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diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-debug-preview-battle-check.png b/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-debug-preview-battle-check.png
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diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-report.md b/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..82dc3c1
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Lu Bu hand-painted v2 report
+
+- source: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-source-v1.png`
+- base status: ok
+- action status: ok
+- base partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 2067188
+- action partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 4624951
+- base frame border hits: 0
+- action frame border hits: 0
+- base empty frames: 0
+- action empty frames: 0
+- base bbox width range: 187..253
+- base bbox height range: 280..290
+- base bottom range: 303..303
+- action bbox width range: 155..271
+- action bbox height range: 280..290
+- action bottom range: 303..303
+- contact: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-contact.png`
+- animation: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-animation.gif`
+- before/after: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-before-after.png`
+- scale compare: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-scale-compare.png`
+- battle composite: `handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-battle-composite.png`
+- manual checks: run build and local browser verification after generation
+- note: battle composite is a scale review image; gameplay roster is unchanged during sample approval
diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-scale-compare.png b/docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-scale-compare.png
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index 0000000..eb19535
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md b/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md
index d56244f..3316c24 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ This gate catches obvious sprite-art failures before user approval. It does not
 
 - Manifest: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
 - Audit: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json`
-- Approved baseline units: 79
+- Approved baseline units: 80
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 12
+- Queued rework units: 11
 
 ## Checked Rules
 
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.json b/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.json
index 310817a..7619d8b 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.json
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.json
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
     "unit-jiang-wei",
     "unit-li-yan",
     "unit-liu-bei",
+    "unit-lu-bu",
     "unit-meng-huo",
     "unit-nanman-infantry",
     "unit-nanman-infantry-jungle",
@@ -86,8 +87,8 @@
   "pendingApproval": [],
   "nextAfterApproval": [],
   "stageCounts": {
-    "approved-baseline": 79,
-    "queued-rework": 12
+    "approved-baseline": 80,
+    "queued-rework": 11
   },
   "batches": [
     {
@@ -1173,24 +1174,10 @@
       "label": "Batch 7 unique officers",
       "total": 19,
       "stageCounts": {
-        "approved-baseline": 7,
-        "queued-rework": 12
+        "approved-baseline": 8,
+        "queued-rework": 11
       },
       "units": [
-        {
-          "stem": "unit-lu-bu",
-          "reviewStage": "queued-rework",
-          "queueRole": "queued rework",
-          "baseStatus": "border-hits=64",
-          "actionStatus": "border-hits=144",
-          "battleBasePx": [
-            28.8,
-            47.3,
-            45.0,
-            46.0
-          ],
-          "spec": null
-        },
         {
           "stem": "unit-lu-meng",
           "reviewStage": "queued-rework",
@@ -1442,6 +1429,20 @@
             46.3
           ],
           "spec": null
+        },
+        {
+          "stem": "unit-lu-bu",
+          "reviewStage": "approved-baseline",
+          "queueRole": "approved reference",
+          "baseStatus": "ok",
+          "actionStatus": "ok",
+          "battleBasePx": [
+            29.9,
+            40.4,
+            44.7,
+            46.3
+          ],
+          "spec": null
         }
       ]
     }
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.md b/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.md
index 487eeae..42cbd4d 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.md
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-batch-queue.md
@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ Use this as the long-running queue for the full hand-painted sprite rework. It i
 
 ## Current State
 
-- Approved baseline units: 79
+- Approved baseline units: 80
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 12
+- Queued rework units: 11
 - Manifest: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
 - Audit: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json`
 
@@ -157,11 +157,10 @@ No next unit is currently defined.
 
