triggered by wire **`targetDefeated`**, not client-side XP math. |
-| [`client/README.md`](../../client/README.md) | **Partially matches** — end-to-end combat loop section and test scope list are good; **NEO-85** cross-link path is wrong (see Suggestion 2). |
+| [`client/README.md`](../../client/README.md) | **Matches** — end-to-end combat loop section and test scope list; NEO-85 cross-link uses `../docs/manual-qa/NEO-85.md`. |
 | [`docs/manual-qa/NEO-86.md`](../manual-qa/NEO-86.md) | **Matches** — single-session Godot script, combat math table, economy HUD toggle step, no Bruno/curl; acceptance boxes intentionally unchecked pre-human QA. |
 | Full-stack epic decomposition | **Matches** — client capstone with Godot manual QA; not Bruno-only prototype proof. |
 
@@ -32,13 +33,13 @@ None.
 
 ## Suggestions
 
-1. **E5.M1 alignment status vs module doc** — `E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md` header is **Ready** with E5M1-01–12 landed; `documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md` E5.M1 row still **In Progress**. Promote to **Ready** (or add a one-line note why server slice remains in progress) so register, module page, and alignment table stay consistent.
+1. ~~**E5.M1 alignment status vs module doc** — `E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md` header is **Ready** with E5M1-01–12 landed; `documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md` E5.M1 row still **In Progress**. Promote to **Ready** (or add a one-line note why server slice remains in progress) so register, module page, and alignment table stay consistent.~~ **Done.** E5.M1 **Status** column promoted to **Ready**.
 
-2. **Broken NEO-85 README link** — In `client/README.md` § End-to-end combat loop, `[NEO-85](NEO-85.md)` resolves relative to `client/` and 404s. Use `[NEO-85](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-85.md)` like the NEO-28/NEO-31 links in the same line.
+2. ~~**Broken NEO-85 README link** — In `client/README.md` § End-to-end combat loop, `[NEO-85](NEO-85.md)` resolves relative to `client/` and 404s. Use `[NEO-85](../docs/manual-qa/NEO-85.md)` like the NEO-28/NEO-31 links in the same line.~~ **Done.**
 
-3. **Schema-mismatch HTTP test gap** — Plan §Tests lists invalid schema → **`progression_sync_failed`** for `gig_progression_client_test.gd`; implementation covers parse unit test + 404 only. Add a mock 200 with `schemaVersion: 2` (or missing `mainGigId`) asserting **`progression_sync_failed`** with the schema mismatch reason — parity with `combat_targets_client_test.gd` **`test_invalid_schema_emits_sync_failed`**.
+3. ~~**Schema-mismatch HTTP test gap** — Plan §Tests lists invalid schema → **`progression_sync_failed`** for `gig_progression_client_test.gd`; implementation covers parse unit test + 404 only. Add a mock 200 with `schemaVersion: 2` (or missing `mainGigId`) asserting **`progression_sync_failed`** with the schema mismatch reason — parity with `combat_targets_client_test.gd` **`test_invalid_schema_emits_sync_failed`**.~~ **Done.** `test_invalid_schema_emits_progression_sync_failed`.
 
-4. **Deny-path refresh test gap** — Plan §Tests lists deny cast must not trigger gig sync; `gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd` covers defeat accept and non-defeat accept only. Add a third case with `accepted: false` and assert **`gig_sync_calls == 0`**.
+4. ~~**Deny-path refresh test gap** — Plan §Tests lists deny cast must not trigger gig sync; `gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd` covers defeat accept and non-defeat accept only. Add a third case with `accepted: false` and assert **`gig_sync_calls == 0`**.~~ **Done.** `test_denied_cast_skips_gig_progression_sync`.
 
 ## Nits
 
@@ -57,6 +58,6 @@ godot --headless --path . -s res://addons/gdUnit4/bin/GdUnitCmdTool.gd --ignoreH
   -a res://test/gig_feedback_refresh_test.gd
 ```
 
-**GdUnit (local run):** 5/5 passed (3 + 2 suites).
+**GdUnit (local run):** 7/7 passed (4 + 3 suites).
 
 **Manual:** [`docs/manual-qa/NEO-86.md`](../manual-qa/NEO-86.md) — fresh server restart, Godot **F5**, Tab lock **`prototype_target_alpha`**, four **`prototype_pulse`** casts, verify **`GigXpLabel`** **`breach: L1 · 25 xp`**, deny on defeated target, economy HUD collapse step 9.