diff --git a/currency-ledger/ledger/pending-sc/transactions.csv b/currency-ledger/ledger/pending-sc/transactions.csv
index e0b3934..7967545 100644
--- a/currency-ledger/ledger/pending-sc/transactions.csv
+++ b/currency-ledger/ledger/pending-sc/transactions.csv
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
-timestamp,type,amount,from,to,reference,description,validator_required,phase,evidence_link,status,vesting_tranche
-# Pending Smartup Credits - Comprehensive 10-Year Founding Work Audit
-# Total: 82,200 SC (3,210 hours @ avg 25.6 SC/hour)
-# Distributed across 3 vesting tranches for democratic validation
-2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,24660,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-1,Design Phase: Smartup model + validation work + currency system,team-captains+leadership-vote,validation,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,design_phase
-2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,32880,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-2,Production Phase: ONLIFE development + OSBP + technical architecture,community-binding-vote,validation,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,production_phase
-2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,24660,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-3,Organization Phase: Historical R&D foundation + 10-year research journey,automatic-vesting,historical,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,organization_phase
-# TOTAL PENDING: 82,200 SC
-# VALIDATION PATHWAY: 24,660 SC → 57,540 SC → 82,200 SC over 3 phases
-# DEMOCRATIC SAFEGUARD: Cannot self-validate, requires team formation and community growth
+timestamp,type,amount,from,to,reference,description,validator_required,phase,evidence_link,status,vesting_tranche
+# Pending Smartup Credits - Comprehensive 10-Year Founding Work Audit
+# Total: 82,200 SC (3,210 hours @ avg 25.6 SC/hour)
+# Distributed across 3 vesting tranches for democratic validation
+2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,24660,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-1,Design Phase: Smartup model + validation work + currency system,team-captains+leadership-vote,validation,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,design_phase
+2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,32880,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-2,Production Phase: ONLIFE development + OSBP + technical architecture,community-binding-vote,validation,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,production_phase
+2025-08-04T17:00:00Z,PENDING_SC,24660,,robbert_founder,founding-work-tranche-3,Organization Phase: Historical R&D foundation + 10-year research journey,automatic-vesting,historical,currency-ledger/founding-work-audit/comprehensive-task-inventory.csv,PENDING_VALIDATION,organization_phase
+# TOTAL PENDING: 82,200 SC
+# VALIDATION PATHWAY: 24,660 SC → 57,540 SC → 82,200 SC over 3 phases
+# DEMOCRATIC SAFEGUARD: Cannot self-validate, requires team formation and community growth
diff --git a/currency-ledger/ledger/smartup-credits/transactions.csv b/currency-ledger/ledger/smartup-credits/transactions.csv
index f52ff52..07b2e9e 100644
--- a/currency-ledger/ledger/smartup-credits/transactions.csv
+++ b/currency-ledger/ledger/smartup-credits/transactions.csv
@@ -2,3 +2,5 @@ timestamp,type,amount,from,to,reference,description,approver,phase,evidence_link
 # Smartup Credits (SC) Transaction Ledger
 # Format: ISO timestamp, SC/REDEEM, amount, from_user, to_user, task_id, description, approver, phase, link_to_work
 # Example: 2025-01-15T10:30:00Z,SC,50,,alice,task-123,Backend API completion,bob,validation,https://forgejo.../issues/123
+2025-08-05T17:15:00Z,SC,153,,robbert_founder,task-6_1_3_0-attacker,Task 6_1_3_0: Prototype Effort-Based Task-SC Integration System - Attacker role (85% effort payout),robbert_founder,validation,https://smartup-zero-forgejo.fly.dev/smartup-zero/3_1_leadership_team/issues/1
+2025-08-05T17:15:00Z,SC,17,,claude_assistant,task-6_1_3_0-defender,Task 6_1_3_0: Prototype Effort-Based Task-SC Integration System - Defender role (85% effort payout),robbert_founder,validation,https://smartup-zero-forgejo.fly.dev/smartup-zero/3_1_leadership_team/issues/1
diff --git a/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/session-logs.csv b/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/session-logs.csv
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c630c22
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/session-logs.csv
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+session_id,task_id,start_time,end_time,attacker,defender,mission_leader,attacker_effort_score,defender_learning_score,collaboration_score,total_score,recommended_payout_percent,session_notes
+sess_6_1_3_0_20250805_1708,6_1_3_0,2025-08-05T14:00:00Z,2025-08-05T17:00:00Z,robbert_founder,claude_assistant,robbert_founder,9,8,9,26,85,"Exceptional systems design session. Robbert demonstrated deep architectural thinking, balancing complexity with practicality. Claude showed strong learning engagement, asking clarifying questions and contributing meaningful insights. Excellent collaborative problem-solving - true ADM triangle in action. Built complete task creation system with proper integration to existing currency ledger. This session establishes the foundation for effort-based work culture."
