Who is Njohrr in Predator: Badlands? He is the Yautja Clan Leader of the Tribe Dek and Kwei belong to and he is also their Father. Sporting white dreadlocks, enhanced armor and a mask with antlers affixed to either side, Njohrr is an imposing, vicious figurehead within this particular Yautja faction. This article contains information about who Njohrr is and what his role is in Dan Trachtenberg's Predator: Badlands movie. As new information is revealed, this article gets updated.
Predator Family Feuds
Njohrr is old school – favoring nature over nurture parenting styles. In Predator: Badlands, Njohrr has two sons – Kwei and Dek. Unfortunately, Dek was born a runt and is physically smaller and disadvantaged compared to his big brother Kwei. As part of an unknown Yautja ritual, Kwei and Dek engage in combat to claim their spot in their Father's Clan to embark on their first hunt. As Unblooded Hunters, this first hunt is imperative to their development within Yautja society so the stakes are extremely high.
During this opening sequence battle, Kwei bests Dek in combat, securing his spot on the hunt, but Njohrr then instructs Kwei to execute Dek, eliminating the weak blood from their lineage. Kwei understandably objects to the order and a fight between Njohrr and Kwei ensues - costing Kwei his arm. Dek manages to escape to the hostile planet of Kalisk, where he hopes to slay a beast so great that it will force Njohrr to acknowledge him as a legitimate Hunter worthy of a position within the ranks of their Clan.
Njohrr's Weapons and Armor
While most Yautja featured in film have favored Wrist Blades and Plasma Casters for their arsenal, Njohrr and his Clan seem to favor Swords and Bows - augmented with unique Predator tech, these dated melee approaches deliver serious damage.
For armor, Njohrr is adorned in a black amd gold metallic material, with glowing red accents throughout. These lit-up portions of his armor currently have no noticeable practical applications but may somehow integrate to their weapons, which also sport glowing red lights / lasers.
History and Biography
Little is known of Njohrr's history currently, but more of his backstory and family dynamics with Dek and Kwei will be explored in the Predator: Badlands prequel comic book.
As more information about Njohrr becomes available, this article will be updated.
