In later years, the Mandalorians moved away from their obsessively war-like and conqueror ways and instead, most became bounty hunters and mercenaries, selling their skills to various individuals and factions in the galaxy. However, they would not hesitate to cooperate with the Jedi if a partnership between the two groups was mutually beneficial.
Throughout their history, the Mandalorians were frequently allied with the Sith, perhaps most notably the Sith Lord Exar Kun, and held a certain distrust and general dislike for the Jedi Order. The leader of the Mandalorians was known as the Mand'alor, translating to 'Sole Ruler' and was rendered as 'Mandalore' in Basic.
In their early years, Mandalorian culture revolved around battle, with war being a source of honor and pride in their community. The Mandalorians-known in Mando'a as the Mando'ade, or 'Children of Mandalore'-were a nomadic group of clan-based people consisting of members from multiple species and multiple genders, all bound by a common culture.