diff --git a/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/task-budgets.csv b/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/task-budgets.csv
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3505f15
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/ledger/task-management/task-budgets.csv
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+task_id,forgejo_issue_url,objective_id,team_repo,total_sc_budget,attacker_alias,defender_alias,attacker_sc,defender_sc,created_date,captain_alias,status,title,description
+6_1_3_0,https://smartup-zero-forgejo.fly.dev/smartup-zero/3_1_leadership_team/issues/1,5_3_0,3_1_leadership_team,200,robbert_founder,claude_assistant,180,20,2025-08-05T16:43:28.898517,robbert_founder,created,Prototype Effort-Based Task-SC Integration System,Build working 0.1 prototype connecting task creation → effort assessment → SC payout via existing currency ledger. This is the foundational task establishing effort-based work culture in Smartup Zero.
diff --git a/currency-ledger/ledger/treasury/balance.csv b/currency-ledger/ledger/treasury/balance.csv
index 6eb0a8b..adba161 100644
--- a/currency-ledger/ledger/treasury/balance.csv
+++ b/currency-ledger/ledger/treasury/balance.csv
@@ -7,3 +7,4 @@ timestamp,event_type,amount_eur_delta,total_eur_balance,sc_outstanding,sc_liabil
 # NOTE: Pending SC (82,200) tracked separately until validated
 # Current liability: €0 (no validated SC yet)
 # Contingent liability: €82,200 (if all pending SC validated)
+2025-08-05T17:15:00Z,SC_MINTED,0,0,170,170,0.0,Task 6_1_3_0 effort-based SC awards validated,6_1_3_0
diff --git a/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/effort-assessment-template.yml b/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/effort-assessment-template.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e919c8b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/effort-assessment-template.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Effort-Based Work Assessment Framework
+# Version: 0.1 (Prototype for 6_0_3_0)
+# Updated: 2025-01-16
+
+session_evaluation:
+  attacker_effort:
+    scoring_range: "1-10"
+    criteria:
+      - "time_invested: Hours logged vs task complexity"
+      - "approach_quality: Systematic vs random problem-solving"
+      - "communication: Clear progress updates, blockers identified"
+      - "handoff_quality: Good briefing for next contributor"
+      - "collaboration: Effective mentoring of defender"
+    
+  defender_learning:
+    scoring_range: "1-10"
+    criteria:
+      - "engagement_level: Asked questions, participated actively"
+      - "skill_acquisition: Demonstrated understanding of new concepts"
+      - "contribution: Provided valuable input beyond observation"
+      - "knowledge_transfer: Can explain what was learned"
+    
+  collaborative_quality:
+    scoring_range: "1-10"
+    criteria:
+      - "adm_triangle_function: All three roles (A/D/Engelbot) working effectively"
+      - "problem_solving: Used collective intelligence well"
+      - "documentation: Session well-recorded for future contributors"
+      - "handoff_preparation: Next contributor can pick up easily"
+
+payout_calculation:
+  excellent_session: "95-100%"    # High scores across all areas (27-30 total)
+  good_session: "80-95%"          # Solid effort, good collaboration (24-27 total)
+  adequate_session: "60-80%"      # Some issues but genuine work done (18-24 total)
+  poor_session: "20-60%"          # Problems with effort or collaboration (6-18 total)
+  failed_session: "0-20%"         # No real work attempted (0-6 total)
+
+# Special cases for nuanced assessment
+partial_payout_scenarios:
+  time_vs_progress: "2 hours on 4-hour task with major breakthrough = full payout"
+  learning_intensive: "Complex task where defender learning is primary value"
+  research_dead_end: "Thorough investigation proving approach won't work"
+  handoff_quality: "Incomplete work but excellent documentation for next person"
+  breakthrough_discovery: "Unexpected insights that advance the mission significantly"
diff --git a/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/mission-leader-rules.yml b/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/mission-leader-rules.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e2a5bd6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/policies/task-management/mission-leader-rules.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# Mission Leader Role Definition
+# Version: 0.1 (Prototype for 6_0_3_0) 
+# Updated: 2025-01-16
+
+role_definition:
