Selle Skern
Character
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Mandalorian Rangers were founded at the beginning of the last decade by Goren Gench, the Alor of a small but respected clan known for traveling the less-explored parts of space. Himself a veteran of several wars and proud devotee of the Supercommando Codex, he had come to be disillusioned with the tribal ways that many Mandalorians seemed to express their culture - often putting their individual sects, houses, and clans above the Mando'ade as a whole - and absolutely disgusted with the more savage and criminal expressions of their culture that often appeared in the underworld and among more warmongering bands that engage in raiding and senseless violence.
Drawing together several other Clan Alors and other Mandalorians disaffected and disillusioned by the state of the Mandalorian people after their expulsion from Manda'yaim, He founded the Sirsahyav, or Rangers, both as a paramilitary organization with which they could hire themselves out to honorable causes and support their children and clans as well as an organization through which they would be able to advocate for their ideals and provide a example of a better way for their fellow Mando'ade.
- Intent: Codify the reformist faction of Mandalorians that Selle has found herself a part of.
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- Links: Inspiration from Mandalorian Protectors,
- Organization Name: Mando Sirsahyav ("Mandalorian Rangers")
- Classification: Mandalorian Sect, Private Military Organization
- Affiliation: As all Mandalorian factions they are sworn to serve the Mand'alor should a rightful claimant (one who can demonstrate their combat and tactical prowess, can command the respect of a majority of the clans from various different sects, and at the very least follows the principles of the old Supercommando Codex) ever rise to the occasion, However they otherwise operate independently under their own leadership structure
- Organization Symbol: Their insignia consists of the Mythosaur sigil framed by a shield, itself imposed over a crossed pair of spears.
- Description: An organization formed from several Mandalorian organizations and Clans, the Sirsahyav exists partially to serve as a mercenary/private military outfit, giving the skilled soldiers that make up its members a stable means of living as well as an outlet for the warrior-path of the Mandalorians. It also, however, serves as an ideological organization for those Mandalorians who, like many before them, are disturbed by the more savage and dishonorable impulses that many of the more crusade-driven organizations have in the past.
- Headquarters: Bakura
- Domain: They don't particularly hold any dominions over cities planets or the like (other than maintaining a series of bases across Bakura), but can be found throughout the galaxy, helping those who need or pay for it.
- Notable Assets: Not many, other than a handful of safehouses along the Galaxy's busiest trade routes - other than their home on Bakura, they primarily prefer to stay mobile, traveling the galaxy looking to bring other Mandalorians to their cause.
- Hierarchy: Unlike many other Mandalorian organizations - which often form units ad hoc and appoint leadership based solely on seniority or battle prowess, the Mandalorian Rangers have a rigid rank system and command hierarchy akin to a proper military, with NCOs and officers appointed based on their tactical ability, leadership skills, and discipline. While exact numbers of men commanded vary base on the particular role, mission, and situational context of a given unit, these ranks generally command similar to what they would in any other military organization - a Fireteam to a corporal, Squad to Sergeant, Battalion to commander and so forth.). The General is the commander of the entire organization (in the absence of a Mand'alor).
- Verd'ika | Private
- Alor'uus | Corporal
- Ruus'alor | Sergeant
- Ver'Alor | Lieutenant
- Alor'ad | Captain
- Al'verde | Commander
- Ia'arate | General
- Membership: The Rangers accept any mandalorians to their ranks, so long as they are willing to prove their discipline and devotion to the greater good of all Mando'ade throughout their training - in which they will be evaluated, sorted based on their skills, and then assigned to the role best suited for them. (OOC: Shoot me a message here on on Discord)
- Climate: The climate is extremely disciplined - though they still serve more as a sect and mercenary outfit currently, they are organized and expected to act as a military organization, and follow guidelines and internal culture to that end, as well as a strict code of conduct. To this end, accountability is also extremely important within this organization - accountability to those above, those below, and those parallel in rank, experience, and standing in the Rangers. Comradery is also of paramount importance, and everyone is expected to treat their fellow rangers as brothers and sisters, the ethos behind the organization's motto Vode An, or Brothers All.
- Vode An, the name being taken from an old Mandalorian Hymn,
- Reputation: Being a relatively small organization in a somewhat remote part of the Galaxy, they haven't quite made a large name of themselves galaxy-wide, however:
- in parts of more "Civilized Space," where they have earned a reputation, they are generally viewed more favorably than many other Mandalorian factions, both contemporaries and of the past, if not fully trustworthy.
- In the less civilized parts of the galaxy where they have operated the reputation wildy varies, from boogeymen and shadowy death-bringers among slavers and pirate gangs to out-and-out saviors.
- On Bakura itself they're viewed as a positive influence - always stepping up to protect their adopted homeworld from outside threats, when necessary - and as a productive members of public.
- In some circles they will always be viewed with suspicion - as if they are merely a stunt to rehabilitate Mandalorians' image, and even some among those who believe they're good will always fear the ancient savagery of the Crusaders hiding beneath the surface
- Among the Mando'ade, their reputation can run all the way up and down the spectrum, from those who look up to them, and see them as a positive vision for what the warrior culture can represent and what the children of Mandalore can be, to those who think them soft, weak, and traitors to the old ways of Mandalore, to those who merely seem the indifferently, and treat them like the myriad of other splinter factions and sects.
- Curios: The Rangers' Beskar'gam is generally painted a gray color, with their pauldrons colored according to their clan or house, one pauldron adorned with their clan sigil and the other with the symbol of the Rangers.
- Rules: Like most Mandalorian sects that wish to maintain even the faintest slimmer of legitimacy, the Mandalorians follow the Resol'nare, with an understanding that "tribe" encompasses Mando'ade as a whole, and not just one's clan. They also follow a expanded version of the Supercommando codex, which establishes not only that Mandalorians wishing to fight should operate as honorable mercenaries and soldiers, but also sets forth a code of honorable conduct in warfare with an emphasis on discipline and restraint.
- Goals: The highest goal of the Rangers is to reunify the Mando'ade and build a society worthy of their pride. Within that goal, they seek to reform Mandalorian Society in a way similar to the Protectors of the past - replacing the more tribal and savage ways of the past with honor and duty, and replacing the more individualistic streaks within the culture with a focus on the good of all Mando'ade.
[ Mention any notable PCs or NPCs that are part of this organization and their role/title/position within it - alternatively link to a blog post with this information if you would like to keep an active player roster. You may also request a sub mod to add/remove members. Link any relevant characters or NPC submissions. ]
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The Mandalorian Rangers were founded at the beginning of the last decade by Goren Gench, the Alor of a small but respected clan known for traveling the less-explored parts of space. Himself a veteran of several wars and proud devotee of the Supercommando Codex, he had come to be disillusioned with the tribal ways that many Mandalorians seemed to express their culture - often putting their individual sects, houses, and clans above the Mando'ade as a whole - and absolutely disgusted with the more savage and criminal expressions of their culture that often appeared in the underworld and among more warmongering bands that engage in raiding and senseless violence.
Drawing together several other Clan Alors and other Mandalorians disaffected and disillusioned by the state of the Mandalorian people after their expulsion from Manda'yaim, He founded the Sirsahyav, or Rangers, both as a paramilitary organization with which they could hire themselves out to honorable causes and support their children and clans as well as an organization through which they would be able to advocate for their ideals and provide a example of a better way for their fellow Mando'ade.
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