History Main / ProudWarriorRaceguy

* [[MeaningfulName Onomastics]]: Often invoked in this form of of micro-folklore. The Royal Navy once commissioned the Tribal class destroyers named after various tribes which had a reputation for this. Several athletic teams also.

Also compare ProudHunterRace, ProudScholarRace and ProudMerchantRace for different [[PlanetOfHats kinds of hats]] a species can wear.

While most commonly seen in science fiction programs in the guise of RubberForeheadAliens (who are often ScaryDogmaticAliens as well), 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 ''Radio/TheLoneRanger'' or Kato in ''Radio/TheGreenHornet''. This trope currently tends to be limited to SF because applying it to human races really skirts the bounds of current racial sensitivities (imagine treating the Klansmen knights as riders of justice). You don't see a lot of the NobleSavage anymore either, except as alien races, for the same reason.

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 ''Radio/TheLoneRanger'' or Kato in ''Radio/TheGreenHornet''. This trope currently tends to be limited to SF because applying it to human races really skirts the bounds of current racial sensitivities (imagine treating the Klansmen knights as riders of justice). You don't see a lot of the NobleSavage anymore either, except as alien races, for the same reason.

* The ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' fic ''So We're A Couple'' gives an interesting case with the [[ThePaladin Boreale Knights]] that reads like equal parts {{analysis}} and [[JustifiedTrope justification]] of the Solider type. The land of [[MeaningfulName Boreale]] was trapped in a glacial bowl during Remnant's most recent Ice Age, isolating the region from "the Advent of Dust" to combat the Grimm. While the other Kingdom's flourished with technology derived from using Dust to build and reclaim the world, the Boreale were left to their own devices. While the extreme terrain of Boreale—and more than a few of the region's [[FoodChainofEvil fauna]]—shielded the primeval tribes from the brunt of Grimm invasions, the Boreal Knights were founded to combat the handfuls that managed to worm their way into the populated regions. Because of this, the Knights became [[BadassNormal very,]] [[EliteArmy very]] [[StrongAndSkilled good fighters]]. So much so, that when the neighboring Kingdom of Mistral tried to invade, the Knights were able to fend off the greater Mistralian army while [[EliteArmy remarkably outnumbered]]. [[AlwaysSomeoneBetter And then,]] [[LightningBruiser there]] [[EmpoweredBadassNormal are]] [[HunterofMonsters the Huntsmen]]...

* The ''WebAnimation/{{RWBY}}'' fic ''So We're A Couple'' gives an interesting case with the [[ThePaladin Boreale Knights]] that reads like equal parts {{analysis}} and [[JustifiedTrope justification]] of the Solider type. The land of [[MeaningfulName Boreale]] was trapped in a glacial bowl during Remnant's most recent Ice Age, isolating the region from "the Advent of Dust" to combat the Grimm. While the other Kingdom's flourished with technology derived from using Dust to build and reclaim the world, the Boreale were left to their own devices. While the extreme terrain of Boreale—and more than a few of the region's [[FoodChainofEvil fauna]]—shielded the primeval tribes from the brunt of Grimm invasions, the Boreal Knights were founded to combat the handfuls that managed to worm their way into the populated regions. Because of this, the Knights became [[BadassNormal very,]] [[EliteArmy very]] [[StrongAndSkilled good fighters]]. So much so, that when the neighboring Kingdom of Mistral tried to invade, the Knights were able to fend off the greater Mistralian army while [[EliteArmy remarkably outnumbered]]. [[AlwaysSomeoneBetter And then,]] [[LightningBruiser there]] [[EmpoweredBadassNormal are]] [[HunterofMonsters the Hunters]]...

