Post by Dappledheart on Dec 21, 2013 16:33:09 GMT -6
Here is a long list of Battle Moves and Tails Signals:
Forest Combat
1.Move quietly and communicate with signals. Cracking twigs, startled birds, and rustling bracken will tell the enemy exactly where you are.[2]
2.Keep downwind of the trespassers so that your scent doesn't give you away.[2]
3.Look for freshly broken twigs, overturned leaves on the forest floor, remains of prey, or a clump of fur caught on a bramble. Any animal that moves through the forest leaves behind signs that its passed by-and signs like this could lead you straight to the invaders.[2]
4.Keep your mouth open to search for unfamiliar scents. Be careful: if there is scent when there is no breeze to carry it through the forest, it could mean that your enemy is very close by.[2]
5.Light-colored pelts are easily seen against brown and green foliage, so stay in the thickest cover. Keep low- the enemy will be looking for movement at normal head height, not close to the ground.[2]
6.Never miss an opportunity to perfect your tracking ability. In the nursery, kits sneak up on their mothers and pounce with their moss-soft paws. Apprentices leap out on one another from behind bushes and tree stumps. These are more than just games. One day, these skills could save your life and defend your Clan.[2]
Lightning Strike
1.Crouch behind the enemy with your patrol unseen.[3]
2.Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.[3]
3.Spring squarely on top of the enemy, aiming for the ears, as they will bleed easily; caught by surprise, they should be easy targets.[3]
4.As fast as you attack, retreat back into the undergrowth.[3]
5.As the enemy lets its guard down, attack from an opposite angle; do this over and over until the enemy, thinking they are outnumbered, retreats.[3]
Night Ambush
1.Hide in the shadows of the night with your patrol and your enemy spotted.[4]
2.Make sure your scent isn't drifting toward the attackers.[4]
3.Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.[4]
4.Strike your enemy fast and hard; the enemy will be caught off-guard with a battle at night.[4]
5.Cut off all your enemy's escape routes, encircling them with your patrol.[4]
6.If they try to attack, battle again. If they do not, let them through with a warning.[4]
Water Combat
Water Combat Battle Moves
Double-Front-Paw Slap-Down
1.Splash water into the enemy's face with your front paws, temporarily stunning them.[5]
Underwater Leg Sweep (Front or Hind)
1.Crouch under water, holding your breath.
2.Sweep the legs from under your enemy as their head is raised above water-level; they struggle for breath, as other Clan cats naturally panic underwater.[5]
Push-Down and Release
1.Wrestle your enemy under water.
2.Keep their head below water-level until they surrender, as other Clan cats don't know to hold their breath underwater.[5]
Underwater Clinch
1.Use your enemy's weight to hold them underwater.
2.With a firm grip, raise them to the air so they can breathe, then send them under again. Do this repeatedly until the enemy gives up.[5]
Tail Splash
1.Similar to the Double Front-Paw Slap-Down, splash the water into your opponent's eyes with your tail, temporarily blinding them.[5]
Underwater Push-Off
1.Holding your breath, crouch below the water's surface.
2.Aim an accurate pounce to the warrior on the water's edge, knocking them off-balance; the element of surprise should win you this battle.[5]
Rushpaw Splash
1.Flick a splash of water at a distance to create a decoy for the enemy, leaving room for a surprise attack.[5]
Speed and Agility
Speed and Agility Battle Moves
Graywing created many battle techniques especially for WindClan. He came up with these tactics using small stones and marks on the floor of his den.[6]
Approach from Above Your Enemy
1.Gain high-ground.
2.Wait for the leader of the patrol to give the Attack Tail Signal.
3.Charge down your high ground; your enemy will be weakened by having to fight uphill.[6]
Use the Light from the Sun
1.Attack your enemy with the sun behind you, which should dazzle the enemy and block their view.[6]
Know Where the Wind is Coming From
1.If there is a strong wind, it should blow from behind you; that should hold them back and blur their vision with dust. However, if stalking, make sure the wind is blowing toward you, as it could give away your scent if blowing toward your enemy.[6]
Conceal the Size of Your Force
1.Have your attackers in sight from a distance.
2.Avoid bundling; this will appear as a small attack force and encourage the enemy to be overconfident. If wanting to intimidate, spread out your Clanmates into single file, which will appear as an impenetrable border of warriors.
3.Attack the enemy.[7]
Attack Both Ends of the Enemy Line First
1.Attack both ends of your enemy's line, leaving the middle cats to fend on two fronts; this will leave them outflanked, vulnerable, and in disarray.
