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"If I can make you see the world the way I see it, then you will automatically think the way I think."
- Philip K. Dick
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| Predator Wrist Display | ||
| A wrist bracelet with a variety of useful functions. |
The Predator is a self-contained warrior with a variety of special equipment. One important piece is a wrist bracelet that provides access to important weapon functions.
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| From Predator,
by John McTiernan. Published by 20th Century Fox in 1987 Additional resources -
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Here is another picture of the device with the cover flipped down.
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