neon-sprawl/content/README.md

# Content data

Data-driven definitions (skills, items, recipes, quests) validated in CI with **JSON Schema**.

| Path | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| [`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; 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) |
| [`recipes/`](recipes/) | Recipe catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/recipe-def.schema.json`](schemas/recipe-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`recipeKind`**, **`requiredSkillId`**, inputs/outputs for [E3.M2](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M2_RefinementAndRecipeExecution.md) |
| [`abilities/`](abilities/) | Combat ability catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/ability-def.schema.json`](schemas/ability-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`baseDamage`**, **`cooldownSeconds`** for [E5.M1](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md) |
| [`npc-behaviors/`](npc-behaviors/) | NPC behavior archetype catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/npc-behavior-def.schema.json`](schemas/npc-behavior-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`archetypeKind`**, aggro/leash radii, telegraph + attack timings for [E5.M2](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M2_NpcAiAndBehaviorProfiles.md) |
| [`encounters/`](encounters/) | Encounter templates; each row matches [`schemas/encounter-def.schema.json`](schemas/encounter-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, completion criteria, **`rewardTableId`** for [E5.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M3_EncounterAndRewardTables.md) |
| [`reward-tables/`](reward-tables/) | Reward table catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/reward-table.schema.json`](schemas/reward-table.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`fixedGrants`** referencing frozen item ids for [E5.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M3_EncounterAndRewardTables.md) |
| [`quests/`](quests/) | Quest catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/quest-def.schema.json`](schemas/quest-def.schema.json) (steps via [`quest-step-def.schema.json`](schemas/quest-step-def.schema.json), objectives via [`quest-objective-def.schema.json`](schemas/quest-objective-def.schema.json)) — **stable `id`**, **`prerequisiteQuestIds`**, optional **`factionGateRules`**, step/objective graph for [E7.M1](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M1_QuestStateMachine.md) / [E7.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md) |
| [`factions/`](factions/) | Faction catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/faction-def.schema.json`](schemas/faction-def.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, standing band for [E7.M3](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md) |
| [`contracts/`](contracts/) | Contract template catalogs; each row matches [`schemas/contract-template.schema.json`](schemas/contract-template.schema.json) — **stable `id`**, **`zoneDifficultyBand`**, **`encounterTemplateId`**, **`minFactionStanding`**, **`completionRewardBundle`** for [E7.M4](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M4_ContractMissionGenerator.md) |
| [`resource-nodes/`](resource-nodes/) | Resource node + yield catalogs; node rows match [`schemas/resource-node-def.schema.json`](schemas/resource-node-def.schema.json), yield rows match [`schemas/resource-yield-row.schema.json`](schemas/resource-yield-row.schema.json) — **stable `nodeDefId`**, **`gatherLens`**, **`maxGathers`** for [E3.M1](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M1_ResourceNodeAndGatherLoop.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 2 — resource nodes (NEO-57):** CI expects **exactly four** `nodeDefId` values aligned to [E3.M1 gather lens freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M1_ResourceNodeAndGatherLoop.md#prototype-slice-2-freeze-e3m1-01) — one row per **`gatherLens`**; exactly one yield row per node referencing **`scrap_metal_bulk`** only. **Do not rename** `nodeDefId` after ship. See [E3M1-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E3M1-prototype-backlog.md) and [NEO-57 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-57-implementation-plan.md).

**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 3 — recipes (E3M2-01):** CI expects **exactly eight** recipe ids aligned to [E3.M2 recipe freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E3_M2_RefinementAndRecipeExecution.md#prototype-slice-3-freeze-e3m2-01) — at least one **`process`** and one **`make`** row; all **`requiredSkillId`** values **`refine`**; every input/output **`itemId`** from the frozen item catalog. **Do not rename** recipe `id` after ship. See [E3M2-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E3M2-prototype-backlog.md).

**Prototype E5 Slice 1 — abilities (NEO-76):** CI expects **exactly four** ability ids aligned to [E5.M1 ability freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M1_CombatRulesEngine.md#prototype-slice-1-freeze-e5m1-01) — **`prototype_pulse`**, **`prototype_guard`**, **`prototype_dash`**, **`prototype_burst`**. **Do not rename** ability `id` after ship—change **`displayName`** only. See [E5M1-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E5M1-prototype-backlog.md) and [NEO-76 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-76-implementation-plan.md).

