/* =========================================================
   New Space Equity — Marketing Home Page
   Palette, type, and components per NSE Branding Brief
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --space-black:   #0B0D17;
  --midnight-navy: #1B2735;
  --solar-flare:   #FF6F3C;  /* primary action / energy */
  --cosmic-blue:   #3A86FF;  /* secondary / trust */
  --aurora-green:  #00C896;  /* success / progress */
  --starlight:     #F1F5F9;

  /* Derived tints (from palette, for depth — not new hues) */
  --navy-soft:   #16202c;
  --line:        rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.10);
  --line-strong: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.18);
  --muted:       rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.62);
  --muted-dim:   rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.42);
  --glass:       rgba(27, 39, 53, 0.55);

  --grad-cosmic: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--solar-flare) 0%, #ff9a3c 40%, var(--cosmic-blue) 100%);
  --grad-flare:  linear-gradient(180deg, var(--solar-flare), #ff5a22);

  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --maxw: 1180px;

  --font-display: "Orbitron", "Montserrat", sans-serif;
  --font-head:    "Montserrat", "Inter", sans-serif;
  --font-body:    "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    "Space Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--space-black);
  color: var(--starlight);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--maxw); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

/* Background gradient wash */
body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 78% -10%, rgba(58, 134, 255, 0.16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 10% 5%, rgba(255, 111, 60, 0.12), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--space-black), #070811 60%, var(--space-black));
  z-index: -2;
}

/* Starfield canvas */
#starfield {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* ---------- Typography helpers ---------- */
.grad-text {
  background: var(--grad-cosmic);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; color: transparent;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.78rem; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--glass);
  padding: 7px 14px; border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.eyebrow__dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--aurora-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 200, 150, 0.18);
  animation: pulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:.35} }

.kicker {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--solar-flare);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 22px; border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn--lg { padding: 15px 30px; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--grad-flare); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255, 111, 60, 0.32);
}
.btn--primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(255, 111, 60, 0.45); }
.btn--outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--starlight);
  border-color: var(--line-strong);
}
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: var(--cosmic-blue); background: rgba(58,134,255,.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--muted); }
.btn--ghost:hover { color: var(--starlight); }

.link-arrow { color: var(--cosmic-blue); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.link-arrow:hover { color: var(--solar-flare); }

/* =========================================================
   NAV
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  transition: background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, backdrop-filter .25s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nav.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 8, 17, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
}
.nav__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: 74px; gap: 24px; }

/* Logo — official NSE mark (star + orbital arc) + wordmark */
.logo { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; }
.logo__icon { height: 34px; width: auto; flex: none; }
.logo__wordmark { height: 15px; width: auto; }

.nav__links { display: flex; gap: 30px; }
.nav__links a { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.94rem; transition: color .15s; }
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--starlight); }
.nav__actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

.nav__toggle { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; }
.nav__toggle span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--starlight); border-radius: 2px; transition: .25s; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav__toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

.nav__mobile {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  padding: 12px 24px 24px;
  background: rgba(7,8,17,.96); backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__mobile.is-open { display: flex; }
.nav__mobile a { padding: 12px 4px; color: var(--muted); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.nav__mobile .btn { margin-top: 8px; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.hero { position: relative; padding: 84px 0 60px; overflow: hidden; }
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 820px; }
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
  line-height: 1.04; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.28rem);
  color: var(--muted); max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__cta--center { justify-content: center; }
.hero__note {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}

/* Orbital rings backdrop */
.orbit-rings { position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -180px; width: 720px; height: 720px; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.ring {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.ring--1 { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.ring--2 { width: 72%; height: 72%; border-color: rgba(58,134,255,.22); }
.ring--3 { width: 46%; height: 46%; border-color: rgba(255,111,60,.22); }
.satellite {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 720px; height: 720px; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation: spin 26s linear infinite;
}
.satellite::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%;
  width: 12px; height: 12px; margin-left: -6px;
  background: var(--solar-flare); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px 3px rgba(255,111,60,.6);
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }

