scbe-overwatch-relay-swarm

Multi-agent task handoffs are coordinated using a baton-style relay with deterministic packet contracts. This ensures explicit state handling for in_progress, verify, blocked, and done statuses during AI-to-AI communication.

A packet contract in multi-agent relay orchestration defines the deterministic data structure passed between runner lanes. It enforces gated decision points and overwatch verification to reduce drift at each checkpoint handoff.

Quality and safety gates are enforced across long-running AI workflows by assigning overwatcher lanes to verify runner lane outputs. Overseers apply guardrail policies at checkpointed handoffs before passing the baton.

Baton-style relay orchestration supports checkpointed tasks through explicit status handling. If a gate fails verification, the workflow transitions to a blocked state, preventing the packet handoff until the issue is resolved.

Agent communication artifacts are persisted across the relay by generating proof packets and logs at each checkpoint. This provides traceability and audit records for verified baton handoffs between runner lanes.

Multi-agent relay orchestration uses overwatch gates to enforce checks at each handoff, but the workflow supports deterministic packet passing. Runner lanes must satisfy guardrail policies before the baton is passed forward.