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diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-report.md b/docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..dbae40d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Rebel Warlord Hand-Painted v1
+
+- source: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-source-v1.png`
+- base status: ok
+- action status: ok
+- base partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 2275904
+- action partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 5538097
+- base frame border hits: 0
+- action frame border hits: 0
+- base empty frames: 0
+- action empty frames: 0
+- base bbox width range: 180..213
+- base bbox height range: 286..288
+- base bottom range: 303..303
+- action bbox width range: 183..248
+- action bbox height range: 246..288
+- action bottom range: 303..303
+- contact: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-contact.png`
+- animation: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-animation.gif`
+- before/after: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-before-after.png`
+- scale compare: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-scale-compare.png`
+- battle composite: `handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-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-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-scale-compare.png b/docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-scale-compare.png
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md b/docs/unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md
index b11984c..0390755 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: 26
+- Approved baseline units: 27
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 65
+- Queued rework units: 64
 
 ## Checked Rules
 
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png b/docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md b/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md
index 72bd29c..5282f3a 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: 26
+- Approved baseline units: 27
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 65
+- Queued rework units: 64
 - Manifest: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
 - Audit: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json`
 - Current approval board: not generated until the next pending sample.
@@ -14,8 +14,7 @@ This file is generated by `scripts/write-unit-sprite-next-steps.py`.
 
 ## Next Unit Queue
 
-1. `unit-rebel-leader-warlord` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=78`
-2. `unit-rebel-ragged` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=72`
+1. `unit-rebel-ragged` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=72`
 
 ## Commands Before Approval
 
@@ -42,5 +41,5 @@ pnpm build
 
 ## First Task After Current Approval
 
-- Start with `unit-rebel-leader-warlord`.
+- Start with `unit-rebel-ragged`.
 - Generate source art, assemble sheets, produce contact/GIF/before-after/scale/battle screenshots, then rerun the gates.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-approval-packet.md b/docs/unit-sprite-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-approval-packet.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..913ab73
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-approval-packet.md
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Rebel Warlord v1 Approval Packet
+
+- unit: `unit-rebel-leader-warlord`
+- version: `v1`
+- source: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-source-v1.png`
+- contact sheet: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-contact.png`
+- animation: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-animation.gif`
+- battle preview: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-debug-preview-battle-check.png`
+- before/after: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-before-after.png`
+- scale compare: `docs/handpaint-batch5-rebel-leader-warlord-v1-scale-compare.png`
+- current approval board: `docs/unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png`
+
+## Visual Decision
+
+Approved for the continuous production run.
+
+- 50px battle readability: pass
+- heavier Yellow Turban warlord identity: pass
+- cleaver/heavy armor silhouette: pass
+- distinct from regular leader and famous heroes: pass
+- opaque unit body: pass
+- frame boundary safety: pass
+- idle/action scale stability: pass
+
+## Technical Checks
+
+- local browser URL: `http://127.0.0.1:4173/heros_web/?debug&debugSpritePreview=unit-rebel-leader-warlord&v=rebel-leader-warlord-v1-final`
+- Local browser console errors: `0`
+- base partial alpha: `0`
+- action partial alpha: `0`
+- base frame border hits: `0`
+- action frame border hits: `0`
+- base empty frames: `0`
+- action empty frames: `0`
+- base bbox width range: `180..213`
+- base bbox height range: `286..288`
+- base bottom range: `303..303`
+- action bbox width range: `183..248`
+- action bbox height range: `246..288`
+- action bottom range: `303..303`
+
+## Notes
+
+The v1 sheet makes the warlord visibly heavier than the regular rebel leader through broader armor, stance, and cleaver shape while avoiding the long-beard, green-robe, or polearm cues associated with unique heroes.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png b/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png
index 60111d0..ad4547d 100644
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json
index 590288a..192199e 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": 26,
-    "queued-rework": 65
+    "approved-baseline": 27,
+    "queued-rework": 64
   },
   "rows": [
     {
@@ -1841,7 +1841,7 @@
     },
     {
       "batch": "batch5-rebel-other",
-      "review_stage": "queued-rework",
+      "review_stage": "approved-baseline",
       "stem": "unit-rebel-leader-warlord",
       "base": {
         "key": "unit-rebel-leader-warlord",
@@ -1851,23 +1851,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 2282556,
-        "border_hits": 32,
-        "min_width": 224,
-        "max_width": 266,
-        "min_height": 276,
-        "max_height": 277,
-        "min_bottom": 281,
-        "max_bottom": 287,
+        "opaque_pixels": 2275904,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 180,
+        "max_width": 213,
+        "min_height": 286,
+        "max_height": 288,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 42,
-        "height_swing": 1,
-        "bottom_swing": 6,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 35.8,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 42.5,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 44.1,
-        "battle_max_height_px": 44.2,
-        "status": "border-hits=32"
+        "width_swing": 33,
+        "height_swing": 2,
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 28.8,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 34.0,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 45.7,
+        "battle_max_height_px": 46.0,
+        "status": "ok"
       },
       "actions": {
         "key": "unit-rebel-leader-warlord-actions",
@@ -1877,23 +1877,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 5109859,
-        "border_hits": 78,
-        "min_width": 224,
-        "max_width": 275,
-        "min_height": 275,
-        "max_height": 277,
-        "min_bottom": 274,
-        "max_bottom": 289,
+        "opaque_pixels": 5538097,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 183,
+        "max_width": 248,
+        "min_height": 246,
+        "max_height": 288,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 51,
-        "height_swing": 2,
-        "bottom_swing": 15,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 35.8,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 43.9,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 43.9,
-        "battle_max_height_px": 44.2,
-        "status": "border-hits=78"
+        "width_swing": 65,
+        "height_swing": 42,
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 29.2,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 39.6,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 39.3,
+        "battle_max_height_px": 46.0,
+        "status": "ok"
       }
     },
     {
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.md
index 58846c7..60588cb 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: 26
-- queued-rework: 65
+- approved-baseline: 27
+- queued-rework: 64
 
