variation of size, shape, and agility between them, and to a skilled yautja, these variations are negligable. The greatest threat posed by humans comes from their weaponry.
In the centuries past, humans used only primitive, exposive-driven, soild projectile guns and self-contained, low yield, explosive devices. These weapons were weak, and primarily direct-fire weapons that required visual sighting of their target and manual aiming. Although, recenlty that has changed...
Motion Tracker:
Humans have now developed a technology that uses high-amplitude Doppler radar to detect the fluxuations in surrounding air currents that are created when an object moves through an atmosphere. These devices are capable of detecting any approaching object, reqardless of whether or not it is cloaked. But, as with all technologies, they too have many weaknesses. The range of a motion tracker is limited to a spherecal, 180 degree field extending a mere 10 meters ahead of the device. This limitation prevents humans from detecting any object approaching from behind. Also, since the motion tracker only tracks "motion", any object remaining motionless will go undetected by the device. Although, it should be noted that the motion tracker can detect when a motionless object fires any type of projectile weapon.
This technology has also lead to the creation of "Smart Guns" that track an objects movement and automaticly aim the weapons fire at the target. These are amoung the deadliest weapons that we yautja face. But, they share the same weaknesses as that of the motion tracker, with the exception of range. The range of a Smart Gun is nearly 50 meters.
Tracking Rockets:
Using active-SADAR waves, these self-propelled, high-yield rockets have the capability of locking onto any living object and homing in on it with deadly precision.
FlameThrower:
Although a primitive weapon, the FlameThrower is very effective, especially in close quarters. However, the maximum range of a FlameThrower is very limited. Attack any prey carrying a FlameThrower with projectile weapons, and use large leaps to avoid its flames.
ShotGuns :
At long range, this direct-fire weapon is not very effective. Especialy against a fast moving or hard to see target. However, it's lethality increases dramaticly at shorter ranges. At medium to close range it has the capability of killing a yautja with just one shot (three at the most). When attacking prey armed with this weapon, move fast and erraticly to take advantage of it's slow rate of fire and low ammo cache.
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