/* Stats strip */
.stats {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 64px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat {
  background: var(--glass);
  padding: 26px 24px; text-align: left;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.stat__num, .stat__prefix, .stat__suffix, .stat__plus {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--starlight);
}
.stat__prefix, .stat__suffix, .stat__plus { color: var(--solar-flare); }
.stat__label { display: block; margin-top: 6px; font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* =========================================================
   TRUST BAND
   ========================================================= */
.trustband { padding: 30px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.trustband__label { text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted-dim); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.trustband__logos {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 18px 46px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted-dim);
}
.trustband__logos span { transition: color .2s; }
.trustband__logos span:hover { color: var(--starlight); }

/* =========================================================
   SECTIONS (generic)
   ========================================================= */
.section { padding: 92px 0; position: relative; }
.section--alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(27,39,53,.35), transparent); }
.section__head { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.section__head--center { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
.section__head--center > div { max-width: 680px; }
.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.1;
}
.section__lede { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; }
.microcopy { margin-top: 22px; text-align: center; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem; color: var(--muted-dim); }

/* ---------- Deals ---------- */
.deals { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.deal {
  background: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.deal:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.4); }
.deal__media { height: 158px; position: relative; }
.deal__media--1 { background:
  radial-gradient(120px 120px at 70% 30%, rgba(58,134,255,.5), transparent),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #122033, #0b1320); }
.deal__media--2 { background:
  radial-gradient(120px 120px at 30% 60%, rgba(0,200,150,.45), transparent),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #0f2027, #0b1320); }
.deal__media--3 { background:
  radial-gradient(120px 120px at 60% 40%, rgba(255,111,60,.5), transparent),
  linear-gradient(135deg, #221423, #0b1320); }
.deal__media::after {
  /* orbital schematic overlay */
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent 0 22px, rgba(241,245,249,.05) 22px 23px),
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0 22px, rgba(241,245,249,.05) 22px 23px);
  mask: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #000, transparent 78%);
}
.deal__tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px; z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(7,8,17,.7); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--starlight); padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 100px;
}
.deal__tag--hot { background: rgba(255,111,60,.16); border-color: rgba(255,111,60,.5); color: var(--solar-flare); }
.deal__tag--new { background: rgba(0,200,150,.16); border-color: rgba(0,200,150,.5); color: var(--aurora-green); }
.deal__body { padding: 22px; }
.deal__brandline { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.deal__avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; flex: none; border-radius: 11px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .82rem;
  background: var(--midnight-navy); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  color: var(--starlight);
}
.deal__name { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.deal__cat { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.deal__pitch { font-size: .94rem; color: var(--muted); min-height: 66px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.deal__stats { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 8px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.deal__stats strong { color: var(--starlight); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }

/* Progress bar */
.progress { height: 7px; background: rgba(241,245,249,.1); border-radius: 100px; overflow: hidden; }
.progress__bar {
  height: 100%; width: var(--pct, 0%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--aurora-green), var(--cosmic-blue));
  border-radius: 100px;
  transform-origin: left;
  animation: fillbar 1.4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}
@keyframes fillbar { from { transform: scaleX(0); } to { transform: scaleX(1); } }

/* ---------- Steps ---------- */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.step {
  position: relative; padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--solar-flare);
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,111,60,.4); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
}
.step__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .96rem; }

.steps--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq__list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq__item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 22px;
}
.faq__item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 18px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "+"; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--solar-flare); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1; transition: transform .2s;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq__item p { color: var(--muted); padding: 0 0 20px; font-size: .96rem; }

