History Main / ProudWarriorRaceGuy

One variant to this might be a Proud ''[[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]]'' Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}'', clad in bones and skulls with a head mounted on a spear. Just replace the aforementioned 'battle and bloodshed' with 'worthy prey and trophies,' and replace the large scale wars and battlefields with extended hunts in the jungle or swamp. These types tend to be TheStoic, since hunting requires one to be quiet when stalking prey. Individuals of this variant might be the HunterTrapper, TheBeastmaster, or StealthExpert when compared to other versions of this trope, but will generally speak and behave extremely similarly. Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are apt to be of this type because of the connotation between them and their predatory animal inspiration.

One variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}'', clad in bones and skulls with a head mounted on a spear. Just replace the aforementioned 'battle and bloodshed' with 'worthy prey and trophies,' and replace the large scale wars and battlefields with extended hunts in the jungle or swamp. These types tend to be TheStoic, since hunting requires one to be quiet when stalking prey. Individuals of this variant might be the HunterTrapper, TheBeastmaster, or StealthExpert when compared to other versions of this trope, but will generally speak and behave extremely similarly. Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are apt to be of this type because of the connotation between them and their predatory animal inspiration.

Another variation on this is the Proud ''{{Soldier|VsWarrior}}'' Race – a more low-key version more like the modern military rather than a warrior culture, with more focus on drilling and discipline than just strength at arms. These guys have a tendency to be more technologically advanced and more focused on expansion than conquest – they don't see the harm in [[CombatPragmatist dishonorable tactics]], but they're [[NecessaryEvil pragmatic, not ruthless]]; The Proud Soldier Race Guy isn't likely to cause any more harm than absolutely necessary to get what he wants.

One variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}'', clad in bones and skulls with a head mounted on a spear. Just replace the aforementioned 'battle and bloodshed' with 'worthy prey and trophies,' replace the large scale wars and battlefields with extended hunts in the jungle or swamp. These types tend to be TheStoic, since hunting requires one to be quiet when stalking prey. Individuals of this variant might be the HunterTrapper, TheBeastmaster, or StealthExpert when compared to other versions of this trope, but will generally speak and behave extremely similarly. Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are apt to be of this type because of the connotation between them and their predatory animal inspiration.

Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are also apt to be of this type. A similar variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}''. Just replace the aforementioned 'battle and bloodshed' with 'worthy prey and trophies,' and besides the two are more or less the same.

A variation on this is the Proud ''{{Soldier|VsWarrior}}'' Race – a more low-key version more like the modern military rather than a warrior culture, with more focus on drilling and discipline than just strength at arms. These guys have a tendency to be more technologically advanced and more focused on expansion than conquest – they don't see the harm in [[CombatPragmatist dishonorable tactics]], but they're [[NecessaryEvil pragmatic, not ruthless]]; The Proud Soldier Race Guy isn't likely to cause any more harm than absolutely necessary to get what he wants.

Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are also apt to be of this type. A similar variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}''. Just replace 'battle and bloodshed' with 'hunting and trophies,' and besides the two are more or less the same.

Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens/creatures based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk or LizardFolk often found in many ScienceFiction and Fantasy works, are also apt to be of this type. A similar variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}''.

Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk often found in many ScienceFiction works, are also apt to be of this type. A similar variant to this might be a Proud [[EgomaniacHunter Hunter]] Race Guy, such as the ''Franchise/{{Predator}}''.

** The Warlord leader class can turn anyone, even likes of [[{{Hobbit}} halflings]], into this. No matter what kind of people they have to work with, the Warlord can train them into [[TheBerserker berserkers]], mounted cavalry, manticore riders, monster hunters, or a number of other elite martial units. [[MagicallyIneptFighter At the cost of magical ability]].

** The [[HumanAliens Peacekeepers]] are a race of PrivateMilitaryContractors with a habit of conquering their clients. They were created by a race of {Precursors}} as guardians and have interpreted their purpose to be "peace at the muzzle of a weapon". They have no respect for "techs" as they spend all their time fixing and building weapons instead of using them. They are taught not to befriend one another or have close relations with family, and their children are taken to be raised in TheSpartanWay shortly after birth. Ex-Peacekeeper officer Aeryn Sun tends to retain many of the attitudes when not denying her heritage.

* The Needlekin in ''TabltopGame/{{The Splinter}}''. They see The Realm as a massive proving ground and can shape shift into humanoids made of metal spikes.

** Their main rivals (the homeworlds are in the same system), the [[LizardFolk Trandoshans]], take this to an even further degree, with an entire culture based around amassing as many points as possible by hunting and killing powerful game. Failure to do so results in all points being revoked, essentially making an individual worthless unless they manage to regain those points by revenge-killing the target that originally caused them to lose the points. This explains why so many hire themselves out as mercenaries, bounty hunters, and assassins; while most are generally violent and completely amoral, their most famous representative, the [[PsychoForHire psychopathic]] bounty hunter Bossk, takes this to a whole new level. Hunting non-sentient big game qualified for points as well, so long as it was dangerous enough to be life-threatening, but Bossk was one of many Transdoshans who specifically focused on Wookiees as prey, seeing them as the most dangerous game of all and thus worth the most points. The rare Trandoshan characters ''not'' to engage in such behavior presumably just didn't adhere to the Scorekeeper religion.

