Add isolated Classic data staging with integrity checks

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+# Classic migration staging
+
+Target: CMaNGOS Classic, client 1.12.1 build 5875, with CMaNGOS Playerbots.
+This directory does not implement the runtime connector or authorize a cutover.
+
+`stage-data.py --root /path/to/isolated/migration` observes an existing
+`azerothai-classic-build` container, verifies the transferred MPQs against
+`client-manifest.json`, and runs the upstream extractor with two worker threads.
+The manifest maps relative MPQ paths to `size` and `sha256`. Checksums verify
+transfer integrity against the supplied client manifest, not publisher authenticity.
+The Docker builder image must be named `azerothai-classic-builder:local`; the
+installed extractor must be under `run/bin/tools`. The staging directory and
+container files belong to UID/GID 1000. Containers have a two-core/four-GiB limit.
+
+Progress and failures are written to `prerequisites-status.json`. A successful
+extraction is only a prerequisite: database import, the Classic control adapter,
+the 50-character roster, account protection, and gameplay validation remain.
+The script never starts the new realm, changes the old realm, or deletes bots.
+
+Migration safeguards:
+
+- Preserve the verified Wrath backup and the active-50 identity export.
+- Maintain 25 Alliance and 25 Horde. Use valid Vanilla race/class combinations.
+- Start new Vanilla characters at level 1; do not directly import Wrath inventory,
+  talent, spell, or quest tables. Blood Elves, Draenei, Death Knights, Alliance
+  Shamans, and Horde Paladins need explicit compatible replacements.
+- Retain personalities and historical memories; reset live observations, GUIDs,
+  action queues, and progress baselines when binding the new characters.
+- Protect human/GM accounts. Inactive managed profiles are cleanup candidates,
+  not proof that corresponding game characters can safely be deleted.
+- Test native bot login, progress, resurrection, safety rules, read-only visitor
+  access, and current observations before switching the live dashboard or client.