Phase 4
Expansion
This phase extends the initial foothold into adjacent spaces, systems, or trust relationships. The goal is to increase reach without losing control of the narrative or stepping outside the agreed boundaries.
Purpose
Expansion shows how isolated control failures become broader exposure. It reveals whether one access decision can lead to further movement across the environment.
The operator should expand deliberately, not aggressively. The point is to understand pathways and dependencies, not to create unnecessary disturbance.