# Cao Cao v2 Approval Packet

- status: approved during continuous production run
- unit: `unit-cao-cao`
- source art: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-source-v1.png`
- contact sheet: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-contact.png`
- animation GIF: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-animation.gif`
- before/after: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-before-after.png`
- scale compare: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-scale-compare.png`
- battle composite: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-battle-composite.png`
- browser check: `handpaint-batch7-cao-cao-v2-debug-preview-battle-check.png`
- current board: `unit-sprite-current-approval-board.png`
- debug URL: `http://127.0.0.1:4173/heros_web/?debug&debugSpritePreview=unit-cao-cao&v=cao-cao-v2`

## Visual Decision

Approved for the continuous batch run. v2 reads as Cao Cao through dark iron armor, gold trim, a crimson cloak, and a compact command-sword silhouette. It is visually heavier than the generic Wei officer without borrowing Liu Bei's yellow robe, Guan Yu's polearm shape, or Zhang Fei's broad red-brown brawler profile.

## Technical Checks

- base status: ok
- action status: ok
- 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
- battle scale from sample gate: 32.9..36.4 x 46.3..47.3
- action battle scale from audit: 29.7..40.3 x 43.1..47.3
- local build: passed
- Local browser console errors: `0`
- Local browser 404s: `0`

## Notes

v1 was rejected because the battle-scale body width was too narrow for a boss unit. v2 keeps the same source art but widens the assembled silhouette so the cloak and sword read clearly inside the 50px tactical tile.