Summary
The Yautja's equipment is, presumably, their own design, and manufactured under ritualistic conditions. They take great pride in their level of technology, and guard its secrets well. It is considered extremely bad form (a punishable offense as the New Way Devil in 1930 discovered) to leave anything behind on a hunt that might give any intelligent prey a greater advantage.
Hunting amongst star-faring societies that have relations with the Yautja is not advised. The chance that it could start some sort of conflict is often too great a risk. The Yautja are not afraid of it, but war always takes time away from the hunt, which is their preferred pastime. Hunting at distant colonies or member worlds distant from the core of a region is allowed, however.
As with weapons, most of the equipment is given to a Yautja at their coming of age ceremonies. Some equipment, such as battle armor, is only assigned during periods of war or bug harvesting.
Masks
Bio Mask
![[Yautja Suit]](pred/afghan.jpg)
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The Bio-Mask is one of the main tools used by the Yautja and is directly linked to the Wrist Gauntlet, which controls many of the mask's functions. As well as performing the basic function of protecting a Yautja's head, the Bio-Mask also grants the wearer access to several settings to offer almost unlimited viewing scale to see anything in almost any environment. It also serves as a respiratory apparatus, displays diagnostics, provides audio/visual recording systems , and Incorporates a red targeting Laser Sight used in conjunction with a Plasmacaster.
Some Yautja occasionally use ultrasound, but the audio buffers need to be kicked up to full or the sound will injure the Yautja's hearing.
In 2004, Wolf's Bio-Mask was capable of withstanding bullets, as shown when Ricky tries to kill Wolf by shooting him in the face.
The Bio-Mask's outward design, like their armor, can range from simple and utilitarian to elaborate and decorative.
Note: The Yautja cannot see in the visual spectrum at all.
Vision Modes
A Yautja's Bio-Mask contains systems to enhance their natural thermal vision and provide additional vision modes in other electromagnetic spectra, ranging from low-light amplification (night-vision), infrared (thermal vision), ultraviolet, air density pressure (movement), X-ray, microwave and even vibration scanning as well as featuring adjustable binocular vision and built in magnetometer and geiger counter.
Language Translator
The Language Translator is a program installed in some Yautja's Bio-Masks that allows a Yautja to understand other species' communications/languages.
Vocal Mimicry
Vocal mimicry requires a Bio-Mask to be utilised, and should not be confused with a Yautja's natural ability to copy human speech.
Emergency methane breather
This an auxiliary respiratory apparatus that provides eight hours of methane for a Yautja in the event that their Bio-Mask is unavailable.
Hunter Masks / Helmet
![[Yautja]](tech-pred/mask.jpg)
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As the basic mask worn by lower caste warriors, it does not offer the large spectrum viewing of other Masks. It has head protection and atmospheric support (gas filter to adjust atmosphere gases to a breathable buffer substance).
This breather provides the Yautja with a one-month supply of methane. This pressurized system also keeps the mask firmly attached to the Yautja's head.
They can change their vision, using the buttons on their left Gauntlet or by pressing buttons within the mask with its tusks. The controls are customized by the individual Yautja, and can be changed in a few minutes.
The Mask records all events in a 360-degree view, enabling the Yautja to see playback video in all directions.
When the Yautja is under water, the mask acts similar to scuba gear and utilizes Sonar technology, seeking all sound events tracked, and directing itself to the point of origin.
The mask is not only a functional piece of protection, but also a personal identifier. Each mask is customized by its owner in some way, and is presented with their first set of armor.
Wrist Gauntlets / Computer
![[Yautja Gauntlet]](tech-pred/gauntlet.jpg)
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Run by the backpack's mainframe battery, the Wrist Computer is attached to the Yautja's offhand Gauntlet. It controls their:
- Armor and Weapons
- Optics
- Sound Analysis
- Temperature control (including the Bio-mesh)
- The self-destruct function
- The cloak
- Sat-Com
- Energy Flechette
- Power Punch Glove
Once the Wrist Computer is destroyed, the self-destruct function becomes inert, and all power is cut to anything relying on the Wrist Computer
It has a GPS-like homing beacon for retrieval after a hunt.
Also incorporates hologram and touch-pad technology to control a Yautja's Bio-Mask, Active Camouflage, Self-Destruct Device, and even remotely pilot Yautja vessels.
Active Camouflage Device
![[Yautja Suit]](tech-pred/shift.gif)
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Camouflage has been used by Human hunters for years - to become unnoticeable by the target. There are many types and patterns of camouflage, so to hunt successfully, the camouflage you choose reflects the type of hunting you're going to be doing.
Every Yautja becomes invisible via their arm-mounted mechanism. As Peter Keyes explained, it creates a strong field, which bends light around the Yautja - only the distortion of the bend causes a slight visual apparition that is hard to see.
Only mounted or concealed weapons are affected by the cloak. In 2004, when one Yautja fought the mercenaries in Antarctica, he threw a cloaked spear at one of them and, after a few seconds, it became visible.
