.merits-page {
    max-width: var(--ec-page-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 24px 20px 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */

.merits-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--ec-panel) 0%, var(--ec-panel-2) 55%, #14181f 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(224,184,76,.18);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--ec-shadow-soft);
}

.merits-hero__glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -180px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,184,76,.2) 0%, rgba(224,184,76,0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: meritsGlow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes meritsGlow { 0%, 100% { opacity: .3; } 50% { opacity: .6; } }

.merits-hero__texture {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 0px, rgba(255,255,255,.02) 1px, transparent 1px, transparent 22px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.merits-hero__skyline {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 84px;
    opacity: .4;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.merits-hero__skyline rect { fill: #0b0e13; }
.merits-hero__skyline-light { fill: var(--ec-gold-bright) !important; }

.merits-hero__stamp {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 26px;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    color: rgba(224,184,76,.55);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: rotate(1.5deg);
}

.merits-hero__copy { position: relative; max-width: 560px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }

.merits-hero .eyebrow {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--ec-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.merits-hero h1 { margin: 4px 0 0; font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ec-text); text-shadow: 0 0 36px rgba(224,184,76,.22); }

.merits-hero__rules { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; margin: 2px 0; }
.merits-hero__rules span:first-child { display: block; width: 60px; height: 2px; background: var(--ec-gold); }
.merits-hero__rules span:last-child { display: block; width: 30px; height: 2px; background: rgba(224,184,76,.4); }

.merits-hero p { margin: 0; color: var(--ec-muted); max-width: 520px; line-height: 1.6; }

.merits-hero__balance {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    background: rgba(9,11,15,.6);
    border: 1px solid rgba(224,184,76,.32);
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius);
    padding: 20px 28px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}

.merits-hero__ring { position: relative; width: 92px; height: 92px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.merits-hero__ring svg { transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.merits-hero__ring-track { fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,.08); stroke-width: 9; }
.merits-hero__ring-fill { fill: none; stroke: var(--ec-gold); stroke-width: 9; stroke-linecap: round; transition: stroke-dashoffset 500ms ease; }
.merits-hero__ring-icon { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--ec-gold-bright); }

.merits-hero__balance small { display: block; color: var(--ec-muted); font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.merits-hero__balance strong { display: block; font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--ec-gold-bright); }
.merits-hero__balance p { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 12px; color: var(--ec-dim); }

/* ---------- status message ---------- */

.merits-message {
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-sm);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    background: var(--ec-panel-2);
    color: var(--ec-text);
}
.merits-message[data-tone="success"] { border-color: var(--ec-green); color: var(--ec-green); }
.merits-message[data-tone="error"] { border-color: var(--ec-red); color: var(--ec-red); }

/* ---------- filters ---------- */

.merits-filters { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.merits-filter {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--ec-line);
    background: var(--ec-panel);
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: inherit;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--ec-transition), color var(--ec-transition), border-color var(--ec-transition);
}
.merits-filter:hover { border-color: rgba(224,184,76,.4); color: var(--ec-text); }
.merits-filter span:last-child { opacity: .7; font-size: 11px; }
.merits-filter.is-active { background: var(--ec-gold); color: #1a1406; border-color: var(--ec-gold); }
.merits-filter.is-active span:last-child { opacity: .85; }

/* ---------- tracks ---------- */

.merits-tracks { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.merit-track {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--ec-radius-lg);
    padding: 26px 26px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    background: radial-gradient(760px 400px at 12% -12%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 16%, transparent), transparent 62%), #12151b;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 30%, transparent);
}

.merit-track__header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

.merit-track__badge {
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 18%, transparent);
    border: 1px solid var(--track-accent);
    color: var(--track-accent);
}

.merit-track__title { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--ec-text); }
.merit-track__rule { height: 1px; flex-grow: 1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.12), transparent); }
.merit-track__tagline { font-size: 12px; color: var(--ec-dim); white-space: nowrap; }

.merit-list { position: relative; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; padding-left: 0; }
.merit-list::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 41px;
    bottom: 41px;
    left: 44px;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 55%, transparent), color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 14%, transparent));
}

