Gymnaste

Gymnastēs: The only rank that requires at least two to three years of service in another rank (Hunter, Scout, or Guard), the gymnastes (or teachers, in English), are the blood and bone of the Astynomia. They are the ones who train the next generation up in their various ranks, teaching them moves and ideals that will best help them into their future career. These cats teach their young pupils the importance of self preservation and work together to ensure that training exercises go well. They also take their pupils into the maze and hold small training exercises nearest to the city entrances, allowing the guards, scouts, and hunters to be to utilize their skills and prove that they are ready for promotion.

Note: Gymnastes are considered to be higher in the pecking order than other felines because they are more experienced and occasionally have to directly report to the Archon or his Dekarchos for various reasons.