NEO-50: Document frozen prototype item spine and update alignment.

content/README.md

@@ -7,11 +7,11 @@ Data-driven definitions (skills, items, recipes, quests) validated in CI with **
 | [`schemas/`](schemas/) | JSON Schema files (`*.schema.json`) |
 | [`skills/`](skills/) | Skill catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/skill-def.schema.json`](schemas/skill-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`allowedXpSourceKinds`** for [E2.M1](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M1_SkillDefinitionRegistry.md) / [E2.M2](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M2_XpAwardAndLevelEngine.md) |
 | [`mastery/`](mastery/) | Mastery catalogs; each file matches [`schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json`](schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json) — **stable `branchId` / `perkId`**, tier gates via skill level ([E2.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M3_MasteryAndPerkUnlocks.md)) |
-| [`items/`](items/) | Item catalogs (planned); each row matches `schemas/item-def.schema.json` — **stable `id`**, stack/slot metadata for [E3.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md) |
+| [`items/`](items/) | Item catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/item-def.schema.json`](schemas/item-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`stackMax`**, **`inventorySlotKind`** for [E3.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md) |
 
 **Prototype Slice 1 (NEO-33):** CI expects **exactly three** skill rows with ids **`salvage`**, **`refine`**, **`intrusion`** (gather + process + tech). Each row must declare **`allowedXpSourceKinds`** (non-empty); see [E2.M1 — Designer note: `allowedXpSourceKinds`](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M1_SkillDefinitionRegistry.md#designer-note-allowedxpsourcekinds-and-grant-call-sites) for what each kind means for grant wiring.
 
-**Prototype Slice 1 — items (NEO-50, planned):** CI will expect **exactly six** item rows with ids **`scrap_metal_bulk`**, **`refined_plate_stock`**, **`field_stim_mk0`**, **`survey_drone_kit`**, **`contract_handoff_token`**, **`prototype_armor_shell`** — see [E3M3-prototype-backlog](../docs/plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md) and [E3.M3 freeze note](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md#related-implementation-slices).
+**Prototype Slice 1 — items (NEO-50):** CI expects **exactly six** item rows with ids **`scrap_metal_bulk`**, **`refined_plate_stock`**, **`field_stim_mk0`**, **`survey_drone_kit`**, **`contract_handoff_token`**, **`prototype_armor_shell`** — one row per **`prototypeRole`** (`material` through `equip_stub`). **Do not rename** ids after ship—change **`displayName`** only. See [E3.M3 — Designer note](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md#designer-note-stack-slot-and-v1-scope) and [freeze table](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md#prototype-slice-1-freeze-neo-50).
 
 **Prototype Slice 4 (NEO-45):** CI expects **exactly one** `MasteryTrack` for **`salvage`** only (`refine` / `intrusion` have no mastery rows yet). Tier 1 @ skill level **2** is a **mutually exclusive** branch pick (`scrap_efficiency` vs `bulk_haul`) with **no** perks; tier 2 @ level **4** unlocks one perk per branch path. **Do not rename** `branchId` / `perkId` after ship—change `displayName` only. See [E2.M3 — Designer note](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M3_MasteryAndPerkUnlocks.md#designer-note-tiers-branches-and-level-gates) and [freeze table](../docs/decomposition/modules/E2_M3_MasteryAndPerkUnlocks.md#prototype-slice-4-freeze--salvage-flagship-neo-45).
 

docs/decomposition/modules/CT_M1_ContentValidationPipeline.md

@@ -43,7 +43,9 @@ Content tooling **Slice 1** — schemas + CI; **Slice 4** — server parity hard
 
 **Skill catalogs:** the repo **PR gate** workflow ([`.github/workflows/pr-gate.yml`](../../../.github/workflows/pr-gate.yml)) runs [`scripts/validate_content.py`](../../../scripts/validate_content.py) on every push and pull request. It validates each object in `content/skills/*.json` under the top-level `skills` array against [`content/schemas/skill-def.schema.json`](../../../content/schemas/skill-def.schema.json) (Python **jsonschema**, Draft 2020-12), rejects **duplicate `id`** across files, and (Slice 1 / [NEO-33](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-33)) enforces the **frozen prototype trio** ids plus **gather + tech + (process or make)** category coverage.
 
