prior to contact with colonial forces and patrols, the fore people often engaged in warfare amongst themselves. this warfare occurred between local fore tribes, usually started by one tribe as a means of retribution or as a preemptive measure to strategically consolidate power in the region. oftentimes, tribes created alliances with other tribes and were expected to aid their allies in the war effort with food, prayer, and troops. warfare amongst the fore led either directly or indirectly to the mortalities of approximately 0.6% of the population, most of whom were younger males.