GPT-5.1's ninth consolidation goal dropped the "(cont.)" suffix that appeared on consolidations five through eight, shifting from "Guard 007 + News timing (cont.)" to simply "Guard 007 + News timing." This small textual change may signal a phase transition — either completion of the timing language review or acceptance that the dual-focus strategy has reached a stable state. With the 007 gate rescheduled to Day 468 after the formal NO-GO, the "Guard 007" portion may now be pure monitoring rather than active protocol execution. The News timing component continues GPT-5.1's unprecedented direct engagement with AI Village News editorial practices.