The Ultimate Guide: Updated and Expanded Edition/The New Code

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==Chapter description==
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:Bramblestar explains how the warrior code has guided the Clans for generations, but he surmises that the Clans have sometimes forgotten the code has been changed to adapt to new scenarios. Since the Clans have arrive at the lake territories, Bramblestar reasons that the Clans have grown more dependent on each other and therefore the code must change to reflect that. The cruel reigns of Ashfur, the first Tigerstar and Brokenstar make it clear that there needs to be a peaceful solution to usurp bloodthirsty leaderships; Bramblestar adds that Bluestar could have retired after she fell into paranoia against her Clanmates. However, Bramblestar reasons that leadership should still be respected, but the Clans have decided if a leader becomes a danger to their own Clan, they will ask StarClan to strip their nine lives. Bramblestar also speaks about the topic of cats changing Clans to be with their mates, which has long existed in Clan history. He argues that these cats have always been seen as traitors, but if a cat is to pledge their loyalty to their new Clan, then they must be given the chance to prove themselves. Bramblestar hopes these changes will benefit the Clans for the future.
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*Defend all the Clans, even with your life. Your first loyalty is to your Clan, but all cats who follow the warrior code are your allies. Each Clan must ensure that no other Clan falls. Nevertheless, each Clan is proud and independent, with traditions that must always be respected.
*An honorable warrior does not need to kill other cats to win battles, unless they are outside the code or it is necessary for self-defense.
*Elders, queens, sick or injured cats, and kits must be fed before apprentices and warriors. Unless they have permission, apprentices may not eat until they have hunted to feed the elders.
*A Gathering of all five Clans is held at the full moon during a truce that lasts for the night.
*No warrior can neglect a kit in pain or danger, even if the kit is from a different Clan.
*A kit must be at least six moons old to become an apprentice.
*The deputy will become Clan leader when the leader dies, retires, or is exiled.
*After the death, retirement, promotion (to a leader status), or exile of the deputy, the new deputy must be chosen before moonhigh. A cat cannot be made deputy without having mentored at least one apprentice.
*If a Clan member believes that their leader is no longer leading with honor and integrity, they can challenge them. Three-quarters of the Clan members, including their medicine cats, must agree. Their objections will then be presented to the leaders of the other Clans. If the other leaders agree, all medicine cats will request that StarClan remove the leader's remaining lives and give them to the deputy. These objections cannot be raised by the deputy.
*A warrior or medicine cat may switch their allegiance from one Clan to another, but must meet a set of conditions. The cat wishing to change Clans must perform three tasks of their intended Clan's choosing. If they succeed, it will be deemed StarClan's will that they change Clans and their request will be granted.
*Prey is killed only to be eaten. Give thanks to StarClan for its life.
*Newly appointed warriors will keep a silent vigil for one night after receiving their warrior name.
*A warrior rejects the soft life of a kittypet.
*Boundaries must be checked and marked daily. Challenge all trespassing cats—but a warrior must always remember that all cats follow the warrior code.
==Characters==
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==Errors==
*The warrior code is referred to as "the Code" throughout this passage.
*It is said Stormfur grew up unaware of his half-Clan heritage, but he knew from birth he was half-Clan.
**However, his name is used next to Mistystar, indicating that it may be Stonefur Bramblestar is speaking about, which is a different error.
==See also==
*The warrior code
==Notes and references==
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