I just feel like if they were acting honorably, they would have invited the victors instead of kidnapping them via what I assume was a cowardly ambush (based off the fact they have no memory of it), and freezing them until their loved ones were dead.
The Yautja have no concept of “loved ones”. It is specifically brought up that Dek’s older brother is a failure because he is protecting his weaker brother instead of culling him for the strength of the clan. You’re using human emotional logic to justify your opinions instead of following Predator logic. The vast majority of Yautja would be champing at the bit to fight to prove they can beat the warlord. I still contend these humans have been given an incredible honor in Yautja society
I just feel like if they were acting honorably, they would have invited the victors instead of kidnapping them via what I assume was a cowardly ambush (based off the fact they have no memory of it), and freezing them until their loved ones were dead.
The Yautja have no concept of “loved ones”. It is specifically brought up that Dek’s older brother is a failure because he is protecting his weaker brother instead of culling him for the strength of the clan. You’re using human emotional logic to justify your opinions instead of following Predator logic. The vast majority of Yautja would be champing at the bit to fight to prove they can beat the warlord. I still contend these humans have been given an incredible honor in Yautja society
Well you just brought up they do have familial feelings. They just choose to be a culture centered around pointless murder around the galaxy.
If the Predators thought it was an honor, why kidnap them? Surely they would come willingly?
A warrior’s face is the same, regardless of whether or not they chose to be in the situation they are in.
‘Willing’ implies choice, including the choice to be a coward.
Battles imply constraints and conditions you cannot change, combat proficiency implies adaptability to any situation.
The Yautja force the scenario, as a test.
Being granted the second test is itself an honor.
You were worth their time, their considerstion.
You passed round one, which is … significantly uncommon.
To them, they’ve granted you the privilege of knowing that cowardice, flight, is not an option: You must fight.
This makes the battle strategically simpler, for you, as a courtesy.
If this sounds inhuman… welcome to Comparative XenoEthics 101.
If you cancel the class, you’re expelled, if you fail, you’re expelled.
And if you even think about dropping the class: I can see the internal ongoing processes in your brain, in realtime.
Do not trifle.
One mans kidnapping is anothers escorting.
When you’re a Predator, they let you do it
Just grab em by the skully
Step 1: Insert hand.
Step 2: Firmly grip base of spine.
Step 3: Rapidly draw back your arm.
Step 4: You are now the proud owner of a battle trophy!
Why would you care about a lesser species’ opinion? Why would you hold them to a lower standard than you hold yourself?
Gotta disengage those mamallian parts of your brain, just use the newer, fancier bits, and the more basal, reptillian bits.