Mandalorian Clans

The Mandalorians—known in Mando'a as the Mando'ade, or "Children of

Mandalore"—are a nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of mem-
bers from multiple species, bound by a common culture.

In their early years, the 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 rendered as "Mandalore" in
Basic. Throughout their history, the Mandalorians were frequently allied with the Sith,
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 in their best interest. In later years, the Mandalorians moved
away from their obsessively war-like and conqueror ways and instead, most became
bounty hunters and soldiers-for-hire, selling their skills to various individuals and factions
in the galaxy.

Mandalorians wear very distinctive battle armor, including helmets with T-shaped visors
that covered the entirety of their faces, and would provide inspiration for the helmets of
the Republic's clone troopers. These helmets have become strongly associated with the
Mandalorian people.