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*** In ''Survivor's Quest'', Luke is shown the Redoubt, a star cluster that is more or less the last refuge of the Chiss people, should their military fall to something. Luke idly comments that with a sanctuary like this, the Chiss can afford to let their enemies take the first shot. Chaf'orm'bintrano takes offense to this.

{{quote|"That has nothing to do with the Redoubt. It is completely and purely a matter of honor and morality. The Chiss are ''never'' to be the aggressor people. We cannot and will not make war against any until and unless we have been attacked. That has been our law for a thousand years, Master Skywalker, and we will not bend from it."}}

*** Of course, once the Chiss have actually been attacked, they have no problem with abandoning the defensive strategy. In fact, they're really skilled and ruthless when it comes to war.

:* Of course, once the Chiss have actually been attacked, they have no problem with abandoning the defensive strategy. In fact, they're really skilled and ruthless when it comes to war.

*** Chiss law could be seen as, "Never throw the first punch, always throw the last punch." They'll deal with you peacefully if they can, but if you attack them, ''they can end you''.

:* Chiss law could be seen as, "Never throw the first punch, always throw the last punch." They'll deal with you peacefully if they can, but if you attack them, ''they can end you''.

** As already stated above, Luke himself is a Martial Pacifist of the highest order; he really doesn't like fighting, and will avoid it whenever possible. If he's forced to fight...well, the only thing you can do is pray to the Force.

:* As already stated above, Luke himself is a Martial Pacifist of the highest order; he really doesn't like fighting, and will avoid it whenever possible. If he's forced to fight...well, the only thing you can do is pray to the Force.

* In the Anita Blake series, Richard is introduced as a Martial Pacifist even in the face of not only his foes mocking him for it, but also the [[Mary Sue]] protagonist. Like all the werewolves he possesses superhuman strength and regenerative healing; unlike the others he lifts weights and trains in martial arts so he won't have to kill. The result is a stalemate in the first few books between himself and [[Bad Boss]] Marcus, with Anita criticizing him for refusing to kill him in their next confrontation. Of course, when Richard finally listens to Anita, {{spoiler|she promptly flees in terror and jumps into Jean Claude's arms. Apparently vampires are better than werewolves, because they're more fastidious about their people eating.}}

* Atticus Finch, from [[To Kill a Mockingbird]]. His children's hot tempers and constant scrapping are an aggravation to him, and he has no interest in having his honour defended. He believes in the law, and his courtroom manner is polite and gracious even to opposing witnesses who are clearly hostile towards him. Also, he can kill a charging rabid dog with one shot right between the eyes (maybe a little to the right) because the sheriff doesn't think he can make the shot at that distance. Note that this means that with a mad dog charging towards him ''and his children'', his hands don't shake in the slightest.

* ''Sisterhood'' series by [[Fern Michaels]]: Yoko Akia is very much this. She is usually calm and peaceful. However, she beat Harry Wong, the second greatest martial artist in the world and [[Arrogant Kung Fu Guy]], in a sparring match before going out on a date with him. Indeed, no one in the series has been able to beat her in a fight! In other words, do ''not'' get on her bad side if you know what's good for you!

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