/* ---------- Apply form ---------- */
.apply__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.apply__form {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight-navy), var(--navy-soft));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 30px; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 7px; }
.field--full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.field label { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: .95rem;
  background: rgba(7,8,17,.5); color: var(--starlight);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 14px; outline: none; transition: border-color .15s, box-shadow .15s;
  width: 100%;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-dim); }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--cosmic-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(58,134,255,.18);
}
.field textarea { resize: vertical; }
.apply__form .btn { width: 100%; }
.apply__fineprint { grid-column: 1 / -1; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted-dim); text-align: center; }
.apply__status { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 600; margin: -4px 0; }
.apply__status:empty { display: none; }
.apply__status.is-success { color: var(--aurora-green); }
.apply__status.is-error { color: #ff8a6b; }

/* ---------- Founders ---------- */
.founders__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.checklist { list-style: none; margin: 24px 0 30px; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.checklist li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; color: var(--muted); }
.checklist li::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 4px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,200,150,.16); border: 1px solid var(--aurora-green);
}
.checklist li::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 9px;
  width: 6px; height: 3px; border-left: 2px solid var(--aurora-green); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aurora-green);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

.founders__panel { position: relative; }
.panel-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--midnight-navy), var(--navy-soft));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px; box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.panel-card__row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.panel-card__label { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; }
.panel-card__val { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; }
.panel-card__val--green { color: var(--aurora-green); }
.panel-card__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 22px; }
.panel-card__grid > div { background: rgba(7,8,17,.4); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px; text-align: center; }
.panel-card__big { display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.3rem; }
.panel-card__sub { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }

/* ---------- Features ---------- */
.features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.feature {
  padding: 30px 26px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.feature:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.feature h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; margin: 18px 0 8px; }
.feature p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.feature__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(58,134,255,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(58,134,255,.35);
  position: relative;
}
.feature__icon::before, .feature__icon::after { content: ""; position: absolute; }
/* target */
.feature__icon[data-icon="target"]::before { inset: 13px; border: 2px solid var(--cosmic-blue); border-radius: 50%; }
.feature__icon[data-icon="target"]::after { top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 6px; height: 6px; margin: -3px; background: var(--solar-flare); border-radius: 50%; }
/* shield */
.feature__icon[data-icon="shield"]::before { inset: 12px 14px; border: 2px solid var(--cosmic-blue); border-radius: 4px 4px 12px 12px; }
.feature__icon[data-icon="shield"]::after { top: 19px; left: 21px; width: 6px; height: 9px; border-right: 2px solid var(--aurora-green); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aurora-green); transform: rotate(40deg); }
/* signal */
.feature__icon[data-icon="signal"]::before { left: 16px; bottom: 14px; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-left: 2px solid var(--cosmic-blue); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cosmic-blue); }
.feature__icon[data-icon="signal"]::after { left: 19px; bottom: 17px; width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--solar-flare) inset; }
/* orbit */
.feature__icon[data-icon="orbit"]::before { inset: 13px; border: 2px solid var(--cosmic-blue); border-radius: 50%; transform: rotate(-25deg) scaleY(.6); }
.feature__icon[data-icon="orbit"]::after { top: 14px; right: 14px; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--solar-flare); border-radius: 50%; }

/* ---------- Quote ---------- */
.quote-section { padding: 70px 0; }
.quote { max-width: 880px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; }
.quote p {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.quote footer { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-align: left; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--muted); }
.quote__avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem;
  background: var(--grad-cosmic); color: #fff;
}
.quote footer strong { color: var(--starlight); }