 - Batch key: `batch7-unique-officer`
 - Total units: 19
-- Stage counts: approved-baseline 7, queued-rework 12
+- Stage counts: approved-baseline 8, queued-rework 11
 
 | unit | role | stage | status | battle base px | spec |
 | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
-| `unit-lu-bu` | queued rework | queued-rework | base border-hits=64; actions border-hits=144 | 28.8..47.3 x 45.0..46.0 |  |
 | `unit-lu-meng` | queued rework | queued-rework | base border-hits=32; actions border-hits=82 | 30.7..44.2 x 44.6..44.6 |  |
 | `unit-ma-chao` | queued rework | queued-rework | base border-hits=64; actions border-hits=144 | 26.5..47.3 x 45.0..46.0 |  |
 | `unit-ma-dai` | queued rework | queued-rework | base border-hits=64; actions border-hits=144 | 25.6..46.5 x 45.0..46.2 |  |
@@ -180,3 +179,4 @@ No next unit is currently defined.
 | `unit-huang-zhong` | approved reference | approved-baseline | technical ok | 27.2..36.3 x 46.3..47.3 |  |
 | `unit-jiang-wei` | approved reference | approved-baseline | technical ok | 23.2..42.5 x 45.4..46.5 |  |
 | `unit-li-yan` | approved reference | approved-baseline | technical ok | 27.2..41.9 x 45.7..46.3 |  |
+| `unit-lu-bu` | approved reference | approved-baseline | technical ok | 29.9..40.4 x 44.7..46.3 |  |
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png b/docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png
index 6965de8..aa37961 100644
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-lu-bu-v2-approval-packet.md b/docs/unit-sprite-lu-bu-v2-approval-packet.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..da67be3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-lu-bu-v2-approval-packet.md
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Lu Bu hand-painted sprite v2 approval packet
+
+- Unit: `unit-lu-bu`
+- Candidate version: `v2`
+- Source sheet: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-source-v1.png`
+- Contact sheet: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-contact.png`
+- Animation GIF: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-animation.gif`
+- Before/after: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-before-after.png`
+- Battle composite: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-battle-composite.png`
+- Scale compare: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-scale-compare.png`
+- Local browser check: `docs/handpaint-batch7-lu-bu-v2-debug-preview-battle-check.png`
+- Current approval board: `docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png`
+
+## Visual Decision
+
+- Approved for continuous production run.
+- Direction: imposing red-and-black warlord boss with heavy armor, long red plumes, dark cloak, and a large fangtian-style halberd.
+- The 100% PC browser debug preview reads as a unique boss at battle scale, distinct from Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Jiang Wei, and generic cavalry/infantry units.
+- The unit body is opaque and visible without base rings, completion badges, or other external readability helpers.
+
+## Technical Checks
+
+- Local build: `pnpm build` passed.
+- Local browser URL: `http://127.0.0.1:4173/heros_web/?debug&debugSpritePreview=unit-lu-bu&v=lu-bu-v2`
+- Local browser console errors: `0`
+- Local browser 404s: `0`
+- Base partial alpha: `0`
+- Action partial alpha: `0`
+- Base frame border hits: `0`
+- Action frame border hits: `0`
+- Base battle size from audit: `29.9..40.4 x 44.7..46.3`
+
+## Notes
+
+- v1 had strong art quality but made some action frames too narrow.
+- v2 keeps frame safety while restoring the halberd/action silhouette for better 50px readability.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md b/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md
index 81e5039..a739c7e 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@ This file is generated by `scripts/write-unit-sprite-next-steps.py`.
 
