diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 721cce75..399feb7f 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -147,12 +147,13 @@ python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \
 如需让真人或 Antigravity AI 副手直接填写证据包，可一次性导出每个 case 的 draft JSON：
 
 ```bash
-python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \
+python3 scripts/prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py \
   --oracle-file references/oracle/dasha_shadbala_oracle_cases.json \
-  --write-packet-dir references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets \
-  --format json
+  --output-dir references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets
 ```
 
+该命令会生成 `capture_manifest.json`、`OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md` 和 5 个 `external_*.json`，并在输出中确认 draft 队列仍是 `valid_packets: 0` / `ready_for_calibration: 0`。
+
 填完某个 `external_*.json` 后，必须把 `status` 改为 `external_verified`，补齐 metadata、具体 `source_artifact` 文件路径以及所有 `target_placeholders`。再把该包合并回 oracle 文件：
 
 ```bash
diff --git a/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..7bec2c45
--- /dev/null
+++ b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# External Oracle Capture Next Steps
+
+First priority packet:
+
+`external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json`
+
+## Fill The Packet
+
+1. Open JHora, PyJHora, VedAstro, or another documented external source.
+2. Use the exact birth data, ayanamsa, node mode, timezone, and settings in the packet.
+3. Save a redacted screenshot or stdout snippet under `references/oracle/artifacts/`.
+4. Fill all metadata fields and all `target_placeholders`.
+5. Set `status` to `external_verified` only after the artifact and target values are filled.
+
+不得把本仓库本地输出当作 external oracle。
+
+## Apply The Packet
+
+```bash
+python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \
+  --oracle-file references/oracle/dasha_shadbala_oracle_cases.json \
+  --apply-packet /Users/wuyongnaren/Documents/印度占星/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json \
+  --format json
+```
+
+## Validate Again
+
+```bash
+python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \
+  --oracle-file references/oracle/dasha_shadbala_oracle_cases.json \
+  --format json > /tmp/jyotish_oracle_queue_filled.json
+
+python3 scripts/oracle_evidence_validator.py \
+  --queue-file /tmp/jyotish_oracle_queue_filled.json
+```
+
+Draft packets in `references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets` must remain `valid_packets: 0` until real external evidence is filled.
diff --git a/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/capture_manifest.json b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/capture_manifest.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..07ad2538
--- /dev/null
+++ b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/capture_manifest.json
@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+{
+  "scope": "external_oracle_capture_packet_manifest",
+  "oracle_file": "references/oracle/dasha_shadbala_oracle_cases.json",
+  "packet_count": 5,
+  "packets": [
+    "external_template_extreme_latitude_kp.json",
+    "external_template_redacted_place_shadbala_raman.json",
+    "external_template_historical_epoch_lahiri.json",
+    "external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json",
+    "external_template_user_REDACTED_YEAR_moon_longitude_lahiri.json"
+  ],
+  "first_priority_packet": "/Users/wuyongnaren/Documents/印度占星/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json",
+  "validator_summary": {
+    "total_packets": 5,
+    "valid_packets": 0,
+    "ready_for_calibration": 0,
+    "all_packets_external_verified": false,
+    "production_tuning_allowed": false
+  }
+}
diff --git a/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_extreme_latitude_kp.json b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_extreme_latitude_kp.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0e31495e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_extreme_latitude_kp.json
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+{
+  "capture_id": "external_template_extreme_latitude_kp",
+  "status": "draft",
+  "case_id": "template_extreme_latitude_kp",
+  "birth": {
+    "year": 2000,
+    "month": 6,
+    "day": 21,
+    "hour": 0,
+    "minute": 0,
+    "second": 0,
+    "lat": 65.0,
+    "lon": 15.0,
+    "tz": 1
+  },
+  "settings": {
+    "ayanamsa": "kp",
+    "node_mode": "true"
+  },
+  "required_metadata_fields": [
+    "tool_name",
+    "tool_version_or_url",
+    "capture_date",
+    "source_artifact",
+    "ayanamsa",
+    "node_mode",
+    "timezone",
+    "operator_note"
+  ],