The cloak only affects vision, in no way dampening sound or reducing the smell of the Yautja. Creatures whose "sight" is not based on reflected light will not suffer (i.e. the Kiande Amedha have no eyes). The special lenses in their Masks also allow the Yautja to see each other when they have enabled their shift suits.
The cloak is usually unstable in water, as getting wet will cause it to short circuit or in environments saturated with particulate material surrounding the wearer such as fog, rain, or dust.
- In 1987, Jungle Hunter emerged from the water pursuing Dutch and his cloak shut down.
- In 1997, City Hunter comes after King Willy in the alley way and walks through puddles, blue sparks appear and disables the cloak temporarily.
- In 2004, when Wolf first arrives on Earth and exits his ship, the water disrupts his cloak.
The armor is not heat insulated, so thermoptics can detect a cloaked Yautja unless the surrounding environment is of equal temperature.
The suit is visible using any form of ultrasound based vision (which also hurts the Yautja's hearing), ultraviolet beam radar, or personal radar. It is 90% effective if motionless.
As mentioned, the cloak doesn't mask pheromones. In 1987, Peter Keyes' team managed to capture video footage which showed the cloaked City Hunter through pheromones.
In 2008, the Super Yautja clan has an improved cloak generator. It is more resistant to damage than Classic's cloak, as when Berserker ran into Classic, blue sparks appeared on Classic but not with Berserker. Also, when Nikolai shot at the cloaked Tracker at point blank-range with a pistol, the cloak was not disabled.
Usually, if one kills while cloaked it is a great dishonor. It ignores all laws of fair and honorable hunting, and gives the prey a fighting chance. A Yautja who is discovered doing this is usually banished from the Clan, and is considered fair game for other Yautja. The only exception to this is to "remove" anything standing between the Yautja and his prey, or if the Yautja is attacked by a creature he is not hunting.
Anna: It changed colors, like the chameleon, it uses the jungle.
Dillon: You saying that Blain and Hawkins were killed by a fucking lizard? Predator. 20th Century Fox. 1987. Movie.
Charge Emitter
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The Yautja's Charge Emitter is the crude equivalent of the Marine Hacking Tool. The Marine Hacking Tool lets them communicate with, and override, some electronic security systems. The Charge Emitter likewise does this.
Gauntlet Cuffs
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Gauntlet Cuffs are used to bind two individuals together by way of the Wrist Gauntlets.
Sat-Com
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The Sat-Com is a holographic map projector which shows a complete 3D scan of an area and is part of the Wrist Gauntlet. Yautja use this device in their Hunts to locate enemies or other targets.
In 2004, Celtic used his Sat-Com to locate humans and three Plasmacasters in the Pyramid under Bouvet Island he and his brothers, Scar and Chopper, went to in order to complete a Rite of Passage so they may become Blooded Yautja.
In 2008, the Crucified Yautja uses his Sat-Com to show Royce a hologram of the Solar System.
Self-Destruct Mechanism
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The self-destruct mechanism is a standard weapon built into a Yautja's Wrist Gauntlet, usually as a last resort. When it feels that it’s close to death, a Yautja activates its control panel causing the self-destruct to count down.
In 2000 BC, the self-destruct mechanism is used when the three Yautja, on top of pyramid, are battling thousands of kiande amedha and they have no other choice but to self-destruct. This explosion is much larger than that Jungle Hunter's. It is possible that the self-destruct sequence was synced to the other two Yautja's devices.
Jungle Hunter's final explosion in 1987 is huge and destroys a big part of the jungle.
City Hunter tried to activate his in 1997 when he was hanging on the ledge right before Harrigan sliced his arm off.
In 2004, Scar takes off his self destruct device in the Egg Chamber and sets it to go off in a few minutes. Lex Woods and Scar escape just in time and the device destroys everything, causing the surface to collapse.
Wolf activates the self-destruct device in 2004 on a dead Yautja which destroys the Yautja ship.
Medical/BioAnalysis
Yautja hunters carry field medical equipment including solvents capable of cauterising and healing wounds and various serums and other medical devices.
MedKit, Medicomp and Energy Sift
![[Yautja MedKit]](tech-pred/medikit.jpg)
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Yautja medical kits includes bladed instruments, fire sources, drugs, powders, and various other items. With these, they are able to cauterize wounds and stop bleeding. They can even extract bullets from their own bodies, albeit painfully. A Yautja with a med-kit and a little time can stop the most serious aspects of their wounds. In 2004, Wolf uses it to heal himself when he's in the cemetery.
One of their technologies is the ability to grow skin back in minutes where the skin is broken, by speeding up the white cell duplication. Another technology is the ability to make the pain stop, using a drug that magnifies "mind over matter" in the brain as well as sending powerful drugs to the required area. A clean way of "stoning".
The Yautja is very strong, so the use of the med-kit is limited to close combat. The med-kit is carried in a holster on the belt. It carries within itself, several tools that are very durable, and portable, looking the size of a spoon, then growing into a dish. The med-kit is normally used once each hunt, and is not relied upon very often.
