The
Mandalorians—known in
Mando'a as the
Mando'ade, or "Children of Mandalore"—were a nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple species and multiple genders, all bound by a common culture.
In their early years, Mandalorian culture revolved around battle, with war being a source of honor and pride in their community. The leader of the Mandalorians was known as the
Mand'alor, translating to "Sole Ruler" and was rendered as "Mandalore" in
Basic. Throughout their history, the Mandalorians were frequently allied with the
Sith, perhaps most notably the
Sith Lord Exar Kun, and held a certain distrust and general dislike for the
Jedi Order. However, they would not hesitate to cooperate with the
Jedi if a partnership between the two groups was mutually beneficial.
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