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The Way of the Warrior - A Guide to becoming a Mandalorian Soldier By Everitt_Cage

They were the warriors of legend. Driven by the thrill of battle and the honor of victory, the Mandalorians carved an empire for themselves and left an unforgettable mark on the galaxy. But who really were the Mandalorians? More importantly, do you have what it takes to join their ranks? "Mandalorians don't make threats. We make promises."

The Way of the Warrior A Guide to Role-Playing a Mandalorian Soldier

So, you've reached CL 90 and mastered your profession. "What do I do now?" you ask. If you are someone who does their best to avoid battle and prefers a peaceful life, then you do just that. But if you crave the thrill of battle, the spoils of war, and the honor which can only be achieved when your enemy lies lifeless at your feet, then perhaps you have what it takes to become a Mandalorian.

The 4 Tasks

To become a Mandalorian, there are *4 Tasks* which must be completed:
  1. Studying Mandalorian Lore
  2. Proving Yourself in Combat
  3. Donning Mandalorian Armor
  4. Continuing the Mandalorian Legacy
Each of these Tasks will now be discussed in detail...

Task 1: Mandalorian Lore

Aside from battle, the most important thing to a Mandalorian is their heritage. Therefore, the *First Task* you must complete is learning about their history and culture...

Early History

The Mandalorians were a group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple species. Their culture revolved around that of the idea of battle and war being a source of honor and pride in their community. The leader of the Mandalorians typically took on the title of "Mandalore." Mandalorians were frequently allied with the Sith, most notably Exar Kun and much later as a prototype for the Clone trooper under the power of Darth Sidious and the Galactic Republic. Originally, the Mandalorian clans were Taung from Coruscant, led by the warlord "Mandalore the First". Eventually they conquered a planet in the Outer Rim, which they named Mandalore after their leader. The Taung then took the name Mandalorians and were seen by many as the most skilled fighters in the Galaxy, thriving in battle. They were known for their use of cutting-edge weaponry and held to a strict code of honor. These Mandalorians wore crusader armor that differed from one soldier to the next. Later, members of other species joined their ranks, until humans made up the majority. Mandalorians spoke their own language, Mando'a, but many spoke Galactic Basic as well. For thousands of years after Mandalores conquest, its new inhabitants would not venture far from the system they inhabited. It was not until the Great Sith War of 4,000 BBY that the Mandalorians would seek to expand their conquests and, in the process, become both famous (and infamous) to the galaxy at large. For nearly the next 4,000 years, the Mandalorians would play a large part in galactic warfare.

Civil War

In 60 BBY a schism occurred in their ranks. A violent splinter group, known as the Mandalorian Death Watch, revolted against the leadership of Jaster Mereel, who led the True Mandalorian loyalist faction, due to Mereel's proposed Super Commando Codex reforms. The two groups became mortal enemies, and would go on to clash numerous times.

Culture

Mandalorian culture consisted of a very straight-forward nomadic society, influenced by many other cultures around the galaxy. As a whole, Mandalorians were not prejudiced of any species, but tolerated all Mandalorians, as long as they followed Mandalorian principles. Many war-orphaned children (such as Jango Fett) would be adopted into Mandalorian society, and brought up as Mandalorian children. Mandalorian women were expected to have the same combat skills as men, in order to defend their homes when the men were away. If they didn't have children to raise, they fought alongside men on the battlefield. The ideal Mandalorian woman was physically strong and resilient. Not all Mandalorians constantly fought on the front line. There were farmers, regular factory workers, engineers, and doctors too. However, all Mandalorians were warriors at heart, and all knew how to fight. There were six acts one needed to follow to be a Mandalorian, known as the Six Actions (Resol'Nare). They consisted of: wearing armor, speaking Mando'a, defending themselves and families, raising children as Mandalorians, helping the clan succeed and sustain itself, and when called to arms by the Mandalore, rally to his cause.

