# Shu Cavalry v2 Approval Packet

This packet records the completed Codex-approved `unit-shu-cavalry` Batch 2 Shu generic unit.

## Decision Target

- Unit: `unit-shu-cavalry`
- Batch: Batch 2 Shu generic units
- Status: approved for continuous production run
- Review stage: `pending-approval` before promotion, then `approved-baseline`
- Review manifest: `unit-sprite-rework-manifest.json`
- Art quality gate: `unit-sprite-art-quality-gate.md`
- Next unit after approval: `unit-shu-strategist`
- Commit/push/deploy: allowed after release gate verification

## Visual Evidence

- Approval board at review time: `unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png`
- Source art: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-source-v1.png`
- Contact sheet: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-contact.png`
- Animation GIF: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-animation.gif`
- v1/v2 comparison: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-before-after.png`
- 50px/72px scale comparison: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-scale-compare.png`
- Battle-scale map composite: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-battle-composite.png`
- Local browser debug sprite preview: `handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2-debug-preview-battle-check.png`
- Approved/pending deliverables board: `unit-sprite-review-approved-and-pending.png`
- Batch 2 inventory board: `unit-sprite-review-batch2-shu.png`
- Review index: `unit-sprite-review-index.png`

## Technical Evidence

- Base sheet: `src/assets/images/units/unit-shu-cavalry.png`
- Action sheet: `src/assets/images/units/unit-shu-cavalry-actions.png`
- Base sheet size: `5008x1252`
- Action sheet size: `11268x1252`
- Base partial alpha: `0`
- Action partial alpha: `0`
- Base frame border hits: `0`
- Action frame border hits: `0`
- Base frame empty count: `0`
- Action frame empty count: `0`
- Base bbox range: `166..245 x 288..290`
- Action bbox range: `166..245 x 265..290`
- Base bottom range: `303..303`
- Action bottom range: `303..303`
- Audit status: `ok`

## Completed Verification

- `python scripts/assemble-handpaint-shu-infantry-quality-sample.py --source docs\handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-source-v1.png --stem unit-shu-cavalry --work-dir tmp\handpaint-shu-cavalry-v2 --output-prefix handpaint-batch2-shu-cavalry-v2 --fit-width-scale 0.96 --stretch-x 1.10`
- Technical alpha/border/bbox inspection passed
- `pnpm build`
- Local browser URL: `http://127.0.0.1:4173/heros_web/?debug&debugSpritePreview=unit-shu-cavalry&v=shu-cavalry-v2-final`
- Local browser debug sprite preview passed with `debugSpritePreview=unit-shu-cavalry`
- Local browser console errors: `0`
- Build and browser verification passed locally.

## Quality Note

This v2 candidate uses the new hand-painted cavalry source from v1, then adjusts assembly scale so the mounted unit has stronger battle-size presence without touching the frame borders. It is approved because:

- It reads clearly as a horse-and-rider unit at the 50px battle size.
- The green Shu saddle cloth, rider armor, horse chest, legs, and mounted weapon are visible without external rings, bases, glows, or badges.
- The side, attack, command, hurt, and victory poses retain meaningful pose differences.
- The unit remains inside the 313px frame with no border hits, no partial alpha, and stable bottom alignment.
- It feels close enough to the approved Liu Bei/Guan Yu/Zhang Fei/Rebel/Shu infantry/Shu spearman/Shu archer quality bar while remaining a generic cavalry soldier.

Reject or request revision if:

- The mounted silhouette feels too thin at 50px during actual gameplay.
- The horse or rider appears to drift sideways across idle/walk loops.
- The weapon, horse head, tail, or legs appear cropped in any action frame.
- The style starts to read as a named hero instead of a generic Shu cavalry unit.