** ''Anime/DragonBallZ'' introduces the Saiyan race from Planet Vegeta (of whom Prince Vegeta and Goku are the [[LastOfHisKind only pure-blooded survivors]]). They have an unmatched desire and instinct for battle. Whilst Vegeta insists that the Saiyans were a proud species and attaches great importance to honour, by all accounts the Saiyans were more barbaric opportunists, and Vegeta himself engages in a fair deal of CombatPragmatism in his early appearances. Their true Proud Warrior Race credentials come from their genetics. They are naturally far stronger and more adept at fighting than most other species, have the ability to transform into a giant ape in the full moon, and gain far more from training than others due to their ability to grow significantly stronger after surviving a near-death experience. If that wasn't enough, they have the dormant ability to become a [[SuperMode Super Saiyan]], multiplying their power even further. They even age more slowly than humans, which is explicitly stated to be a way to maintain their peak fighting condition for longer. Goku and half-Saiyans like Goten and Trunks have less of an idea of honour but retain the Saiyan fighting instinct. 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 [[HealingHerb senzu bean]] to win.

* The Vorox in ''Toys/{{Bionicle}}'' were this (the term was used almost word-for-word in the story) before their regression into savage, bestial creatures. [[spoiler: The Bota Magna Vorox are still this trope.]]

** There's also the Blood Dragons, who fill in this for the Vampire Counts. Basically, they're a vampire bloodline who were formed by a [[OneManArmy mighty]] and [[TokenGoodTeammate noble]] warrior called Abhorash. Abhorash preached that vampires should avoid preying on the weak and defenceless, targeting only [[WorthyOpponent worthy challenges]] and [[KickTheSonOfABitch those who deserved it]]. So he takes a group of loyal followers and forms a splinter faction to practice this. One day, they come across the lair of a huge ancient dragon. Abhorash goes inside, kills the dragon in a 1-on-1 duel, and drinks it's blood; to his surprise, his bloodthirst never came back, but he retained his vampire powers. And so, he commanded his followers to go out and find worthy opponents to slay in the hopes of curing their bloodthirst, and when they were all done, that they then return to him, [[VaguenessIsComing so the real war could begin]].

-->-- ''Film/{{Conan the Barbarian|1982}}''

* ''Webcomic/GastroPhobia'': Phobia is an Amazonian who is very proud of her heritage, especially the warrior aspect. But she later gets kicked out of the Amazon after refusing to get rid of her son.

* In ''Manga/OnePiece'', the giants that come from the island of Elbaf are proud warriors in the tradition of the Vikings. The first two giants the crew meet, in fact, take this to the extreme by fighting for a century (a third their lifespan) over a quarrel they've both long forgotten purely because their honor is at stake. Also: Wiper and the other Shandian Warriors.

Another variation on this is the Proud ''{{Soldier|VsWarrior}}'' Race Guy -- a more low-key version, more like a military society 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 do not see the harm in [[CombatPragmatist dishonorable tactics]], but they are [[NecessarilyEvil pragmatic, not ruthless]]. The Proud Soldier Race Guy isn't likely to cause any more harm than absolutely necessary to get what he wants. Often ruled by TheEmperor.

See also BloodKnight and BarbarianTribe. See WarriorPoet for what happens when the Proud Warrior Race Guy becomes more developed. Often is fond of being InHarmsWay, and is a GlorySeeker wanting to be FamedInStory. Is highly likely to be TheWarlord. They often are of the belief that this means they have a BadassArmy, but often are [[TheWorfEffect proven wrong]]. May be from a MartyrdomCulture and worship a WarGod. Frequently crossed with or has strong elements of the NobleSavage. Being a culture singularly focused on the warrior way, anyone performing non-warrior roles frequently suffer from KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect. If they manage to conquer another nation, can become members of a ForeignRulingClass. Often wind up seeking out an HonorableWarriorsDeath, especially if they are or have grown old and it hasn't found them without help.

In fantasy and science fiction, this trope is a handy way to add nuance and pathos to a formerly AlwaysChaoticEvil race, since it lets them keep their basic toughness and explains why they might not always get along with their neighbours. Orcs are a frequent candidate for this, and [[OurOrcsAreDifferent nearyl all sympathetic portrayals of them]] will lean into this trope to give them a bit of dignity without making them utterly unrecognizable as orcs.

