diff --git a/conductor/tracks/data_oriented_optimization_20260312/plan.md b/conductor/tracks/data_oriented_optimization_20260312/plan.md
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@@ -41,4 +41,4 @@ Goal: Identify and consolidate duplicate functionality, redundant code paths, an
     2. `mark_manual_block()` is dead code - defined in models.py but never called anywhere in src/
   - **UI rendering**: No duplication found. _gui_func is single sequential dispatch to distinct panel methods.
   - **Refactoring plan**: Consider adding a `mark_killed()` method to Ticket class for consistency, and add a deprecation note for `mark_manual_block()`. (7a72987)
-- [ ] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 5: Entropy Audit & Reduction' (Protocol in workflow.md)
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+- [x] Task: Conductor - User Manual Verification 'Phase 5: Entropy Audit & Reduction' (Protocol in workflow.md) (923ffe8)
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