Nk'mecci[1] was a blooded hunter who was in the middle of firefight between two groups of humans. He visited earth in 1968, at Veitnam, coming to hunt for trophies and act as a scout for his clan, probing the region for hunt-viability.
Biography
He was a newly blooded hunter, having completed his ritual alongside his father and older sibling, and had a small but growing collection of trophies. This hunt was his first alone, as is customary for a blooded hunter.
Despite mostly observing, Mk'mecci was injured in the crossfire of the conflict. Mostly superficial wounds, but they would need treatment lest they become infected. However, his armor is another matter; with his cloak damaged, stalking humans would be difficult. Nk'mecci and other hunters from his clan are drawn to the planet due to feirce human-human conflicts. With trophies already claimed, and at a disadvantage for further hunting, Nk'Mecci paused to observed the war tactics of the humans, being interested particularly in the guerilla warfare of the Veitnamese warriors. He had killed the leaders of the guerilla warriors, interested in how they would adapt to the loss. This was a slight deviation to the point of a hunt, but one Nk'mecci felt was acceptable and harmless as it provided insight into humans and their behavior. He compares many of the things he sees to his own youth as an Un-Blooded.
While he observes the Veitnamese humans lying in wait for yet another trap, Nk'mecci misjudges a branch in the trees he is watching from. It breaks under his weight, alerting him to the armed humans, who riddle him more seriously with bullets. His Med-Kit stabilizes him, but the real healing tools are back on his ship. Returning to his ship, though, means giving up the hunt. Unwilling to sully his honor, Nk'mecci stays on, refusing even the deliberately misinterpret their sacred rituals to preserve his life.
He gets torn up by a grenade launcher and automatic rifle fire for his decison, but manages not to die. Instead, he returns to his ship to continue recon and investigate the ship's relay of information. However, he doesn't return to leave, only to make sure his clan receives information of the fruitful hunting ground.
Presumably, Nk'mecci dies on earth, having already been greviously wounded.
Hunting Gear
Trivia
- Chopper was another Yautja who was fascinated by humans.
Appearances
References
- ↑ Predator: If It Bleeds, Recon