* The Khunds are basically Franchise/TheDCU's [[Franchise/StarTrek Klingons.]]

* Film/{{Thor}} is a {{Deconstruction}}: if all you're raised to believe is that honoring your country and fellow man comes by smashing fools in the head with a mystical hammer, then you'll be looking for reasons to pick fights, even if there are good reasons why no one is. Thor gathers his friends and marches onto Jötunheim to demand satisfaction after some Jötuns illegally trespassed into a secure area of Odin's castle. While he may have been right to seek an explanation from their sworn enemy, doing so by threatening to beat up everyone in the kingdom is ''not'' wise, as he finds out when his father has to bail him out and assure Laufey that Asgard doesn't want a war at the moment any more than Laufey does.

* The Uvodni in ''Series/TheSarahJaneAdventures'' are a subversion. It turns out that they only fought to ensure peace on their world, and the Ship's Computer lead them to beleive that the war was still going, even though it had ended ten years ago.

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** ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' introduces the Saiyan race from Planet Vegeta (of whom Primce Vegeta and Goku are the only pure-blooded survivors). Their instinct to fight in addition to their incredible natural strength, ability to transform into giant apes under a full moon, and, later in the series, their power to become Super Saiyans, makes them hugely dangerous and feudal; though Vegeta, the Prince of all Saiyans (as he is very quick to point out), seems under the impression that he's the last of a race of noble, honourable warriors that lived by their strength alone. Goku and half-Saiyans like Goten and Trunks have less of an idea of honour but retain the Saiyan fighting instinct. In the former's case, Vegeta hints the Saiyan sense of honour is inherent in pure-blooded Saiyans since Goku knows nothing of Saiyan culture, and still would've rather died (or gave up the fight) than achieve victory over an opponent by eating a senzu to win.

** Gohan's brother, Goten, as well as his best friend (and son of Vegeta) Trunks, seem to enjoy fighting, but see it more as a fun game than as a maner of honor.

** [[spoiler: Averted yet again in ''Anime/DragonBallSuper'' by the Saiyans of Universe 6, who share very little of the warrior culture embraced by their Universe 7 counterparts.]]

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* In the [[WesternAnimation/AvatarTheLastAirbender Avatar]] universe, the Fire Nation. They are taught that the other three elements, water, air, and earth, are inferior to fire, and hold their users in lower esteem than firebenders. They are also a martial culture, where almost everyone serves in the military, and obedience to the state is taught in the national school curriculum. Although originally presented as villains in the show, it is later on revealed that firebenders are more nuanced and complicated. Regardless, they generally have short tempers and enjoy settling issues through combat.

* WesternAnimation/TheAdventuresOfJimmyNeutronBoyGenius in the episode "Win, Lose and Kaboom" there are the Gorlocks which are an Orc like race. Jimmy and one of them fall in love with each other.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}}:

Species that are essentially [[IntelligentGerbil aliens based on predatory animals]], such as the CatFolk often found in many ScienceFiction works, are also apt to be of this type.

---> You're not a man in the Iron Islands 'till you've killed your first enemy!

* ''Literature/HarryPotter'': The giants are a deconstruction of the trope, since any in Britain were hunted down and killed for being so vicious, and the few who remain are quickly dying out because they keep killing each other, too. This is why the most promimnent giant in the series, Hagrid, is only ''half giant''.

** Most of these Proud Warrior Races are villainous (when your hero is a TechnicalPacifist, who ''else'' would his enemies be?) and are usually among the Doctor's ''least'' powerful enemies. They are almost always outmatched by ordinary human soldiers when it comes down to a straight-up fight, especially in the renewed series. Villainous examples include the Ice Warriors, Draconians, the Sycorax, and ''especially'' the Sontarans, who view everything as part of the war effect and thus take everything with military seriousness:

*** The Sangheili sense of honor is a little skewed, by human standards. While most warrior cultures view battle scars as badges of honor, the Sangheili view them as symbols of ''shame''. Being wounded by an enemy is considered to be dishonorable. A true warrior is able to walk out of a battle without any wounds whatsoever. Sangheili also believe that blood should ''only'' be shed in proper combat; as a result, they tend to really hate doctors.

'''Conan''': To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking hear the lamentation of their women]].

'''Conan''': To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women.

While most commonly seen in science fiction programs in the guise of RubberForeheadAliens, the Proud Warrior Race Guy is not limited to that genre. Consider Hawk in ''Spenser For Hire'', B.A. in ''Series/TheATeam'', and Tonto in ''Franchise/TheLoneRanger'' or Kato in ''Franchise/TheGreenHornet''. This trope currently tends to be limited to SF because applying it to human races really skirts the bounds of current racial sensitivities. You don't see a lot of the NobleSavage anymore either, except as alien races, for the same reason.