2.Attack the rest of the enemies until they run.[7]
Keep Fresh Warriors in Reserve
1.Always keep strong, fit warriors to replace injured ones.[7]
Feigned Retreat and Ambush
1.A group of strong cats screech and attack the enemy line.
2.The group of fit cats retreat; repeat this until the enemy line breaks.
3.Other warriors, usually tunnelers, jump out of rabbit holes and dips in the ground on the other side of the attackers.
4.Attack from both fronts until the enemy surrenders.[7]
Aboveground Combat
Aboveground Battle Moves
The Sky-Crusher
1.Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
2.Land squarely on the enemy, claws unsheathed.[8]
The Flick-Over
1.Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
2.Land with all four paws outstretched on your enemy.
3.Knock the opponent's feet from under him.
4.Flip the enemy over to their belly; pin them to the ground until they surrender.[8]
The Kick
1. Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
2.Kick the enemy as you near the ground.
3.Use the momentum of the fall to spring backward before the enemy has time to attack.[8]
The Slice
1.Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
2.Drop with claws unsheathed for maximum injury.[8]
The Branch Swing
1.Hold on to a branch with front claws as your back paws rake your enemy's face.[8]
The Reverse Branch Swing
1.Hold on to a branch with back claws as your front paws rake your enemy's face.[8]
The Trunk Spring
1.Balance on a thin branch; make no sound.
2.Slide down the trunk of your tree.
3.Spring off the trunk with your back legs at head height to clear an enemy (good if tree is surrounded).[8]
The Reverse Climb
1.Pace backward as the enemy advances.
2.Climb backward up the trunk to escape enemy; often followed by the Trunk Spring
TAIL SIGNALS:
Tail Held Erect- Stop[2]
Tail Rippling- Move Forward Slowly With Care[2]
Tail Held Erect and Sweeping Slowly from Side to Side- Retreat Silently[2]
Tail Pointing Low, Parallel to the Ground and Sweeping- Spread Out[2]
Tail Flattened- Get Down[2]
Tail Bobbing-nemy Sighted[2]
Tail Hooked-Danger[2]
Tail Pointed Sharply-G That Way[2]
Tail Held Erect and Waving from Side to Side-Stay Behind Me[2]
Tail Kinked over Back-Follow Me[2]
Tail Flicking over Back-Leave, But Be Careful[2]
Tail Tip Facing Other Way-Attack[2]
TAIL FLICKS:
A tail flick can be used in many ways. It can mean, "Follow me," "I heard you," or even, "Be quiet!" Listed below are some different situations:
◾A sharp flick and an agitated expression usually means the cat is annoyed, irritated, or impatient.[3]
◾A bristle and a sharp flick of your tail usually means "Get over here now! I'm angry with you!"[source?]
◾A flick and jerking your head in a certain direction means "Meet me to the bushes at your left" or "Sneak out of camp with me through the brambles to the right."[source?]
◾If you call out to someone and their back is to you, they can flick their tail to show that they've heard.[4]
◾Sticking your tail straight up in the air and flicking it sharply down means "Sit!"[source?]
◾An eye-roll and a flick of the tail means "Whatever."[source?]
◾A mrrow of laughter and a flick of a tail means "That was a good joke."[source?]
◾Saying, "Oh, fox-dung, I gotta go!" and flicking your tail means "Sorry! Talk to you later?" or "Yikes! I've gotta go use the dirtplace!"[source?]
◾Flicking your tail at a she-cat's belly and smiling means "She's expecting kits!"[source?]
◾Flicking your tail at someone and making a face means "What is wrong with him/her?"[source?]
◾A sharp flick of your tail during battle can mean two things; it can mean "Attack!" or "Help me!"[source?]
◾A shrug followed by a tail flick: "Oh well."[source?]
