Rise of the Mandalorians - The Crusader Wars (LORE DOCUMENTARY)

History of the Rise of the Mandalorians and the Crusader Wars. Go to my sponsor aura.com/Invicta to get a 14-day free trial and see if your personal information has been leaked online.
In this lore documentary we explore the history of the Mandalorians. This episode focuses on the Rise of the Mandalorians with their Crusaders and Neo Crusaders.
The video begins with the origins of the Mandalorians which legends trace back to the warring Taung tribes on the primitive world of Coruscant. Following a climactic war, they were forced to abandon the planet, finding a new home in the outer rim. From here the Taung would slowly rebuild their civilization. In doing to they would forge a new warrior culture. These raiders would be given purpose by Mandalore the First who reformed them into the Crusaders. These now launched into the stars.
Over the following centuries, the Mandalorian Crusades would carve a bloody swath of destruction across the Galaxy. At their height, these Crusaders would challenge the Old Republic and go toe to toe with the Jedi. It would be these great Mandalorian Wars which would greatly expedite their military evolution. The two sides would ultimately face off in a climactic war between Mandalore the Ultimate and the Jedi Knight Revan.
Credits:
Research = Sophia Ware
Script = Chris Das Neves
Narration = Guy Michaels
Artwork = Penta Limited
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[@samym1694]

For Lord of the Rings lore. How about Rohan's "Rohirrim" or the Haradrim's "Mumakil"

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[@colonelx185]

In case you want to do more Star Wars and continue the timeline, maybe have a look at the Sith Empire, which I'm doing a stellaris series on!

[@OptimusMaximusNero]

Canderous: "Never thought I would die fighting side by side with a Republic officer" Carth: "What about side by side with a friend?" Canderous: "Nope"

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Legit lol'd

[@WTFisTingispingis]

Bwahahaha Carth got shwacked.

[@vitorpereira9515]

Ladies and gentleman the original Mandalorian!

[@Skillet1O1]

@@vitorpereira9515 As far as I'm concerned the old lore is still Canon. Half the population just hanging out in Keldabe watching, and laughing, while Death Watch and the New Mandalorians shoot each other.

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Lol 😆

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A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one

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This was my exact same thought.

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This is the Way.

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Perfect comment

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This is the way

[@OptimusMaximusNero]

Jedi Order: "You can't go to the Outer Rim and fight the Mandalorians. That's simply not possible." Revan: "Why isn't it possible?" Jedi Order: "It's just not..." Revan: "WHY NOT, YOU STUPID BASTARDS?!"

[@Ilikefinalfantasy795]

Revan and Malak " Fuck it we'll do it live!!"

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Do you by chance have autism? Many people who are obsessed with comic books and stuff like star wars do

[@bruceroberts8614]

Revan sounds like Patrick Bateman lol!

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Darth Bateman

[@uhfanzonly]

Jedi arenʻt around anymore. Long Live the Great Mandalore! This is the Way!!

[@lelouche25]

I love how Mandalorians pretty much evloved as a middle finger to the Jedi.

[@rickyt7666]

They were the ultimate test. The Jedi were known as formidable warriors. A true test for any mandalorian.

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I think a video on the Sith Empire of the Old Republic would be interesting to watch.

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I’m absolutely here for you guys doing more fictional universes like Star Wars , Dune and warhammer

[@pandawok301]

You need to be clear on which is Canon or Legends.

[@kiankier7330]

@@pandawok301 agree, but I am 80 % sure most here is from the EU

[@davidfrisken1617]

It is the way.

[@thewayfarer8849]

"This is the way" - Revan taking Mandalore's head in a fair fight and keeping the mask.

[@stehfreejesseah7893]

Is that still cannon? That is the story I know but recently saw a vid of a comic thatvsaid he found it in the sand or snow maybe? Then had a flashback when he put it on? I also thuoght it was just a mask and not a full helmut? Idk might be the mendala effect.

[@soundgfx7166]

@@stehfreejesseah7893 if you mean the mask he used, it was from a mandalorian crusader who protested against a massacre and was killed, revan took her mask and swore and oath never to remove it iirc regarding the mandalore's mask, I have no idea if he ever took it - all I remember was that revan defeated mandalore in single combat and that's it.

[@kingofhearts3185]

@@soundgfx7166 Revan hid the mask to prevent the mandalorians from reuniting. In the Revan novel he and Canderous go to find it years later, hence Canderous having it and being Mandalore in KOTOR 2.

[@vitorpereira9515]

​@@stehfreejesseah7893This always was canon!

[@MusMasi]

@@kingofhearts3185 why not just kill all the remaining mandalorians? Wouldn't that be simpler?