 ## Batch Plan
 
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ Visual review boards are generated by `scripts/render-unit-sprite-review-boards.
 | batch1-approved-rebel | approved-baseline | `unit-rebel-cavalry` | ok | ok | 139..289 x 266..281 | 167..286 x 186..282 | 22.2..46.2 x 42.5..44.9 | w150 h15 b3 |
 | batch5-rebel-other | approved-baseline | `unit-rebel-cavalry-veteran` | ok | ok | 141..250 x 270..288 | 141..267 x 270..288 | 22.5..39.9 x 43.1..46.0 | w109 h18 b0 |
 | batch5-rebel-other | approved-baseline | `unit-rebel-leader` | ok | ok | 156..203 x 288..290 | 150..247 x 255..290 | 24.9..32.4 x 46.0..46.3 | w47 h2 b0 |
-| batch5-rebel-other | queued-rework | `unit-rebel-leader-warlord` | border-hits=32 | border-hits=78 | 224..266 x 276..277 | 224..275 x 275..277 | 35.8..42.5 x 44.1..44.2 | w42 h1 b6 |
+| batch5-rebel-other | approved-baseline | `unit-rebel-leader-warlord` | ok | ok | 180..213 x 286..288 | 183..248 x 246..288 | 28.8..34.0 x 45.7..46.0 | w33 h2 b0 |
 | batch5-rebel-other | queued-rework | `unit-rebel-ragged` | border-hits=32 | border-hits=72 | 192..277 x 266..266 | 192..286 x 265..266 | 30.7..44.2 x 42.5..42.5 | w85 h0 b6 |
 | batch2-shu | approved-baseline | `unit-shu-archer` | ok | ok | 158..260 x 284..295 | 152..260 x 276..295 | 25.2..41.5 x 45.4..47.1 | w102 h11 b0 |
 | batch2-shu | queued-rework | `unit-shu-archer-longbow` | border-hits=64 | border-hits=140 | 245..246 x 279..279 | 220..255 x 275..279 | 39.1..39.3 x 44.6..44.6 | w1 h0 b6 |
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
index 232c358..c72548c 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
@@ -20,6 +20,7 @@
     "unit-rebel-cavalry",
     "unit-rebel-cavalry-veteran",
     "unit-rebel-leader",
+    "unit-rebel-leader-warlord",
     "unit-shu-archer",
     "unit-shu-cavalry",
     "unit-shu-infantry",
@@ -41,7 +42,6 @@
   "pendingApproval": [],
   "currentApprovalCandidate": {},
   "nextAfterApproval": [
-    "unit-rebel-leader-warlord",
     "unit-rebel-ragged"
   ],
   "reviewStages": {
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