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diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-debug-preview-battle-check.png b/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-debug-preview-battle-check.png
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diff --git a/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-report.md b/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-report.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..18bae93
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-report.md
@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+# Nanman Infantry Hand-Painted v1
+
+- source: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-source-v1.png`
+- base status: ok
+- action status: ok
+- base partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 1837668
+- action partial alpha: 0, opaque pixels: 4558579
+- base frame border hits: 0
+- action frame border hits: 0
+- base empty frames: 0
+- action empty frames: 0
+- base bbox width range: 152..219
+- base bbox height range: 288..288
+- base bottom range: 303..303
+- action bbox width range: 152..243
+- action bbox height range: 265..288
+- action bottom range: 303..303
+- contact: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-contact.png`
+- animation: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-animation.gif`
+- before/after: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-before-after.png`
+- scale compare: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-scale-compare.png`
+- battle composite: `handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-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-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-scale-compare.png b/docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-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 7351c9d..64f3866 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: 29
+- Approved baseline units: 30
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 62
+- Queued rework units: 61
 
 ## 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-nanman-infantry-v1-approval-packet.md b/docs/unit-sprite-nanman-infantry-v1-approval-packet.md
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index 0000000..ff424dc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-nanman-infantry-v1-approval-packet.md
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Nanman Infantry v1 Approval Packet
+
+- unit: `unit-nanman-infantry`
+- version: `v1`
+- source: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-source-v1.png`
+- contact sheet: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-contact.png`
+- animation: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-animation.gif`
+- battle preview: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-debug-preview-battle-check.png`
+- before/after: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-v1-before-after.png`
+- scale compare: `docs/handpaint-batch6-nanman-infantry-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
+- regular Nanman infantry identity: pass
+- shield/short-weapon silhouette: pass
+- visibly less ornate than Meng Huo: 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-nanman-infantry&v=nanman-infantry-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: `152..219`
+- base bbox height range: `288..288`
+- base bottom range: `303..303`
+- action bbox width range: `152..243`
+- action bbox height range: `265..288`
+- action bottom range: `303..303`
+
+## Notes
+
+The v1 sheet carries the Nanman palette and shield shape from the Meng Huo anchor, but keeps the armor and stance simpler so the unit reads as regular infantry.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md b/docs/unit-sprite-next-steps.md
index 8293268..158a391 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: 29
+- Approved baseline units: 30
 - Pending approval units: 0
-- Queued rework units: 62
+- Queued rework units: 61
 - Manifest: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
 - Audit: `docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json`
 - Current approval board: not generated until the next pending sample.
@@ -14,15 +14,14 @@ This file is generated by `scripts/write-unit-sprite-next-steps.py`.
 
 ## Next Unit Queue
 
-1. `unit-nanman-infantry` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
-2. `unit-nanman-infantry-jungle` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
-3. `unit-nanman-infantry-spear` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
-4. `unit-nanman-officer` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
-5. `unit-nanman-officer-bronze` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=64`, actions `border-hits=144`
-6. `unit-nanman-officer-warlord` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=64`, actions `border-hits=144`
-7. `unit-nanman-shaman` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
-8. `unit-nanman-shaman-ember` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
-9. `unit-nanman-shaman-storm` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
+1. `unit-nanman-infantry-jungle` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
+2. `unit-nanman-infantry-spear` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
+3. `unit-nanman-officer` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=82`
+4. `unit-nanman-officer-bronze` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=64`, actions `border-hits=144`
+5. `unit-nanman-officer-warlord` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=64`, actions `border-hits=144`
+6. `unit-nanman-shaman` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
+7. `unit-nanman-shaman-ember` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
+8. `unit-nanman-shaman-storm` - queued-rework, base `border-hits=32`, actions `border-hits=98`
 