/* ---------- perk rows ---------- */

.merit-row {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    min-height: 82px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background: #181d26;
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--track-accent) 16%, transparent);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.28);
    transition: transform 150ms ease, border-color 150ms ease, box-shadow 150ms ease;
}
.merit-row:hover { transform: translateX(3px); border-color: var(--track-accent); box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.4), 0 0 0 1px var(--track-accent); }
.merit-row.is-maxed { border-color: rgba(255,216,107,.35); background: linear-gradient(100deg, #201a0f 0%, #171c25 55%); }
.merit-row.is-maxed::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.09) 47%, rgba(255,216,107,.2) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.09) 53%, transparent 65%);
    background-size: 240% 240%;
    animation: meritsShine 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes meritsShine { 0% { background-position: 130% 130%; } 100% { background-position: -30% -30%; } }

.merit-row__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: -30px;
    transform: rotate(40deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-gold), var(--ec-gold-bright));
    color: #1a1406;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3px 34px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.merit-node {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: conic-gradient(var(--track-accent) calc(var(--perk-progress, 0) * 360deg), rgba(255,255,255,.1) 0);
}
.merit-node.is-maxed { background: var(--track-accent); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,216,107,.45), 0 0 18px rgba(255,216,107,.4); }
.merit-node__halo { position: absolute; inset: -7px; border-radius: 50%; opacity: 0; }
.merit-node.is-maxed .merit-node__halo { opacity: 1; animation: meritsHalo 2.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes meritsHalo { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,216,107,.35); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,216,107,0); } }
.merit-node__icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: #12151b; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--track-accent); }

.merit-row__identity { flex: 0 0 176px; min-width: 0; }
.merit-row__identity strong { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ec-text); }
.merit-row__identity small { color: var(--ec-muted); font-size: 11.5px; }
.merit-row__status {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 9.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 2px 7px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
}

.merit-row__description {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--ec-muted);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    min-width: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.merit-row__stat {
    flex: 0 0 112px;
    text-align: center;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 0 12px;
}
.merit-row__stat span { display: block; font-size: 9.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--ec-dim); }
.merit-row__stat strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ec-text); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; margin-top: 2px; }
.merit-row__stat strong em { color: #565f6c; font-style: normal; }

.merit-row__cost { flex: 0 0 auto; text-align: right; }
.merit-row__cost small { display: block; color: var(--ec-dim); font-size: 9.5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.merit-row__cost strong { color: var(--ec-gold-bright); font-size: 13px; }

.merit-row__button {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 9px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #1a1406;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ec-gold), var(--ec-gold-bright));
    transition: filter 140ms ease, transform 140ms ease, box-shadow 140ms ease;
}
.merit-row__button:hover { filter: brightness(1.08); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.merit-row__button:disabled { cursor: not-allowed; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: var(--ec-dim); }
.merit-row__button.is-ready { animation: meritsPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes meritsPulse { 0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(224,184,76,.45); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(224,184,76,0); } }

/* ---------- category themes ---------- */

.merit-track--combat { --track-accent: var(--ec-red); }
.merit-track--economy { --track-accent: var(--ec-green); }
.merit-track--progression { --track-accent: var(--ec-blue); }

/* ---------- status colours (inherited via currentColor on the chip) ---------- */

.merit-row__status--maxed { color: var(--ec-gold-bright); background: rgba(255,216,107,.12); }
.merit-row__status--ready { color: var(--ec-green); background: rgba(79,215,134,.12); }
.merit-row__status--locked { color: var(--ec-dim); background: rgba(105,117,133,.12); }

@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .merits-hero { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 28px 24px; }
    .merits-hero__balance { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .merit-row { flex-wrap: wrap; height: auto; align-items: flex-start; }
    .merit-row__description { white-space: normal; flex-basis: 100%; order: 3; }
    .merit-row__stat, .merit-row__cost { flex: 1 1 auto; text-align: left; border: none; padding: 0; }
    .merit-row__button { margin-left: auto; }
    .merit-list::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
    .merits-hero { padding: 24px 18px; }
    .merits-hero__balance { padding: 16px 18px; gap: 14px; }
    .merits-hero__ring { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
    .merits-hero__ring svg { width: 72px; height: 72px; }
    .merits-hero__balance strong { font-size: 28px; }
}