-**Mastery catalogs ([NEO-45](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-45)):** the same script validates `content/mastery/*_mastery.json` against [`content/schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json`](../../../content/schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json), cross-checks track `skillId` against loaded `SkillDef` ids, rejects **duplicate `perkId`**, enforces **branch integrity** (tier branch sets match; `perkIds` reference defined perks), and (Slice 4) requires **exactly one** track for **`salvage`** only. Extend the script when additional catalogs and schemas ship.
+**Mastery catalogs ([NEO-45](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-45)):** the same script validates `content/mastery/*_mastery.json` against [`content/schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json`](../../../content/schemas/mastery-catalog.schema.json), cross-checks track `skillId` against loaded `SkillDef` ids, rejects **duplicate `perkId`**, enforces **branch integrity** (tier branch sets match; `perkIds` reference defined perks), and (Slice 4) requires **exactly one** track for **`salvage`** only.
+
+**Item catalogs ([NEO-50](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-50)):** the same script validates each row in `content/items/*_items.json` against [`content/schemas/item-def.schema.json`](../../../content/schemas/item-def.schema.json), rejects **duplicate `id`** across files, and (Slice 1) enforces the **frozen six-item** id set plus **exactly one row per `prototypeRole`** (`material` through `equip_stub`). Extend the script when additional catalogs and schemas ship.
 
 **Decomposition vocabulary:** the same workflow runs [`scripts/check_decomposition_language.py`](../../../scripts/check_decomposition_language.py) (stdlib only) over `docs/decomposition/**/*.md` to catch wording that treats **combat** as a leveled **`SkillDef`** line instead of **gig** progression (see script docstring for patterns). Adjust the script if a future doc needs a documented exception.
 

docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 | **Module ID** | E3.M3 |
 | **Epic** | [Epic 3 — Crafting Economy](../epics/epic_03_crafting_economy.md) |
 | **Stage target** | Prototype |
-| **Status** | Planned — Slice 1 backlog [NEO-50](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-50)–[NEO-56](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-56) ([E3M3-prototype-backlog](../../plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md); see [dependency register](module_dependency_register.md)) |
+| **Status** | In Progress — Slice 1 backlog [NEO-50](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-50)–[NEO-56](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-56) ([E3M3-prototype-backlog](../../plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md); see [dependency register](module_dependency_register.md)) |
 
 ## Purpose
 
@@ -33,11 +33,36 @@ Item definitions, rarity/quality, stackability, and equipment metadata plus `Inv
 
 - **E3.M2**, **E3.M4**, **E5.M3**, **E7.M2**, **E8.M3**, and any system moving items.
 
+## Designer note: stack, slot, and v1 scope
+
+Each **`ItemDef`** row under `content/items/*.json` declares:
+
+- **`stackMax`** — maximum units per inventory slot for that def (inventory engine in E3M3-05+ enforces this on add).
+- **`inventorySlotKind`** — **`bag`** (general inventory) vs **`equipment`** (equip-stub slot only in prototype; full loadout rules are later).
+- **`prototypeRole`** — Slice 1 archetype for CI coverage (`material` → `equip_stub`); not a player-facing bucket label (see [items.md](../../game-design/items.md) design lenses).
+
+**Prototype v1:** optional schema fields **`rarity`**, **`bindPolicy`**, **`durabilityMax`** exist for forward compatibility but are **omitted** on all six shipped rows. **No durability mutation** or repair sinks in Slice 1—those belong to [E3.M4](E3_M4_SinkAndDurabilityLifecycle.md).
+
+## Prototype Slice 1 freeze (NEO-50)
+
+The **first shipped six-item spine** under `content/items/*.json` is **frozen** for downstream references (gather yields, recipes, inventory grants) until a deliberate migration or follow-up issue expands the roster.
+
+| `ItemDef.id` | `prototypeRole` | `inventorySlotKind` | `stackMax` |
+|--------------|-----------------|---------------------|------------|
+| **`scrap_metal_bulk`** | `material` | `bag` | 999 |
+| **`refined_plate_stock`** | `intermediate` | `bag` | 999 |
+| **`field_stim_mk0`** | `consumable` | `bag` | 20 |
+| **`survey_drone_kit`** | `utility` | `bag` | 1 |
+| **`contract_handoff_token`** | `quest_token` | `bag` | 1 |
+| **`prototype_armor_shell`** | `equip_stub` | `equipment` | 1 |
+
+**Rules:** Do **not** rename these `id` values—change **`displayName`** only, or add a new `id` in a follow-up issue. CI ([`scripts/validate_content.py`](../../../scripts/validate_content.py)) enforces **exactly** these six ids, **one row per `prototypeRole`**, and duplicate-`id` rejection across all item JSON files. Relaxing or changing that gate belongs in a new Linear issue once the catalog intentionally grows.
+
 ## Related implementation slices
 
 Epic 3 **Slice 1** — MVP inventory; `item_created`, transfer failures.
 
-**Linear backlog (decomposed):** [E3M3-prototype-backlog.md](../../plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md) — **E3M3-01** [NEO-50](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-50) (content + CI) through **E3M3-07** [NEO-56](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-56) (telemetry hooks). Prototype **frozen item ids:** `scrap_metal_bulk`, `refined_plate_stock`, `field_stim_mk0`, `survey_drone_kit`, `contract_handoff_token`, `prototype_armor_shell`.
+**Linear backlog (decomposed):** [E3M3-prototype-backlog.md](../../plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md) — **E3M3-01** [NEO-50](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-50) (content + CI) through **E3M3-07** [NEO-56](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-56) (telemetry hooks).
 
