diff --git a/scenes/chat_ui.tscn b/scenes/chat_ui.tscn
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2993592
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scenes/chat_ui.tscn
@@ -0,0 +1,202 @@
+[gd_scene load_steps=2 format=3]
+
+[ext_resource type="Script" path="res://scripts/chat_ui.gd" id="1_cu"]
+
+[node name="ChatUI" type="Control"]
+layout_mode = 3
+anchors_preset = 15
+anchor_right = 1.0
+anchor_bottom = 1.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+script = ExtResource("1_cu")
+
+[node name="VBoxContainer" type="VBoxContainer" parent="."]
+layout_mode = 1
+anchors_preset = 15
+anchor_right = 1.0
+anchor_bottom = 1.0
+offset_left = 32.0
+offset_top = 32.0
+offset_right = -32.0
+offset_bottom = -32.0
+grow_horizontal = 2
+grow_vertical = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 12
+
+[node name="HeaderHBox" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 16
+
+[node name="BackButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 36)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "< Back"
+
+[node name="TitleLabel" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 26
+text = "Chat & Messaging"
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="RefreshButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 36)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Refresh"
+
+[node name="StatusMessageLabel" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+horizontal_alignment = 1
+
+[node name="TabContainer" type="TabContainer" parent="VBoxContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+current_tab = 0
+
+[node name="WorldChat" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+metadata/_tab_index = 0
+
+[node name="ControlsHBox" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="WorldPrefix" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/ControlsHBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "World ID:"
+
+[node name="WorldIdEdit" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/ControlsHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(120, 32)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "1"
+
+[node name="JoinChatButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/ControlsHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(110, 32)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Switch Channel"
+
+[node name="Scroll" type="ScrollContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+
+[node name="MessagesList" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/Scroll"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="SendHBox" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="MessageInput" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/SendHBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+placeholder_text = "Type a message in world chat..."
+
+[node name="SendButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/SendHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 36)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Send"
+
+[node name="DirectMessages" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer"]
+visible = false
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+metadata/_tab_index = 1
+
+[node name="StartHBox" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="TargetUserEdit" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/StartHBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+placeholder_text = "Enter User ID to start conversation..."
+
+[node name="StartDmButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/StartHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(140, 32)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Start Direct Chat"
+
+[node name="HSplit" type="HSplitContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+split_offset = 260
+
+[node name="ConversationsVBox" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+size_flags_stretch_ratio = 0.35
+theme_override_constants/separation = 6
+
+[node name="ConvHeader" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ConversationsVBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 18
+text = "Conversations"
+
+[node name="Scroll" type="ScrollContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ConversationsVBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+
+[node name="ConvList" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ConversationsVBox/Scroll"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+theme_override_constants/separation = 4
+
+[node name="ChatVBox" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+theme_override_constants/separation = 6
+
+[node name="DmHeaderLabel" type="Label" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_font_sizes/font_size = 18
+text = "Select a conversation"
+
+[node name="Scroll" type="ScrollContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_vertical = 3
+
+[node name="MessagesList" type="VBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/Scroll"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="SendHBox" type="HBoxContainer" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="MessageInput" type="LineEdit" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/SendHBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+size_flags_horizontal = 3
+placeholder_text = "Type a direct message..."
+
+[node name="SendButton" type="Button" parent="VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/SendHBox"]
+custom_minimum_size = Vector2(100, 36)
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Send"
+
+[node name="ReportDialog" type="ConfirmationDialog" parent="."]
