Post by xXTalonXx on Dec 31, 2012 1:00:16 GMT -6
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Leader:
Leaders are an Empire's heart and soul. It's their job to make sure their Empire runs smoothly and every cat remains well fed and secure. A Leader's duties include:
- Making sure each and every cat has enough food and is well fed
- Keeping borders secure and territory free of all threats
- Maintaining peaceful relations with other Empires
- Should a conflict arise, Leaders must lead their Empire and face the threat.
- Making sure all Apprentices are trained well and each is assigned to a mentor
- Notice when an Apprentice is finished training and promote them to Gladiator rank when needed
- Keep expecting mothers, cubs, and elder Gladiators safe from harm
In a Leader's eyes, the Empire always comes first and they must do anything they can to protect it!
Should a female Leader become pregnant, she is allowed to take a "leave" from leadership while she raises her cubs. Male leaders whose mates are expecting/have had cubs are allowed extended periods of time with their mate and are allowed to ask their Silver Gladiators to take over certain things.
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Silver Gladiators:
Silver Gladiators are an Empire's second in command, only lower in rank than the Leader and on the same level as the Healer and Blacksmith. They're often the one's who organize and lead the hunting patrols and border checks. All other Gladiators and Apprentices report unusual activity in their territory to the Silver Gladiator who, in turn, reports to the Leader.
Should an Empire's Leader die, retire, or go missing, it's the duty of the Silver Gladiator to step up and become Leader. A Silver Gladiator can refuse leadership if he/she doesn't feel like can handle the responsibilities. In that case, a cub of the previous Leader will assume command.
Silver Gladiators may become "temporary" Leaders if the current Leader is expecting cubs or has to leave the territory for an extended time.
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Healers:
Healers are the "nurses" of the Empire world. They help heal injured or sick cats by using various herbs, plants, and animal sources to ease their symptoms. Healers are also a source of council for Empire leaders and are often asked for advice on touchy subjects, such as issues involving the Empire of the Stars. It's also said that Healers are an Empire's sole connection to the spirits of the Empire of the Stars.
Healers CAN take mates and have cubs but only if they have had an apprentice and he/she can take care of the Empire while the healer spends the time raising her kits!
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Healer Apprentices:
Cubs +4 months old who are taken in by the Empire's Healer to learn the ways of compassion and healing. These individuals are put on a rigorous training schedule and are often kept separate from the other apprentices because of it. They are constantly drilled on herbs, plants, and other healing remedy so that one day they may help their empire.
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Blacksmiths:
A Blacksmith's duty is to forge and make their Empire's armor. Because armor is such an important aspect of Empire life, these felines have very high expectations from their clan mates and are often relied on to make some of the best pieces their materials can produce. Blacksmiths rarely ever see battle and are not heavily trained in the art of fighting, though a few have proved to be worthy opponents to some gladiators.
Singed whiskers and ash stained fur are not an uncommon physical feature for most Blacksmith cats!
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Blacksmith Apprentice:
A cat +4 months old that is called on by the Empire's Blacksmith to learn their skills. Instead of this cub learning the ways of a warrior, they're trained in the art of defense. They must be able to produce quality armor works for their gladiator empire mates and must also conquer the inborn fear of fire that most felines seem to have.
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Gladiators:
Gladiators are an Empire's main source of strength and protection. They act as an Empire's fighting force but their duties also include collecting prey and keeping up borders. All Gladiators swear alliance to their leader and their Empire shortly after finishing apprenticeship and are expected to remain loyal to the "Ways of the Warrior" code. Older, more experienced, gladiators are also expected to take on the role of mentor for upcoming apprentices.
Female gladiators expecting or nursing cubs are still classed in this rank, however, they are exempt from most of the normal gladiator duties. Their sole responsibility is to protect and provide for their cub(s) until they are old enough to be apprenticed out.
Gladiators remain in this rank until they die or leave their Empire, but older cats are given less work as they age.
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Apprentices:
Apprentices are cats who are +4 months old and have been apprenticed out to a Gladiator mentor to learn the ways of the Empires. They remain in this rank until they have finished their gladiator training and receive a blessing from the "Empire of the Stars" to always honor and protect the ways of a warrior.
Apprentices are also expected to hunt for their Empire, to accompany their mentor on border checks, and attend to the older gladiators who may need help.
Apprentices must complete a set number of tasks before they can receive The Star Empire's blessing and go on to the next level.
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Cubs:
Cubs range from newly born cats to those about 4 months of age who are not apprenticed yet. They have no Empire responsibilities at this stage and learn mostly from playing with their litter mates and other cubs. They spend a majority of their time sleeping in the nursery guarded by their mothers. Cubs are almost always forbidden to leave their Empire's camp.
Cubs must complete a set number of tasks before they can receive a mentor and go on to the next level.
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Bounty Hunters:
Bounty Hunters are a bit different. They have nearly the same rankings as the Empire cats but they act more like a "gang" rather than a clan. These cats are trained by humans to track down and capture/kill felines who have escaped to the Empires, therefore they don't need to live off the land or survive through the elements. These cats live in the lap of luxury with humans!
Bounty Hunters have no need for a Healer or a Blacksmith since everything is pretty much supplied for them. They also RARELY take apprentices because most of the training for young bounty hunters is left up to humans or felines from the coliseums.
When a Bounty Hunter is old and skilled enough, they are free to come and go from the coliseums as they please. Most tend to live just outside the outskirts of the human city, but they frequently venture back inside it's borders for food, shelter, and to turn in captured Empire cats. These cats are honored much like gods in the human city and they know it!
