Yautja facts for kids
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Yautja are amazing fictional aliens. They were first created for the exciting Predator movies. These movies started way back in 1987. Yautja are also known as Predators. They are famous for their hunting skills and advanced technology.
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Who Are the Yautja?
The Yautja are a species of aliens from outer space. They are known for being very strong and intelligent. They travel across the galaxy looking for dangerous creatures to hunt. They see hunting as a sport and a way to prove their strength.
What Do Yautja Look Like?
Yautja are tall, usually over 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall. They have tough skin and a face that looks a bit like an insect. They have dreadlock-like hair and sharp teeth. They also have special vision that lets them see in different ways, like heat vision.
Where Do Yautja Come From?
In the Predator stories, Yautja come from a distant planet. They have a very old and strict culture. Their society is built around hunting and honor. They follow a special code of conduct when they hunt.
Yautja Technology and Weapons
Yautja use very advanced tools and weapons. These tools help them hunt and survive. They are much more advanced than human technology.
Cool Gadgets and Gear
- Cloaking Device: This makes them almost invisible. It helps them sneak up on their prey.
- Plasma Caster: This is a powerful shoulder-mounted weapon. It shoots blasts of energy.
- Wrist Blades: These are sharp blades that extend from their wrists. They are used for close combat.
- Bio-Mask: This mask helps them see in different ways. It also records sounds and helps them breathe.
- Self-Destruct Device: If a Yautja is defeated, they might use this to blow themselves up. This is to prevent their technology from falling into enemy hands.
Yautja in Pop Culture
The Yautja first appeared in the 1987 movie Predator. Since then, they have been in many other movies, comic books, and video games.
Yautja in Video Games
Yautja have appeared in several video games. For example, a Yautja character was a guest fighter in the game Mortal Kombat X. Their voice effects in that game were provided by Dee Bradley Baker.
Yautja Hunting Rules
Yautja have a strict code for hunting. They usually only hunt creatures that can fight back. They do not hunt children, pregnant creatures, or those who are unarmed. They believe in a fair hunt. If a human defeats a Yautja in a fair fight, the Yautja might even show respect.
Images for kids
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Early Predator design concepts by Stan Winston
See also
In Spanish: Depredador (alienígena) para niños
