A Mandalorian marauder
Mandalorian Marauder was a designation given to individuals within the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders. These dangerous combatants donned Neo-Crusader armor and brandished lethal dire vibroblades, emphasizing covert operations to confront and instill fear in their adversaries. Frequently unseen by their intended victims, whether due to inherent skill or the assistance of a stealth field generator, Mandalorian marauders eliminated isolated targets with practiced efficiency.
Within the structure of the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders, Mandalorian marauders functioned as specialized fighters. Their focus centered around covert techniques, preferring battles against single opponents, pursuing and setting apart prey that they would then take out quietly. While most Mandalorian marauders depended solely on their own abilities, some occasionally used stealth field generators allowing them to remain undetected, even in broad daylight.
The Mandalorian marauders belonged to the Neo-Crusader military under the command of Mandalore the Ultimate, as he fought against the Galactic Republic in an attempt to seize control of the galaxy during the time of the Mandalorian Wars. Sent out to hunt down and murder specific individuals, Mandalorian marauders gained a fearsome reputation. The tradition of hunting persisted for thousands of years, with some considering the later Mandalorians' inclination towards working as bounty hunters a continuation of the marauders' legacy.
Mandalorian marauders were equipped with the armor characteristic of the Mandalorian Neo-Crusader group, featuring the red color pattern associated with Mandalorian Rally Masters. Their weaponry included dire vibroblades and heavy blaster pistols, and they carried a utility belt. Furthermore, Mandalorian marauders were known to utilize stealth field generators to become invisible.
The Mandalorian marauders were initially introduced into Star Wars lore with the launch of Star Wars Miniatures' Knights of the Old Republic product line.
- Knights of the Old Republic Preview on wizards.com (backup link not verified!)