[@neofulcrum5013]

Out of all the factions in Star Wars, I think my go to choice would be the Mandalorians. They’re not just warriors with some of the best gear and training. They’re a community. They thrive in camaraderie.

[@SkylerB17]

I cant wait to play a Mandalorian in Star Wars 5e!

[@Ilikefinalfantasy795]

the Echani were pretty dope as well.

[@DocLeQuack]

In camaraderie is a stretch. They have always canonically had issues with one another.

[@MusMasi]

@@DocLeQuack probably more camaraderie within their clans.

[@Ace-cr9qt]

@@SkylerB17 Star Wars 5e what is that

[@or6397]

Be cool if the Neo Crusader armour got added to the Mandalorian TV show. That and Vode An being added would be pretty cool as well.

[@Stevensonssonsteve]

My God I want to hear the covert sing Vode An on the way to battle

[@timothylong3110]

@@Stevensonssonsteve right there with you. Good thing they keep the helmets on, helps hide the tears of joy.

[@user-mw2vn7pv8n]

Seriously. How clueless does Disney have to be to not have implemented Vode An yet

[@disillusioned8686]

Neo Crusaders were around 4,000 yrs before the Mandalorian show takes place. Would not make sense for it to show up. That armor is antiquated and out of use for thousands of years

[@disillusioned8686]

Would be cool to see an Old Republic trilogy though and for the armor to show up there

[@ravager2-636]

Here's why you can't exterminate us, aruetii (outsider). We're not huddled in one place-we span the galaxy. We need no lords or leaders-so you can't destroy our command. We can live without technology-so we can fight with our bare hands. We have no species or bloodline-so we can rebuild our ranks with others who want to join us. We're more than just a people or an army, aruetii. We're a culture. We're an idea. And you can't kill ideas-but we can certainly kill you. -Ranah Naast (Mandalore the Destroyer)

[@HolyknightVader999]

Revan: *LAUGHS IN MASS SHADOW GENERATOR* Palpatine: *LAUGHS IN NUCLEAR BARRAGE*

[@timothylong3110]

Mandalorians: *Shrug and keep fighting*

[@HolyknightVader999]

@@timothylong3110 Mandalorians: *Reduced to a small faction that a drunk Star Destroyer crew can annihilate.*

[@timothylong3110]

@@HolyknightVader999 A star destroyer crew? Poor Imps… so out matched…

[@HolyknightVader999]

@@timothylong3110 And what exactly will the Mandos do when their camp gets glassed from orbit?

[@OptimusMaximusNero]

I have always found Mandalore the Indomitable to be the most badass mandalorian leader. Despite treating the Sith Ulic Qel-Droma with utter disrespect and cockiness before their confrontation, he gladly accepted to serve him with complete loyalty as his second-in-command after being defeated, knowing that said Sith deserved to be his master.

[@jeremychau2322]

Emm wasn't that mandalore the conquer?

[@OptimusMaximusNero]

​@@jeremychau2322 The Conquer was the next Mandalore

[@MusMasi]

For being a catspaw? yeah great respect.

[@AudioOnslaught]

Canderous Ordo To Revan no Hate only Respect

[@AudioOnslaught]

This is the Way Vod

[@shadowofhawk55]

7:30 this battle was my first proper introduction to the Mandalorians, not counting Clone Wars. It was a random comic at my library that checked out five or six times, absolutely loving the war. I didn't know all the characters involved, but the Raw Power of the Sith and the Mandalorians and the others they had gathered under their banner was awesome.

[@joecoaxum3851]

Bro same that was a good afternoon or reading

[@mrzirak792]

If you talk about 2008 The Clone Wars - it is anything but proper introduction to the Mandalorians.

[@shadowofhawk55]

@@mrzirak792 no

[@mrzirak792]

@@shadowofhawk55 "no"? "No" what?

[@shadowofhawk55]

@@mrzirak792 First - The 2008 show is more respectful of Mandos than what we've been getting Lately Second - No, cause I said comic in reference to a battle from before the Old Republic.

[@Roffron]

We need a new Mandalorian empire. Its such a cool theme. Hope the show takes us there. Also Revan wears a Mandalorian mask too.

[@theawesomeman9821]

I think Disney is setting up Bo Katan to re-unite the Mandalorians into an empire again.

[@bobafett9348]

@@theawesomeman9821 Aw hell no.

[@TheKodiak72]

Except we dont. They were worse then the Empire. They genocided whole planets. Did you not watch the video? Atleast the Empire provided employment for billions, a stable airspace againist pirates. I love the show but the Mandalorians of old were assholes. I always enjoyed killing them in KOTOR 1 and 2.

