Yautja Society
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As our entire culture revolves around the HUNT our social order is based on the number of kills and/or trophies a Hunter has acquired. Though there is much overlapping between the classes, these are the basic Castes:
The "Eta"
The untouchables of the Yautja. Mostly they are the lame or the crippled, who are unable (or too cowardly) to join the HUNT. Instead, they serve as slaves and do menial jobs for the Hunters. They are ridiculed and humiliated on a daily basis by the other Yautja.
The "Unblooded"
Our children are trained for their future HUNTS. Before their first HUNT they are considered the "Unblooded," juveniles who have yet to prove themselves. They represent about 40% at any one time.
The "Young Bloods"
These are the recently "blooded" warriors. They are usually reckless and depressingly keen, trying to make a name for themselves. Many of them are proud of their petty trophies, which amuses the more experienced hunters. About 30% of Yautja at any one time is considered a "Young Blood."
The "Blooded"
Though all hunters are considered "Blooded", this usually refers to those who are far from being Young Bloods but not yet an "Ancient" or one of the "Honoured." This represents 20% of the Yautja population.
The "Warriors"
These are the Yautja who don't hunt with a clan, but engage solo in combat and war. They are violent types, yet well-respected. Special equipment and wepons are given to these conquering Hunters, who travel the galaxy alone as part of their birthright. There are many tales of powerfull Warriors, passed down through generations. They are an elite sect, comprising barely 5% of our race.
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The "Honoured"
These Hunters are the elite of the our society. Not only have they survived many HUNTS, they have gathered many more trophies than the average hunter or have performed a great service to the entire Yautja community. They comprise approximately 10% of the populace.
The "Ancients"
The mightiest of the Yautja are the veterans known as the "Ancients." Almost all had been one of the "Honoured" and continued to survive for centuries of hunts. Ironically, these are the least concerned by the hunt anymore, focusing their attention to their arthritis instead. They are still great Warriors; they just have too many trophies to care anymore. As a result, they are more compassionate and disciplined than most other Yautja. Many have learned new fighting techniques over the ages. For example, one "Ancient" who had hunted in 16th century Japan learned "Hira Baraki," or two sworded combat, and continues to use it today, and has two custom swords. These represent less than 1% of the entire population.
The "Bad Bloods"
The criminal caste. They have gone insane, and are a danger to the Clan. Many have committed crimes such as: murder of another Yautja, killing prey that is not game or failing in the HUNT. These are constantly being tracked by the "Arbitrators." About 5% of all Yautja are "Bad Bloods," and in the above castes the number of these criminals have been added to the total amount.
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This is an excerpt of the language of our race. We communicate in clicks and gurgles, but this is how the written words would be pronounced.
Awu'asa - full body ensemble
Bakuub - "Straight Spear"
Cetanu - God of Death
Ch'hkt-a - hyper active
C'jit! - "Damn!"
C'ntlip - type of drink
Dachande - "Different Knife"
Dahdtoudi - "Little Knife"
Dhi'ki-de - final rest
Gkei'moun - easy or simple
Gkinmara - video camera
Gry'sui-bpe - stampede
Hiju - fighting position
Hulij-Bpe - crazy
Hult'ah - rear guard or look out
Jehdin/Jehdin - hand-to-hand combat
Kainde amedha - Hard Meat (Aliens)
Kainde amedha chiva - the Hard Meat Trial
Kehrite - battle arena
Ki'cte! - "Enough!"
Ki'cti-pa - double-bladed wrist knife
Kv'var - excercises
Kwei - tricky or sly
Lou-dte Kalei - "Child Maker"
M-di H'chak/M-di H'dlak - "No mercy/No Fear"
Mei'hswei - bother
Nain-de - type of hunt
Nain-desintje-da - The Pure Win
Nan De-Than Gaun - "Kiss of Midnight"
Nan-ku - alive
Naxa - type of fruit
N'dui'se - Yautja's musk
Nok - unit of measure (13 inches)
Pauk! - expletive
Paya - a god, conquering warrior
Pyode amedha - Soft Meat (humans)
Rjet - type of animal
Setg'-in - deadly and quick
Tarei'hasan - small insect
Te'dqi - xenomorph secretion
Thei-de - death Thwei - blood
Tjau'ke - hard packed dirt or type of rock
Tyioe-ti - escape pod
Ui'stbi - geography
U'sl-kwe - final rest
Yeyinde - "Brave One"
Zabin - type of insect
Z'skvy-de - birth of xenomorph from host
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