+title = "Report Inappropriate Message"
+size = Vector2i(420, 200)
+
+[node name="VBox" type="VBoxContainer" parent="ReportDialog"]
+offset_left = 8.0
+offset_top = 8.0
+offset_right = 412.0
+offset_bottom = 151.0
+theme_override_constants/separation = 8
+
+[node name="DetailsLabel" type="Label" parent="ReportDialog/VBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+autowrap_mode = 2
+
+[node name="ReasonPrompt" type="Label" parent="ReportDialog/VBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Reason for report:"
+
+[node name="ReasonEdit" type="LineEdit" parent="ReportDialog/VBox"]
+layout_mode = 2
+text = "Inappropriate content"
diff --git a/scripts/chat_ui.gd b/scripts/chat_ui.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..14ad8c6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/chat_ui.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,330 @@
+extends Control
+class_name ChatUI
+## Chat UI for Direct Messages, World/Room Chat, and Message Reporting.
+##
+## Features:
+## - DM Conversations list + message thread
+## - In-experience World/Room chat thread
+## - Real-time WebSocket event dispatch for new messages
+## - Inline "Report" button on each message with reporting popup
+## - Rate limiting and error feedback display
+
+signal back_requested
+
+@onready var back_button: Button = $VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox/BackButton
+@onready var title_label: Label = $VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox/TitleLabel
+@onready var refresh_button: Button = $VBoxContainer/HeaderHBox/RefreshButton
+@onready var status_label: Label = $VBoxContainer/StatusMessageLabel
+
+@onready var tab_container: TabContainer = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer
+
+# World chat controls
+@onready var world_id_edit: LineEdit = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/ControlsHBox/WorldIdEdit
+@onready var join_world_chat_btn: Button = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/ControlsHBox/JoinChatButton
+@onready var world_messages_container: VBoxContainer = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/Scroll/MessagesList
+@onready var world_msg_input: LineEdit = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/SendHBox/MessageInput
+@onready var world_send_btn: Button = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/WorldChat/SendHBox/SendButton
+
+# DM controls
+@onready var target_user_edit: LineEdit = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/StartHBox/TargetUserEdit
+@onready var start_dm_btn: Button = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/StartHBox/StartDmButton
+@onready var conv_list_container: VBoxContainer = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ConversationsVBox/Scroll/ConvList
+@onready var dm_header_label: Label = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/DmHeaderLabel
+@onready var dm_messages_container: VBoxContainer = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/Scroll/MessagesList
+@onready var dm_msg_input: LineEdit = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/SendHBox/MessageInput
+@onready var dm_send_btn: Button = $VBoxContainer/TabContainer/DirectMessages/HSplit/ChatVBox/SendHBox/SendButton
+
+# Report Popup
+@onready var report_dialog: ConfirmationDialog = $ReportDialog
+@onready var report_reason_edit: LineEdit = $ReportDialog/VBox/ReasonEdit
+@onready var report_details_label: Label = $ReportDialog/VBox/DetailsLabel
+
+var _api_client: Node = null
+var _current_world_id: int = 1
+var _active_conversation_id: int = 0
+var _reporting_message_id: int = 0
+var _reporting_conv_type: String = ""
+var _reporting_context: String = ""
+
+
+func _ready() -> void:
+	_api_client = _get_api()
+	_wire_signals()
+	if _api_client != null and _api_client.has_token():