◾Putting a tail over another cat's mouth means "Shut up, mouse-brain!" when the flick/movement is sharp or "Please, quiet" when the cat is talking too much.[5]
◾A flick in a certain direction can emphasize that they've got to go or look there.[6]
◾A normal flick can just be caused in amusement.[7]
◾A tail flick can be a way to vent anger or rage.[8]
◾Sometimes a cat can flick their tail when about to say something funny or sarcastic.[9]
◾A tail flick can also be executed in an arrogant, conceited, or contemptuous manner.[10]
◾Anxiety is another feeling that can trigger stiff tail flicks.[11]
◾Though many tail flicks occur in rash emotions, the tail can also be flicked happily.[12]
◾ A tail flick can mean that the cat is bored.[13]
◾The tail can be flicked playfully on another cat's muzzle.[14]
◾A flick executed in the air can change the direction the cat will land.[15]
◾The need to protect can also be demonstrated by a tail flick.[16]
◾A cat may flick his/her tail to prompt something.[17]
◾The tail can be flicked in a proud manner.[18]
◾A cat may also flick their tail when about to give them a lecture on what is right.[19]
◾Eagerness can cause tail flicks as well.[20]
OTHER:
There are several other motions that can be done with the tail. Listed below are some different situations:
◾Stroking another cat's spine or shoulder with the tail is a sign of affection or sympathy.[21] Stroking on the cheek has the same meaning.[22]
◾Lashing their own tail usually happens in times of anger.[23] However, this can also be a sign of excitement.[24]
◾Wrapping their tail around another cat shows affection or the need to protect. Mother cats often wrap their tail around their kit(s).[25]The tail can also be used to beckon another cat.[26]
◾The tail can also show different emotions; a drooped tail, for instance, usually means the cat is sad.[27]
◾When first starting to hunt, it is instinct to swish their tail, but in order to catch prey properly, the tail must be kept still.[28]
◾Swishing their tail can mean that the cat is very excited and ecstatic.[29] It can also be a sign of commencing an action[30] or contemplating an important decision.[31]
◾Lifting their tail up is a form of composure, just as we humans sit up to recompose ourselves.[32]
◾The tail can be used to brush another cat away if they're not wanted.[33] However, it can also be used for the opposite: to beckon a cat closer.[34]
◾When a cat cares for another cat, he/she can smooth their fur with the brush of the tail.[35]
◾A cat can whisk their tail when being conceited to show that they know everything.[36]
◾Twitching their tail can be a sign that they are skeptical about something.[37]
◾Crossly whipping their tail is a demonstration of anger.[38]
MOVES:
◾Back Kick - Explosive surprise move to catch opponent from behind. Judge opponent's distance from you carefully, then lash out with your back legs, taking all weight on your front paws.[1]
◾Belly Rake - A fight-stopper. Slice with unsheathed claws against the soft flesh of the opponent's belly. If you're pinned down, the belly rake quickly puts you back into control.[1]
◾Front Paw Blow - Frontal attack. Bring your front paw down hard on your opponent's head. Claws sheathed.[1]
◾Front Paw Strike/Forepaw Slash - Frontal attack. Slice downward with your front paw at the face or body of your opponent.[1]
◾Killing Bite - A death blow to the back of the neck. Quick and silent and sometimes considered dishonorable. Used only as a last resort.[1]
◾Leap-and-hold - Ideal for a small cat facing a larger opponent. Spring onto opponent's back and grip with unsheathed claws. Now you are beyond the range of the opponent's paws and in position to inflict severe body wounds. A group of apprentices can defeat a large and dangerous warrior in this way. Watch for the drop-and-roll counter move, and try to jump free before you get squashed.[1]
◾Partner Fighting - Warriors who have trained and fought together will often fall instinctively into a defensive position, each protecting each other's back while fending off an opponent on either side. Slashing, clawing, and leaping together, battle pairs can be a whirlwind of danger for attackers.[2]
◾Play Dead - Effective in a tight situation, such as when you are pinned. Stop struggling and go limp. When your opponent relaxes his/her grip, thinking you are defeated, push yourself up explosively. This will throw off an unwary opponent and put you in attacking position.[2]
◾Scruff Shake - Secure a strong teeth grip in the scruff of your opponents neck; then shake violently until he or she is too rattled to fight back. Most effective against rats, who are small enough to throw. A strong throw will stun or kill them.[2]
◾Tail Yank - Grab your opponent's tail and yank it with such force your opponent is thrown off balance.
◾Teeth Grip - Target your opponent's extremities- the legs, tail, scruff or ears- and sink in your teeth and hold. This move is similar to the leap-and-hold except your claws remain free to fight.[2]
◾Upright Lock - Final, crushing move on already weakened opponent. Rear up on back legs and bring weight down on opponent. If opponent does the same, wrestle and flip him under you. This makes you vulnerable to the belly rake, so it takes great strength and speed.[2]
◾Half-Turn Belly Rake - Turn onto your side, slip under the opponent's belly, rake it with your claws, then swiftly turn back onto all fours out from under your opponent.[3]
◾Badger Defense: Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs and bite opponent's leg. Used only when fighting badgers.