 ## Source anchors
 

docs/decomposition/modules/documentation_and_implementation_alignment.md

@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ Rows appear when work starts; default for unlisted modules is **Planned** / not
 | E2.M3 | In Progress | **NEO-45 landed:** prototype **`salvage`** mastery catalog + CI gates (see [NEO-45 plan](../../plans/NEO-45-implementation-plan.md)). **NEO-46 landed:** fail-fast server load under `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Mastery/` — `MasteryCatalogLoader`, `IMasteryCatalogRegistry`, cross-check vs `ISkillDefinitionRegistry`, Slice 4 + **`tierIndex`** 1..N gate; see [NEO-46 plan](../../plans/NEO-46-implementation-plan.md). **NEO-47 landed:** `PerkUnlockEngine`, `IPlayerPerkStateStore` + **`V004`**, level-up hook in skill XP grants; see [NEO-47 plan](../../plans/NEO-47-implementation-plan.md). **NEO-49 landed:** comment-only **`perk_unlock`** telemetry hook site in [`PerkUnlockEngine.TryUnlockPerks`](../../../server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Mastery/PerkUnlockEngine.cs) ([NEO-49 plan](../../plans/NEO-49-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-49` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-49.md)); [server README — Perk unlock telemetry (NEO-49)](../../../server/README.md#perk-unlock-engine-and-telemetry-hooks-neo-47-neo-49). **NEO-48 landed:** **`GET`/`POST /game/players/{id}/perk-state`** — `PerkStateApi` + DTOs in `Game/Mastery/` ([NEO-48](../../plans/NEO-48-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-48` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-48.md)); [server README — Perk state (NEO-48)](../../../server/README.md#perk-state-neo-48); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/perk-state/`. | [NEO-45](../../plans/NEO-45-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-46](../../plans/NEO-46-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-47](../../plans/NEO-47-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-48](../../plans/NEO-48-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-49](../../plans/NEO-49-implementation-plan.md), [E2M3-pre-production-backlog](../../plans/E2M3-pre-production-backlog.md), [E2_M3](E2_M3_MasteryAndPerkUnlocks.md) |
 | E2.M2 | In Progress | **NEO-37 landed:** versioned **`GET /game/players/{id}/skill-progression`** ([NEO-37](../../plans/NEO-37-implementation-plan.md)) — read model for every registered skill; known-player gate via `IPositionStateStore`; [server README — Skill progression snapshot (NEO-37)](../../../server/README.md#skill-progression-snapshot-neo-37); manual QA [`NEO-37`](../../manual-qa/NEO-37.md). **NEO-38 landed:** **`POST`** same path — grant apply, persistence (`IPlayerSkillProgressionStore`, `V003` migration), structured denies + **`levelUps`** ([NEO-38](../../plans/NEO-38-implementation-plan.md)); manual QA [`NEO-38`](../../manual-qa/NEO-38.md); Bruno `bruno/neon-sprawl-server/skill-progression/`; [server README — Skill progression grant (NEO-38)](../../../server/README.md#skill-progression-grant-neo-38). **NEO-39 landed:** data-driven `LevelCurve` content + schema + CI validation (`*_level_curve.json`) with fail-fast startup schema checks; progression GET/POST level resolution now uses `ISkillLevelCurve` content-backed thresholds ([NEO-39](../../plans/NEO-39-implementation-plan.md)); manual QA [`NEO-39`](../../manual-qa/NEO-39.md). **NEO-40 landed:** comment-only telemetry hook sites in [`SkillProgressionSnapshotApi.cs`](../../../server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Skills/SkillProgressionSnapshotApi.cs) on **`POST …/skill-progression`** for future **`xp_grant`** / **`level_up`** ([NEO-40](../../plans/NEO-40-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-40` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-40.md)). **NEO-41 landed:** gather prototype — **`POST …/interact`** with **`kind: resource_node`** grants **`salvage`** + **`activity`** (10 XP) via [`SkillProgressionGrantOperations`](../../../server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Skills/SkillProgressionGrantOperations.cs) ([NEO-41](../../plans/NEO-41-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-41` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-41.md)); [server README — Interaction](../../../server/README.md#interaction-neo-9). **NEO-42 landed (prep):** **`RefineActivitySkillXpGrant`** / **`RefineSkillXpConstants`** + deny-registry factory + tests — same NEO-38 grant stack; **E3.M2** must invoke on craft/refine success ([NEO-42](../../plans/NEO-42-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-42` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-42.md)); [server README — Craft / refine hook (NEO-42)](../../../server/README.md#craft--refine-hook--skill-xp-neo-42). **NEO-43 landed (prep):** **`MissionRewardSkillXpGrant`** / **`MissionRewardSkillXpConstants`** + deny-registry factory + tests — same NEO-38 grant stack with fixed **`sourceKind: mission_reward`**; **E7.M2** must invoke from quest hand-in ([NEO-43](../../plans/NEO-43-implementation-plan.md), [`NEO-43` manual QA](../../manual-qa/NEO-43.md)); [server README — Mission / quest reward (NEO-43)](../../../server/README.md#mission--quest-reward--skill-xp-neo-43). **Slice 3 still open:** [NEO-44](https://linear.app/neon-sprawl/issue/NEO-44). See [epic_02 — E2.M2 + Slice 3](../epics/epic_02_skills_and_progression.md). | [NEO-37](../../plans/NEO-37-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-38](../../plans/NEO-38-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-39](../../plans/NEO-39-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-40](../../plans/NEO-40-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-41](../../plans/NEO-41-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-42](../../plans/NEO-42-implementation-plan.md), [NEO-43](../../plans/NEO-43-implementation-plan.md), [E2_M2](E2_M2_XpAwardAndLevelEngine.md); label **`E2.M2`** on NEO-37–NEO-41, NEO-42–NEO-44 |
 | E3.M1 | In Progress | **NEO-41 landed (prototype):** `POST …/interact` success on **`resource_node`** (`prototype_resource_node_alpha`) applies **`salvage`** skill XP (**`sourceKind: activity`**, 10 XP) via shared NEO-38 grant operations. **Still planned:** `GatherResult`, yields, inventory per [E3_M1](E3_M1_ResourceNodeAndGatherLoop.md). | [NEO-41](../../plans/NEO-41-implementation-plan.md), [E3_M1](E3_M1_ResourceNodeAndGatherLoop.md); `server/NeonSprawl.Server/Game/Interaction/`, `Game/Skills/` |
+| E3.M3 | In Progress | **NEO-50 landed:** frozen prototype six-item catalog in [`content/items/prototype_items.json`](../../../content/items/prototype_items.json); [`item-def.schema.json`](../../../content/schemas/item-def.schema.json); PR gate + [`validate_content.py`](../../../scripts/validate_content.py) enforce schema, duplicate `id`, exact six ids, and **`prototypeRole`** coverage; designer note in [E3_M3](E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md) + [`content/README.md`](../../../content/README.md). **Still planned:** server load (NEO-51+), inventory store, HTTP. | [NEO-50](../../plans/NEO-50-implementation-plan.md), [E3M3-prototype-backlog](../../plans/E3M3-prototype-backlog.md), [E3_M3](E3_M3_ItemizationAndInventorySchema.md) |
 