+		refresh_world_chat()
+		refresh_dm_conversations()
+
+
+func _get_api() -> Node:
+	if has_node("/root/ApiClient"):
+		return get_node("/root/ApiClient")
+	return null
+
+
+func _wire_signals() -> void:
+	if back_button:
+		back_button.pressed.connect(_on_back_pressed)
+	if refresh_button:
+		refresh_button.pressed.connect(refresh_active_tab)
+
+	# World chat
+	if join_world_chat_btn:
+		join_world_chat_btn.pressed.connect(_on_join_world_chat)
+	if world_send_btn:
+		world_send_btn.pressed.connect(_on_send_world_message)
+	if world_msg_input:
+		world_msg_input.text_submitted.connect(func(_t): _on_send_world_message())
+
+	# DM chat
+	if start_dm_btn:
+		start_dm_btn.pressed.connect(_on_start_dm_pressed)
+	if dm_send_btn:
+		dm_send_btn.pressed.connect(_on_send_dm_message)
+	if dm_msg_input:
+		dm_msg_input.text_submitted.connect(func(_t): _on_send_dm_message())
+
+	# Report dialog
+	if report_dialog:
+		report_dialog.confirmed.connect(_on_report_confirmed)
+
+	# WebSocket real-time hook
+	if _api_client != null and _api_client.ws != null:
+		if not _api_client.ws.chat_message_received.is_connected(_on_ws_chat_message):
+			_api_client.ws.chat_message_received.connect(_on_ws_chat_message)
+
+
+func _on_back_pressed() -> void:
+	back_requested.emit()
+	if get_tree().current_scene == self:
+		get_tree().change_scene_to_file("res://scenes/main_menu.tscn")
+
+
+func show_message(text: String, is_error: bool = false) -> void:
+	if status_label:
+		status_label.text = text
+		status_label.modulate = Color(1.0, 0.4, 0.4) if is_error else Color(0.4, 1.0, 0.4)
+
+
+func refresh_active_tab() -> void:
+	if tab_container == null:
+		return
+	if tab_container.current_tab == 0:
+		refresh_world_chat()
+	else:
+		refresh_dm_conversations()
+		if _active_conversation_id > 0:
+			refresh_dm_messages(_active_conversation_id)
+
+
+# ── World Chat ──
+
+func _on_join_world_chat() -> void:
+	var wid_str := world_id_edit.text.strip_edges()
+	if not wid_str.is_valid_int():
+		show_message("Enter a valid integer world ID.", true)
+		return
+	_current_world_id = int(wid_str)
+	if _api_client != null and _api_client.ws != null:
+		_api_client.ws.subscribe_world(_current_world_id)
+	show_message("Joined world %d chat." % _current_world_id)
+	refresh_world_chat()
+
+
+func refresh_world_chat() -> void:
+	if _api_client == null or not _api_client.has_token():
+		return
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.get_world_chat_messages(_current_world_id)
+	_clear_children(world_messages_container)
+
+	if not res.ok:
+		show_message("Failed to load world chat: " + res.detail, true)
+		return
+
+	var msgs: Array = []
+	if res.data is Dictionary and res.data.has("messages"):
+		msgs = res.data["messages"]
+	elif res.data is Array:
+		msgs = res.data
+
+	for m in msgs:
+		_add_message_row(world_messages_container, m, "world")
+
+
+func _on_send_world_message() -> void:
+	var content := world_msg_input.text.strip_edges()
+	if content == "":
+		return
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.send_world_chat_message(_current_world_id, content)
+	if res.ok:
+		world_msg_input.text = ""
+		refresh_world_chat()
+	else:
+		show_message("Send failed: " + res.detail, true)
+
+
+# ── Direct Messages (DMs) ──
+
+func refresh_dm_conversations() -> void:
+	if _api_client == null or not _api_client.has_token():
+		return
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.get_dm_conversations()
+	_clear_children(conv_list_container)
+
+	if not res.ok:
+		show_message("Failed to load DMs: " + res.detail, true)
+		return
+
+	var convs: Array = []
+	if res.data is Dictionary and res.data.has("conversations"):
+		convs = res.data["conversations"]
+	elif res.data is Array:
+		convs = res.data
+
+	if convs.is_empty():
+		var empty_lbl := Label.new()
+		empty_lbl.text = "No conversations yet."