/* ---------- Video ---------- */
.video-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(58,134,255,.25), rgba(255,111,60,.18));
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}
.video-poster {
  position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #000;
}
.video-poster img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s ease, opacity .3s ease;
}
.video-poster::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(11,13,23,.1), rgba(11,13,23,.55));
  transition: background .3s ease;
}
.video-poster:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.video-poster:hover::after { background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(11,13,23,0), rgba(11,13,23,.4)); }
.video-poster__play {
  position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; z-index: 2;
  width: 78px; height: 78px; margin: -39px 0 0 -39px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-flare);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(255,111,60,.5);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.video-poster__play::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 53%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-style: solid; border-width: 13px 0 13px 22px;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #fff;
}
.video-poster:hover .video-poster__play { transform: scale(1.08); }
.video-poster__label {
  position: absolute; z-index: 2; bottom: 16px; left: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem; letter-spacing: .04em;
  color: var(--starlight);
  background: rgba(7,8,17,.6); border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 100px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* ---------- Final CTA ---------- */
.cta { position: relative; padding: 110px 0; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.orbit-rings--cta { top: 50%; left: 50%; right: auto; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); opacity: .5; }
.cta__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem); letter-spacing: -.02em; line-height: 1.08; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.cta__sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer { border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 60px 0 36px; background: rgba(7,8,17,.6); }
.footer__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
.logo--footer .logo__icon { height: 38px; }
.logo--footer .logo__wordmark { height: 16px; }
.footer__tag { margin-top: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; max-width: 280px; }
.footer__col h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer__col a { display: block; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; padding: 5px 0; transition: color .15s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--starlight); }
.footer__legal { margin-top: 44px; padding-top: 26px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.footer__legal p { color: var(--muted-dim); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 880px; }
.footer__copy { margin-top: 14px; font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.footer__pride {
  margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .76rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-dim);
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY NEW MEXICO page
   ========================================================= */
/* Active nav link */
.nav__links a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--starlight); }
.nav__mobile a[aria-current="page"] { color: var(--starlight); }

/* AFRL / origin split */
.origin { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center; }
.origin__lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.12rem; margin-top: 16px; }
.origin__lead strong { color: var(--starlight); }
.origin__facts { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.fact {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--glass); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 18px 22px;
}
.fact__label { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cosmic-blue); }
.fact__value { display: block; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.fact__sub { display: block; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Advantage grid */
.nm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.nm-card { position: relative; }
.nm-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--cosmic-blue);
  display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: 10px; padding: 5px 11px;
}
.nm-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.nm-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* Angel tax-credit callout */
.tax-callout {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong); border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--midnight-navy), var(--navy-soft));
  padding: 40px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 60px var(--glow-soft, transparent), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.tax-callout__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 800; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem); letter-spacing: -.01em; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.tax-callout__text { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 620px; }
.tax-callout__text strong { color: var(--starlight); }
.tax-callout__fine { margin-top: 12px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: .74rem; color: var(--muted-dim); }
.tax-callout__cta { flex: none; }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .origin { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .tax-callout { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 26px; padding: 32px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================================= */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
[data-reveal].is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav__links, .nav__actions { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  .deals, .steps, .features, .steps--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .founders__grid, .apply__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 620px) {
  .deals, .steps, .features, .stats, .steps--4, .apply__form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .section__head { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .deal__pitch { min-height: 0; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .orbit-rings { opacity: .4; }
  .hero__cta .btn { flex: 1; }
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation: none !important; transition: none !important; scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* =========================================================================
   ███  MERCEDES / ECLIPSE THEME — monochrome + glow override
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------
   White text · black & super-dark-blue backgrounds · minimal color ·
   cool corona glows around cards (inspired by the eclipse reference).
   To revert to the original "cosmic" palette: delete everything below this
   banner (the full colorful version is also saved in /cosmic-theme-backup).
   ========================================================================= */
:root {
  --space-black:   #000000;
  --midnight-navy: #0A111C;   /* super dark blue */
  --navy-soft:     #06090F;

  --solar-flare:   #EAF0FA;   /* repurposed: near-white silver "accent" */
  --cosmic-blue:   #7C9AD0;   /* muted steel blue (subtle accent) */
  --aurora-green:  #9FBEE6;   /* cool steel-blue (replaces green) */
  --starlight:     #FFFFFF;

  --line:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --line-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  --muted:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  --muted-dim:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.40);
  --glass:       rgba(12, 18, 28, 0.55);

