# SilverMetal Windows branding (shared, dual-mode)

`Apply-Branding.ps1` writes the four branding layers either OFFLINE into a
mounted WIM (`-Mode Offline -MountPath <mount>`, used by `installer/build.ps1`
`Invoke-Brand`) or ONLINE onto the running system (`-Mode Online`, self-apply).

Strings live in `branding.manifest.json`; images in `assets/`. See
`docs/superpowers/specs/2026-06-09-first-boot-branding-design.md`.

Layers: BitLocker pre-boot recovery message, lock-screen image (locked),
desktop wallpaper+theme (changeable), OEM About.