+  "metadata": {
+    "tool_name": "",
+    "tool_version_or_url": "",
+    "capture_date": "",
+    "source_artifact": "references/oracle/artifacts/",
+    "ayanamsa": "kp",
+    "node_mode": "true",
+    "timezone": 1,
+    "operator_note": ""
+  },
+  "target_placeholders": {
+    "target.ascendant_longitude_deg": null,
+    "target.shadbala_components": {
+      "Sun": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Moon": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Mars": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Mercury": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Jupiter": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Venus": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Saturn": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "integrity_checks": {
+    "must_not_come_from_local_engine": true,
+    "requires_external_artifact": true,
+    "requires_status_external_verified_before_calibration": true,
+    "reject_global_shadbala_scaling": true
+  },
+  "promotion_status_after_fill": "external_verified"
+}
diff --git a/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_historical_epoch_lahiri.json b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_historical_epoch_lahiri.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..67d4444e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_historical_epoch_lahiri.json
@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+{
+  "capture_id": "external_template_historical_epoch_lahiri",
+  "status": "draft",
+  "case_id": "template_historical_epoch_lahiri",
+  "birth": {
+    "year": 1800,
+    "month": 1,
+    "day": 1,
+    "hour": 12,
+    "minute": 0,
+    "second": 0,
+    "lat": 28.6139,
+    "lon": 77.209,
+    "tz": 5.5
+  },
+  "settings": {
+    "ayanamsa": "lahiri",
+    "node_mode": "mean"
+  },
+  "required_metadata_fields": [
+    "tool_name",
+    "tool_version_or_url",
+    "capture_date",
+    "source_artifact",
+    "ayanamsa",
+    "node_mode",
+    "timezone",
+    "operator_note"
+  ],
+  "metadata": {
+    "tool_name": "",
+    "tool_version_or_url": "",
+    "capture_date": "",
+    "source_artifact": "references/oracle/artifacts/",
+    "ayanamsa": "lahiri",
+    "node_mode": "mean",
+    "timezone": 5.5,
+    "operator_note": ""
+  },
+  "target_placeholders": {
+    "target.sun_sidereal_longitude_deg": null,
+    "target.vimshottari_start_date": null
+  },
+  "integrity_checks": {
+    "must_not_come_from_local_engine": true,
+    "requires_external_artifact": true,
+    "requires_status_external_verified_before_calibration": true,
+    "reject_global_shadbala_scaling": false
+  },
+  "promotion_status_after_fill": "external_verified"
+}
diff --git a/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..82893e02
--- /dev/null
+++ b/references/oracle/artifacts/pending_packets/external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json
@@ -0,0 +1,115 @@
+{
+  "capture_id": "external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri",
+  "status": "draft",
+  "case_id": "template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri",
+  "birth": {
+    "year": 1955,
+    "month": 2,
+    "day": 24,
+    "hour": 19,
+    "minute": 15,
+    "second": 0,
+    "lat": 37.7749,
+    "lon": -122.4194,
+    "tz": -8
+  },
+  "settings": {
+    "ayanamsa": "lahiri",
+    "node_mode": "true"
+  },
+  "required_metadata_fields": [
+    "tool_name",
+    "tool_version_or_url",
+    "capture_date",
+    "source_artifact",
+    "ayanamsa",
+    "node_mode",
+    "timezone",
+    "operator_note"
+  ],
+  "metadata": {
+    "tool_name": "",
+    "tool_version_or_url": "",
+    "capture_date": "",
+    "source_artifact": "references/oracle/artifacts/",
+    "ayanamsa": "lahiri",
+    "node_mode": "true",
+    "timezone": -8,
+    "operator_note": ""
+  },
+  "target_placeholders": {
+    "target.vimshottari_start_date": null,
+    "target.shadbala_components": {
+      "Sun": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Moon": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Mars": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Mercury": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Jupiter": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Venus": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      },
+      "Saturn": {
+        "sthana": null,
+        "dig": null,
+        "kala": null,
+        "chesta": null,
+        "naisargika": null,
+        "drik": null,
+        "total_rupa": null
+      }
+    }
+  },
+  "integrity_checks": {
+    "must_not_come_from_local_engine": true,
+    "requires_external_artifact": true,
