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+## Description
+
+...
+
+## Related Issue
+
+Fixes #
+<!-- or -->
+Relates to #
+
+## Type of change
+
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change which fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)
+- [ ] Other (security config, docs update, etc)
+
+## Checklist before merging
+
+- [ ] Test, docs, adr added or updated as needed
+- [ ] [Contributor Guide Steps](https://github.com/defenseunicorns/zarf/blob/main/CONTRIBUTING.md#developer-workflow) followed