An honor duel was a practice of settling dispute in the Hapes Cluster. When one believed their character had been violated they could challenge the offender to a duel. The offended was also entitled to choose which weapon, if any, could be used. Traditionally with Hapans, bouts began efficiently to prevent wagers from being wavered. The duel was contested by way of hand-to-hand combat that had its origins dating back to a martial art created by the Lorell Raiders to capture female prisoners.