Mando'ade

"Mandalorians don't make threats. We make promises."

―Canderous Ordo

The Mandalorians (called Mando'ade in Mando'a, meaning "children of Mandalore") were a warlike, nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple species. Often, they served as mercenaries.

Their culture revolved around that 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, though they would not hesitate to cooperate with the Jedi if it suited them.

In later years Mandalorian Warriors wore very distinctive battle helmets with T-shaped visors that covered the entirety of their faces, which would provide inspiration for the helmets of the clone troopers. These helmets would eventually become strongly associated with the Mandalorian people.

There are various entries about Mandalorians and the culture to be found here:

• Mando'a - The Mandalorian Language, with small compendium of known words
• History of the Mando'ade - History of the Mandalorians from their Taung origins until present time
• Culture of the Mando'ade - Culture and Society of the Mandalorians
• Religion of the Mando'ade - Religious beliefs of the Mandalorians
• Mandalore - The Homeworld, and a brief guide to other worlds settled by the Mandalorians