Leader:
Leaders are an Empire's heart and soul. It's their job to make sure their Empire runs smoothly and every cat remains well fed and secure. A Leader's duties include:
- Making sure each and every cat has enough food and is well fed
- Keeping borders secure and territory free of all threats
- Maintaining peaceful relations with other Empires
- Should a conflict arise, Leaders must lead their Empire and face the threat.
- Making sure all Apprentices are trained well and each is assigned to a mentor
- Notice when an Apprentice is finished training and promote them to Gladiator rank when needed
- Keep expecting mothers, cubs, and elder Gladiators safe from harm
In a Leader's eyes, the Empire always comes first and they must do anything they can to protect it!
Should a female Leader become pregnant, she is allowed to take a "leave" from leadership while she raises her cubs. Male leaders whose mates are expecting/have had cubs are allowed extended periods of time with their mate and are allowed to ask their Silver Gladiators to take over certain things.
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Silver Gladiators:
Silver Gladiators are an Empire's second in command, only lower in rank than the Leader and on the same level as the Healer and Blacksmith. They're often the one's who organize and lead the hunting patrols and border checks. All other Gladiators and Apprentices report unusual activity in their territory to the Silver Gladiator who, in turn, reports to the Leader.
Should an Empire's Leader die, retire, or go missing, it's the duty of the Silver Gladiator to step up and become Leader. A Silver Gladiator can refuse leadership if he/she doesn't feel like can handle the responsibilities. In that case, a cub of the previous Leader will assume command.
Silver Gladiators may become "temporary" Leaders if the current Leader is expecting cubs or has to leave the territory for an extended time.
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Healers:
Healers are the "nurses" of the Empire world. They help heal injured or sick cats by using various herbs, plants, and animal sources to ease their symptoms. Healers are also a source of council for Empire leaders and are often asked for advice on touchy subjects, such as issues involving the Empire of the Stars. It's also said that Healers are an Empire's sole connection to the spirits of the Empire of the Stars.
Healers CAN take mates and have cubs but only if they have had an apprentice and he/she can take care of the Empire while the healer spends the time raising her kits!
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Healer Apprentices:
Cubs +4 months old who are taken in by the Empire's Healer to learn the ways of compassion and healing. These individuals are put on a rigorous training schedule and are often kept separate from the other apprentices because of it. They are constantly drilled on herbs, plants, and other healing remedy so that one day they may help their empire.
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Blacksmiths:
A Blacksmith's duty is to forge and make their Empire's armor. Because armor is such an important aspect of Empire life, these felines have very high expectations from their clan mates and are often relied on to make some of the best pieces their materials can produce. Blacksmiths rarely ever see battle and are not heavily trained in the art of fighting, though a few have proved to be worthy opponents to some gladiators.
Singed whiskers and ash stained fur are not an uncommon physical feature for most Blacksmith cats!
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Blacksmith Apprentice:
A cat +4 months old that is called on by the Empire's Blacksmith to learn their skills. Instead of this cub learning the ways of a warrior, they're trained in the art of defense. They must be able to produce quality armor works for their gladiator empire mates and must also conquer the inborn fear of fire that most felines seem to have.
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Gladiators:
Gladiators are an Empire's main source of strength and protection. They act as an Empire's fighting force but their duties also include collecting prey and keeping up borders. All Gladiators swear alliance to their leader and their Empire shortly after finishing apprenticeship and are expected to remain loyal to the "Ways of the Warrior" code. Older, more experienced, gladiators are also expected to take on the role of mentor for upcoming apprentices.
Female gladiators expecting or nursing cubs are still classed in this rank, however, they are exempt from most of the normal gladiator duties. Their sole responsibility is to protect and provide for their cub(s) until they are old enough to be apprenticed out.
Gladiators remain in this rank until they die or leave their Empire, but older cats are given less work as they age.
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Apprentices:
Apprentices are cats who are +4 months old and have been apprenticed out to a Gladiator mentor to learn the ways of the Empires. They remain in this rank until they have finished their gladiator training and receive a blessing from the "Empire of the Stars" to always honor and protect the ways of a warrior.
Apprentices are also expected to hunt for their Empire, to accompany their mentor on border checks, and attend to the older gladiators who may need help.
Apprentices must complete a set number of tasks before they can receive The Star Empire's blessing and go on to the next level.
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Cubs:
Cubs range from newly born cats to those about 4 months of age who are not apprenticed yet. They have no Empire responsibilities at this stage and learn mostly from playing with their litter mates and other cubs. They spend a majority of their time sleeping in the nursery guarded by their mothers. Cubs are almost always forbidden to leave their Empire's camp.
Cubs must complete a set number of tasks before they can receive a mentor and go on to the next level.
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Bounty Hunters:
Bounty Hunters are a bit different. They have nearly the same rankings as the Empire cats but they act more like a "gang" rather than a clan. These cats are trained by humans to track down and capture/kill felines who have escaped to the Empires, therefore they don't need to live off the land or survive through the elements. These cats live in the lap of luxury with humans!
Bounty Hunters have no need for a Healer or a Blacksmith since everything is pretty much supplied for them. They also RARELY take apprentices because most of the training for young bounty hunters is left up to humans or felines from the coliseums.
When a Bounty Hunter is old and skilled enough, they are free to come and go from the coliseums as they please. Most tend to live just outside the outskirts of the human city, but they frequently venture back inside it's borders for food, shelter, and to turn in captured Empire cats. These cats are honored much like gods in the human city and they know it!