WindClan Info

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[Taken from Battles of the Clans and Secrets of the Clans (c) Erin Hunter]
WINDCLAN;;

Fiercely loyal, tough, fast-running and easily offended cats. They are nervous and quick to flee, due to the lack of cover on the open moor. They take pride in being the closest cats to StarClan. Of all the Clans, they have the deepest knowledge of Twolegs from seeing them on nearby farms.

FIGHTING;;

Unique Battle Skill;; Speed and agility

Unlike other Clans, who skulk in brambles or shadows or even water, WindClan has nothing to hide. They live, hunt and fight in the open. With two lines of cats facing one another across empty ground, they believe it is the noblest way to fight. Both sides are equally prepared, but only one can leave victorious. With no cover, WindClan has taken to developing tactics, often planning with small pebbles or sticks on the camp floor.

Special Battle Tactics;;

1. Approach from above your enemy;; The advantage of gaining the higher ground is that you can charge at greater speed at the enemy who will be weakened by having to fight uphill
2. Use the light from the sun;; The sun should be behind you to dazzle the enemy. Keep your enemy facing the sun and they'll have trouble seeing an attack from any direction
3. Know where the wind is coming from;; If there is a strong wind, it should be behind you and blowing toward the enemy, blinding them with dust and holding them back like the current of a river.
4. Conceal the size of your force;; Cats packed tightly together will appear as a small attacking force, encouraging the enemy to be overconfident and make poor strategic decisions. Alternatively, cats spread out single file will look like a solid border of warriors, discouraging an enemy patrol.
5. Attack both ends of the enemy line first;; If both ends of the enemy's line are defeated, the cats in the center will have to fight on two fronts. Even if they are not outnumbered, they will be outflanked, vulnerable and in disarray.
6. Keep fresh warriors in reserve;; Always have adequate reserves of fresh, fit warriors behind the battle line to replace injured or fatigued warriors. They can also launch a separate attack if the enemy tries to circle their forces and fend off surprise attacks from the rear.
7. Feigned retreat and ambush;; A group of strong cats charges at the enemy, screeching, then turns around and withdraws. Repeat until the infuriate enemy breaks its line and gives chase. Other warriors positioned in rabbit holes and dips in the ground--out of the enemy's line of sight--attack as soon as the opponents have gone past. They will be forced to turn and fight the unexpected attack at which point the initial group turns back. The enemy is caught between two hostile bodies of cats and quickly surrenders.

HUNTING;;

Hunting Skills;; Fast, lean and swift. Their short, smooth pelts of browns and grays blend in with the rocks and grasses.
Prey;; Mainly rabbits.