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+// This causes PoI maps to get 'checked' and compiled, when undergoing a unit test.
+// This is so CI can validate PoIs, and ensure future changes don't break PoIs, as PoIs are loaded at runtime and the compiler can't catch errors.
+// When adding a new PoI, please add it to this list.
+#if MAP_TEST
+#include "deadBeacon.dmm"
+#include "prepper1.dmm"
+#include "quarantineshuttle.dmm"
+#include "Mineshaft1.dmm"
+#include "Scave1.dmm"
+#include "crashed_ufo.dmm"
+#include "crashed_ufo_frigate.dmm"
+#include "crystal1.dmm"
+#include "crystal2.dmm"
+#include "crystal3.dmm"
+#include "lost_explorer.dmm"
+#include "CaveTrench.dmm"
+#include "Cavelake.dmm"
+#include "Rockb1.dmm"
+#include "ritual.dmm"
+#include "temple.dmm"
+#include "CrashedMedShuttle1.dmm"
+#include "digsite.dmm"
+#include "vault1.dmm"
+#include "vault2.dmm"
+#include "vault3.dmm"
+#include "vault4.dmm"
+#include "vault5.dmm"
+#include "vault6.dmm"
+#include "IceCave1A.dmm"
+#include "IceCave1B.dmm"
+#include "IceCave1C.dmm"
+#include "SwordCave.dmm"
+#include "SupplyDrop1.dmm"
+#include "BlastMine1.dmm"
+#include "crashedcontainmentshuttle.dmm"
+#include "deadspy.dmm"
+#include "lava_trench.dmm"
+#include "Geyser1.dmm"
+#include "Geyser2.dmm"
+#include "Geyser3.dmm"
+#include "Cliff1.dmm"
+#include "excavation1.dmm"
+#include "spatial_anomaly.dmm"
+#include "speakeasy_vr.dmm"
+#endif
+
+// The 'mountains' is the mining z-level, and has a lot of caves.
+// POIs here spawn in two different sections, the top half and bottom half of the map.
+// The bottom half should be fairly tame, with perhaps a few enviromental hazards.
+// The top half is when things start getting dangerous, but the loot gets better.
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains
+	name = "Mountain Content"
+	desc = "Don't dig too deep!"
+
+// 'Normal' templates get used on the bottom half, and should be safer.
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal
+
+// 'Deep' templates get used on the top half, and should be more dangerous and rewarding.
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/deep
+
+// To be added: Templates for cave exploration when they are made.
+
+/****************
+ * Normal Caves *
+ ****************/
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/deadBeacon
+	name = "Abandoned Relay"
+	desc = "An unregistered comms relay, abandoned to the elements."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/deadBeacon.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/prepper1
+	name = "Prepper Bunker"
+	desc = "A little hideaway for someone with more time and money than sense."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/prepper1.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/qshuttle
+	name = "Quarantined Shuttle"
+	desc = "An emergency landing turned viral outbreak turned tragedy."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/quarantineshuttle.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/Mineshaft1
+	name = "Abandoned Mineshaft 1"
+	desc = "An abandoned minning tunnel from a lost money making effort."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Mineshaft1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crystal1
+	name = "Crystal Cave 1"
+	desc = "A small cave with glowing gems and diamonds."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crystal1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crystal2
+	name = "Crystal Cave 2"
+	desc = "A moderate sized cave with glowing gems and diamonds."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crystal2.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crystal2
+	name = "Crystal Cave 3"
+	desc = "A large spiral of crystals with diamonds in the center."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crystal3.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/lost_explorer
+	name = "Lost Explorer"
+	desc = "The remains of an explorer who rotted away ages ago, and their equipment."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/lost_explorer.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/Rockb1
+	name = "Rocky Base 1"
+	desc = "Someones underground hidey hole"
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Rockb1.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/corgiritual
+	name = "Dark Ritual"
+	desc = "Who put all these plushies here? What are they doing?"
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/ritual.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/abandonedtemple
+	name = "Abandoned Temple"
+	desc = "An ancient temple, long since abandoned. Perhaps alien in origin?"
