"Warmaster, we think too often in terms of dualism... light or dark, right or wrong. But there are three sides to this blade, not two, opposed and similar at the same time. The third edge is the Mandalorian."
―Vergere
The Mandalorians (Mando'ade in their alien language, meaning "children of the Mandalore") are a warlike, nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple origins. Their culture revolves around that of battle and war being a source of honor and pride in their community.
The leader of the Mandalorians typically takes on the title of "Mandalore". It is a simple thing to describe what the Mandalore represents as a figure. It represents a patriarch, a commander, a friend and a formidable adversary. The Mandalorians, as a people, are proud of and reverent to the one serving as their Mandalore while that one is strong and capable.
The Mandalore entered the hangar where three of his people - father and two sons - worked on his ship.
Not all Mandalorians constantly fight on the front lines. Some act as mechanics, medics, engineers and in a variety of other activities to the best of their abilities and with their people's success and sustaining in mind. However, all Mandalorians are warriors at heart, and all know how to fight.
Those weren't dock workers, but fully fledged warriors; all three of them, including the younger one. The Mandalore approached them, demonstrating little interest in his ship or in their work on it. They've noticed it and stopped what they were doing. Without even acknowledging the other two, the Mandalore addressed the younger one.
"Dha'wherd ad?" [Dha'wherd son?]
"Cuun Mandalore," [Our Mandalore] the young boy bowed only slightly, not losing the Mandalore's gaze. Respectful and yet ready, as it was proper to a trained warrior.
"Su cuy'gar, A'dika. Ke'adenii ad yaim?" [Greetings, boy. Are you the younger son?]Even though the seasoned warrior's words were friendly, his tone was neutral.
"Elek, Mandalore." [Yes, Mandalore.]
The Mandalore looked the boy straight in the eye and, with a finger pointed to his chest, said, "Gar yaim, gar akun, verda." [Your home, your war, warrior.]
There were six acts one needed to follow to be a Mandalorian, known as Resol'Nare. They consisted of: wearing armor, speaking Mando'a, defending yourself and family, raising children as Mandalorians, helping the clan succeed and sustain itself, and when called to arms by the Mandalore, rally to his cause.
'Gar yaim, gar akun,' was a call to adulthood from the Mandalore himself. It turned out to be a call to arms of sorts as well, as the Mandalore mentioned for the young man to follow him, giving him his warrior's name, "Ni ti, Ranov'la Aran." [Come with me, 'Ranov'la Aran'.]
The young man followed the Mandalore without hesitation, never looking back to his father and brother.
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