 ## Current Gate
 
-- Approved baseline units: 79
+- Approved baseline units: 80
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 12
+- Queued rework units: 11
 - Manifest: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
 - Audit: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json`
 - Current approval board: not generated until the next pending sample.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png b/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png
index f9c0cdc..7f84fad 100644
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index 6356b27..a98358f 100644
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-review-index.png b/docs/unit-sprite-review-index.png
index ac86b6e..ebe05a4 100644
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json
index e9dfbdd..3d953d1 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
     "batch7-unique-officer": 19
   },
   "stage_counts": {
-    "approved-baseline": 79,
-    "queued-rework": 12
+    "approved-baseline": 80,
+    "queued-rework": 11
   },
   "rows": [
     {
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@
     },
     {
       "batch": "batch7-unique-officer",
-      "review_stage": "queued-rework",
+      "review_stage": "approved-baseline",
       "stem": "unit-lu-bu",
       "base": {
         "key": "unit-lu-bu",
@@ -540,23 +540,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 2631122,
-        "border_hits": 64,
-        "min_width": 180,
-        "max_width": 296,
-        "min_height": 282,
-        "max_height": 288,
-        "min_bottom": 281,
-        "max_bottom": 287,
+        "opaque_pixels": 2067188,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 187,
+        "max_width": 253,
+        "min_height": 280,
+        "max_height": 290,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 116,
-        "height_swing": 6,
-        "bottom_swing": 6,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 28.8,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 47.3,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 45.0,
-        "battle_max_height_px": 46.0,
-        "status": "border-hits=64"
+        "width_swing": 66,
+        "height_swing": 10,
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 29.9,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 40.4,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 44.7,
+        "battle_max_height_px": 46.3,
+        "status": "ok"
       },
       "actions": {
         "key": "unit-lu-bu-actions",
@@ -566,23 +566,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 5889699,
-        "border_hits": 144,
-        "min_width": 180,
-        "max_width": 305,
-        "min_height": 274,
+        "opaque_pixels": 4624951,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 155,
+        "max_width": 271,
+        "min_height": 280,
         "max_height": 290,
-        "min_bottom": 273,
-        "max_bottom": 289,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 125,
-        "height_swing": 16,
-        "bottom_swing": 16,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 28.8,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 48.7,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 43.8,
+        "width_swing": 116,
+        "height_swing": 10,
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 24.8,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 43.3,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 44.7,
         "battle_max_height_px": 46.3,
-        "status": "border-hits=144"
+        "status": "ok"
       }
     },
     {
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md
index fdbf458..06b2475 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md
@@ -29,8 +29,8 @@ Visual review boards are generated by `scripts/render-unit-sprite-review-boards.
 
 ## Review Stage Counts
 
-- approved-baseline: 79
-- queued-rework: 12
+- approved-baseline: 80
+- queued-rework: 11
 
 ## Batch Plan
 
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Visual review boards are generated by `scripts/render-unit-sprite-review-boards.
 | batch7-unique-officer | approved-baseline | `unit-jiang-wei` | ok | ok | 145..266 x 284..291 | 142..261 x 261..291 | 23.2..42.5 x 45.4..46.5 | w121 h7 b0 |
 | batch7-unique-officer | approved-baseline | `unit-li-yan` | ok | ok | 170..262 x 286..290 | 190..259 x 286..290 | 27.2..41.9 x 45.7..46.3 | w92 h4 b0 |
 | batch1-approved-core | approved-baseline | `unit-liu-bei` | ok | ok | 138..258 x 278..289 | 148..300 x 252..284 | 22.0..41.2 x 44.4..46.2 | w120 h11 b12 |
-| batch7-unique-officer | queued-rework | `unit-lu-bu` | border-hits=64 | border-hits=144 | 180..296 x 282..288 | 180..305 x 274..290 | 28.8..47.3 x 45.0..46.0 | w116 h6 b6 |
+| batch7-unique-officer | approved-baseline | `unit-lu-bu` | ok | ok | 187..253 x 280..290 | 155..271 x 280..290 | 29.9..40.4 x 44.7..46.3 | w66 h10 b0 |
 | batch7-unique-officer | queued-rework | `unit-lu-meng` | border-hits=32 | border-hits=82 | 192..277 x 279..279 | 192..286 x 275..279 | 30.7..44.2 x 44.6..44.6 | w85 h0 b6 |
 | batch7-unique-officer | queued-rework | `unit-ma-chao` | border-hits=64 | border-hits=144 | 166..296 x 282..288 | 166..305 x 274..290 | 26.5..47.3 x 45.0..46.0 | w130 h6 b6 |
 | batch7-unique-officer | queued-rework | `unit-ma-dai` | border-hits=64 | border-hits=144 | 160..291 x 282..289 | 160..300 x 274..290 | 25.6..46.5 x 45.0..46.2 | w131 h7 b7 |
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
index a27f762..a9cff15 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "unit-jiang-wei",
     "unit-li-yan",
     "unit-liu-bei",
+    "unit-lu-bu",
     "unit-meng-huo",
     "unit-nanman-infantry",
     "unit-nanman-infantry-jungle",
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