=== ROUTER STEP FACTS CONTRACT VALIDATION ===
step=STEP_045C_REBALANCER_FORCED_IMBALANCE_SIMULATION_DRYRUN
decision=PASS
all_ok=True
structure_ok=True
success_ok=True
expected_absence_ok=True
blockers_ok=True
success_checks_count=49
expected_absence_count=16

warnings:
  - STEP_045C is simulation-only and does not write DB, create jobs, or touch selector/WG runtime.
  - Synthetic imbalance validates that idle peers can be reassigned while active peers stay pinned.
  - Rebalancer --apply remains intentionally refused.