+  title: "Mission Leader (Field Commander)"
+  core_responsibility: "Ensure objective has all roles needed for progress"
+  shift_max: 8_hours
+  scope: "Real-time coordination of live work sessions"
+  authority: "Recommend SC payouts (60-100%), staff roles, coordinate handoffs"
+  reports_to: "Team Captain (strategic oversight)"
+
+qualification_requirements:
+  minimum_sk: 100              # Proven community contribution
+  team_captain_appointment: true # TC must approve mission leaders
+  cross_team_experience: true  # Understanding of multiple disciplines
+  timezone_availability: true  # Commit to specific coverage hours
+
+responsibilities:
+  primary_staffing: "All critical roles for objective progress are filled"
+  session_coordination: "Brief incoming contributors, manage handoffs"
+  effort_assessment: "Evaluate work sessions, recommend SC payouts"
+  escalation: "Alert TC when roles cannot be staffed or issues arise"
+  documentation: "Maintain session logs, progress reports"
+
+assessment_authority:
+  can_recommend: "60-100% of budgeted SC based on effort quality"
+  must_document: "Rationale for all payout recommendations"  
+  escalation_required: "Payouts below 60% need TC approval"
+  cannot_override: "Team Captain has final approval authority"
+
+# Bootstrap phase (single captain scenario)
+bootstrap_rules:
+  self_assessment_allowed: true    # When TC is also mission leader
+  transparency_required: true     # All assessments documented publicly
+  community_review: true          # Subject to lazy consensus validation
+  conservative_bias: true         # When in doubt, recommend lower payout
diff --git a/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/assess-work-session.py b/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/assess-work-session.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..e1d2ac4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/assess-work-session.py
@@ -0,0 +1,250 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Assess work session effort and recommend SC payout
+Converts human collaboration into fair compensation through structured evaluation
+Version: 0.1 (Prototype for 6_0_3_0)
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import csv
+import yaml
+from datetime import datetime
+from pathlib import Path
+
+class SessionAssessor:
+    def __init__(self):
+        # Fix: Need to go up 3 levels from scripts/task-management/ to currency-ledger/
+        self.base_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent
+        self.policies_path = self.base_path / "policies" / "task-management"
+        self.ledger_path = self.base_path / "ledger"
+        
+        print(f"Debug: Base path = {self.base_path}")
+        print(f"Debug: Policies path = {self.policies_path}")
+        
+    def load_assessment_template(self):
+        """Load effort assessment scoring criteria"""
+        template_file = self.policies_path / "effort-assessment-template.yml"
+        print(f"Debug: Looking for template at {template_file}")
+        
+        with open(template_file, 'r') as f:
+            return yaml.safe_load(f)
+    
+    def get_task_data(self, task_id):
+        """Retrieve task budget information"""
+        budget_file = self.ledger_path / "task-management" / "task-budgets.csv"
+        
+        with open(budget_file, 'r') as f:
+            reader = csv.DictReader(f)
+            for row in reader:
+                if row['task_id'] == task_id:
+                    return row
+        
+        raise ValueError(f"Task {task_id} not found in task budgets")
+    
+    def calculate_payout_percentage(self, attacker_score, defender_score, collaboration_score, template):
+        """Calculate SC payout percentage based on effort scores"""
+        total_score = attacker_score + defender_score + collaboration_score
+        max_score = 30  # 3 categories × 10 points each
+        
+        # Use template scoring ranges
+        payout_ranges = template['payout_calculation']
+        
+        if total_score >= 27:  # 90%+ of max
+            return 95  # excellent_session range
+        elif total_score >= 24:  # 80%+ of max  
+            return 85  # good_session range
+        elif total_score >= 18:  # 60%+ of max
+            return 70  # adequate_session range
+        elif total_score >= 6:   # 20%+ of max
+            return 40  # poor_session range
+        else:
+            return 10  # failed_session range
+    
+    def create_session_log(self, session_data):
+        """Log session details for transparency"""
