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Mandalorian culture was a nomadic society with no prejudice against other species or other Mandalorians, so long as they obeyed the Mandalorian sacred rule:

Education and armor,
Self-defense, our tribe,
Our language, our leader
All help us survive.


These six actions were known as Resol'Nare. The rule called for wearing armor, speaking Mando'a, defending themselves and their families, raising children as Mandalorians, helping the clan succeed and sustain itself, and to rally to the cause of the Mand'alor when called.

The Mandalorians even adopted orphans into their ranks to raise as true Mandalorian warriors. Though they possessed a homeworld, the Mandalorians kept their nomadic lifestyle intact so that in the event of attack, the Mandalorians wouldn't be easily eradicated or driven extinct.



Mandalorian houses, called Vheh'yaime were constructed to be quickly and easily evacuated. No straight roads were constructed on Mandalore in order make it easier to ambush and pin down any invaders. Mandalorians were fully capable of operating alone and were simply bound together through culture. They were so individualistic that Mandalorians made their own armor according to their personal skills. However, not all Mandalorians were warriors; some were doctors, engineers, and farmers. However, all were trained to fight and were required to fight when necessary.



The Mandalorians history is one of gaining strength and then going to war to either conquer the galaxy or simply test their skills. This makes it logical to assume that while the current Mandalore the Vindicated is allied with the Sith Empire, he is biding his time and waiting for an opportune moment to strike back against his former masters. Mandalorians are a warrior society and it would be difficult to see them being happy as servants to another. If this is the case, then perhaps players will be able to assist the Mandalorians by acquiring supplies, manpower, or intel by spying on the Republic or Sith.



Multiple stockpiles were created by the Mandalorians throughout the galaxy. Mandalorians played a part in most of the galactic wars throughout their history and it is likely that many species hate and revile them. It would not be a surprise if there are quests from people on multiple worlds that require the killing Mandalorians or otherwise sabotaging their interests. This could possibly lead the players uncovering such rare and powerful items for their own use. The Mandalorians are the type to leave traps or creatures to defend their stockpiles, allowing for the possibility of some Mandalorian-themed flashpoints.

The rise of Mandalore the Lesser in the arenas of Geonosis may indicate some arena style player-versus-player gameplay. Such a test of skill would certainly fit with this faction's way of life, as the Mandalorians value combat ability above all else, including race and gender. If this is true, then it would not be unheard of to see players become an honorary Mandalorian through a long series of rites and trials.



Since Mandalorians are known mercenaries, it is possible that players might be able to hire one as a companion character. With skills as diverse as their personally crafted armor, these companions could fill any number of roles ranging from support to damage. Such versatile warriors would make very effective allies in battle.

The Mandalorians are an intriguing people. The fact that they haven't been wiped off the face of the galaxy despite their aggressive nature is a testament to their resilience and fortitude. They have had a hand in almost every major conflict for centuries and are constantly influencing politics. Even if they seem to be evading public scrutiny now, their way of life, their weapons, and their traditions will certainly affect the galaxy. It will be interesting to see what BioWare and LucasArts have in store for the Mandalorians and their leader, Mandalore the Vindicated.

Sources
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mandalorian
http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/timeline
http://www.swtor.com/info/holonet/biographies/mandalore

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  • r2d2arm's avatar
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    #29 r2d2arm Posted 5/27/2010 5:36:37 AM
    Great, good to see Canderous added in there. I'm expecting we'll learn what happened to the Mandalorians at the end of his leadership in TOR.
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    #27 bioni Posted 5/26/2010 9:33:49 PM
    Great read, cheers DH
  • cdstephens's avatar
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    #25 cdstephens Posted 5/26/2010 8:44:39 PM
    Can't wait!
  • Sztanyi's avatar
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    #21 Sztanyi Posted 5/26/2010 6:32:05 PM
    Great article :) My favorite group of people are the Mandalorians. I've always preferred them over jedi vs sith... I like their ideals and culture, how they show no prejudice against anyone; how they don't care about your "pre-mandalorian" past and wont judge you by it; how true Mandalorians don't hold grudges; how when a Mandalorian looses a battle, he doesn't moan and cry, but respects the victor and learns from his mistakes...
    Plus they're a pretty BA faction of people :D
    also....