 ## Commands Before Approval
 
@@ -49,5 +48,5 @@ pnpm build
 
 ## First Task After Current Approval
 
-- Start with `unit-nanman-infantry`.
+- Start with `unit-nanman-infantry-jungle`.
 - Generate source art, assemble sheets, produce contact/GIF/before-after/scale/battle screenshots, then rerun the gates.
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png b/docs/unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png
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diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-audit.json
index 7244c79..52c5cb8 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": 29,
-    "queued-rework": 62
+    "approved-baseline": 30,
+    "queued-rework": 61
   },
   "rows": [
     {
@@ -872,7 +872,7 @@
     },
     {
       "batch": "batch6-nanman-special",
-      "review_stage": "queued-rework",
+      "review_stage": "approved-baseline",
       "stem": "unit-nanman-infantry",
       "base": {
         "key": "unit-nanman-infantry",
@@ -882,23 +882,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 2055128,
-        "border_hits": 32,
-        "min_width": 192,
-        "max_width": 277,
-        "min_height": 279,
-        "max_height": 279,
-        "min_bottom": 281,
-        "max_bottom": 287,
+        "opaque_pixels": 1837668,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 152,
+        "max_width": 219,
+        "min_height": 288,
+        "max_height": 288,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 85,
+        "width_swing": 67,
         "height_swing": 0,
-        "bottom_swing": 6,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 30.7,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 44.2,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 44.6,
-        "battle_max_height_px": 44.6,
-        "status": "border-hits=32"
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 24.3,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 35.0,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 46.0,
+        "battle_max_height_px": 46.0,
+        "status": "ok"
       },
       "actions": {
         "key": "unit-nanman-infantry-actions",
@@ -908,23 +908,23 @@
           1252
         ],
         "partial_alpha": 0,
-        "opaque_pixels": 4610202,
-        "border_hits": 82,
-        "min_width": 192,
-        "max_width": 286,
-        "min_height": 275,
-        "max_height": 279,
-        "min_bottom": 274,
-        "max_bottom": 289,
+        "opaque_pixels": 4558579,
+        "border_hits": 0,
+        "min_width": 152,
+        "max_width": 243,
+        "min_height": 265,
+        "max_height": 288,
+        "min_bottom": 303,
+        "max_bottom": 303,
         "empty_frames": 0,
-        "width_swing": 94,
-        "height_swing": 4,
-        "bottom_swing": 15,
-        "battle_min_width_px": 30.7,
-        "battle_max_width_px": 45.7,
-        "battle_min_height_px": 43.9,
-        "battle_max_height_px": 44.6,
-        "status": "border-hits=82"
+        "width_swing": 91,
+        "height_swing": 23,
+        "bottom_swing": 0,
+        "battle_min_width_px": 24.3,
+        "battle_max_width_px": 38.8,
+        "battle_min_height_px": 42.3,
+        "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 8c91089..00928c8 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: 29
-- queued-rework: 62
+- approved-baseline: 30
+- queued-rework: 61
 
 ## Batch Plan
 
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ Visual review boards are generated by `scripts/render-unit-sprite-review-boards.
 | 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 |
 | batch7-unique-officer | queued-rework | `unit-ma-liang` | border-hits=32 | border-hits=98 | 243..246 x 280..281 | 220..255 x 275..281 | 38.8..39.3 x 44.7..44.9 | w3 h1 b6 |
 | batch6-nanman-special | approved-baseline | `unit-meng-huo` | ok | ok | 174..221 x 286..288 | 149..248 x 275..289 | 27.8..35.3 x 45.7..46.0 | w47 h2 b0 |
-| batch6-nanman-special | queued-rework | `unit-nanman-infantry` | 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 |
+| batch6-nanman-special | approved-baseline | `unit-nanman-infantry` | ok | ok | 152..219 x 288..288 | 152..243 x 265..288 | 24.3..35.0 x 46.0..46.0 | w67 h0 b0 |
 | batch6-nanman-special | queued-rework | `unit-nanman-infantry-jungle` | 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 |
 | batch6-nanman-special | queued-rework | `unit-nanman-infantry-spear` | 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 |
 | batch6-nanman-special | queued-rework | `unit-nanman-officer` | border-hits=32 | border-hits=82 | 200..254 x 279..279 | 200..263 x 275..279 | 31.9..40.6 x 44.6..44.6 | w54 h0 b6 |
diff --git a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
index 67ff3f6..b2e57eb 100644
--- a/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
+++ b/docs/unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
     "unit-guan-yu",
     "unit-liu-bei",
     "unit-meng-huo",
+    "unit-nanman-infantry",
     "unit-rebel",
     "unit-rebel-archer",
     "unit-rebel-archer-fire",
@@ -44,7 +45,6 @@
   "pendingApproval": [],
   "currentApprovalCandidate": {},
   "nextAfterApproval": [
-    "unit-nanman-infantry",
     "unit-nanman-infantry-jungle",
     "unit-nanman-infantry-spear",
     "unit-nanman-officer",
diff --git a/src/assets/images/units/unit-nanman-infantry-actions.png b/src/assets/images/units/unit-nanman-infantry-actions.png
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