◾Duck and Twist: Simple defensive move. The cat ducks then twists around, rolling over onto his/her back, and then springs to their paws.
◾Jump and pin: Complicated move. Leap backwards, and bounce off the wall. With precise accuracy, land on the cat.
Examples
Belly Rake:
◾Mudfur has the upper hand fighting Adderfang when Adderfang uses this move on him, changing the possession of the upper hand.[4]
◾Fireheart uses the Belly Rake against Tigerclaw while defending Bluestar in the battle against the rogues.
Front Paw Blow:
◾Used by Snowpaw and Bluepaw against Crookedpaw in the battle for defense of Sunningrocks.[5]
◾This move is also used to swipe at the dog 's muzzle when it comes close to entering RiverClan's camp.[6]
◾Used by Crookedstar against Mapleshade when Willowbreeze dies, and he seeks vengeance. She then uses it in return on him.[7]
Forepaw Slash:
◾Frogkit asks Crookedjaw to show this move to him.[8]
◾While Shredtail and Thistleclaw are practicing battle moves in the Dark Forest, Shredtail executes a series of violent Forepaw Slashes on his opponent Thistleclaw.[9]
◾Used by both Mudfur and Adderfang in the fight for Sunningrocks.[4]
◾Mapleshade uses this on Crookedstar once she had gotten her revenge.[7]
◾Used by WindClan warriors against Sunfall and Sparrowpelt.[10] Also used by Stonepelt in the same battle.[11]
Killing Bite:
◾Taught to and used against Thistleclaw by Silverhawk in the Dark Forest.[12]
◾Crookedstar attempts to use this against Mapleshade when Willowbreeze dies, but she fights back by pushing up, and Crookedstar fails.[13]
Leap-and-Hold:
◾Used by Ottersplash and Beetlepaw while attacking the heron.[14]
◾Used by Bluepaw against Crookedpaw in defense of Sunningrocks. It is noted that she was clinging onto him like a burr.[15]
◾Crookedpaw uses this to fight the dog that threatened Willowpaw and Graypaw's lives.[6]
◾Used by Silverhawk against Thistleclaw while executing battle moves in the Dark Forest.[12]
◾Crookedstar uses this against Mapleshade once Willowbreeze dies.[7]
◾Used against Adderfang by unknown WindClan warriors in the battle against WindClan.[10]
◾Used by a group of apprentices in The Darkest Hour.[source?]
Partner Fighting:
◾Used by Firepaw and Graypaw while fighting ShadowClan in Into the Wild [source?]
◾Used by Bluepaw and Snowpaw fighting Crookedjaw, a RiverClan cat, in the battle in defense of the Sunningrocks.[5]
◾Used by Ivypaw and Dovepaw fighting in Fading Echoes against ShadowClan.[source?]
◾Sunfall and Sparrowpelt partner fight to attack WindClan warriors in the battle against WindClan.[10]
◾Used by Stormtail and Dappletail in Bluestar's Prophecy against WindClan.[source?]
◾Used by Brambleclaw and Crowfeather
Play Dead:
◾Used many times by Firestar. As an apprentice, he surprise attacks Yellowfang by playing dead, then exploding upwards and throwing her back.[16] .
◾Firestar beat Scourge with this move by going limp under him then leaping up and taking him by surprise.[source?] Also used by a warrior that Sandstorm defeated.[source?]
◾Used by Lionpaw in Outcast against a black-and-white she-cat from the rogues invading the Tribe. The move was prompted by Hawkfrost.[17]
Teeth Grip:
◾Used by Brambleclaw in the fight against Tigerstar and the rogues. Also explained in Battles Of The Clans.[source?]