    Ive always wondered how a big MMO like this would look with a neutral playable faction. I'm not suggesting what some other people said, about Mandalorians becoming a faction... though it would be a dream come true... and honestly i think it would fit well with the whole Light side Vs. Dark side Vs. Grey area. A neutral faction would act the same way as the "grey area" does when you play your character and decide what kind of choices you want.

    I was talking to this with a friend a few days ago, and we actually threw around a few ideas of how neutral factions could work:

    1: Start out as neutral, and at a certain point you are forced to decide which faction you will support(in this case Republic or Empire). It would be interesting to be leveling up with a friend at one point, but then you are forced to take separate paths, and 10 lvls later you are forced to fight each other.

    2: Play as a third faction, who is neutral. This faction wouldn't be motivated to attack either faction, however if attacked then retaliate without mercy. (of course pvp things would be interesting in this case).

    3: Neutral faction members are "For Hire" meaning they can be with whatever faction they want, for however long... so they could choose to be with the Republic for the first 10 levels.. but then a sith offers you a nice reward and you switch sides.


    Honestly i like the first choice the most... You start out as neutral but get to decide which faction to support. Now some people may ask what the point of that is.. since its still gonna be 2 factions warring against each other, but i believe this would add more depth into the game and make it a lot more enjoyable..

    Anyway i know this would never happen lol, i just thought id share my thoughts on a subject i discussed with my friend a few days ago..
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    #17 Sith_Hunter Posted 5/26/2010 3:23:51 PM
    Hmmm...

    It's my hope that we don't see Agents, Smugglers, and Force Users with Mando Armor, Weapon(s), or Title of any kind. This should be an Honor reserved for Bounty Hunters and Troopers. It should be a very exclusive quest line.
  • AgentOP's avatar
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    #30 AgentOP Posted 5/27/2010 9:44:55 AM
    Mandalorians don't just have armor. Through their wars, they've amassed an entire stockpile of weaponry and items from all over the galaxy! I agree Mandalorian armor should be hard to get. If you can get faction reputation, it should be really high after you've completed a number of their missions.
  • Keshrin's avatar
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    #28 Keshrin Posted 5/27/2010 3:55:26 AM
    Agreed....the code of the Jedi and the Sith would come into direct conflict with the codes of the mandalore so force user mandalore would be impossible.
  • aldrahn84's avatar
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    #18 aldrahn84 Posted 5/26/2010 3:45:26 PM
    Totally agree
    !!Mandalorian sith warrior???no thanks!
  • Evel's avatar
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    #14 Evel Posted 5/26/2010 1:01:42 PM
    Excellent article.
  • MrPhire's avatar
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    #13 MrPhire Posted 5/26/2010 1:01:08 PM
    Can't wait for a Faction update on the Crime Cartels, the Dark Council, and the Senate. All very interesting factions. Especially the Crime Cartels.
  • Savich's avatar
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    #11 Savich Posted 5/26/2010 10:44:55 AM
    Great article!
  • mysterio73's avatar
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    #9 mysterio73 Posted 5/26/2010 8:09:39 AM
    Nice write up. It will be very interesting to see how the Mandalorians are involved in the TOR in regards to the possibility as a faction (NPC), quest, dungeons, etc.

    A lot of great info about the back history--keep up the great work!

    Krorne
  • AgentOP's avatar
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    #8 AgentOP Posted 5/26/2010 6:07:54 AM
    One of the most annoying things about fans are those who mistake the Mandalorians for a race of sorts. When really they're a collection of conquered species. I think they'll be nothing more than a NPC faction, not something players can become. Great write up though!!
  • keroko's avatar
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    #10 keroko Posted 5/26/2010 9:05:02 AM
    I don't know... the current way the bounty hunter plot is set up, it's plausible for them to become one somewhere down their storyline, what with the Great Hunt and all. I think that if it's possible, it will be limited to bounty hunters only. And even then only because of their storyline.
  • AgentOP's avatar
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    #31 AgentOP Posted 5/27/2010 9:47:22 AM
    Well that's possible and would definitely be huge and heroic. It's interesting that the new Mandalore is looking like he could be the Bounty Hunter class boss...or one of them.
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