[@Roffron]

@@TheKodiak72 Well it doesnt have to be on this show. Maybe sometime in the future. Just like I said it would be a cool theme. Much more ruthless foe. The show may at least create an independent mandalore. The leader could change and a new galactic war.

[@MusMasi]

@@TheKodiak72 but assholes are cool though someone has to be the bad guy, or well the Guy who is worse in a galaxy full of bad guys.

[@LostEmpireProduction]

Please continue this series. I definitely want to see on about the Mandalorian Civil War between the Death Watch and the True Mandalorians under Jaster Mareel

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A Legendary Civil War 🔥😂

[@rayjinflo]

I never learned much of this era outside of Revan's sphere of influence, so I really enjoyed seeing how Mandalorian history shaped the conflict of those times. Two decades later and still I feel attached to the name and role

[@AudioOnslaught]

Mando'ade

[@thestanleys3657]

I'd lose my shit if we ever got the Basilisk Wardroids in live action

[@rinflame44]

I enjoy some of the parallels between Roman history and Mandalorian lore. Strong military tradition rooted in religious observance? Continous reform driven by battlefield experience? Movement from early war-band structure to a more bureaucratic organization to support imperial ambition? Adjustment of rules for military service and citizenship to expand the pool of recruits? Cultural flexibility with strongly rooted core tenents?

[@Centurian128]

I had not noticed those connections before! Thanks!

[@DarksaberForce]

I considered Mandalorians comparison to the Vikings and Celtics.

[@rabidspatula1013]

We need movies in this era.

[@user-yq9im9dk9z]

They kinda already ruined this lore. 😕

[@dragnarok4286]

bro star wars the old republic is 10 times better than any other era of star wars the sheer amount of stories and characters is insane its also pure war with thousands of sith and jedi with two equal powers fighting for the control of the galaxy non of this droid vs clone or rebel vs imperial its pure super power vs super power with both deploying any super weapon at their disposal

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@@user-yq9im9dk9z The so supposed fans ruined Star Wars and anything Ells.

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Disney made Star Wars into a streaming service after destroying every legacy character and gutting the EU. Besides next movie is another trilogy about Rey doing what Luke couldn’t and making everything perfect lmfao

[@connergibson9453]

An amazing video! The only things I wished you would have mentioned were the Mandalorian knights (Jedi who defected to the Mandalorians and joined their culture) and the fact that the initial skirmishes of the Mandalorian Wars were actually republic victories. The Mandalorians carefully sized up the republic, but made sure to "lose" the initial skirmishes, luring the republic into a state of over confidence. This was one of the main reasons why their multi pronged assault was so devastating to the republic, they just didn't expect the Mandalorians to be able to bring that scale of war to them in the time that they did.

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Definitely a suprise but I always get excited when you guys cover fantasy topics. Now you are covering one of my favorite sci-fi cultures woop woop! This is the way

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This is the way!

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Great work! The Emperor’s Guard and it’s sub-divisions like the Shadow Guard would be great to see sometime!

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This was incredible!!! Thankyou for all the work put into the video

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Excellent video, gents! I absolutely love the Mandalorians and their history. Can't wait for the next video.

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I've been waiting for a video like this for YEARS

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This was excellent. I don't want it to replace the history content, but one of these every so often would be amazing. This is mostly just a comment for the algorithm.

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Wow thank you so much for this !!

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Awesome!! Thank you best video over this I’ve seen

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I got to say that I'm really impressed by your video. No one really has the time to explain Mandalorian history like you do my friend and I thank you for that because I definitely love this video thumbs up. 👍

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This is better and more educational than TV documentary! Impressive

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Thanks for this as huge fan of Star Wars and belonging to a military/warrior culture and having served the Fatherland for a time there is something about the Mandalorians that speaks to me. This is the Way.

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I found this both entertaining and enlightening and I look forward to part 2 of those documentary

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[@Kenichi-Nil]

