docs: complete BACKLOG.md rewrite with prioritized tasks

Full task audit completed April 6, 2026:
- 30 active tasks organized by priority
- 4 HIGH priority (revenue/force multipliers)
- 7 MEDIUM priority (operations)
- 11 LOW priority (nice-to-have)
- 7 PERSONAL/HOLLY track
- 1 BLOCKED (Ignis Protocol)

Removed obsolete Ghost/Paymenter tasks.
Added recently completed section.
Clear instructions for task management.

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# 📋 BACKLOG - Future Work Parking Lot
# 📋 BACKLOG — Prioritized Task List
**Last Updated:** April 1, 2026 by Chronicler #54
**Purpose:** Organized collection of tasks that don't block soft launch
**This is NOT prioritized.** Items here are "someday/maybe" work organized by theme for easy reference.
**Last Updated:** April 6, 2026 by Chronicler #62
**Purpose:** Organized, prioritized collection of active tasks
---
## 🏗️ INFRASTRUCTURE
## 🔴 PRIORITY 1 — HIGH (Do Soon)
### Server & System Management
- NC1 Node Usage Stats Not Reporting (Wings monitoring)
- Netdata Deployment (system monitoring)
- Command Center Security Hardening
- The Frostwall Protocol - GRE Tunnel Security Architecture
- Vaultwarden - Add SSH Key & Org Setup
These tasks have direct revenue impact or are major force multipliers.
### Automation & Tooling
- Rank System Deployment - Full Network Automation
- Paymenter → Pterodactyl Auto-Provisioning Integration
- Server Deletion Policy Implementation
- Pterodactyl Extensions (Blueprint modules)
| # | Task | Notes |
|---|------|-------|
| 26 | Modpack Version Checker | Commercial product for BuiltByBit, passive income potential |
| 93 | Trinity Codex (Dify/Qdrant) | RAG system for Trinity, architecture complete |
| 94 | Global Restart Scheduler | 680-line spec complete, reduces manual server work |
| — | Trinity Console 2.0 | 1,776-line implementation guide exists |
---
## 👥 COMMUNITY & STAFF
## 🟡 PRIORITY 2 — MEDIUM (Important but not urgent)
### Staff Management
- Staff Recruitment Launch
- Holly Builder Rank Setup (LuckPerms + permissions)
- Department Structure & Access Control Matrix
- Staff Onboarding Documentation
Operational improvements and infrastructure hardening.
### Community Features
- Community Response Template Library
- Social Media Content Calendar
- Emissary Social Media Launch (Meg's domain)
| # | Task | Notes |
|---|------|-------|
| 48 | n8n Rebuild | Automation backbone, workflows from scratch |
| 67 | NC1 Security & Temp Monitoring | Protect hardware investment |
| 40 | World Backup Automation | Data protection |
| 22 | Netdata Deployment | System monitoring on all servers |
| 92 | Desktop MCP + Dispatch | Architecture done, blocked on hardware (Pi) |
| 77 | Community Response Templates | Helps Meg scale community management |
| — | Brand Guidelines PDF Review | Upload from Chromebook, add fonts |
---
## 🎨 CONTENT & DESIGN
## 🟢 PRIORITY 3 — LOW (Backlog, do when time allows)
### Website Content
- Ghost CMS Full Buildout (beyond homepage)
- Fire + Frost Design System Widget
- Server Showcase Pages
- Community Spotlight Features
- YouTube Integration
Nice-to-have improvements and documentation.
### Branding & Assets
- **Brand Guidelines PDF - Review & Complete** (upload from Chromebook, add fonts, verify colors)
- Terraria Branding Arc (Michael's texture pack training)
- Server Texture Pack Development
- Custom Resource Packs
- Promotional Materials
| # | Task | Notes |
|---|------|-------|
| 23 | Department Structure & Access Control | Access control matrix |
| 27 | Server Sunset Evaluation | Which servers to retire |
| 46 | Server-to-Server SSH Keys | Infrastructure convenience |
| 72 | Infrastructure Health Dashboard | Visual server/service map |
| 74 | SSH Key Auto-Setup Script | Chronicler onboarding helper |
| 79 | Infrastructure Quick Reference | Documentation |
| 49 | NotebookLM Integration | Audio knowledge base, experimental |
| 80 | Task Scaffolding Tool | Meta-tooling for task creation |
| 81 | Memorial Writing Assistant | Chronicler convenience tool |
| 89 | DERP Protocol Review | Formalization of existing protocol |
| 82 | Decommission Plane | Cleanup (may already be done) |
---
## 📊 BUSINESS & LEGAL
## 🟣 PRIORITY 4 — PERSONAL / HOLLY (Different track)
### Business Structure
- Fire + Frost Holdings - Business Restructuring
- LegalCORPS Minnesota Consultation (Ignis Protocol age verification)
- Payment Processing Optimization
- Tax & Accounting Setup
Personal projects and Trinity member tasks.
### Operations
- Paymenter Support Page → Discord Redirect
- Refund Policy Documentation
- Chargeback Prevention Strategy
| # | Task | Owner | Notes |
|---|------|-------|-------|
| 25 | Pokerole WikiJS Content | Holly + Claudius | Aurelian Pokédex publication |
| 32 | Terraria Branding Arc | Michael | Personal texture pack training |
| 57 | Trinity Image - Commit to Branding | Trinity | When ready |
