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Yeah, an extra strap wouldn’t have hurt - but then we wouldn’t get to see the mind-control mcguffin, reminding us how dangerous these aliens are.
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Maybe those aliens are just assholes who like torturing other animals? If cats weren’t furry we’d soon realise that they are spiteful, torturous little bastards. My guess, that crocodile-looking alien probably has a different set of morals to us humans. Hell, even some humans go around shooting and maiming animals for laughs and “trophies”.
I’m totally with you on the desire for different stories though, “plucky band of rebels” is a bit tired.