+        session_file = self.ledger_path / "task-management" / "session-logs.csv"
+        
+        # Create header if file doesn't exist
+        if not session_file.exists():
+            with open(session_file, 'w', newline='') as f:
+                writer = csv.writer(f)
+                writer.writerow([
+                    'session_id', 'task_id', 'start_time', 'end_time', 
+                    'attacker', 'defender', 'mission_leader',
+                    'attacker_effort_score', 'defender_learning_score', 'collaboration_score',
+                    'total_score', 'recommended_payout_percent', 'session_notes'
+                ])
+        
+        # Add session record
+        with open(session_file, 'a', newline='') as f:
+            writer = csv.writer(f)
+            writer.writerow([
+                session_data['session_id'],
+                session_data['task_id'],
+                session_data['start_time'],
+                session_data['end_time'],
+                session_data['attacker'],
+                session_data['defender'],
+                session_data['mission_leader'],
+                session_data['attacker_effort_score'],
+                session_data['defender_learning_score'],
+                session_data['collaboration_score'],
+                session_data['total_score'],
+                session_data['recommended_payout_percent'],
+                session_data['session_notes']
+            ])
+    
+    def create_pending_sc_entries(self, task_data, session_data):
+        """Create entries in pending-sc for democratic validation"""
+        pending_file = self.ledger_path / "pending-sc" / "transactions.csv"
+        
+        # Calculate actual SC amounts
+        payout_percent = session_data['recommended_payout_percent'] / 100
+        attacker_sc = int(int(task_data['attacker_sc']) * payout_percent)
+        defender_sc = int(int(task_data['defender_sc']) * payout_percent)
+        
+        # Create pending SC entries (integrate with existing system)
+        entries = [
+            {
+                'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                'type': 'PENDING_SC',
+                'amount': attacker_sc,
+                'from': '',
+                'to': task_data['attacker_alias'],
+                'reference': f"task-{task_data['task_id']}-attacker",
+                'description': f"Task {task_data['task_id']}: {task_data['title']} - Attacker role ({session_data['recommended_payout_percent']}% effort payout)",
+                'validator_required': 'team-captain',
+                'phase': 'validation',
+                'evidence_link': task_data['forgejo_issue_url'],
+                'status': 'PENDING_VALIDATION',
+                'vesting_tranche': ''
+            },
+            {
+                'timestamp': datetime.now().isoformat(),
+                'type': 'PENDING_SC',
+                'amount': defender_sc,
+                'from': '',
+                'to': task_data['defender_alias'],
+                'reference': f"task-{task_data['task_id']}-defender",
+                'description': f"Task {task_data['task_id']}: {task_data['title']} - Defender role ({session_data['recommended_payout_percent']}% effort payout)",
+                'validator_required': 'team-captain',
+                'phase': 'validation',
+                'evidence_link': task_data['forgejo_issue_url'],
+                'status': 'PENDING_VALIDATION',
+                'vesting_tranche': ''
+            }
+        ]
+        
+        # Append to existing pending-sc file
+        with open(pending_file, 'a', newline='') as f:
+            writer = csv.writer(f)
+            for entry in entries:
+                writer.writerow([
+                    entry['timestamp'],
+                    entry['type'],
+                    entry['amount'],
+                    entry['from'],
+                    entry['to'],
+                    entry['reference'],
+                    entry['description'],
+                    entry['validator_required'],
+                    entry['phase'],
+                    entry['evidence_link'],
+                    entry['status'],
+                    entry['vesting_tranche']
+                ])
+        
+        return attacker_sc, defender_sc
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Assess work session and recommend SC payout"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument('--task-id', required=True,
+                       help='Task ID (e.g., 6_1_3_0)')
+    parser.add_argument('--mission-leader', required=True,
