diff --git a/templates/pulse_check.yml b/templates/pulse_check.yml
index 217fbf0..f2454de 100644
--- a/templates/pulse_check.yml
+++ b/templates/pulse_check.yml
@@ -40,69 +40,54 @@ steps:
 
       If everything looks healthy, say so briefly -- don't invent problems.
 
-      Also assess Crimson Leaf Publishing (CLP) production status:
+      Also assess Crimson Leaf Publishing production status:
       - The portfolio report includes a project_breakdown array for each company.
-      - Look at the crimson_leaf_publishing company's project_breakdown.
-      - Each project entry has: name, slug, tasks_in_progress, tasks_completed,
+      - Each project entry has: name, slug, company_slug, tasks_in_progress, tasks_completed,
         last_activity_utc, hours_since_activity, and is_idle (true/false).
       - is_idle is true when tasks_in_progress=0 AND hours_since_activity > 4.
-      - Identify which CLP project has is_idle=true and the highest hours_since_activity.
+      - Identify which project has is_idle=true and the highest hours_since_activity.
       - That is the project most overdue for a chapter dispatch.
 
   - type: think
-    max_tokens: 100
-    output_key: dispatch_project_slug
+    max_tokens: 200
+    output_key: dispatch_target
     hint: |
-      Based on the portfolio report's project_breakdown for crimson_leaf_publishing,
-      which single CLP project has is_idle=true with the most hours_since_activity?
+      Read the portfolio report data above.
 
-      CHAPTER LIMITS -- do NOT dispatch to a book that has reached its chapter target:
-      - cypress-bend: 12 chapters. If 12 or more polished chapters exist, do NOT dispatch.
-      - crimson-vows: 10 chapters. If 10 or more polished chapters exist, do NOT dispatch.
-      - binding-thread: 12 chapters. If 12 or more polished chapters exist, do NOT dispatch.
+      Find the single project with is_idle=true and the highest hours_since_activity.
+      If no projects are idle, output exactly: none
 
-      Check deliverables or portfolio report for polished chapter counts before deciding.
-      A book at or over its chapter limit should be treated as if is_idle=false.
+      If a project is found, output two lines -- nothing else:
+      COMPANY: <company_slug from the portfolio data>
+      PROJECT: <project slug from the portfolio data>
 
-      Valid output values (pick exactly one): cypress-bend, crimson-vows, binding-thread, none
-
-      Rules: output ONLY the slug value. No explanation. No punctuation. No newlines.
-      If ALL three projects have is_idle=false (tasks currently in progress), output: none
+      Rules: use the exact slug values from the data. No explanation. No punctuation.
+      If ALL projects have is_idle=false (tasks currently in progress), output: none
 
   - type: think
-    max_tokens: 500
-    output_key: dispatch_message
+    max_tokens: 50
+    output_key: dispatch_company_slug
     hint: |
-      The project selected for dispatch is: {dispatch_project_slug}
+      Read dispatch_target above.
+      If dispatch_target is "none", output exactly: none
+      Otherwise, output ONLY the value after "COMPANY:" -- one word, no spaces, no newline.
 
-      If {dispatch_project_slug} is "none", output exactly: none
-
-      Otherwise, write a clear chapter dispatch for the writing team. Include:
-      - Book context: title, genre, lead characters, core conflict, setting
-      - Task: "Write the next unwritten chapter. Check existing deliverables to find the
-        last written chapter and continue from there. If no chapters exist, start with ch-01."
-      - Word count target: approximately 3500 words per chapter
-      - Reminder: use the book outline in Gitea (pae/{company_slug}/projects/{project_slug}/)
-        for chapter titles and plot beats
-
-      Book reference:
-      - cypress-bend: "Cypress Bend" -- contemporary romance, Louisiana bayou. Elena Vargas
-        (painter) and Jax Harlan (reclusive novelist). 12 chapters.
-      - crimson-vows: "Crimson Vows" -- paranormal romance, blood pact. Lila Voss and vampire
-        heir Damian Voss. 10 chapters.
-      - binding-thread: "The Binding Thread" -- fantasy romance, fate-weavers. Lira and
-        rebel leader Thorne. Kingdom of Eldoria. 12 chapters.
-
-      Output ONLY the dispatch message text. No labels. No metadata. No preamble.
+  - type: think
+    max_tokens: 50
+    output_key: dispatch_project_slug
+    hint: |
+      Read dispatch_target above.
+      If dispatch_target is "none", output exactly: none
+      Otherwise, output ONLY the value after "PROJECT:" -- one word, no spaces, no newline.
 
   - type: tool
     action: enqueue_strategy
     optional: true
     params:
-      company_slug: "crimson_leaf_publishing"
+      company_slug: "{dispatch_company_slug}"
       project_slug: "{dispatch_project_slug}"
-      task_type: "book_chapter"
-      content: "{dispatch_message}"
+      task_type: "chapter_production"
+      content: "Pulse-check trigger: resume chapter production for this project."
 
   - type: think
     max_tokens: 200
@@ -115,16 +100,7 @@ steps:
       Line 1: "Pulse check -- [time context] -- [one word health: HEALTHY / ATTENTION / IDLE]"
       Line 2: "[What action was taken or what was observed. Dispatch fired? All idle? Issue flagged?]"
 
-      Examples:
-      "Pulse check -- 3h cycle -- HEALTHY"
-      "Dispatched ch-06 to Cypress Bend. CLP queue active on all 3 projects."
-
-      "Pulse check -- 3h cycle -- ATTENTION"
-      "David, Crimson Vows has been idle 18h. Dispatch fired. Adj pass rate dropped to 42%."
-
-      "Pulse check -- 3h cycle -- IDLE"
-      "All CLP projects active. No dispatches needed. System nominal."
-
+      Use project and company names from the portfolio data -- do not invent names.
       Keep it to 2 lines maximum. No extra commentary.
 
   - type: reply