+		empty_lbl.modulate = Color(0.6, 0.6, 0.6)
+		conv_list_container.add_child(empty_lbl)
+		return
+
+	for c in convs:
+		var cid: int = int(c.get("id", 0))
+		var other_name: String = "Conversation #%d" % cid
+		if c.has("other_user") and c["other_user"] is Dictionary:
+			other_name = str(c["other_user"].get("username", other_name))
+
+		var btn := Button.new()
+		btn.text = other_name
+		btn.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+		btn.pressed.connect(func(): _select_dm_conversation(cid, other_name))
+		conv_list_container.add_child(btn)
+
+
+func _select_dm_conversation(cid: int, name_hint: String) -> void:
+	_active_conversation_id = cid
+	if dm_header_label:
+		dm_header_label.text = "Chat with " + name_hint
+	if _api_client != null and _api_client.ws != null:
+		_api_client.ws.subscribe_dm(cid)
+	refresh_dm_messages(cid)
+
+
+func refresh_dm_messages(cid: int) -> void:
+	if _api_client == null or cid <= 0:
+		return
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.get_dm_messages(cid)
+	_clear_children(dm_messages_container)
+
+	if not res.ok:
+		show_message("Failed to load messages: " + res.detail, true)
+		return
+
+	var msgs: Array = []
+	if res.data is Dictionary and res.data.has("messages"):
+		msgs = res.data["messages"]
+	elif res.data is Array:
+		msgs = res.data
+
+	for m in msgs:
+		_add_message_row(dm_messages_container, m, "dm")
+
+
+func _on_start_dm_pressed() -> void:
+	var target_text := target_user_edit.text.strip_edges()
+	if not target_text.is_valid_int():
+		show_message("Enter a valid integer user ID.", true)
+		return
+	var target_id := int(target_text)
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.start_dm_conversation(target_id)
+	if res.ok and res.data is Dictionary:
+		var cid: int = int(res.data.get("id", 0))
+		target_user_edit.text = ""
+		show_message("Conversation started!")
+		await refresh_dm_conversations()
+		_select_dm_conversation(cid, "User #%d" % target_id)
+	else:
+		show_message("Failed to start conversation: " + res.detail, true)
+
+
+func _on_send_dm_message() -> void:
+	if _active_conversation_id <= 0:
+		show_message("Select or start a conversation first.", true)
+		return
+	var content := dm_msg_input.text.strip_edges()
+	if content == "":
+		return
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.send_dm_message(_active_conversation_id, content)
+	if res.ok:
+		dm_msg_input.text = ""
+		refresh_dm_messages(_active_conversation_id)
+	else:
+		show_message("Send failed: " + res.detail, true)
+
+
+# ── Message Row & Reporting ──
+
+func _add_message_row(container: VBoxContainer, msg_data: Dictionary, conv_type: String) -> void:
+	var hbox := HBoxContainer.new()
+	hbox.add_theme_constant_override("separation", 8)
+
+	var mid: int = int(msg_data.get("id", 0))
+	var author: String = "User #%s" % str(msg_data.get("author_id", msg_data.get("sender_id", "?")))
+	if msg_data.has("author") and msg_data["author"] is Dictionary:
+		author = str(msg_data["author"].get("username", author))
+	elif msg_data.has("sender") and msg_data["sender"] is Dictionary:
+		author = str(msg_data["sender"].get("username", author))
+
+	var content: String = str(msg_data.get("content", ""))
+
+	var label := Label.new()
+	label.text = "[%s]: %s" % [author, content]
+	label.size_flags_horizontal = Control.SIZE_EXPAND_FILL
+	label.autowrap_mode = TextServer.AUTOWRAP_WORD_SMART
+	hbox.add_child(label)
+
+	var report_btn := Button.new()
+	report_btn.text = "Report"
+	report_btn.pressed.connect(func(): _open_report_dialog(mid, conv_type, content))
+	hbox.add_child(report_btn)
+
+	container.add_child(hbox)
+
+
+func _open_report_dialog(msg_id: int, conv_type: String, context_text: String) -> void:
+	_reporting_message_id = msg_id
+	_reporting_conv_type = conv_type
+	_reporting_context = context_text
+
+	if report_details_label:
+		report_details_label.text = "Reporting message: \"%s\"" % context_text.left(60)
+	if report_reason_edit:
+		report_reason_edit.text = "Inappropriate content"
+	if report_dialog:
+		report_dialog.popup_centered()
+
+
+func _on_report_confirmed() -> void:
+	if _reporting_message_id <= 0 or _api_client == null:
+		return
+	var reason := report_reason_edit.text.strip_edges() if report_reason_edit else "Inappropriate content"
+	var res: Dictionary = await _api_client.report_message(_reporting_message_id, _reporting_conv_type, reason, _reporting_context)
+	if res.ok:
+		show_message("Message reported to moderation queue. Thank you!")