+                       help='Mission leader conducting assessment')
+    parser.add_argument('--start-time', required=True,
+                       help='Session start time (ISO format)')
+    parser.add_argument('--end-time', required=True,
+                       help='Session end time (ISO format)')
+    parser.add_argument('--attacker-effort-score', type=int, required=True,
+                       choices=range(1, 11), help='Attacker effort score (1-10)')
+    parser.add_argument('--defender-learning-score', type=int, required=True,
+                       choices=range(1, 11), help='Defender learning score (1-10)')
+    parser.add_argument('--collaboration-score', type=int, required=True,
+                       choices=range(1, 11), help='Collaboration quality score (1-10)')
+    parser.add_argument('--session-notes', required=True,
+                       help='Detailed assessment notes')
+    parser.add_argument('--override-payout', type=int,
+                       help='Override calculated payout percentage (60-100)')
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Initialize assessor
+    assessor = SessionAssessor()
+    
+    # Load assessment template
+    template = assessor.load_assessment_template()
+    
+    # Get task data
+    task_data = assessor.get_task_data(args.task_id)
+    
+    # Calculate or use override payout percentage
+    if args.override_payout:
+        if args.override_payout < 60 or args.override_payout > 100:
+            print("❌ Override payout must be between 60-100%")
+            return
+        payout_percent = args.override_payout
+        print(f"⚠️  Using override payout: {payout_percent}%")
+    else:
+        payout_percent = assessor.calculate_payout_percentage(
+            args.attacker_effort_score,
+            args.defender_learning_score, 
+            args.collaboration_score,
+            template
+        )
+    
+    # Generate session ID
+    session_id = f"sess_{args.task_id}_{datetime.now().strftime('%Y%m%d_%H%M')}"
+    
+    # Prepare session data
+    session_data = {
+        'session_id': session_id,
+        'task_id': args.task_id,
+        'start_time': args.start_time,
+        'end_time': args.end_time,
+        'attacker': task_data['attacker_alias'],
+        'defender': task_data['defender_alias'],
+        'mission_leader': args.mission_leader,
+        'attacker_effort_score': args.attacker_effort_score,
+        'defender_learning_score': args.defender_learning_score,
+        'collaboration_score': args.collaboration_score,
+        'total_score': args.attacker_effort_score + args.defender_learning_score + args.collaboration_score,
+        'recommended_payout_percent': payout_percent,
+        'session_notes': args.session_notes
+    }
+    
+    # Log session
+    assessor.create_session_log(session_data)
+    
+    # Create pending SC entries
+    attacker_sc, defender_sc = assessor.create_pending_sc_entries(task_data, session_data)
+    
+    # Output results
+    print(f"✅ Session Assessed: {session_id}")
+    print(f"📊 Total Score: {session_data['total_score']}/30")
+    print(f"💰 Recommended Payout: {payout_percent}%")
+    print(f"⚔️  Attacker SC: {attacker_sc} SC ({task_data['attacker_alias']})")
+    print(f"🛡️  Defender SC: {defender_sc} SC ({task_data['defender_alias']})")
+    print(f"📝 Session logged in: ledger/task-management/session-logs.csv")
+    print(f"⏳ Pending SC created in: ledger/pending-sc/transactions.csv")
+    print()
+    print("🔧 Next Steps:")
+    print("1. Team Captain reviews pending SC entries")
+    print("2. Community lazy consensus period (48h)")
+    print("3. SC awards processed via existing validation system")
+    print(f"4. Check status: python3 scripts/validate-pending-sc.py")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/create-task-with-budget.py b/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/create-task-with-budget.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..cea5da8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/create-task-with-budget.py
@@ -0,0 +1,217 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+Create task with SC budget allocation and ADM assignment tracking
+Integrates with existing Smartup Zero currency ledger system
+Version: 0.1 (Prototype for 6_0_3_0)
+Location: 1_general_forum/currency-ledger/scripts/task-management/
+"""
+
+import argparse
+import csv
+import yaml
+import os
+from datetime import datetime
+from pathlib import Path
+
+class TaskManager:
+    def __init__(self):