Religion

The Mandalorian religion reflected the sensibilities and values of the Mandalorians. Like the culture itself, it changed over the years, but still maintained its fundamental tenets. In ancient times, Mandalorians were intensely religious, worshipping war and taking their myths literally. However disillusionment with devastating wars of conquest led to a re-interpretation of the stories as parables, to confer philosophical meaning rather than fact. In Mandalorian myth, the sloth-god Arasuum eternally fought the destroyer god Kad Ha'rangir . This represented the constant struggle between stagnation, and the opportunity for change that stemmed from destruction. Every Mandalorian warrior who died was supposedly joined an army in the afterlife; there they defended their wives and children, who live on an enduring, peaceful homestead. This was viewed as the only place where Mandalorians could finally settle down permanently. Later generations moved away from a belief in a literal heaven to emphasize the idea of the manda. The manda was described as "a combination of the collective state of being, the essence of being Mandalorian, and an oversoul." To be part of it, a Mandalorian must understand their culture and truly live out its ideals. Otherwise, they would be a dar'manda–someone who was ignorant of their heritage, and would have no soul and no afterlife. This was regarded as a fate worse than death. This emphasis on culture helped to preserve the identity of the Mandalorians even when scattered across the galaxy.

Additional

For even more detailed information on the Mandalorians, see this website: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Mandalorian

Task 2: Proving Yourself

Besides simply having the necessary knowledge of Mandalorian history and culture, one seeking to join the ranks of the Mandalorians must prove themselves a warrior of the highest caliber. Therefore, the *Second Task* you must complete are the Feats of Strength...

Task 3: Mandalorian Armor

The *Third Task* a Mandalorian must complete is earning and wearing their own suit of Mandalorian armor. There are 3 types of Mandalorian armor:

Death Watch Bunker

Imperial Restuss Style Mandalorian Armor

Rebel Restuss Style Mandalorian Armor

Click here for more info about Restuss Style Mandolorian Armor

Whichever type you choose, earning and wearing the armor is required to become a true Mandalorian.

Task 4: The Mandalorian Legacy

No matter how great your knowledge of Mandalorian heritage or how deadly your fighting skills may be, they are all worthless without a protégé to pass them on to. The *Fourth Task* that must be completed to become a Mandalorian is training an apprentice.

Taking an Apprentice:

A CL 90 Warrior should select a worthy warrior of a lesser CL to be their Mandalorian apprentice. Even though the apprentice may be a low CL, they should still have proven themselves an able warrior, and deserving of Mandalorian training. The master may assign their student tests to determine whether or not they are worthy of training.

The Master:

The master's role is to help their apprentice advance. This advancement comes in 3 main ways:

The Apprentice:

The apprentice's role is two-fold:

Purpose:

The purpose of Mandalorian Apprenticeship System is for the mutual enjoyment and benefit of both the master and the apprentice. The apprentice benefits from the system by having a more experienced player helping them as they need it. The master benefits from the system in that only by fully training an apprentice can they become a true Mandalorian themselves.

Completion:

An apprentice is only fully trained when they have:

Once the apprentice is fully trained, the master has completed the *4 Tasks* and has proven himself a true Mandalorian. For the apprentice to become a true Mandalorian, they will have to train an apprentice of their own...

Finding a Master or Apprentice

To find a Mandalorian Master or Apprentice of your own, try the following methods:
  1. Your Server/Galaxy Forums: One good way to find another player interested in the Mandalorian RP System is by posting a thread on your server's forums. Make sure your thread includes a link to this article/thread (so people will know what your talking about), and specifies whether your looking for a Master or an Apprentice.
  2. Your Guild: Another good way to find a Master or Apprentice is by asking members of your guild . If you are a lower CL seeking a Master, ask a CL 90 if they would be interested. If you are a CL 90 looking for an apprentice, ask a lower CL if they would be interested. Make sure to direct them to this post so they know what is involved.
  3. Onisxi was nice enough to create a message board for people seeking a Master or Apprentice of their own.Here is a link