◾Used by Crookedkit when first meeting Fleck.[18]
◾Used by Bluepaw against Crookedpaw in the battle for defense of Sunningrocks.[19] In the same battle, this is used by Snowpaw against Crookedpaw.[5]
◾When Mudfur fights for RiverClan for Sunningrocks, he uses this against Adderfang, who quickly uses it on Mudfur again to snap at his forelegs.[4]
◾Used in battle against WindClan by Stormtail against countless WindClan warriors. WindClan warriors also used this against Adderfang.[20]
Half-Turn Belly Rake:
◾Used by Bluepaw in Bluestar's Prophecy when she shows Lionpaw and Goldenpaw the move after being asked by Lionpaw's mentor Swiftbreeze to perform it to show the two younger apprentices how do it one day at a battle training session. Lionpaw then tries the move. He is quick but clumsy, and his sister Goldenpaw preforms the move well, but she thinks too long before she does the move, and is gently scolded by Swiftbreeze.[3]
◾Used by Snowfur against Crookedpaw when fighting RiverClan to defend Sunningrocks.[15]
◾Used by Crookedstar against Mapleshade when Willowbreeze is killed.[7]
Other Techniques
Rear-up to Slash:
◾To hurt opponents coming from the air, this move can be used to rear up on the hind legs and slashing at the enemy. Used by Crookedkit to defend against the magpie[21] and Fleck.[18]
◾Taught to Crookedkit more accurately by Mapleshade.[22]
◾Used by Crookedpaw against Bluepaw to almost defeat her in the battle for Sunningrocks.[5]
◾When Thistleclaw is practicing in the Dark Forest, he uses this move against his mentor, Shredtail.[23]
◾Both Adderfang and Mudfur use this move to regain control of the Sunningrocks.[4]
Attack Crouch:
◾Crouching down to leap out onto your enemy. Used by Crookedkit when first meeting Fleck.[24]
Tucking in the Tail:
◾The less you give your enemy to hold on to, the better. This technique takes practice, as balancing with a tucked-in tail is tricky. Taught to Crookedpaw by Mapleshade.[25] Crookedpaw later uses this against Beetlenose, who hisses that it wasn't fair to hide his tail. Cedarpelt's gaze darkens, saying that only ThunderClan cats hide their tails.[26]
◾Thistleclaw tucks in his tail when fighting Shredtail in the Dark Forest.[23]
Bushing out Fur:
◾Taught to Crookedpaw by Cedarpelt. In contrast, Mapleshade taught him to slick down his fur to fool his opponent into thinking he looked weaker than he really was.[27]
Arched Back:
◾Used to intimidate the opponent or to vent out anger. Used against Crookedpaw by Sunfall in the battle for Sunningrocks.[28]
Shoulder Drop:
◾This move is performed by grabbing the opponent's shoulders and then locking them against the ground. From here, the cat can do anything such as churning their hind paws against their spine. Crookedpaw used this technique against Bluepaw in the battle for Sunningrocks.[29]
◾Used by Crookedjaw later on when Mapleshade tells him he must show no love for Willowbreeze.[30]
◾Used by Mudfur against Adderfang for control of Sunningrocks. This move stops the battle, and RiverClan ends in success.[31]
◾Mapleshade locks Crookedstar in this position while she tells her bitter story and quest for revenge.[13]
Roll Over:
◾Used by rolling over to avoid an enemy's swipes or grip. Mudfur uses this against Adderfang in the battle for Sunningrocks.
◾Used to crush an opponent that is on your back. Badgers can crush cats this way.[4]
Badger Defense("Advanced"):
◾An "advanced" badger defense move taught to Lionpaw by Tigerstar. Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs, and, while turning, rake your claws on opponent's back. Then sink teeth into opponent's leg. Used only when fighting badgers.[32]
Dark Forest Techniques
This is a list of fighting techniques taught by cats residing in The Place of No Stars, also known as the Dark Forest. Most of the names of these fighting techniques were unknown.
◾Underbelly Slash- Dart under your enemy's underbelly, slashing at the back of their forepaws. When they twist, expecting you to emerge on the other side, back quickly out of the way you came. Hook your claws into your enemies fur, and drag them to the ground. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.
◾Badger Defense ("Advanced")- An "advanced" Badger Defense taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar. Leap over opponent, turn on your back legs, and, while turning, rake your claws on opponent's back. Then sink teeth into opponent's leg. Used only when fighting Badgers.[32]
◾Spin Hind Kick- Flick your hind legs into the air while spinning around on your forepaws, then rear up rake at the enemy with your claws before tucking your head down and perform a forward roll. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost.
◾Hold And Enemy Collapse- Leap onto an enemy's back, and hold their head with your forepaws and use your hindpaws to knock their hindlegs out from under them, thus making them collapse to the ground. This move was taught to Lionblaze by Tigerstar and Hawkfrost, and was used by Lionblaze against Breezepelt, easily allowing him to defeat him.
EDIT: Sorry It's so long! Locking, Stickying, and Bookmarking!
EDIT: Added Battle Moves!