+    "requires_status_external_verified_before_calibration": true,
+    "reject_global_shadbala_scaling": true
+  },
+  "promotion_status_after_fill": "external_verified"
+}
diff --git a/scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py b/scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py
index 866fe986..411f5deb 100644
--- a/scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py
+++ b/scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py
@@ -103,6 +103,8 @@ REQUIRED_EVIDENCE_METADATA_FIELDS = [
     "timezone",
     "operator_note",
 ]
+SHADBALA_DRAFT_PLANETS = ["Sun", "Moon", "Mars", "Mercury", "Jupiter", "Venus", "Saturn"]
+SHADBALA_DRAFT_COMPONENTS = ["sthana", "dig", "kala", "chesta", "naisargika", "drik", "total_rupa"]
 
 
 def _resolve_path(path: str) -> str:
@@ -182,6 +184,13 @@ def _evidence_packet(case: dict[str, Any], target_fields: list[str]) -> dict[str
         field: _target_value(target, field)
         for field in target_fields
     }
+    if "target.shadbala_components" in target_placeholders and _is_blank_target(
+        target_placeholders["target.shadbala_components"]
+    ):
+        target_placeholders["target.shadbala_components"] = {
+            planet: {component: None for component in SHADBALA_DRAFT_COMPONENTS}
+            for planet in SHADBALA_DRAFT_PLANETS
+        }
     existing_placeholders = existing.get("target_placeholders", {})
     if isinstance(existing_placeholders, dict):
         target_placeholders.update(existing_placeholders)
@@ -217,6 +226,10 @@ def _evidence_packet(case: dict[str, Any], target_fields: list[str]) -> dict[str
     }
 
 
+def _is_blank_target(value: Any) -> bool:
+    return value is None or value == "" or value == [] or value == {}
+
+
 def _task_from_template(case: dict[str, Any]) -> dict[str, Any]:
     case_id = case.get("id") or case.get("case_id")
     target = case.get("target", {})
diff --git a/scripts/prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py b/scripts/prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..57a66b78
--- /dev/null
+++ b/scripts/prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py
@@ -0,0 +1,135 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Prepare fillable external-oracle evidence packets and operator notes."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import argparse
+import json
+import os
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+from typing import Any
+
+
+ROOT_DIR = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+if str(ROOT_DIR / "scripts") not in sys.path:
+    sys.path.insert(0, str(ROOT_DIR / "scripts"))
+
+from oracle_collection_queue import build_queue, write_evidence_packets  # noqa: E402
+from oracle_evidence_validator import build_report  # noqa: E402
+
+
+FIRST_PRIORITY_CAPTURE_ID = "external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri"
+
+
+def _resolve(path: str) -> Path:
+    candidate = Path(path)
+    if candidate.is_absolute():
+        return candidate
+    return ROOT_DIR / candidate
+
+
+def _load_json(path: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    with _resolve(path).open("r", encoding="utf-8") as fh:
+        return json.load(fh)
+
+
+def _write_json(path: Path, value: dict[str, Any]) -> None:
+    path.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    with path.open("w", encoding="utf-8") as fh:
+        json.dump(value, fh, ensure_ascii=False, indent=2)
+        fh.write("\n")
+
+
+def _write_next_steps(path: Path, oracle_file: str, output_dir: str, first_packet: str) -> None:
+    text = f"""# External Oracle Capture Next Steps
+
+First priority packet:
+
+`{os.path.basename(first_packet)}`
+
+## Fill The Packet
+
+1. Open JHora, PyJHora, VedAstro, or another documented external source.
+2. Use the exact birth data, ayanamsa, node mode, timezone, and settings in the packet.
+3. Save a redacted screenshot or stdout snippet under `references/oracle/artifacts/`.
+4. Fill all metadata fields and all `target_placeholders`.
+5. Set `status` to `external_verified` only after the artifact and target values are filled.
+
+不得把本仓库本地输出当作 external oracle。
+
+## Apply The Packet
+
+```bash
+python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \\
+  --oracle-file {oracle_file} \\
+  --apply-packet {first_packet} \\
+  --format json
+```
+
+## Validate Again
+
+```bash
+python3 scripts/oracle_collection_queue.py \\
+  --oracle-file {oracle_file} \\
+  --format json > /tmp/jyotish_oracle_queue_filled.json
+
+python3 scripts/oracle_evidence_validator.py \\
+  --queue-file /tmp/jyotish_oracle_queue_filled.json
+```
+
+Draft packets in `{output_dir}` must remain `valid_packets: 0` until real external evidence is filled.
