diff --git a/core/command_args.h b/core/command_args.h
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..213bef86
--- /dev/null
+++ b/core/command_args.h
@@ -0,0 +1,77 @@
+// vim: set ts=4 sw=4 tw=99 noet :
+// =============================================================================
+// SourceMod
+// Copyright (C) 2004-2015 AlliedModders LLC.  All rights reserved.
+// =============================================================================
+//
+// This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under
+// the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 3.0, as published by the
+// Free Software Foundation.
+// 
+// This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT
+// ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS
+// FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU General Public License for more
+// details.
+//
+// You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along with
+// this program.  If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
+//
+// As a special exception, AlliedModders LLC gives you permission to link the
+// code of this program (as well as its derivative works) to "Half-Life 2," the
+// "Source Engine," the "SourcePawn JIT," and any Game MODs that run on software
+// by the Valve Corporation.  You must obey the GNU General Public License in
+// all respects for all other code used.  Additionally, AlliedModders LLC grants
+// this exception to all derivative works.  AlliedModders LLC defines further
+// exceptions, found in LICENSE.txt (as of this writing, version JULY-31-2007),
+// or <http://www.sourcemod.net/license.php>.
+#ifndef _INCLUDE_SOURCEMOD_CCOMMANDARGS_IMPL_H_
+#define _INCLUDE_SOURCEMOD_CCOMMANDARGS_IMPL_H_
+
+#include "sourcemm_api.h"
+#include <IRootConsoleMenu.h>
+#include <compat_wrappers.h>
+
+#if SOURCE_ENGINE==SE_EPISODEONE || SOURCE_ENGINE==SE_DARKMESSIAH
+class EngineArgs : public ICommandArgs
+{
+public:
+	EngineArgs(const CCommand& _cmd)
+	{
+	}
+	const char *Arg(int n) const
+	{
+		return engine->Cmd_Argv(n);
+	}
+	int ArgC() const
+	{
+		return engine->Cmd_Argc();
+	}
+	const char *ArgS() const
+	{
+		return engine->Cmd_Args();
+	}
+};
+#else
+class EngineArgs : public ICommandArgs
+{
+	const CCommand *cmd;
+public:
+	EngineArgs(const CCommand& _cmd) : cmd(&_cmd)
+	{
+	}
+	const char *Arg(int n) const
+	{
+		return cmd->Arg(n);
+	}
+	int ArgC() const
+	{
+		return cmd->ArgC();
+	}
+	const char *ArgS() const
+	{
+		return cmd->ArgS();
+	}
+};
+#endif
+
+#endif // _INCLUDE_SOURCEMOD_CCOMMANDARGS_IMPL_H_
diff --git a/core/logic_bridge.h b/core/logic_bridge.h
index 011125a5..2838be42 100644
--- a/core/logic_bridge.h
+++ b/core/logic_bridge.h
@@ -33,10 +33,6 @@
 
 #include "logic/intercom.h"
 
-void InitLogicBridge();
-bool StartLogicBridge(char *error, size_t maxlength);
-void ShutdownLogicBridge();
-
 struct sm_logic_t;
 
 extern sm_logic_t logicore;
diff --git a/core/sm_srvcmds.cpp b/core/sm_srvcmds.cpp
index e762047d..c3d01f49 100644
--- a/core/sm_srvcmds.cpp
+++ b/core/sm_srvcmds.cpp
@@ -33,59 +33,16 @@
 #include "logic_bridge.h"
 #include "sm_globals.h"
 #include "CoreConfig.h"
-#include <compat_wrappers.h>
+#include "command_args.h"
 #include <ITranslator.h>
 #include <amtl/am-string.h>
 
-#if SOURCE_ENGINE==SE_EPISODEONE || SOURCE_ENGINE==SE_DARKMESSIAH
-class CCommandArgs : public ICommandArgs
-{
-public:
-	CCommandArgs(const CCommand& _cmd)
-	{
-	}
-	const char *Arg(int n) const
-	{
-		return engine->Cmd_Argv(n);
-	}
-	int ArgC() const
-	{
-		return engine->Cmd_Argc();
-	}
-	const char *ArgS() const
-	{
-		return engine->Cmd_Args();
-	}
-};
-#else
-class CCommandArgs : public ICommandArgs
-{
-	const CCommand *cmd;
-public:
-	CCommandArgs(const CCommand& _cmd) : cmd(&_cmd)
-	{
-	}
-	const char *Arg(int n) const
-	{
-		return cmd->Arg(n);
-	}
-	int ArgC() const
-	{
-		return cmd->ArgC();
-	}
-	const char *ArgS() const
-	{
-		return cmd->ArgS();
-	}
-};
-#endif
-
 CON_COMMAND(sm, "SourceMod Menu")
 {
 #if SOURCE_ENGINE <= SE_DARKMESSIAH
 	CCommand args;
 #endif
-	CCommandArgs cargs(args);
+	EngineArgs cargs(args);
 
 	if (cargs.ArgC() >= 2) {
 		const char *cmdname = cargs.Arg(1);
diff --git a/core/sourcemod.cpp b/core/sourcemod.cpp
index 3c737197..eb6d9e95 100644
--- a/core/sourcemod.cpp
+++ b/core/sourcemod.cpp
@@ -41,6 +41,7 @@
 #include <IGameConfigs.h>
 #include "frame_hooks.h"
 #include "logic_bridge.h"
+#include "provider.h"
 #include <amtl/os/am-shared-library.h>
 #include <amtl/os/am-path.h>
 
@@ -168,7 +169,7 @@ bool SourceModBase::InitializeSourceMod(char *error, size_t maxlength, bool late
 	ke::path::Format(m_SMBaseDir, sizeof(m_SMBaseDir), "%s/%s", g_BaseDir.c_str(), basepath);
 	ke::path::Format(m_SMRelDir, sizeof(m_SMRelDir), "%s", basepath);
 
-	if (!StartLogicBridge(error, maxlength))
+	if (!sCoreProviderImpl.LoadBridge(error, maxlength))
 	{
 		return false;
 	}
@@ -252,7 +253,7 @@ void SourceModBase::StartSourceMod(bool late)
 	enginePatch = SH_GET_CALLCLASS(engine);
 	gamedllPatch = SH_GET_CALLCLASS(gamedll);
 
-	InitLogicBridge();
+	sCoreProviderImpl.InitializeBridge();
 
 	/* Initialize CoreConfig to get the SourceMod base path properly - this parses core.cfg */
 	g_CoreConfig.Initialize();
@@ -486,7 +487,7 @@ void SourceModBase::CloseSourceMod()
 	}
 
 	/* Rest In Peace */
-	ShutdownLogicBridge();
+	sCoreProviderImpl.ShutdownBridge();
 	ShutdownJIT();
 }