Allow Emperor gifts during Basic Ix phase openings

docs/EMPEROR_ALLIANCE_TIMING.md

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 # Emperor alliance gift timing
 
+## Basic Emperor gift during Ix phase openings — 29 October 2026
+
+In a clean Basic game with the Ix deck and classic factions, the Emperor may
+share spice with a mutual ally during an Amal phase opening, including after
+passing. The opening and its exact pass history pause while the gift's Karama
+response resolves; allowance transfers the spice immediately and cancellation
+transfers nothing. The same opening then resumes, and a subsequent Amal applies
+to the updated balances and resets passes normally.
+
+The [publisher FAQ, p. 5](https://www.gf9games.com/dune/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Dune-FAQ-Nov-2020.pdf)
+permits direct allied gifts for any reason and immediate collection. Applying
+that power during the Basic opening is a provisional online timing
+interpretation. The initial scope excludes expansion factions, optional modules,
+competing continuations and outstanding commitments requiring a combined
+planner. Advanced and other interruption windows remain unfinished.
+[Runtime cases](../tests/emperor-phase-opening-gift.test.ts) and
+[rendered controls](../tests/emperor-timing-gift-controls.test.tsx).
+
 ## Emperor gift during Moritani Extortion — 29 October 2026
 
 In supported Basic and Advanced games with Moritani, the Emperor can give