The Mandalorian Clans [Faction Guide]

The Mandalorian Clans

Unlike many of the other factions in the Galaxy, the Mandalorian Clans are often divided among themselves, and by the end of 49 ABY this fact hasn’t changed all that much. War has almost always been a source of pride for the Mandalorians, and this warlike nature has kept them from truly ever establishing a centralized government. However, even the most warlike people have the need for a General, and so to the Mandalorians have often followed a leader known as a Mand’alor.

In the present day of 49 ABY, the Mandalorians have finally recovered from the tumultuous history of their recent years. Their planet had been subjugated by the Galactic Empire during its rise to power, and gained their freedom alongside many other planets when the Galactic Empire met its end. The Mandalorians fought amongst themselves, exiling the pacifist New Mandalorians to the moon Concordia as the pacifists had once done to Mandalorian warriors. The allegiances that had once tied clans together as houses were dissolved, and fighting in the Mandalorian sector lessened, though larger clans such as Clan Kryze and Clan Ordo still vied for control. Many Mandalorians, who served as mercenaries and bounty hunters, had returned to their clans to participate in the struggle, leading to a galaxy wide rise in crime rates in the decades since the Empires fall with such a large drop in reliable bounty hunters.

Clan Ordo




As the fighting continued, Clan Ordo, led by the war veteran Viz Ordo, eventually gained the upper hand. Adding to their success, Clan Ordo eventually discovered a large, previously unknown Beskar deposit on the surface of their home planet of Mandalore, adding to their already continued success. This discovery, paired with victory in battles, eventually let to Viz Ordo claiming the title of Mand’alor. Giving the Beskar deposit to the companies of the planet, Mandal Hypernautics, MandalMotors, and MandalTech began mass producing ships and equipment for the Mandalorians with the Beskar.

Recognizing the approaching conflict, the newly proclaimed Mandalore the Resurgent set out the call for the other Mandalorian Clans to rejoin her and prepare for war. Planning to use her developing fleet for the battles to come, Mandalore the Resurgent has not yet made a decision on which side to join. With her history as a mercenary however, it’s likely that her loyalty, and that of the Mandalorian people and fleet will go to the highest bidder.


The New Mandalorians and Clan Kryze



While technically in New Republic controlled space, the planet of Mandalore does not truly hold allegiance with the New Republic. The same cannot be said of Concordia however, where the New Mandalorians reside. Having defeated the Death Watch once before with the help of the Republic, the New Mandalorians gained control of the planet and had a time of unprecedented peace on Mandalore, until the inevitable rise of the Galactic Empire. Their pacifist ways proved to be their undoing, pushing many Mandalorians back into the warlike traditions of the past.

This shift was not to be true for all of the New Mandalorians however, with the resurgent Clan Kryze holding fast. When the Mandalorian people liberated themselves during the Galactic Empire’s downfall, the leadership of Bo-Katan proved invaluable. While fighting for peace long after, the aging Bo-Katan's ship crashed into the surface of Mandalore, bringing down a mountain with it and revealing a massive undiscovered Beskar deposit. Their battle finished, Clan Kryze stepped back, and now serves as protectors of both Mandalore and Concordia, most choosing to defend their home rather then participate in the coming wars.

While the New Mandalorians had mostly completely dissolved by the time of the Empire's fall, the other clans allowed the New Mandalorians to live in peace on the moon of Concordia. There, they’ve been able to mostly find the peace they were looking for, with occasional raids led by other clans. While permitted a seat with the New Republic’s Senate, their concerns are largely ignored by the majority of the New Republic, who struggle to view the troublesome Mandalorian Clans and the New Mandalorians as truly separate groups.


The Deathwatch and Clan Vizsla



Originally known as Clan Vizla in the days of the Old Republic, Clan Vizsla gained notoriety as the Deathwatch for their brutality. While much of the Death Watch eventually joined the Mandalorian Protectors and eventually fought heavily to free Mandalore from Galactic Empire control, they would retain their identity once the war had ended. They would go on to fight with the other clans, most of their efforts against defeating the New Mandalorians.

With the recognition of the name however, and their effectiveness as fighters, the True Sith Emperor Merilen hires Clan Vizsla, making them an offer they cannot refuse. The Death Watch is reinstated, but this time as a mercenary group under the command of the Sith Empire. Clan Vizsla’s battle techniques are incorporated into the training of the Sith Army, with several members of the Clan going on to serve as officers and trusted soldiers.


Clan Saxon and the Imperial Super Commandos



While many clans fought for dominance on Mandalore, Clan Saxon and the Imperial Super Commandos never returned to their home planet. While Viceroy Saxon and his Star Destroyer had been destroyed in 1 BBY, many of the Mandalorians, enslaved by the Galactic Empire, viewed Clan Saxon as traitors to the Mandalorian people. Having fought against other Mandalorians in service of the Empire, Clan Saxon remained with the Galactic Empire, even after their defeat at the battle of Jakku.

With the effectiveness of special forces units such as Inferno Squad, the Imperial Super Commandos became more widely utilized by the Imperial Remnant, and the Super Commandos began to serve as one of the Imperial Remnant’s choice in special forces, and received additional training from Protectorate Gleb until her defection to work with the First Order. Clan Saxon continues to serve under the Imperial Remnant, spearheading the special forces division of the Imperial Remnant’s military.

Clan Skirata



Having first served under the Republic as instructors, then as soldiers in the army, Clan Skirata turned to the Mandalorian Protectors after the rise of the Galactic Empire to fight for their home. With the defeat of the Empire however, Clan Skirata found itself without a battle to fight. Initially serving to protect the New Mandalorians that had been exiled to Concordia during the civil war on Mandalore, Clan Skirata found renewed purpose.

With the New Republic reinstating the production of Clone Soldiers on Kamino, Clan Skirata was contacted, and quickly agreed to serve as instructors once more for the program. With many of them having initially been clones themselves, Clan Skirata easily re-incorporated into the Grand Army of the New Republic, with some of them donning the armor once more to fight alongside their brothers.


Clan Fett



With their history of mercenary and bounty hunter work, and the death of their leader in the Sarlacc, Clan Fett found itself without guidance. Many continued on with their initial work, though with the collapse of Jabba the Hutt’s criminal empire, they found themselves at odds on more than one occasion. Recognizing the strength of the Mandalorian Mercenaries that his predecessor had made use of, Nasrii the Hutt hired the Clan to work for him. Now, Clan Fett carries out the orders of the Trade Federation and it’s leaders, serving as mercenaries or bounty hunters together wherever they are needed.


Other Clans



While there are plenty of Mandalorian Clans, most have answered the call of Mand’alor the Resurgent. Followers of the Mandalorian culture can still be found on nearly every planet, working as mercenaries, bodyguards, hired muscle, and bounty hunters. Many more have returned to Mandalore however, joining with the army amassing there.