Post by Roth Fenix on Jan 27, 2009 20:26:43 GMT -5
The Mandalorians
"You can't rule Mandalorians. You just make sensible suggestions they want to follow. And since when have Mandalorians needed to be told what makes sense?"
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"In five millennia, the Mandalorians fought with and against a thousand armies on a thousand worlds. They learned to speak as many languages and absorbed weapons technology and tactics from every war. And yet, despite the overwhelming influence of alien cultures, and the absence of a true home world and even species, their own language not only survived but changed little; their way of life and their philosophy remained untouched; and their ideals and sense of family, of identity of nation, were only strengthened. Armor is not what makes a Mandalorian. Armor is simply a manifestation of an impenetrable, unassailable heart."
- Passage from "Mandalorians: Identity and Language"
The Mandalorians are a warlike, nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of multiple species, who often serve as Bounty Hunters or Mercenaries. The Mandalorian Culture recolves around a source of honor and pride in their community stemming from battle and war. The leader of the tribes is known as Mandalore, which originated from the legendary figure Mandalore the First whose soldiers were said to conquer the planet of Mandalore.
Individually, Mandalorians are independent warriors, bound together by the same culture. Each piece of Mandalorian steel was created, chosen and customized by a Mandalorian to their level of skill. The armor has great cultural significance for the Mandalorians, and each set tells about the Mandalorian underneath. However, there is an ancient saying in Mando'a: Verd ori'shya beskar'gam, meaning a warrior is more than his armor.
Currently, the Mandalorians are engaged in warfare with the cyborg Iskalloni. Their appeal to the Galactic Alliance was met with deaf ears, shaking what little trust remained after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong war.
Individually, Mandalorians are independent warriors, bound together by the same culture. Each piece of Mandalorian steel was created, chosen and customized by a Mandalorian to their level of skill. The armor has great cultural significance for the Mandalorians, and each set tells about the Mandalorian underneath. However, there is an ancient saying in Mando'a: Verd ori'shya beskar'gam, meaning a warrior is more than his armor.
Currently, the Mandalorians are engaged in warfare with the cyborg Iskalloni. Their appeal to the Galactic Alliance was met with deaf ears, shaking what little trust remained after the end of the Yuuzhan Vong war.
Ba'jur, beskar'gam, Ara'nov, aliit, Mando'a bal Mand'alor- An vencuyan mhi.
Translated: Education and armor, Self-defense, our tribe, Our language, our leader- All help us survive.
Mandalore: Ghev Dralin