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docs/decomposition/modules/module_dependency_register.md

@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ Fleshed-out scope, contracts, and integration notes live in **per-module documen
 |---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | E3.M1 | ResourceNodeAndGatherLoop | E1.M3, E2.M2 | ResourceNodeDef, GatherResult, ResourceYieldTable | Prototype | In Progress |
 | E3.M2 | RefinementAndRecipeExecution | E3.M1, E3.M3 | RecipeDef, CraftRequest, CraftResult | Prototype | Planned |
-| E3.M3 | ItemizationAndInventorySchema | None | ItemDef, ItemInstance, InventorySlot | Prototype | Planned |
+| E3.M3 | ItemizationAndInventorySchema | None | ItemDef, ItemInstance, InventorySlot | Prototype | In Progress |
 | E3.M4 | SinkAndDurabilityLifecycle | E3.M3, E8.M3 | DurabilityState, ItemSinkEvent, RepairCostRule | Pre-production | Planned |
 | E3.M5 | EconomyBalancePolicy | E3.M4, E9.M2 | EconomyPolicy, PriceBandRule, FaucetSinkRatio | Pre-production | Planned |
 

docs/plans/NEO-50-implementation-plan.md

@@ -50,10 +50,10 @@
 
 ## Acceptance criteria checklist
 
-- [ ] PR gate / `validate_content.py` fails on invalid rows, schema mismatch, or duplicate item `id`.
+- [x] PR gate / `validate_content.py` fails on invalid rows, schema mismatch, or duplicate item `id`.
-- [ ] Exactly **six** prototype item ids; wrong id set fails CI.
+- [x] Exactly **six** prototype item ids; wrong id set fails CI.
-- [ ] Each `prototypeRole` appears **exactly once** across the catalog.
+- [x] Each `prototypeRole` appears **exactly once** across the catalog.
-- [ ] Six prototype ids documented as **frozen** in E3.M3 module doc + `content/README.md`.
+- [x] Six prototype ids documented as **frozen** in E3.M3 module doc + `content/README.md`.
 
 ## Technical approach