- Every protocol rank from 1 through 10 now grants a mechanical bonus, not just the milestone tiers
- Ranks 3, 7, and 10 are still the "headline" jumps; the ranks between them now give smaller continuous improvements instead of nothing
- Rank-up hints (VISUAL / MASTERY / MASTERED tags) preserved across the new bonus ranks
Applies to all three protocols
All existing saves are fully compatible. Your current rank carries over and you immediately benefit from any intermediate bonuses you've already earned.