| 61 | AI Minecraft Skins - Trinity | Trinity | Fun project |
| 62 | Wizard Skin Upload | Michael | Upload to account |
| 63 | Emissary Skin Upload | Meg | Upload to account |
| 64 | Catalyst Skin Upload | Holly | Upload to account |
---
## 🤖 AI & AUTOMATION
## ⛔ BLOCKED
### Development Tools
- Firefrost Codex Enhancements (Dify + Ollama)
- Memorial Writing Assistant
- Task Scaffolding Tool
- Gemini Consultation Helper
- Task Dependency Visualizer
### Self-Hosted AI
- Ollama Model Optimization
- Qdrant Vector DB Tuning
- RAG Pipeline Improvements
| # | Task | Blocker |
|---|------|---------|
| 51 | Ignis Protocol | Waiting on LegalCORPS consultation |
---
## 🎮 GAME SERVER FEATURES
## ✅ RECENTLY COMPLETED
### Minecraft Enhancements
- Modpack Version Checker (already deployed)
- Custom Plugin Development
- Server Event System
- Mini-Game Integration
### Multi-Game Support
- Terraria Server Setup
- Valheim Server Planning
- Cross-Game Rank Sync
| # | Task | Completed | By |
|---|------|-----------|-----|
| 2 | Rank System Deployment | April 2026 | Holly |
| 34 | Consultant Photo Processing | April 6, 2026 | Archived to laptop |
| 39 | LuckPerms MySQL Backend | April 2026 | Michael |
| 75 | Gemini Consultation Procedure | April 6, 2026 | Chronicler #62 |
| 76 | Social Media Content Calendar | April 6, 2026 | Resolved via Gemini (Phase 2) |
| 87 | Arbiter Lifecycle Handlers | April 6, 2026 | Chronicler #62 |
| 91 | Server Matrix Node Detection | April 2026 | Complete |
---
## 🔧 TECHNICAL DEBT
## ❌ OBSOLETE (Removed from tracking)
### Code Quality
- Arbiter Code Refactoring
- Whitelist Manager Modernization
- Test Suite Development
- Documentation Updates
These tasks are no longer relevant due to architecture changes:
### Infrastructure Cleanup
- MkDocs Decommissioning (replaced by Wiki.js)
- Legacy Service Removal
- Database Optimization
- Backup Strategy Hardening
**Ghost CMS Retired (April 2, 2026):**
- #13, #28, #52, #53, #58, #59, #68, #69, #88
**Paymenter Retired (April 3, 2026):**
- #33, #71, #83, #85
**Other:**
- #12, #17 — Holly Staff Onboarding (she's Trinity now)
- #73 — Task Dependency Visualizer (old Gitea system)
- #78 — Design System Widget (superseded by Brand Guidelines PDF)
---
## 💡 FUTURE FEATURES (Phase 2+)
## 📊 SUMMARY
### Trinity Console Enhancements
- Task Management Module (non-technical interface for Meg/Holly)
- Subscriber Analytics Deep Dive
- Automated Reporting
- Mobile App Companion
### Advanced Automation
- Predictive Grace Period Recovery
- Churn Analysis
- Referral Program Automation
- Community Health Metrics
### Community Tools
- Wiki.js Content Expansion (Pokerole entries)
- Player Achievement System
- Community Events Calendar
- Contest & Giveaway Management
---
## 📁 ARCHIVED TASKS
Tasks from the old system (March 30, 2026) that are:
- Completed
- Obsolete
- Superseded by other work
**See:** `docs/archive/tasks-historical-march-30-2026.md`
**See:** `docs/archive/gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md`
**Total Historical Tasks:** 97 tasks documented
**Gitea Issues Archived:** 50 issues closed
These archives provide context for decisions made and work completed.
| Priority | Count |
|----------|-------|
| HIGH | 4 |
| MEDIUM | 7 |
| LOW | 11 |
| PERSONAL | 7 |
| BLOCKED | 1 |
| **TOTAL ACTIVE** | **30** |
---
## 🎯 HOW TO USE THIS FILE
### Adding Items
1. Identify theme (Infrastructure, Community, Content, Business, etc.)
2. Add brief description under appropriate section
3. No need for time estimates or priorities
4. This is a parking lot, not a roadmap
### Promoting Items to BLOCKERS.md
### Promoting to BLOCKERS.md
When something becomes urgent:
1. Move to BLOCKERS.md
1. Move to BLOCKERS.md with full details
2. Add time estimate, status, assignment
3. Remove from BACKLOG.md (or mark as promoted)
3. Mark as "promoted" here or remove
### Adding New Tasks
1. Assign next available task number
2. Place in appropriate priority section
3. Add brief notes
### Regular Grooming
- Monthly review: Remove obsolete items
- Quarterly review: Reorganize themes if needed
- Annual review: Archive old backlog, start fresh
- Weekly: Check if any LOW items should move up
- Monthly: Archive completed items
- Quarterly: Full audit like today's session
---
## 📊 BACKLOG STATISTICS
## 📁 ARCHIVES
**Total Items:** ~40+ tasks
**Organized By:** 7 major themes
**Average Age:** Varies (some from February 2026, some future ideas)
**Completion Rate:** Not tracked (this is a parking lot)
**Historical task documentation:**
- `docs/archive/tasks-historical-march-30-2026.md` — 97 tasks documented
- `docs/archive/gitea-issues-archive-2026-04-01.md` — 50 issues closed
---
**Fire + Frost + Foundation = Where Love Builds Legacy** 🔥❄️
*The backlog exists to capture ideas without the pressure of immediate action.*
*Last audit: April 6, 2026 — Chronicler #62*