Originally posted by Bandit LOAF
Disagree, there's clear evidence that the Kilrathi *do* value single lives, and that they live to do more than just fight.
I should have been more precisely. Of course, the Kilrathi do not throw their lives away senselessly (like that Doctor in WCATV episode2 says, what's his name?) And of course they do not only live to fight, but to eat, sleep, live an honourable life with their lairmates and be a proud father.
But they are more willing to give their life away, when it is considered honourable (by Kilrathi standards). Like that Kilrathi pilot in a Draket in the WC3N, who fights lathough he knows he has no chance. But honour demands it.
And fighting has a very central meaning for them. How often do we read in the novels, that if the Terrans weren't there, the Kilrathi would slaughter each other. And like VS states, "War and aggression are the central pillars of their culture und are worshipped as religion. ... show the fanatical determination towards death, exploitation and control." (Again, translated from German)
Of course, I know that I didn't tell you anything new, it was just to clearify my point. <g>