Mandalorian
During the High Republic Era, the Mandalorians still held to their violent ways and were a threat to the Republic. They continued to embrace their warrior culture and valued strength, honour, and combat prowess above all else. Although they were not at open war with the Republic at this time, the Mandalorians were still regarded as enemies by many in the galaxy. Some Mandalorian clans, particularly those in the Outer Rim, remained fiercely independent and were known to hire out their services as mercenaries, bounty hunters or raiders. Their skills and equipment made them a formidable foe, and they often clashed with Republic forces. Despite their contentious relationship with the Republic, the Mandalorians remained a powerful and enigmatic force in the galaxy, feared and respected by many.
Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian to become a Jedi, crafted the Darksaber during the Old Republic era. The weapon was passed down through Vizsla's family for generations, eventually becoming a symbol of power and leadership for the Mandalorians. However, during the fall of the Old Republic, the Darksaber was stolen from the Jedi Temple, causing a rift between the Mandalorians and the Jedi that would last for centuries. The Jedi considered the theft a grave offense and a violation of the peace between their orders, while the Mandalorians viewed the Darksaber as a symbol of their people's strength and heritage that was wrongfully taken from them. The conflict over the Darksaber would continue to simmer in the background of Mandalorian-Jedi relations, flaring up from time to time as a point of contention between the two groups.
It is important to note that while the Mandalorian way may be practiced by any sapient species, Mandalorians are also a restricted concept that may be difficult to obtain approval for. Thus, a non-human Mandalorian might come under additional scrutiny as it is not the canonical norm.
Available Ranks
- General
- Brigadier General
- Colonel
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Major
- Commander
- Captain
- Lieutenant
- Sergeant
- Ensign