+	else:
+		show_message("Failed to report message: " + res.detail, true)
+
+
+# ── Real-Time WS Hook ──
+
+func _on_ws_chat_message(channel: String, id: int, data: Dictionary) -> void:
+	if channel == "world" and id == _current_world_id:
+		_add_message_row(world_messages_container, data, "world")
+	elif channel == "dm" and id == _active_conversation_id:
+		_add_message_row(dm_messages_container, data, "dm")
+
+
+func _clear_children(node: Node) -> void:
+	if node == null:
+		return
+	for c in node.get_children():
+		c.queue_free()
diff --git a/scripts/smoke_test_chat_ui.gd b/scripts/smoke_test_chat_ui.gd
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..859d895
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/smoke_test_chat_ui.gd
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+extends SceneTree
+## Headless smoke test for ChatUI scene and script.
+
+func _initialize() -> void:
+	_run()
+
+func _run() -> void:
+	await process_frame
+
+	print("SMOKE: Starting Chat UI verification...")
+	var scene_res := load("res://scenes/chat_ui.tscn")
+	if scene_res == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: Could not load res://scenes/chat_ui.tscn")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	var ui: Control = scene_res.instantiate()
+	if ui == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: Could not instantiate ChatUI")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	root.add_child(ui)
+	await process_frame
+
+	# Verify essential nodes
+	if ui.world_messages_container == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: world_messages_container is null")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	if ui.dm_messages_container == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: dm_messages_container is null")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	if ui.conv_list_container == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: conv_list_container is null")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	if ui.report_dialog == null:
+		printerr("FAIL: report_dialog is null")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	# Verify signal declaration
+	if not ui.has_signal("back_requested"):
+		printerr("FAIL: back_requested signal missing")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	# Test message row creation with Report button
+	var mock_msg := {
+		"id": 101,
+		"author": {"username": "ChattyUser"},
+		"content": "Hello world! This is a test message."
+	}
+	ui._add_message_row(ui.world_messages_container, mock_msg, "world")
+
+	if ui.world_messages_container.get_child_count() == 0:
+		printerr("FAIL: Message row was not added to world_messages_container")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	var row: HBoxContainer = ui.world_messages_container.get_child(0)
+	var found_report := false
+	for child in row.get_children():
+		if child is Button and child.text == "Report":
+			found_report = true
+			break
+
+	if not found_report:
+		printerr("FAIL: Report button not found on message row")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	print("PASS: Message row with Report button verified.")
+
+	# Test report dialog preparation
+	ui._open_report_dialog(101, "world", "Hello world! This is a test message.")
+	if ui._reporting_message_id != 101 or ui._reporting_conv_type != "world":
+		printerr("FAIL: Report dialog state not set correctly")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	print("PASS: Report dialog setup verified.")
+
+	# Test real-time WS chat message hook
+	var mock_ws_event := {
+		"id": 102,
+		"author": {"username": "LiveUser"},
+		"content": "Real-time incoming message!"
+	}
+	ui._on_ws_chat_message("world", ui._current_world_id, mock_ws_event)
+	if ui.world_messages_container.get_child_count() < 2:
+		printerr("FAIL: Live WS message was not appended to world chat")
+		quit(1)
+		return
+
+	print("PASS: Real-time WS chat message append verified.")
+
+	ui.queue_free()
+	print("SMOKE RESULT: PASS")
+	quit(0)