Another variation on this is the Proud ''{{Soldier|VsWarrior}}'' Race Guy -- a more low-key version, more like a military society 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 do not see the harm in [[CombatPragmatist dishonorable tactics]], but they are [[NecessarilyEvil pragmatic, not ruthless]]. The Proud Soldier Race Guy isn't likely to cause any more harm than absolutely necessary to get what he wants. Often ruled by TheEmperor.

See also BloodKnight and BarbarianTribe. See WarriorPoet for what happens when the Proud Warrior Race Guy becomes more developed. Often is fond of being InHarmsWay, and is a GlorySeeker wanting to be FamedInStory. They often are of the belief that this means they have a BadassArmy, but often are [[TheWorfEffect proven wrong]]. May be from a MartyrdomCulture and worship a WarGod. Frequently crossed with or has strong elements of the NobleSavage. Being a culture singularly focused on the warrior way, anyone performing non-warrior roles frequently suffer from KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect. If they manage to conquer another nation, can become members of a ForeignRulingClass. Often wind up seeking out an HonorableWarriorsDeath, especially if they are or have grown old and it hasn't found them without help.

See also BloodKnight and BarbarianTribe. See WarriorPoet for what happens when the Proud Warrior Race Guy becomes more developed. Often is fond of being InHarmsWay, and is a GlorySeeker wanting to be FamedInStory. They often are of the belief that this means they have a BadassArmy, but often are [[TheWorfEffect proven wrong]]. May be from a MartyrdomCulture and worship a WarGod. Frequently crossed with or has strong elements of the NobleSavage. Being a culture singularly focused on the warrior way, anyone performing non-warrior roles frequently suffer from KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect, though exceptions may be made for the BadassBookworm whose work [[HardOnSoftScience has military applications]] and the WarriorPoet whose [[MusicForCourage art gets the blood going]]. If they manage to conquer another nation, can become members of a ForeignRulingClass. Often wind up seeking out an HonorableWarriorsDeath, especially if they are or have grown old and it hasn't found them without help.

In fantasy and science fiction, this trope is a handy way to add nuance and pathos to a formerly AlwaysChaoticEvil race, since it lets them keep their basic toughness and explains why they might not always get along with their neighbours. Orcs are a frequent candidate for this, and [[OurOrcsAreDifferent essentially all sympathetic portrayals of them]] will lean into this trope to give them a bit of dignity without making them utterly unrecognizable as orcs.

** 4th Edition has the dragonborn, a new race of mercenaries and warriors who value honor and loyalty.

See also BloodKnight and BarbarianTribe. See WarriorPoet for what happens when the Proud Warrior Race Guy becomes more developed. Often is fond of being InHarmsWay, and is a GlorySeeker wanting to be FamedInStory. They often are of the belief that this means they have a BadassArmy, but often are [[TheWorfEffect proven wrong]]. May be from a MartyrdomCulture and worship a WarGod. Frequently crossed with or has strong elements of the NobleSavage. Being a culture singularly focused on the warrior way, anyone performing non-warrior roles frequently suffer from KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect, though exceptions may be made for the BadassBookworm whose work has military applications and the WarriorPoet whose art gets the blood going. If they manage to conquer another nation, can become members of a ForeignRulingClass. Often wind up seeking out an HonorableWarriorsDeath, especially if they are or have grown old and it hasn't found them without help.

See also BloodKnight and BarbarianTribe. See WarriorPoet for what happens when the Proud Warrior Race Guy becomes more developed. Often is fond of being InHarmsWay, and is a GlorySeeker wanting to be FamedInStory. They often are of the belief that this means they have a BadassArmy, but often are [[TheWorfEffect proven wrong]]. May be from a MartyrdomCulture and worship a WarGod. Frequently crossed with or has strong elements of the NobleSavage. Being a culture singularly focused on the warrior way, anyone performing non-warrior roles frequently suffer from KlingonScientistsGetNoRespect. If they manage to conquer another nation, can become members of a ForeignRulingClass. Often wind up seeking out an HonorableWarriorsDeath, especially if they are or have grown old and it hasn't found them without help.