I’d like to have the option of using bots as the Predator. I have heard about the bird of prey and am excited to see it in action but have some other ideas that might compliment it.
The Backpack/shoulder mount could be changed into a carrier or perch for the pet if it’s small enough, suggested this in another thread. The wrist mount could also be used as a perch slot if possible.
Hunting Animal and Pet Ideas
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Pred Hounds are obviously at the top of the list and while I’m excite to see how illfonic sets them up, I don‘t think until they do, there’s much too add. I think I’ll trust them to do them right and have some form or command selection or control so it can feel like your hunting dog not just a beast you’ve set loose. (Not against beasts you set loose either.)
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Alien Wasps, these are something I’ve been thinking about for a couple of weeks and they’re why I think of pets along with other hunting animal’s. I picture something that rivals the largest prehistoric insect of earth. Measured in pounds not grams. Something with large multifaceted eyes and jaws for ripping and tearing flesh.
Wether 2 wing or 4, wether 6 legged or more, I picture something that clings to the shoulder mount of a Pred waiting its trained or cybernetic command to launch itself after selected targets.
It’s real weapon could be a stinger like an earth animal, possibly with direct damage or some form of slow effect. (Maybe a state of brief intoxication. Shifting colours, tilting screen.) -
Reptile or Lizard, carried in a sling or bag, these little guys could do more than one thing, they could be traps you lay behind on trees of roofs that attack anyone or thing that comes near. Something fast but armoured like an armadillo, with conjoining plates and folds. They could rush and claw/bite or simply spray poisonous gas or acid. If carried on a mount they might attack anyone who rushes you. I think giving them the ability to cloak like a Pred or chameleon could be interesting.
Obviously Pets can be killed, but the health they have should be on par with the smart disc if not higher.
They could be something you pilot like the smart disc with a slightly long duration. I think cybernetics is a good enough excuse for why it works like your controlling them for game purposes.
If you have any suggestions for animals the Yautja might use, please feel free to share them.