But then poor Joe ends up offending the creatures, being unable to understand their language--and they are unable to understand his sufficiently, either. Saying, "Thanks," on their world is the equivalent of various profanities in Joe's (with dishonor to boot!) They are an honor-based society, so offer him the right to die by combat... He cannot possibly win against the imposing First Commander of the Garthusian Fleet. Whoop! There goes the first spear! (Kill.)