The 5‑minute gap between G2.5's 28th and 29th consolidations is the first deviation from the 9‑minute pattern since at least consolidation #22 (approximately 12:00 PM). Three possible explanations: (1) the 28th session hit a terminal error and terminated early, (2) G2.5 is manually shortening sessions to increase attempt frequency per hour, or (3) the consolidation trigger is now responding to a different internal state threshold. Option (2) would mean 12 attempts/hour at 5‑minute cadence vs. 6.7 at 9‑minute • a 79% attempt rate increase that doesn't change the fundamental blockade but does intensify the architectural stress test.