Let's talk the Predator Killer tech (SPOILERS)

Chris
AdminBroken TuskSep-15-2018 12:52 PMOkay folks, so for those who have seen The Predator this topic will address the film's final scene in which the Fugitive Predator's gift is discovered. Obviously if you have not yet seen The Predator, this topic will contain MASSIVE Spoilers. If you have seen The Predator however, let's talk!
The Predator Killer
Alien technology developed by a group of Predators who, for whatever reason wish to aid the Human race by providing technology, geared for Human bodies, designed to kill - Predators. It is discovered at the end of The Predator that the Fugitive Predator had stolen this technology and left it on Earth to be discovered and exploited by Mankind. The Upgrade Predator was sent after the Fugitive Predator to retrieve this technology and prevent Humans from getting a hold of it - how very PROMETHEAN of that Fugitive Predator...
This suit adheres to the host's body - like an Iron Man suit, looks kinda silly in my opinion given its size - looks like a midget Predator. But design concepts aside, what I'm more so concerned with is the how and why behind this technology existing.
For the sake of this discussion thread, let's avoid replies such as "Because lazy writing" or "Dunno, it's a dumb concept", but actually try to provide some coherent debate behind your theories and opinions.
My main questions are:
Why do some Predators wish to help us?
Is it cause we helped them battle Xenomorphs when things got out of hand? Beyond those acknowledgements from the AvP films, I see no reason a Predator would wish to help Humans at all.
Who did the Fugitive Predator steal from?
He certainly did not steal from the clan which the Upgrade Predator belonged to. No way would a clan hell bent on destroying Mankind / moving into our Planet would create a technology with the ability to prevent that from happening. They were aware of this tech, but they did not originate it. Was the Fugitive the last of his clan - the ones who developed the Predator Killer technology and was the space-chase at the beginning of the film him retreating after the rest of his clan had been destroyed? Throughout the film, it's referenced that this Predator stole the technology though... so WHO did he steal if from?
Can it be reproduced?
Obviously, one suit of Predator Killer armor will not be enough to defeat legions of Upgrade Predators should they decide to make moves and invade Earth - like we're meant to assume will happen given the Predator's new found motives. So how can Mankind expect to defend themselves with only one suit like this in production? It's made with alien technology, using alien metals and energy systems we have no concepts of understanding. So... HOW do you think this tech can be exploited further?
I'm curious to hear your questions, concerns and opinions. Share yours below!
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