A death duel was a fight to the death between two opponents as a means of resolving a dispute and preserving the honor of the aggrieved party. Such duels were a part of Yuuzhan Vong culture, as well as that of the inhabitants of the planet Ammuud. A combatant could appoint another individual as his champion, but he was forbidden from selecting anyone from his own clan. Both combatants had their choice of weapons, but the challenged party was allowed to dictate whether the duel would be a face-off draw or a measured paceway.