Deputy

A deputy is the Clan cat who is second in command to the leader. In the event that the leader should retire, die, or for other reasons not be able to do his or her job, the deputy takes his or her place. A cat may not become deputy unless he or she has mentored at least one apprentice. In the event that a deputy dies or retires, the leader of his or her Clan must decide on a new deputy before moonhigh. Fireheart was made deputy by Bluestar after moonhigh was past, and many ThunderClan cats thought StarClan would be angry.