![]() ![]() In Rebels, Kanan Jarrus also wore Jaig Eyes on his face shield after he was blinded. The Mythosaurįans of Clone Wars are familiar with the modified Jaig Eyes ( jai’galaar’la sur’haii’se in the language of the Madalorians) painted on Captain Rex’s helmet-one of the best examples of cultural cross-influences in the Star Wars universe. The points of the ring stand for the Mandalorians’ weapons the circle is meant to represent cycles of power and war, as well as the responsibility of new generations to perpetuate Mandalorian tradition. Within the Star Wars universe, the jagged, sharp edges of the serpent-like circle bring to mind the spikes and horn-bearing designs of early Mandalorian armor. The circle symbol of the Mandalorian Crusaders is similar to Christ’s Crown of Thorns from Christian culture, a direct line to the real-life, original Crusaders. These early Mandalorians, over time, developed the Canons of Honor and the Resol’nare (the Six Actions), guiding principles of Mandalorian culture and life. ![]() Originally, the Mandalorian Crusaders forced their ways on those they had conquered, but this rigidity was soon relaxed to allow Mandalorians to choose their way of life. Combat was a religious exercise, and their weapons were consecrated. In addition, the honor code by which Din Djarin’s clan (Children of the Watch) lives is apparently based on the creed established by Mandalore the First.Īccording to non-canon material, The Crusaders were warlike, seeking to conquer other worlds. Cubist-style murals in the royal palace of Mandalore featuring Mandalorian Crusaders were apparent two episodes of Clone Wars. Much of what we know about the Mandalorian Crusaders comes from the Expanded Universe, but hints of them show up in canon as well. Mandalorian Crusaders carried swords, and, it is said, sometimes rode basilisk war droids. They were founded by Mandalore the First at least 24,000 years before the Battle of Yavin. ![]() The Mandalorian Crusaders, the first Mandalorians we know of, are the root of the historical conflict between Mandalorians and the Jedi. So it makes sense that the Mandalorian Crusaders draw their name from these noble soldiers. Part of the look of the Mandalorian armor-the knight-like suit, the T-cross visor-owes a great deal to medieval Europe and the Crusades. ![]()
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