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The Way of the Warrior 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:
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... Mandalorian Ranking System Even after a warrior has completed the *4 Tasks* and proven themselves a true Mandalorian, it does not mean their crusade is over. Below is the Mandalorian Ranking System for those soldiers ambitious enough to advance in the Mandalorian ranks...
Finding a Master or Apprentice To find a Mandalorian Master or Apprentice of your own, try the following methods:
/thank Onisxi! Guilds Below is a description of how to incorporate the Mandalorian RP System into guild form for any that are interested: Guild Ranks
How the Guild works To join the guild you will need to submit an application to one of the Mandalorian Elders. If the application is approved, then you will be invited to join the guild, and upon joining you will be granted the rank of Mandalorian Recruit. After one month of membership in the guild, you will be eligible to become a Mandalorian Cadet. To do so, you must approach the governing body and announce your desire to become a Cadet. The governing body will then assign you several trials you must complete. After doing so, you are granted the rank of Mandalorian Cadet. You will then be assigned to a Master, who will mentor you until you have reached CL 90. If you are already CL 90, you will still accompany the Master until you are eligible to become a Mandalorian Soldier. One month after becoming a Cadet, you will be eligible to become a Mandalorian Soldier if you are CL 90 (If not you must first reach CL 90). To do so, you must again approach the governing body and announce your desire to become a Soldier. The governing body will then assign you several trials you must complete. After doing so, you are granted the rank of Mandalorian Soldier. From this point forward, your ranks are gained by training apprentices of your own:
After becoming a Super Commando, you will be eligible to become a Mandalorian Elder (member of the governing body). To do so, you must approach them and announce your desire to become an Elder. However, whether or not you become a member of the governing body will be determined by your combat skills. How the Governing Body will work
Regarding the Permanent Members On the Governing Body there will be 6 permanent Elders. They do not have set terms, and their spots do not become available again every month like the 6 temporary spots do. The reason for the permanent members is to impartially govern the process of selecting the 6 temporary members, by overseeing and judging the competition. However, these permanent members can be voted out of their position by a majority vote from the other permanent body members, and replaced by one of the 6 temporary members (which one will also be determined by a majority vote from the 5 remaining permanent body members). Good luck to any who decide to give the Mandalorian RP System a whirl; hope you enjoy! Everitt_Cage
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