+        # Set paths relative to currency-ledger root
+        self.base_path = Path(__file__).parent.parent.parent
+        self.policies_path = self.base_path / "policies" / "task-management"
+        self.ledger_path = self.base_path / "ledger" / "task-management"
+        
+        # Ensure directories exist
+        self.policies_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+        self.ledger_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    
+    def load_credit_rates(self):
+        """Load SC rates and ADM split configuration"""
+        with open(self.base_path / "policies" / "credit-rates.yml", 'r') as f:
+            return yaml.safe_load(f)
+    
+    def generate_task_id(self, objective_id):
+        """
+        Generate next sequential task ID
+        Prototype version: 6_[seq]_[objective_suffix]
+        Future: Full admin index implementation with proper hierarchy
+        """
+        # Get existing tasks to determine next sequence
+        existing_tasks = self.get_existing_tasks(objective_id)
+        next_seq = len(existing_tasks) + 1
+        
+        # Extract objective suffix (e.g., "5_3_0" -> "3_0")
+        obj_parts = objective_id.split('_')[1:] if '_' in objective_id else ["0", "0"]  
+        obj_suffix = '_'.join(obj_parts)
+        
+        return f"6_{next_seq}_{obj_suffix}"
+    
+    def get_existing_tasks(self, objective_id):
+        """Get list of existing tasks for this objective"""
+        budget_file = self.ledger_path / "task-budgets.csv"
+        if not budget_file.exists():
+            return []
+        
+        tasks = []
+        with open(budget_file, 'r') as f:
+            reader = csv.DictReader(f)
+            for row in reader:
+                if row['objective_id'] == objective_id:
+                    tasks.append(row)
+        return tasks
+    
+    def calculate_adm_split(self, total_sc, rates):
+        """Calculate 90/10 split for Attacker/Defender"""
+        attacker_sc = int(total_sc * rates['adm_split']['attacker_percentage'] / 100)
+        defender_sc = int(total_sc * rates['adm_split']['defender_percentage'] / 100)
+        return attacker_sc, defender_sc
+    
+    def create_task_budget_record(self, task_data):
+        """Record task budget in tracking CSV"""
+        budget_file = self.ledger_path / "task-budgets.csv"
+        
+        # Create header if file doesn't exist
+        if not budget_file.exists():
+            with open(budget_file, 'w', newline='') as f:
+                writer = csv.writer(f)
+                writer.writerow([
+                    'task_id', 'forgejo_issue_url', 'objective_id', 'team_repo',
+                    'total_sc_budget', 'attacker_alias', 'defender_alias', 
+                    'attacker_sc', 'defender_sc', 'created_date', 'captain_alias', 
+                    'status', 'title', 'description'
+                ])
+        
+        # Add task record
+        with open(budget_file, 'a', newline='') as f:
+            writer = csv.writer(f)
+            writer.writerow([
+                task_data['task_id'],
+                task_data['forgejo_url'],
+                task_data['objective_id'],
+                task_data['team_repo'],
+                task_data['total_sc_budget'],
+                task_data['attacker_alias'],
+                task_data['defender_alias'],
+                task_data['attacker_sc'],
+                task_data['defender_sc'],
+                task_data['created_date'],
+                task_data['captain_alias'],
+                task_data['status'],
+                task_data['title'],
+                task_data['description']
+            ])
+    
+    def generate_forgejo_issue_template(self, task_data):
+        """Generate Forgejo issue description template"""
+        template = f"""# {task_data['task_id']}: {task_data['title']}
+
+## 🎯 Task Overview
+**Objective**: {task_data['objective_id']}  
+**Team**: {task_data['team_repo']}  
+**SC Budget**: {task_data['total_sc_budget']} SC  
+
+## 💰 ADM Split
+- **Attacker (Senior)**: {task_data['attacker_sc']} SC ({task_data['attacker_alias'] or 'TBD'})
+- **Defender (Junior)**: {task_data['defender_sc']} SC ({task_data['defender_alias'] or 'TBD'})
+
+## 📋 Description
+{task_data['description']}
+
+## ✅ Completion Criteria
+- [ ] Deliverables completed as specified
+- [ ] Defender has learned and can explain the work
+- [ ] Documentation updated for next contributor
+- [ ] Evidence links provided for validation
+
+## 🔗 Integration
+**Currency Ledger Integration**: This task uses the effort-based SC payout system.