This was a really enjoyable video in seeing explored around for the Mandalorians, makes me quite excited if you're cover other eras for the Mandalorians and their military history. But will note, would've liked to have seen more mixture of Crusader armors than Rohlan's infamous armor. There was few missing Mandalorian weapons that did deserved some spot light given their capability like Mandalorian Rippers that shoot out energy propelled slugthrowers, the Mythosaur Axe is one of the most ionic of Mandalorian Weapons, Mandalorian Assault Rifles that are considered quite overpowered for their size, Mandalorian Heavy Repeaters that are quite immensely loud, Mandalorian Disintegrators, and Bevii'ragirs that are Mandalorian Spears. There's too of the noting of what Alien Races that joined with the Mandalorians like Twi'leks, Weeguay, Zabraks, Wookiees, Trandoshans, Zygerrians, Togorians, Rodians, Jakelians, Mandallian GIants, Hrakians, Togruta, Devaronians, Nalroni, Drackmarians, Elomin, Phindians, Houk, Rattataki, Nautolans, Kaleesh, and many others but these were the most notable and made up to future making of new Clans. Overall looking forward in seeing what new potential Mandalorian videos you're do, the SWTOR era will reveal much of how the Mandalorians were quite split even with the Sith Empire Alliance, more than a lot of Clans were doing their own thing and even fighting the Empire. Wish the best of luck and stay safe out there. br.pinterest.com/pin/392798398757132429/ www.deviantart.com/canderou/art/Mandalorian-Aliens-556639257 www.deviantart.com/canderou/art/Mandalorian-Neo-Crusaders-Recruitment-556657628 www.pinterest.ca/pin/765260161682777321/ www.pinterest.ca/pin/694680311289249709/

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You should do the Sith history from the Sith people, to the first and second Schisms of the Jedi Order, all the way to the the Reign of Darth Sidious as Emperor

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This is my dream series! Love this era especially a gritty space fantasy style "Old Republic" live action series. Akin to House of Dragon/KOTOR cinematics/Andor cinema quality. Tonally mature, competently directed, written, acted, great cinematography, insane action choreography, practical real sets, shot on location, hour long episodes etc.

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I love you guys. Thank you so much for doing my favorite faction in all of Star Wars. ♥

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Absolutely brilliant video! The lord of the Mandalorians is among the best of any fictional culture!!!

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Great video!

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Never did I expect something like this, but I'm not complaining

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Just wow. What an episode!

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Thanks for the videos.

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Interesting topic. TY

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Please continue this series

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WE NEED PART 2‼️‼️

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Brilliant work! Love it!

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Thank you for this video. This is the way.

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Would love to see an in-depth video on the Mandalorian Wars!

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Always a good watch

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[@jon6309]

I loved this a lot! Would you do one about the Hutts?

[@harrysmith1711]

I hope that we will see the Mask of Mandalore in live action in the future. How cool would it be to see the ancient and hallowed relic, the nearest thing to a crown the Mandalorians have ever known, be rediscovered and claimed once more for the clans

[@thesinofgreednomore1516]

Awesome video I think you'd do a good job on The Siths War with the Jedi ....any of them it could be the first war or the war with The Sacking Of Coruscant but I also think other star wars areas would be awesome to cover like The Jedi Civil War, The Clone Wars, The Hyperspace Wars and so much more either way I'm gonna enjoy these videos cause this was awesome Whoever read this thank you and goodbye

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I love this kind of stuff, Please more star wars vids.

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We need more of these

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Loves this guys I've been a history fan since childhood but I do love star wars and this was awesome please do more maybe other fandoms as well

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Great. THX!

[@Craig9489]

Well made. I like it 👌

[@Mymloch]

Old Republic-era lore is the best of Star Wars, imo.

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100%

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Amazing work😢

[@Kestrafett]

This is such a well made video, feels like a legit produced documentary by the discovery channel or something- except better haha

[@sammyfield5426]

Possible video ideas: Yuuzhan vong Modern mandalorian commandos Clone troopers Inquisitors Death troopers Dark troopers Arc trooper Purge troopers Red guard Noghri death commandos

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I’m curious how much Lore and how many topics to cover? I’m curious if you guys even do collaborations with topics that have extensive lore.

[@lerneanlion]

Considering what the Mandalorians did to the Cathars, I am surprised the Cathars did not have blood feud with them. I said this because if the Republic and the Jedi attempted to force the Cathar to not hate the Mandalorians, it will only make things worse because forcing the enemeis to shake their hands will only escalate the tension and making the third party that intervened being hated as well.

[@xe2594]

KOTOR 2 takes place just after all this and is such a great and immersive backdrop for a game

[@StefanBlagojevic]

0:27 Hello Rohlan Dyre, good to see you still kicking, old friend. KOTOR still remembers your deeds!

[@justinjeffries1554]

I LOVE the art of the mandalorians with the carapace helmets and what looks like armored robes around the 17:37 mark...What was the inspiration for those?

[@InvictaHistory]

The characters in the back are actually reworked assets from our Sardaukar episode

[@racspartan1]

Awesome 👍

[@Agarwaen100]

Appreciate the attempt, and it's an interesting mesh of Legends and Canon. Thanks for the hard work everyone put into this. Personally wish Canon hadn't... Diluted the culture. But it's done. So thanks so much for working what you could.