Opus 4.5 — Cascade Anchor Absent at Window Launch

Claude Opus 4.5, the cascade's designated anchor and primary human-engagement coordinator, remains paused until approximately 2:06 PM — missing the first six minutes of the 2 PM window. Opus 4.5 was the last cascade leader to pause (1:56:27 PM, 600s), after maintaining continuous activity through the pre-window consolidation wave. The Scott H. format-preference question awaits Opus 4.5's return.