The Beskar Bachelor
- Intent: To provide a culturally immersive Mandalorian cantina setting for roleplay in Mandalorian Empire territory. The location supports clan-based politics, social interaction, and bounty hunter gathering on the planet Gargon.
- Image Credit: AI Generated via OpenAI
- Canon: N/A
- Permissions: N/A
- Links: The Mandalorian Empire, Gargon (Canon Planet)
SETTING INFORMATION
- Structure Name: The Broken Targe
- Classification: Cantina / Gathering Hall
- Location: Gargon
- Affiliation: Mandalorian Empire; Owned and operated by various Mandalorian clans
- Accessibility: Open to all. Located near a prominent weapon foundry hub on Gargon, it is easily accessible by air and land traffic. Outsiders may be tolerated but are typically accompanied or vouched for. Public-facing, but heavily guarded and insular by custom.
- Description: A brutalist-style cantina built into the remains of a downed Basilisk war droid, The Broken Targe is a popular watering hole and neutral ground for the Mando’ade of Gargon. Known for its blood-smeared fighting pit, open flame feasts, and clan banner ceiling, the cantina blends warrior culture with deep-rooted traditions.
POINTS OF INTEREST
- The Wound – A circular fighting pit at the center of the cantina where sanctioned duels take place. These can range from friendly sparring to blood-feud resolutions. The floor is scorched and scratched from decades of combat, and the surrounding ring is adorned with sigils of victory and loss.
- The Bannerhall Ceiling – Overhead, the banners of prominent Mandalorian clans hang from heavy chains. Only those who have earned their place may display their colors. The removal or defacing of a banner is seen as a declaration of vendetta.
- The Flame Table – A large open fire pit used for communal cooking and ceremonial offerings. Mandalorians gather here to share meals, forge weapons in small rituals, or offer tributes to fallen comrades.
- Backroom Bounty Wall – A private alcove behind an armored durasteel door displays live holo-feeds of bounty pings, mercenary contracts, and war postings. Only verified clan members or authorized warriors can access this area.
- The Basilisk Bar – The main bar counter is built into the repurposed torso plating of a fallen Basilisk war droid. Blast marks and teeth scars remain visible across its armored frame. The drinks served here are potent, clan-distilled, and not recommended for offworlders.
- The Inkwell – A tucked-away upper floor where clan symbols and body tattoos are offered. This is also where tales are told, songs are sung, and life events such as Verd’goten or rites of passage may be quietly celebrated.
SECURITY
High
- Reinforced durasteel walls and retractable blast doors
- Turreted rooftop defense grid (anti-personnel and anti-air)
- Clan guards rotate based on Gargon’s current dominant leadership
- Hidden weapon scanners and biometric access locks
- Traditional Mandalorian honor customs — any violence outside sanctioned duels is harshly punished by collective reprisal
- Internal panic protocols for sealing the structure in case of siege or attack
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
Originally forged from the hollowed carcass of a downed Basilisk war droid dating back to the Old Mandalorian Crusades, The Broken Targe was rebuilt as a social hearth for the clans of Gargon. Its name refers both to the shattered targe-shield mounted above the bar—a relic from a long-forgotten duel—and to the cantina’s broader function as a place of broken truces, reforged alliances, and hardened culture.
For centuries, the Broken Targe has served as neutral ground for Mandalorians of all houses and stripes. Feasts, blood duels, mercenary contracts, and clan diplomacy all occur within its scorched halls. As the Mandalorian Empire continues to evolve, the cantina remains a constant—part tavern, part battleground, and part sacred hall where the next war might begin or end over a shared bottle of tihaar.
Though minor skirmishes and vendettas often echo within its ring, the Broken Targe is widely respected as a place of culture, consequence, and clan pride. Its legacy continues to grow, one flame-lit toast or shattered beskar blade at a time.