[H3]CLAN VARDE[/H3]
The Varde Mandalorians are an unorthodox Mandalorian clan based on the sunbaked planet of Thyrsus. They are ardent and resolute in their adherence to the Resol'nare. They operate as bounty hunters and mercenaries throughout the Known Galaxy.
[H3]CLAN INSIGNIA[/H3]
[H3]HISTORY[/H3]
The Varde are a clan of Mandalorians founded a couple of decades ago in the Inner Rim. After the Great Purge they founded a colony on the sunbaked planet Thyrsus and formed a contract with the Echani Command. They remain loyal followers of the Resol'nare although they have been known to embellish some of the Six Actions, specifically wearing full armor at all times (for example, they do not always wear their helmet when with family and those they consider trusted, truest friends.)
The Varde are considered conservative in their adherence to the Resol'nare: wearing armor, speaking the language, defending oneself and family, raising your children as Mandalorians, contributing to the clan's welfare, and when called upon - rallying to the cause of other warrior Clans. Additionally, their tradition dictates they try to live as simply as they can in environments other groups would find hostile, believing that a luxurious lifestyle leads to weak warriors. The Clan doesn't reject technology outright, however - as they use it in training, combat, transportation, construction, and farming.
The leader of the Clan assumes the title of Matriarch and serves the Clan until she is deemed unfit to follow the Mando'ade Canons of Honor. It is rare that a leader should retire, as most die in war or are challenged and killed in combat. Clan Varde's current leader is Uriel Varde.
[H3]ASSETS[/H3]
Clan Varde's main headquarters is located in the small township of Tyhr, in a geothermal valley of the same name on the planet Thyrsus. The township houses numerous houses and the Hall of Warriors. The latter is used as the home of the current leader and the town center. Clan housing is constructed from natural materials. Wood, stone and the similar materials dominate, though there are areas that require modern and sophisticated means to keep them operational.
The township's location is off-center to the valley, leaning on one side of an ancient mountain chain to the north. Several hangars are kept in operation in the cliffs to the west, for operation and maintenance of Varde vehicles and vessels. The township itself houses strategic supply depots for defense against invaders, as well as storage units for speeders and other equipment used for hunting and war. A large, wooden palisade wall encircles the township to fend off wildlife. The palisade was initially reinforced with point defense lasers for anti-air and anti-space defense, although these were later removed and replaced with somewhat more substantial upgrades. The headquarters now boast a mixture of automatic turrets, making it highly effective in countering infantry and airborne assaults. This is further reinforced by a Power Fence, blocking potential attackers from mounting any direct assault and keeping out the local wildlife.
Much of the land outside the palisade wall made up of fertile farmland used to feed the population and geothermal vents and lakes. The population enjoy bathing in the ponds and lakes as their temperature is significantly higher than the surrounding tundra.
There are several dozen outposts, hunting grounds, training grounds and several smaller settlements on the same planet littered across its surface, as well as a training facility located some 25 kilometers to the west of Tyhr.
[H3]POPULACE[/H3]
Unlike native Mandalorians, the Varde clan's isolation has left it in a precarious position of being unable to expand their numbers to an acceptable degree. The solution, while controversial at the time, was allowing outsiders into their home and gradually acclimatizing them to the Mandalorian culture and way of life. Despite protests about how the potential changes and destruction of their tradition if outsiders were let in, the Manda has remained strong within Clan Varde.
The current population of Varde Mandalorians is around three hundred individuals of all ages. Of those, however, only around sixty are warriors. Many are not fit to wear the Beskar'gam or are physically unable to be soldiers. They have taken up other noble pursuits, such as farming, hunting, mechanic work, etc. Many are children and elderly who maintain the homesteads when the warriors are engaged in war.
[H3]FLEET[/H3]
The Varde have no large fleet as they are a highly specialized mercenaries and bounty hunters. Historically usually employ a full squadron of Fang-class fighters. The squadron had no official designation, and it was supported by the Kom'rk-class fighter for transporting shock troops into battle. The Clan also utilized a classified ship that served both as a command vessel and a diplomatic mission transport.
Additionally, for long-haul transport purposes, Clan Varde previously utilized a couple of GR-75 Medium Transports. For shorter hauls they utilize several reliable Aka'jor-class shuttles. Finally, some Varde warriors were known to own various types of the YT series Corellian light freighters as they were fast, affordable and renowned for their ease of customization.
