If Dazzling Aurora triggers on end step and plays Deadbloom Predator, can it be put on an occupied battlefield and does that start combat?

Ruling: Yes, Deadbloom Predator can be put on an occupied battlefield when played via Dazzling Aurora, and this will initiate combat.

Nuances:

• If Confront was played during your turn, units played via Dazzling Aurora will enter ready
• The Aurora trigger happens at the end of your turn when you can no longer take discretionary actions (like standard moves)
• Deadbloom Predator being played directly to an occupied battlefield and initiating combat is a separate case from normal unit deployment