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/temple.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/digsite
+	name = "Dig Site"
+	desc = "A small abandoned dig site."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/digsite.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault1
+	name = "Mine Vault 1"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault2
+	name = "Mine Vault 2"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault2.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault3
+	name = "Mine Vault 3"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot. Also a horrible suprise."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault3.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/IceCave1A
+	name = "Ice Cave 1A"
+	desc = "This cave's slippery ice makes it hard to navigate, but determined explorers will be rewarded."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/IceCave1A.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/IceCave1B
+	name = "Ice Cave 1B"
+	desc = "This cave's slippery ice makes it hard to navigate, but determined explorers will be rewarded."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/IceCave1B.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/IceCave1C
+	name = "Ice Cave 1C"
+	desc = "This cave's slippery ice makes it hard to navigate, but determined explorers will be rewarded."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/IceCave1C.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/SwordCave
+	name = "Cursed Sword Cave"
+	desc = "An underground lake. The sword on the lake's island holds a terrible secret."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/SwordCave.dmm'
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/supplydrop1
+	name = "Supply Drop 1"
+	desc = "A drop pod that landed deep within the mountains."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/SupplyDrop1.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crashedcontainmentshuttle
+	name = "Crashed Cargo Shuttle"
+	desc = "A severely damaged military shuttle, its cargo seems to remain intact."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crashedcontainmentshuttle.dmm'
+	cost = 30
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/deadspy
+	name = "Spy Remains"
+	desc = "W+M1 = Salt."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/deadspy.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/geyser1
+	name = "Ore-Rich Geyser"
+	desc = "A subterranean geyser that produces steam. This one has a particularly abundant amount of materials surrounding it."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Geyser1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Underground Geysers"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/geyser2
+	name = "Fenced Geyser"
+	desc = "A subterranean geyser that produces steam. This one has a damaged fence surrounding it."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Geyser2.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Underground Geysers"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/geyser3
+	name = "Magmatic Geyser"
+	desc = "A subterranean geyser that produces incendiary gas. It is recessed into the ground, and filled with magma. It's a relatively dormant volcano."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Geyser2.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Underground Geysers"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/cliff1
+	name = "Ore-Topped Cliff"
+	desc = "A raised area of rock created by volcanic forces."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Cliff1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Underground Cliffs"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/deadly_rabbit // VOREStation Edit
+	name = "The Killer Rabbit"
+	desc = "A cave where the Knights of the Round have fallen to a murderous Rabbit."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/deadly_rabbit_vr.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = FALSE
+
+/**************
+ * Deep Caves *
+ **************/
+
+/* Vorestation Removal
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/deep/lost_explorer
+	name = "Lost Explorer, Deep"
+	desc = "The remains of an explorer who rotted away ages ago, and their equipment. Again."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/lost_explorer.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE */
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crashed_ufo //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Crashed UFO"
+	desc = "A (formerly) flying saucer that is now embedded into the mountain, yet it still seems to be running..."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crashed_ufo.dmm'
+	cost = 40
+	discard_prob = 50
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crashed_ufo_frigate //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Crashed UFO Frigate"
+	desc = "A (formerly) flying saucer that is now embedded into the mountain, yet the combat protocols still seem to be running..."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/crashed_ufo_frigate.dmm'
+	cost = 60
+	discard_prob = 50
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/Scave1 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Spider Cave 1"
+	desc = "A minning tunnel home to an aggressive collection of spiders."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Scave1.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/CaveTrench //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Cave River"
+	desc = "A strange underground river."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/CaveTrench.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/Cavelake //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Cave Lake"
+	desc = "A large underground lake."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/Cavelake.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault1 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 1"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault1.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault2 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 2"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault2.dmm'
+	cost = 5
+	allow_duplicates = TRUE
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault3 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 3"
+	desc = "A small vault with potential loot. Also a horrible suprise."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault3.dmm'
+	cost = 15
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault4 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 4"
+	desc = "A small xeno vault with potential loot. Also horrible suprises."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault4.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault5 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 5"
+	desc = "A small xeno vault with potential loot. Also major horrible suprises."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault5.dmm'
+	cost = 25
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/vault6 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Mine Vault 6"
+	desc = "A small mercenary tower with potential loot."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/vault6.dmm'
+	cost = 25
+	template_group = "Buried Vaults"
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/BlastMine1 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Blast Mine 1"
+	desc = "An abandoned blast mining site, seems that local wildlife has moved in."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/BlastMine1.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/lava_trench //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "lava trench"
+	desc = "A long stretch of lava underground, almost river-like, with a small crystal research outpost on the side."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/lava_trench.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+	fixed_orientation = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/crashedmedshuttle //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Crashed Med Shuttle"
+	desc = "A medical response shuttle that went missing some time ago. So this is where they went."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/CrashedMedShuttle1.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+	fixed_orientation = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/excavation1 //VOREStation Edit
+	name = "Excavation Site"
+	desc = "An abandoned mining site."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/excavation1.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/deep/spatial_anomaly
+	name = "spatial anomaly"
+	desc = "A strange section of the caves that seems twist and turn in ways that shouldn't be physically possible."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/spatial_anomaly.dmm'
+	cost = 20
+	fixed_orientation = TRUE
+
+/datum/map_template/surface/mountains/normal/Speakeasy //VOREStation add
+	name = "Speakeasy"
+	desc = "A hidden underground bar to serve drinks in secret and in style."
+	mappath = 'maps/expedition_vr/beach/submaps/speakeasy_vr.dmm'
+	cost = 10
+	allow_duplicates = FALSE
+