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+# World Backup Automation
+
+**Status:** Planning  
+**Priority:** Tier 3 - Disaster Recovery  
+**Time:** 1-2 hours  
+**Last Updated:** 2026-02-16
+
+## Overview
+Automated backup system for Minecraft world data. Scheduled backups with retention policy and off-server storage.
+
+## Requirements
+- Automated daily backups
+- Retention: 7 daily, 4 weekly, 3 monthly
+- Compression (zip/tar.gz)
+- Off-server storage
+- Pterodactyl API integration
+- Restoration procedures
+
+## Implementation
+- Python backup script
+- Cron scheduling
+- S3 or NextCloud storage
+- Discord notifications
+
+## Success Criteria
+- ✅ Automated backups running
+- ✅ Retention policy enforced
+- ✅ Off-server storage configured
+- ✅ Restoration tested
+
+**Fire + Frost + Foundation** 💙🔥❄️