The Varde Mandalorians are an unorthodox Mandalorian clan based on the sunbaked planet of Thyrsus. They are ardent and resolute in their adherence to the Resol'nare. They operate as bounty hunters and mercenaries throughout the Known Galaxy.
[H3]CLAN INSIGNIA[/H3]
[H3]HISTORY[/H3]
The Varde are a clan of Mandalorians founded a couple of decades ago in the Inner Rim. After the Great Purge they founded a colony on the sunbaked planet Thyrsus and formed a contract with the Echani Command. They remain loyal followers of the Resol'nare although they have been known to embellish some of the Six Actions, specifically wearing full armor at all times (for example, they do not always wear their helmet when with family and those they consider trusted, truest friends.)
The Varde are considered conservative in their adherence to the Resol'nare: wearing armor, speaking the language, defending oneself and family, raising your children as Mandalorians, contributing to the clan's welfare, and when called upon - rallying to the cause of other warrior Clans. Additionally, their tradition dictates they try to live as simply as they can in environments other groups would find hostile, believing that a luxurious lifestyle leads to weak warriors. The Clan doesn't reject technology outright, however - as they use it in training, combat, transportation, construction, and farming.
The leader of the Clan assumes the title of Matriarch and serves the Clan until she is deemed unfit to follow the Mando'ade Canons of Honor. It is rare that a leader should retire, as most die in war or are challenged and killed in combat. Clan Varde's current leader is Uriel Varde.
[H3]ASSETS[/H3]
Clan Varde's main headquarters is located in the small township of Tyhr, in a geothermal valley of the same name on the planet Thyrsus. The township houses numerous houses and the Hall of Warriors. The latter is used as the home of the current leader and the town center. Clan housing is constructed from natural materials. Wood, stone and the similar materials dominate, though there are areas that require modern and sophisticated means to keep them operational.
The township's location is off-center to the valley, leaning on one side of an ancient mountain chain to the north. Several hangars are kept in operation in the cliffs to the west, for operation and maintenance of Varde vehicles and vessels. The township itself houses strategic supply depots for defense against invaders, as well as storage units for speeders and other equipment used for hunting and war. A large, wooden palisade wall encircles the township to fend off wildlife. The palisade was initially reinforced with point defense lasers for anti-air and anti-space defense, although these were later removed and replaced with somewhat more substantial upgrades. The headquarters now boast a mixture of automatic turrets, making it highly effective in countering infantry and airborne assaults. This is further reinforced by a Power Fence, blocking potential attackers from mounting any direct assault and keeping out the local wildlife.
Much of the land outside the palisade wall made up of fertile farmland used to feed the population and geothermal vents and lakes. The population enjoy bathing in the ponds and lakes as their temperature is significantly higher than the surrounding tundra.
There are several dozen outposts, hunting grounds, training grounds and several smaller settlements on the same planet littered across its surface, as well as a training facility located some 25 kilometers to the west of Tyhr.
[H3]POPULACE[/H3]
Unlike native Mandalorians, the Varde clan's isolation has left it in a precarious position of being unable to expand their numbers to an acceptable degree. The solution, while controversial at the time, was allowing outsiders into their home and gradually acclimatizing them to the Mandalorian culture and way of life. Despite protests about how the potential changes and destruction of their tradition if outsiders were let in, the Manda has remained strong within Clan Varde.
The current population of Varde Mandalorians is around three hundred individuals of all ages. Of those, however, only around sixty are warriors. Many are not fit to wear the Beskar'gam or are physically unable to be soldiers. They have taken up other noble pursuits, such as farming, hunting, mechanic work, etc. Many are children and elderly who maintain the homesteads when the warriors are engaged in war.
[H3]FLEET[/H3]
The Varde have no large fleet as they are a highly specialized mercenaries and bounty hunters. Historically usually employ a full squadron of Fang-class fighters. The squadron had no official designation, and it was supported by the Kom'rk-class fighter for transporting shock troops into battle. The Clan also utilized a classified ship that served both as a command vessel and a diplomatic mission transport.
Additionally, for long-haul transport purposes, Clan Varde previously utilized a couple of GR-75 Medium Transports. For shorter hauls they utilize several reliable Aka'jor-class shuttles. Finally, some Varde warriors were known to own various types of the YT series Corellian light freighters as they were fast, affordable and renowned for their ease of customization.