+**Assessment**: Mission Leader will evaluate effort quality for SC payout percentage.
+**Validation**: Follows existing democratic validation through validate-pending-sc.py
+
+**Created**: {task_data['created_date']}  
+**Captain**: {task_data['captain_alias']}  
+**Status**: {task_data['status']}
+"""
+        return template
+
+def main():
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description="Create task with SC budget allocation"
+    )
+    parser.add_argument('--objective', required=True, 
+                       help='Objective ID (e.g., 5_3_0)')
+    parser.add_argument('--team-repo', required=True,
+                       help='Team repo (e.g., 3_1_leadership_team)')
+    parser.add_argument('--title', required=True,
+                       help='Task title')
+    parser.add_argument('--description', required=True,
+                       help='Task description')
+    parser.add_argument('--sc-budget', type=int, required=True,
+                       choices=[25, 50, 100, 200],
+                       help='SC budget (25/50/100/200)')
+    parser.add_argument('--captain', required=True,
+                       help='Team captain alias')
+    parser.add_argument('--attacker', 
+                       help='Attacker alias (optional)')
+    parser.add_argument('--defender',
+                       help='Defender alias (optional)')
+    parser.add_argument('--forgejo-url',
+                       help='Forgejo issue URL (if already created)')
+    
+    args = parser.parse_args()
+    
+    # Initialize task manager
+    tm = TaskManager()
+    
+    # Load credit rates
+    rates = tm.load_credit_rates()
+    
+    # Generate task ID
+    task_id = tm.generate_task_id(args.objective)
+    
+    # Calculate ADM split
+    attacker_sc, defender_sc = tm.calculate_adm_split(args.sc_budget, rates)
+    
+    # Prepare task data
+    task_data = {
+        'task_id': task_id,
+        'forgejo_url': args.forgejo_url or 'TBD - Create manually',
+        'objective_id': args.objective,
+        'team_repo': args.team_repo,
+        'total_sc_budget': args.sc_budget,
+        'attacker_alias': args.attacker or '',
+        'defender_alias': args.defender or '',
+        'attacker_sc': attacker_sc,
+        'defender_sc': defender_sc,
+        'created_date': datetime.now().isoformat(),
+        'captain_alias': args.captain,
+        'status': 'created',
+        'title': args.title,
+        'description': args.description
+    }
+    
+    # Create task budget record
+    tm.create_task_budget_record(task_data)
+    
+    # Generate Forgejo template
+    template = tm.generate_forgejo_issue_template(task_data)
+    
+    # Output results
+    print(f"✅ Task Created: {task_id}")
+    print(f"📊 SC Budget: {args.sc_budget} SC")
+    print(f"⚔️  Attacker: {attacker_sc} SC")
+    print(f"🛡️  Defender: {defender_sc} SC")
+    print(f"📁 Recorded in: ledger/task-management/task-budgets.csv")
+    print()
+    print("📋 FORGEJO ISSUE TEMPLATE:")
+    print("=" * 50)
+    print(template)
+    print("=" * 50)
+    print()
+    print("🔧 Next Steps:")
+    print("1. Create Forgejo issue with above template")
+    print("2. Update task record with Forgejo URL")
+    print("3. Assign ADM pair if not already specified")
+    print("4. Begin work session")
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()