Lazarus Forge — Trajectory (v0 → Interstellar) This document outlines the evolutionary trajectory of the Lazarus Forge as a system, with clear versioning compatible with Git-based development. Each version represents a capability threshold, not a finished product. The Forge is treated as a living industrial organism: it begins fragile, gains resilience, and eventually becomes location-independent. --- v0 — Proof of Persistence (Terrestrial Seed) Question answered: Can a Forge exist at all? Core Characteristics Single-location, Earth-bound Human-supervised operation Narrow material scope (1–2 metals) Energy externally supplied Required Capabilities Melt, refine, and form basic metal stock Recycle scrap into usable feedstock Maintain thermal control without catastrophic failure Document processes and outcomes Outputs Rods, plates, wire, powder Replacement parts for the Forge itself Exit Condition > The Forge can repair itself faster than it degrades. --- v1 — Self-Sustaining Industrial Node Question answered: Can a Forge stay alive? Core Characteristics Modular subsystems Semi-autonomous operation Expanded alloy handling On-site power generation (partial) Required Capabilities Closed-loop material recycling Powderization and feedstock standardization Component fabrication for adjacent systems Environmental control (air, slag, heat) Outputs Marketable industrial components Standardized feedstock formats Replacement modules Exit Condition > The Forge can operate profitably while reinvesting in itself. --- v2 — Replicable Forge Network Question answered: Can a Forge reproduce? Core Characteristics G.E.C.K.-based seeding Standardized interfaces Distributed documentation and learning Minimal expert intervention Required Capabilities Manufacture of Forge submodules Deployment kits for new sites Remote diagnostics and updates Logistics-aware production planning Outputs New Forge seeds Infrastructure components Network-level redundancy Exit Condition > A Forge can be built without the original builders present. --- v3 — Off-World Industrialization Question answered: Can a Forge leave Earth? Core Characteristics Reduced gravity tolerance Vacuum-compatible processes Radiation-hardened control systems Extreme material reuse Required Capabilities Regolith and asteroid material processing Autonomous maintenance cycles Energy scavenging (solar, nuclear, thermal) Zero-waste material flows Outputs Structural elements for space construction Refined metals from celestial bodies Replacement parts for space assets Exit Condition > The Forge can survive without Earth resupply. --- v4 — Autonomous Stellar Industry Question answered: Can industry scale without humans nearby? Core Characteristics Fully autonomous operation Adaptive process optimization Long-duration reliability Required Capabilities Self-upgrading hardware and software Material discovery and adaptation Failure isolation and recovery Long-term mission planning Outputs Space habitats Propulsion structures New Forge seeds Exit Condition > The Forge can expand faster than it fails. --- v5 — Interstellar Propagation (Conceptual Boundary) Question answered: Can civilization carry itself forward? Core Characteristics Self-contained industrial ecosystems Multi-generational operation Minimal external instruction Required Capabilities Interstellar transport compatibility Total resource independence Knowledge preservation across centuries Outputs New industrial footholds Long-term survivability of human capability --- Design Doctrine Notes Version numbers reflect survival thresholds, not feature lists Each version must be stable before advancement Skipping versions leads to systemic fragility Git commits should map to version criteria, not ambition https://github.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ksarith/Astroid-miner/refs/heads/main/Discovery.md > A Forge that cannot begin humbly will never reach the stars.