Yautja

Yautja, more commonly known as simply Predators, are a fictional alien species that first appeared in the movie Predator, followed by Predator 2. In the movies they are shown as lethal hunters who seem to enjoy stalking and killing worthy adversaries.

The yautja is a clan-based society which sees its members earning status through hunting other species that provide for an adequate challenge, worthy specimens making admirable trophies. In each clan, there are different sets of rules and codes of honour guiding the members of the clan. For example, some clans refuse to hunt down human beings in view that human are highly intelligent beings and thus should be treated with respect. Each clan is typically lead by a leader who will ensure the survival and honour of the clan.

The yautja are highly advanced in technology and this is evident in their array of weapons and equipments. One example of their weapons and equipments include their masks, capable of providing them with breathing gases, multiple vision modes, suitable temperature and also serves as a protection to their heads. Other well-known weapons and equipments includes invisbility cloak, medi-kit, smart disk and plasmacaster that is worn on the shoulders of the yautja.

They have since appeared in many spin-off comic books and other media, often in crossovers with the Alien series, in which the yautja hunt the xenomorphs. Alien Vs. Predator, a movie featuring both alien species is in production as of 2004.

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