The Medicomp and Energy Sift serve similar purposes and are best used in conjunction. Use the Energy Sift anywhere at any time to completely recharge your energy stores.
What's usually in the MediKit:
- Medkit, Light Duty: One shrapnel extractor, two wound clamps, one stimulant shot, one tube antiseptic. In 1987, Jungle Hunter carries this MedKit, using it to heal a bullet wound in his leg.
- Medkit, Medium Duty: One shrapnel extractor, six wound clamps, four stimulant shots, one tube antiseptic, and Wound stapler.
- Medkit, Heavy Duty Deluxe: 1 Deluxe lighted case, 1 shrapnel extractor, auto burner dish, 4 wound clamps, spatula, 2 vials super antiseptic (acidic enzyme, which when combined with silicon (glass/sand),and limestone (chalk/tile/etc.), forms a form of biological mortar that can patch any hole from a bullet hole to a severed limb), Super-stimulant (acts as a berserker drug) Case has 12 hour rechargeable battery. In 1987, City Hunter carries this MedKit, using it after he loses an arm.
Health Shard
The Health Shard is a Yautja device that works similar to the Medicomp.
Cleaner Case / Trophy Preparation Kit
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A Cleaner Case containing a Tracking Syringe, Dissolving Liquid and a Self-Destruct Device.
The Trophy Preparation Kit contains a bone scrubber, flesh dissolving enzyme (12 uses), drain tube with vacuum, catch bag, skull piercer, bone polish and preserver, 12 dressing hooks, 300 ft cord.
Solvent / Dissolving Liquid
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An effective tool in cleanup operations, the bluish liquid solvent is capable of dissolving any form of organic life with just a few drops. If spilt into a large pool of water, it will violently dissolve living tissue and consumes the liquid, leaving nothing behind.
Trophies/Ceremonial
Flaying Tool
The Flaying Tool is 'Y' shaped, its prongs spaced slightly apart. It is meant to be grabbed at the bottom and emits a laser from between the two prongs hot enough to simply and easily peel skin off of a yet-flayed trophy.
Ceremonial/Ornamental Dagger
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Similar in design to an Egyptian ceremonial dagger of Ahmose I, The ceremonial dagger attached to the right shins of all three Yautja visiting the Antarctic in 2004. It is treated to resist kiande amedha blood. The Dagger is used by Yautja as a tool to take trophies from fallen enemies or as a last-resort weapon.
Celtic tries using it against the Grid Alien but it is knocked out of his hand. Later, Scar uses the knife to cut into a dead alien to make a shield for Lex Woods to use. He also fastens part of its tail onto the knife too.
Utilitarian
Drill, Abandoned Alien
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- Located: Game Preserve Planet
These derelict 2 mile long drill machines, having been on the planet for well over a century, most likely belong to the Super Yautja rather than some other race of life forms who visited the planet. The massive rig has a laser cannon-like drill head and huge tank tracks. Its power source is still active.
Due to neglect and the length of time it has been left there, it has been encased in the tunnel which it was digging, the front of the vessel itself leading to a cave network below the surface of the planet. Noland had been living there some time and figured out all the exits and passage ways on the vessel which allowed him to sneak away from Royce and the group to start a fire.
Nikolai blew himself and Tracker up with the claymores, triggering an even bigger explosion within the rig's power source, which sent a fireball through the tunnels up to the surface.
Machete (dah'Nagara)
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The Yautja have been shown wielding machete-like implements.
Axe
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This was an hatchet axe-like blade that the Super Yautja had in their camp. Since it wasn't used during their hunt, so it may be used to either torture victims, or gather wood.
Pick-Axe
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The Yautja make use of pickaxes for presumably utility purposes. One used it to attack a Queen.
Mallet
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The Yautja make use of mallets for presumably utility purposes. One used it to attack a Queen.
Electric Prod
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These cattle prod-like devices were used by the Yautja on a captive Queen.
Mobility
Grappling Hook
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During their Hunts, Yautja make use of the grappling hook to access areas that can only be passed by Xenomorphs, or to get to airducts. Its role is similar to the USCM's Jet pack in this regard.
Swimfins
Worn on their feet by Yautja divers to aid movement underwater.
Falcon UAV
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The Falcon was a bird-like UAV reconnaissance device used by Falconer on the Game Preserve Planet.
Tag
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These are small, circular GPS-like tracking devices that are used by the Yautja when they want to track prey continuously where they serve as bait rather than kill them outright. The bottom portion of the machine coated with hook-like barbs which are inserted beneath the prey's skin in order to prevent their removal.
Beacon
Beacons are Yautja technology that help a Yautja to navigate in a large and confusing hunting ground.
Sat-Com
See Wrist Gauntlet
Power Source
Energy Sift
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The Energy Sift is a piece of Yautja technology used to recharge the user's gear. It appeared as a round object with several inward-facing spires, and a small forked stick similar to the harpoons fired by the Speargun. When used, the stick started spinning, emitting a bright light. The recharging process was quite noisy and tumultuous, and would deactivate a the Cloak of a Yautja using it. As such, it could give away the user's location.