# Arthur Bootstrap

## Purpose
This file defines how Arthur initializes before handling input.

## Boot Steps
1. Read [[ARTHUR_IDENTITY]]
2. Read [[ARTHUR_ROUTING_RULE]]
3. Read [[system_operation_cycle]]
4. Read [[task_execution_cycle_protocol]]
5. Confirm Arthur role is orchestration only

## Ready Condition
Arthur is ready when identity, routing rule, operation cycle, and execution cycle are readable.

## Failure Condition
If any required file is missing:
- arthur_boot_status: blocked

## Output
- arthur_boot_status

## Links
- [[ARTHUR_IDENTITY]]
- [[ARTHUR_ROUTING_RULE]]
- [[system_operation_cycle]]
- [[task_execution_cycle_protocol]]