**Prototype E5 Slice 2 — NPC behaviors (NEO-87):** CI expects **exactly three** npc behavior ids aligned to [E5.M2 behavior freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M2_NpcAiAndBehaviorProfiles.md#prototype-slice-2-freeze-e5m2-01) — **`prototype_melee_pressure`**, **`prototype_ranged_control`**, **`prototype_elite_mini_boss`**. Each row requires **`leashRadius` > `aggroRadius`**. **Do not rename** behavior `id` after ship—change **`displayName`** only. See [E5M2-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E5M2-prototype-backlog.md) and [NEO-87 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-87-implementation-plan.md).

**Prototype E5 Slice 3 — encounters + rewards (NEO-100):** CI expects **exactly one** encounter id **`prototype_combat_pocket`** and one reward table id **`prototype_combat_pocket_clear`** aligned to [E5.M3 encounter freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E5_M3_EncounterAndRewardTables.md#prototype-slice-3-freeze-e5m3-01). **`requiredNpcInstanceIds`** must match the three E5.M2 NPC instance ids; **`fixedGrants`** reference frozen item ids only. **Do not rename** ids after ship—change **`displayName`** only. See [E5M3-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E5M3-prototype-backlog.md).

**Prototype E7 Slice 1 — quests (NEO-112):** CI expects **exactly four** quest ids aligned to [E7.M1 quest freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M1_QuestStateMachine.md#prototype-slice-1-freeze-e7m1-01) — **`prototype_quest_gather_intro`**, **`prototype_quest_refine_intro`**, **`prototype_quest_combat_intro`**, **`prototype_quest_operator_chain`**. Objective **`itemId`** / **`recipeId`** / **`encounterId`** cross-refs must resolve to frozen item, recipe, and encounter catalogs; **`prerequisiteQuestIds`** must be acyclic and reference known quest ids; operator chain terminal step is **`inventory_has_item`** **`contract_handoff_token`** ×1. **Do not rename** quest `id` after ship—change **`displayName`** only. See [E7M1-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E7M1-prototype-backlog.md) and [NEO-112 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-112-implementation-plan.md).

**Prototype E7 Slice 2 — quest completion bundles (NEO-124):** Each frozen quest id must include **`completionRewardBundle`** with **`itemGrants`** / **`skillXpGrants`** per [E7.M2 completion freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M2_RewardAndUnlockRouter.md#prototype-slice-2-freeze-e7m2-01). Bundle **`itemGrants[].itemId`** must resolve to the frozen item catalog; **`skillXpGrants[].skillId`** must resolve to a skill that lists **`mission_reward`** in **`allowedXpSourceKinds`**. Omit empty **`itemGrants`**. See [E7M2-prototype-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E7M2-prototype-backlog.md) and [NEO-124 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-124-implementation-plan.md).

**Prototype E7 Slice 3 — factions + gated quest line (NEO-133):** CI expects **exactly two** faction ids aligned to [E7.M3 faction freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M3_FactionReputationLedger.md#prototype-slice-3-freeze-e7m3-01) — **`prototype_faction_grid_operators`**, **`prototype_faction_rust_collective`**. Quest roster expands to **five** ids (four E7.M1 onboarding + **`prototype_quest_grid_contract`**). **`factionGateRules[].factionId`** and **`completionRewardBundle.reputationGrants[].factionId`** must resolve to the frozen faction catalog; grid contract shape is frozen in CI. See [E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E7M3-pre-production-backlog.md) and [NEO-133 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-133-implementation-plan.md).

**Prototype E7 Slice 4 — contract templates (NEO-144):** CI expects **exactly one** contract template id **`prototype_contract_clear_combat_pocket`** aligned to [E7.M4 contract freeze](../docs/decomposition/modules/E7_M4_ContractMissionGenerator.md#prototype-slice-4-freeze-e7m4-01). **`encounterTemplateId`** must resolve to **`prototype_combat_pocket`**; **`minFactionStanding.factionId`** must resolve to the frozen faction catalog; **`completionRewardBundle`** item/skill cross-refs and **`mission_reward`** allowlist match E7.M2 rules; band **1** economy caps (item qty ≤ **10**, skill XP ≤ **25**, rep ≤ **10** per grant row) are enforced in CI. Issue/audit shape: [`contract-seed.schema.json`](schemas/contract-seed.schema.json) (no catalog file yet). See [E7M4-pre-production-backlog.md](../docs/plans/E7M4-pre-production-backlog.md) and [NEO-144 plan](../docs/plans/NEO-144-implementation-plan.md).

**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).

Server load path and hot-reload policy are TBD; keep files versioned here as the source of truth.

**Validate locally** (same as PR gate):

```bash
pip install -r scripts/requirements-content.txt
python scripts/validate_content.py
python scripts/check_decomposition_language.py
```