Warrior caste The warrior caste was the military caste of the Yuuzhan Vong . Overview . The second largest caste in Yuuzhan Vong society , the warriors were conditioned from birth to be brave , fierce , and merciless in battle against the " Infidels " — as well as their fellow warriors . The warriors were , naturally , the most aggressive of the Yuuzhan Vong castes , but also the most self - important , feeling that all others were beneath their notice ( particularly the intendant caste ) though this actually would work against them . This meant challenges were often made against their enemies and they saw the refusal of a challenge being considered a disgrace on all Yuuzhan Vong . Their role within the Yuuzhan Vong Empire meant that they served as footsoldiers who were fanatically devoted to their leaders as well as their gods . It was known that they never cried out in pain , with fates such as death or dismemberment meaning nothing to them ; all that mattered was performing the maximum amount of damage to their enemies . On the battlefield , a warrior often maneuvered themselves as close to their target as possible in order to engage in melee based combat . Surrender was not an option for the warrior caste , and to retreat was a sign of cowardice . If a Warrior was captured , they would immediately commit suicide , rather than shame themselves or their Domain . For warriors , there was only victory or death . They often respected courage and resistance from their foes which meant the more challenging battles only incited them more so in combat . In honor of Yun - Yammka , the Slayer and their patron deity , the warriors would sacrifice body parts , scar , and tattoo themselves , to show Yun - Yammka their pain was in honor of him . Warriors , were trained from birth , to know no fear , show no mercy , and to follow their superior ' s orders without question . The highest rank among the warriors was the Warmaster . Another elite group was called the Hunters , who were given missions that normal warriors could not complete . Some of the most experienced Chazrach were allowed to enter the lower levels of the warrior caste . History . After the failure of the Praetorite Vong in gaining a foothold in the galaxy , the warrior caste of the Yuuzhan Vong Empire was dispatched to pacify the regions in the invasion corridor . These actions were at first spearheaded by Shedao Shai until his death at the Battle of Ithor . As the war continued , Lando Calrissian ' s YVH 1 Battle Droids , were programmed with a unique battle cry " We are machines ! We are greater than the Yuuzhan Vong ! " This was a very powerful insult , considering the Yuuzhan Vong ' s hate of technology , and xenophobia . Upon hearing this battle cry , the warriors would often be whipped into a frenzy of rage and would attack the Droids . The fanatical nature of the warrior caste could be used against them . Admiral Gial Ackbar estimated that one - third of the warriors had been killed in three years of fighting . Many of the warriors killed themselves after the death of Shimrra , though some went to Zonama Sekot . A century later , two were present and guarded the Master Shaper in charge of the Ossus Project as well as guarded Jedi relics from thieves . Ranks . In addition , there were some unofficial ranks as well