  /* cool corona glow */
  --glow:        rgba(124, 168, 240, 0.38);
  --glow-soft:   rgba(124, 168, 240, 0.16);
  --glow-strong: rgba(150, 190, 255, 0.55);

  --grad-cosmic: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #aebfdc 100%); /* silver headline */
  --grad-flare:  linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #cdd8ea);         /* chrome button */
}

/* Background: eclipse-style corona wash on black */
body::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% -10%, var(--glow-soft), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(760px 520px at 82% 108%, rgba(124,168,240,0.08), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #06090f, #000 72%) !important;
}

/* Headlines & accents */
.grad-text { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 26px var(--glow-soft)); }
.kicker { color: var(--cosmic-blue); }
.eyebrow__dot { box-shadow: 0 0 12px 2px var(--glow); }
.stat__prefix, .stat__suffix, .stat__plus { color: var(--cosmic-blue); }

/* Nav */
.nav.is-scrolled { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72); }
.section--alt { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.025), transparent); }

/* Buttons — chrome primary with cool glow */
.btn--primary { color: #05070C; box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.22), 0 10px 34px var(--glow); }
.btn--primary:hover { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.32), 0 14px 44px var(--glow-strong); }
.btn--outline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }

/* Orbital rings */
.ring--2 { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.ring--3 { border-color: var(--glow); }
.satellite::after { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 18px 4px var(--glow); }

/* Cards — soft outer glow, intensifying on hover */
.deal, .feature, .step, .faq__item {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.03), 0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.deal:hover, .feature:hover, .step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.12), 0 0 48px var(--glow-soft), 0 26px 64px rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}

/* Deal media — monochrome cool glow instead of colored */
.deal__media--1, .deal__media--2, .deal__media--3 {
  background:
    radial-gradient(150px 150px at 62% 34%, var(--glow), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0c131f, #05070c);
}
.deal__media--2 { background: radial-gradient(150px 150px at 34% 60%, rgba(150,190,255,0.32), transparent 70%), linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1118, #05070c); }
.deal__media--3 { background: radial-gradient(150px 150px at 60% 42%, rgba(180,205,255,0.30), transparent 70%), linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1018, #05070c); }
.deal__tag--hot, .deal__tag--new { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: var(--line-strong); color: #fff; }

/* Progress — white to steel with glow */
.progress__bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, var(--cosmic-blue)); box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--glow); }

/* Steps */
.step__num { color: #fff; border-color: var(--line-strong); }

/* Feature icons — glassy with inner glow */
.feature__icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: inset 0 0 22px var(--glow-soft); }

/* Checklist ticks */
.checklist li::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-color: var(--cosmic-blue); }
.checklist li::after { border-color: #fff; }

/* Founder dashboard card */
.panel-card { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.05), 0 0 60px var(--glow-soft), 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

/* Quote avatar */
.quote__avatar { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff, var(--cosmic-blue)); color: #05070C; }

/* Video */
.video-frame { background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), var(--glow-soft)); box-shadow: 0 0 70px var(--glow-soft), 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }
.video-poster__play { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff, #cfd9ea); box-shadow: 0 0 50px var(--glow); }
.video-poster__play::after { border-color: transparent transparent transparent #05070C; }
.video-poster__label { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6); }

/* FAQ */
.faq__item summary::after { color: var(--cosmic-blue); }

/* Apply form focus */
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--cosmic-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--glow-soft); }

/* Final CTA — use the eclipse reference photo as a darkened backdrop */
.cta {
  background:
    radial-gradient(60% 70% at 50% 46%, rgba(0,0,0,0.30), rgba(0,0,0,0.72) 70%, rgba(0,0,0,0.9)),
    url('assets/eclipse.jpg') center 42% / cover no-repeat;
}
.cta__title { text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), 0 0 50px var(--glow-soft); }
.cta__sub { text-shadow: 0 1px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.85); }
.orbit-rings--cta { display: none; }