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A Yautja Clan, also referred to as a tribe, is a group of Predators who both live and hunt together.
Similar to Humans, Predators live and function in communal groups.
It is said that Hunting clans are made up almost exclusively of
males, who live a nomadic lifestyle aboard large spacecraft,
while females take residence on planets, and mainly raise offspring, but some have been seen to be hunters as well.
Males will presumably return to Yautja Prime and its colonies to mate, or to retire into non-hunting professions.

To become a full member of a clan, known as being “Blooded”, will consist of the Young Predator having to pass a test of his hunting skills.
Often, the Xenomorph is used, as it is the deadliest species known to the Yautja.
The Young Predator will need to successfully defeat a Xenomorph, and mark himself with the clan’s insignia in its blood.
While not shown, it is likely that other tests or species are used by different clans, as we see mature, accomplished hunters with no acid-scar on their heads.
Tribes are led by a single individual known as a clan leader, the most experienced and dominant Yautja will fill this position.
A Clan Leader can also have their places usurped via a challenge from a lower-ranked hunter.
Predators who are members of a clan will hold a ranking to indicate their status, experience, and seniority within it. Although, in some clans they can vary slightly in naming, but the general order goes, in ascending order from most junior to most senior:
UnBlooded – A newly-recruited Predator who has not even completed basic Hunter training; the lowest standing within a clan.
Young Blood - Adolescent Yautja that have completed their basic training regimen. They will have some hunting experience and proficiency.
Blooded – When a Young Blood successfully completes the Blooding ritual, they are considered an adult within their society, and are now trusted to hunt alone, without the supervision of superiors.
Elite – Sometimes called “Veteran”, these highly skilled and experienced Yautja have mastered the art of hunting. An Elite may choose to enter into a specialised role.
Ancient – Second to a clan leader, a Yautja who is among the absolute most accomplished clan members. Serves as a direct advisor to the clan leader.
And, Clan Leader, or Elder – As the title suggests, the most powerful member of a Yautja Tribe.
At least in honourable clans, a Clan Leader is thought to be selected, or at least approved by the Council of Ancients.
The Council of Ancients are the prime ruling authority of the Yautja, and are responsible for running their society, and keeping sacred Yautja rituals and traditions alive.
Clans can also be formed out of Bad Bloods, and it is likely these otherwise solitary and outcast hunters come together to increase their survival chance against the mainstream, honourable hunters. The Super Predator Clan and Killers are two tribes comprised of Bad Bloods and both of them are in perpetual conflict with other more traditional clans. The conflict between the Super Predators and Jungle Hunter Clan was referred to by Ronald Noland as a "blood feud".
Like individual Predators, Clans can be hailed and distinguished. However, it is possible for an entire clan to be disgraced and banished. This could be one avenue for a Bad Blood clan to form, when the hunters therein do not end their own lives, as is expected by the Honour Code.
Yautja will respect other sapient creatures and will go so far as to blood them if they prove to be respectable in combat specifically against Xenomorphs, as their honour and laws demand it.
While not outright hostile, a non-Yautja member can expect to be ignored and isolated by some Yautja who may not respect other species, even if they are of Blooded rank or perform amazing feats worthy of praise. Younger warriors, prone to disrespect anyway, will openly challenge and disrespect the non-Yautja. For an alien, the Hunter's way is said to be senseless and forever out of reach.
Some notable examples of different clans and tribes from across the different Predator movies, comic books, and videogames include the: - Jungle Hunter Clan, The Los Angeles Hunting Party, The Dark Blade Clan, The Feral Clan, The Isolated clan, The Enforcer clan, The Super Predator Clan, Dachande's Clan, The Military Caste, The Tartarus Clan, The Council of Ancients, and The Elite Clan.

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