+"""
+    path.write_text(text, encoding="utf-8")
+
+
+def prepare_packets(oracle_file: str, output_dir: str) -> dict[str, Any]:
+    output_path = _resolve(output_dir)
+    output_path.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
+    oracle = _load_json(oracle_file)
+    queue = build_queue(oracle)
+    packet_count = write_evidence_packets(queue, str(output_path))
+    validator_report = build_report(queue)
+
+    packets = sorted(path.name for path in output_path.glob("external_*.json"))
+    first_priority = output_path / f"{FIRST_PRIORITY_CAPTURE_ID}.json"
+    first_priority_path = first_priority if first_priority.exists() else output_path / packets[0]
+
+    manifest = {
+        "scope": "external_oracle_capture_packet_manifest",
+        "oracle_file": oracle_file,
+        "packet_count": packet_count,
+        "packets": packets,
+        "first_priority_packet": str(first_priority_path),
+        "validator_summary": validator_report["summary"],
+    }
+    _write_json(output_path / "capture_manifest.json", manifest)
+    _write_next_steps(output_path / "OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md", oracle_file, output_dir, str(first_priority_path))
+
+    return {
+        "scope": "external_oracle_capture_packet_preparation",
+        "oracle_file": oracle_file,
+        "output_dir": str(output_path),
+        "packet_count": packet_count,
+        "first_priority_packet": str(first_priority_path),
+        "validator_summary": validator_report["summary"],
+        "manifest": str(output_path / "capture_manifest.json"),
+        "operator_next_steps": str(output_path / "OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md"),
+    }
+
+
+def parse_args(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> argparse.Namespace:
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description="Prepare external oracle capture packets")
+    parser.add_argument("--oracle-file", required=True)
+    parser.add_argument("--output-dir", required=True)
+    return parser.parse_args(argv)
+
+
+def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
+    args = parse_args(argv)
+    print(json.dumps(prepare_packets(args.oracle_file, args.output_dir), ensure_ascii=False, indent=2))
+    return 0
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    raise SystemExit(main())
diff --git a/tests/test_oracle_collection_queue.py b/tests/test_oracle_collection_queue.py
index 6c41dea8..04492c44 100644
--- a/tests/test_oracle_collection_queue.py
+++ b/tests/test_oracle_collection_queue.py
@@ -118,6 +118,9 @@ def test_oracle_collection_queue_can_write_draft_evidence_packets(tmp_path: Path
     assert packet["metadata"]["source_artifact"] == "references/oracle/artifacts/"
     assert packet["metadata"]["tool_name"] == ""
     assert packet["target_placeholders"]["target.vimshottari_start_date"] is None
+    shadbala = packet["target_placeholders"]["target.shadbala_components"]
+    assert set(shadbala) == {"Sun", "Moon", "Mars", "Mercury", "Jupiter", "Venus", "Saturn"}
+    assert set(shadbala["Sun"]) == {"sthana", "dig", "kala", "chesta", "naisargika", "drik", "total_rupa"}
     assert packet["integrity_checks"]["must_not_come_from_local_engine"] is True
 
 
diff --git a/tests/test_prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py b/tests/test_prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..80e315a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/tests/test_prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py
@@ -0,0 +1,61 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Tests for preparing first external oracle capture packets."""
+
+from __future__ import annotations
+
+import json
+import subprocess
+import sys
+from pathlib import Path
+
+
+ROOT = Path(__file__).resolve().parents[1]
+
+
+def test_prepare_oracle_capture_packets_writes_packets_manifest_and_next_steps(tmp_path: Path) -> None:
+    completed = subprocess.run(
+        [
+            sys.executable,
+            "scripts/prepare_oracle_capture_packets.py",
+            "--oracle-file",
+            "references/oracle/dasha_shadbala_oracle_cases.json",
+            "--output-dir",
+            str(tmp_path),
+        ],
+        cwd=ROOT,
+        text=True,
+        capture_output=True,
+        timeout=30,
+        check=False,
+    )
+
+    assert completed.returncode == 0, completed.stderr or completed.stdout
+    report = json.loads(completed.stdout)
+    assert report["scope"] == "external_oracle_capture_packet_preparation"
+    assert report["packet_count"] == 5
+    assert report["validator_summary"]["valid_packets"] == 0
+    assert report["validator_summary"]["ready_for_calibration"] == 0
+    assert report["first_priority_packet"].endswith("external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json")
+
+    packet = tmp_path / "external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json"
+    manifest = tmp_path / "capture_manifest.json"
+    next_steps = tmp_path / "OPERATOR_NEXT_STEPS.md"
+    assert packet.exists()
+    assert manifest.exists()
+    assert next_steps.exists()
+
+    packet_data = json.loads(packet.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
+    assert packet_data["status"] == "draft"
+    assert packet_data["metadata"]["source_artifact"] == "references/oracle/artifacts/"
+    assert packet_data["target_placeholders"]["target.vimshottari_start_date"] is None
+
+    manifest_data = json.loads(manifest.read_text(encoding="utf-8"))
+    assert manifest_data["scope"] == "external_oracle_capture_packet_manifest"
+    assert manifest_data["packet_count"] == 5
+    assert packet.name in manifest_data["packets"]
+
+    guide = next_steps.read_text(encoding="utf-8")
+    assert "external_template_steve_jobs_dasha_lahiri.json" in guide
+    assert "oracle_evidence_validator.py" in guide
+    assert "--apply-packet" in guide
+    assert "不得把本仓库本地输出当作 external oracle" in guide