The Legal Definition of a Mandalorian
The planet Mandalore has had a long and troubled history, rife with conflict and strife. The Mandalorians were known galaxy-wide as a fearsome warrior populace who battled the Jedi, the Empire, and even themselves in civil war. As part of their rigid internal culture, they were bound by certain rules and conventions. The Mandalorian Creed was their main set of rules that defined what it meant to be a "true Mandalorian." This included attributes such as loyalty, solidarity, and a commitment to helping fellow Mandalorians. Another element of the Creed was that the Darksaber--the ancient black-bladed lightsaber originally owned by Tarre Vizsla--could be won in battle, and the victor that wielded the blade could lead all of Mandalore. While the Mandalorian Creed was the core set of governing rules, other members of Mandalorian society splintered off to create even stricter rules of behavior. The Way of the Mandalore was a quasi-religious code ...