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Ge'tal Gaan - (Red Hand in Basic)
Unit Information
Active:	First Appearance: 553 BBY - 301 BBY Current Incarnation: 22 BBY - Present
Allegiance:	Michael Halcyon, Clan Ordo, House Odan-Urr.
Type:	Free Company affiliated with Clan Ordo
Role:	Merecenary Army
Size:	Approximately 6000
Motto:	Behot Manda’yaim, behot Mand'alor, dar behot burc'ya
Colors:	Primary: Red
Commander(s)
Notable commanders:	Alor'verde Mav Ordo Al'verde Khyrik Ordo
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One of the Free Companies of Mandalore, Ge'tal Gaan are among the premiere mercenary organisations in the galaxy. Their success stems from their state of the art technology, willingness to take on nearly any job and their charismatic leader, Mav Ordo. The Ge'tal Gaan deviate from the standard concept of a mercenary group with their fundamental loyalty to the Mandalorian Ordo and their reverence for Canderous Ordo (Mandalore the Preserver/Te Taylir Mand'alor). Although Ordo loyalists, Ge’tal Gaan are not necessarily restricted to that clan; it is fair to assume that most Ge’tal Gaan are indeed of the Ordo Clan, however, they do accept others from different corners of the galaxy.

History

Establishment

Formed in 553 BBY, the Ge'tal Gaan were a small group of disenfranchised Mandalorians who, disgusted with the lack of direction their species displayed, formed their own specialised cadre to revive the former glory of Manda'yaim, but without the draconian measures the Death Watch would later display. Jax Brulor, a young Mandalorian from Clan Ordo, rallied a small contingent to oppose the authoritarian and politically oriented mandate in early 557 BBY. They soon gained notoriety and developed from an insurgent group, using guerrilla tactics to oppose the oppressive government, into a long-standing, highly-respected unit utilised specifically for their avant-garde approach to warfare.

Jax Brulor gained infamy during his tenure as Alor of the Ge'tal Gaan, for his outwardly opposing views and his innate disposition to undermine any form of authoritarian rule. His political philosophy, although rooted in military conquest, contradicted the rather splintered and disorganised approach to politics most Mandalorians took at the time, and as a result went widely unnoticed in Keldabe. Disgusted with the antipathy his people displayed, he began to roam the galaxy, looking to recruit promising mercenaries together to form a powerful military order capable of challenging the Republic.

Jax Brulor soon travelled off-world, attempting to form connections with the other Mandalorian Clans, and succeeded in acquiring a sizable force, capable of spreading their cause to the surrounding systems. Soon, the Ge’tal Gaan had established a foothold in the Mandalore, Ojoster, Demetras, Belsmuth and Meerian sectors, developing strong political bonds with those who adhered to their beliefs. This was, however, met by resistance. Initially, the Mandalorian Clans who opposed the Ge’tal Gaan had issued warnings as to their hostility. Later, however, the opposing force soon grew tired of the Ge’tal Gaan’s preaching and attacked their operating bases in all five sectors. Yet, these attacks caused minimal issues for the Ge’tal Gaan; their military prowess and foundation within the systems were too strong to eradicate with a single blow. This led to the involvement of the Jedi in 301 BBY.

A Jedi task force, at the command of the Jedi Council, was sent to eradicate the increasing threat of the Ge’tal Gaan. Due to the increasing dominance of the Ge’tal Gaan’s anarchic political views, they were marked as a threat to the Galactic Republic. The intervention of the Jedi became integral to the toppling of the Ge’tal Gaan chain of command when, in a land battle on the planet of Xartun, Jax Brulor was killed. The highly militaristic nature of the Ge’tal Gaan fragmented with the death of Brulor and the superior military might of their forces soon filtered back into the Mandalorian culture.

Resurgence

The Ge’tal Gaan were all but dead to the universe in the centuries that followed, their political and military might shrouded by the veil of the past. However, during the Clone Wars, as a result of the switch to the Confederacy by Mandalore, the resurgence of the Ge’tal Gaan began, partly through the influence of Mandalore the Resurrector and partly through the leadership of Talin Ordo. Talin was a gifted soldier from Clan Ordo, and his inspiring ability as a battle tactician and military leader shot him to the fore of the Ge’tal Gaan during the small attacks on the invading forces. The group soon began to expand once more, but with a greater emphasis on independence, as opposed to the politically-motivated operation of the past. With their new-found vigour, the Ge’tal Gaan once again became a name to remember - though not for the reasons their ancestors gained infamy.

Typical Ge'tal Gaan Soldiers

They used the noted military prowess of the early Ge’tal Gaan and slowly sculpted the group into an impeccably organised mercenary unit, boasting many of the attributes - such as size, strength, equipment and history - that were in short supply throughout the galaxy. They became synonymous with the Hutt Crime Lords and, more specifically, Borvo the Hutt. Even so, the Ge’tal Gaan had a solid belief in military warfare and continued to strive for jobs that were focused more on operation than subterfuge. With this outlook, contracts soon began to flourish with their Hutt affiliates as a result of the Galactic Civil War. The war enabled easy smuggling and, as the Imperial Remnant focused their efforts on quelling the Rebellion, the Ge’tal Gaan set to work on creating elaborate smuggling lanes and outposts, mainly through brute strength and annexation, which earned them the nickname: ‘’’Hodaryc Gaan’’’ (Deceiving Hand in Basic), through much of the Mandalorian Sector. The profits they acquire during the Hutt contracts went towards further recruitment and the purchasing of up-to-date weaponry and armour.

During the Yuuzhan Vong War of 25 ABY, the Ge’tal Gaan were commissioned by the New Republic as a special operations unit, tasked with the defence of the Core Worlds. They took on the role and proved instrumental in repelling the invaders during the Second Battle of Coruscant. Adaptable and versatile, they soon evolved to combat the Yuuzhan Vong threat; above all else, this was a testament to their Mandalorian heritage. Although the war effort was a success, their leader, Talin Ordo was killed on Coruscant. This led his daughter and second-in-command, Mav Ordo, to take the reins of the unit. Soon after, the Ge’tal Gaan fought for their home world of Mandalore, eradicating the previous belief that they were outcasts from the culture and redeeming their lost honour. They were thrust into the spotlight, along with Clan Ordo, and played a significant role in the effort to rebuild Mandalore. By defeating the Yuuzhan Vong, they became one of the main covertly outsourced private military contractors loyal to the New Republic.

Clan Ordo soon moved to take the position of the defenders of Mandalore, whilst the Ge’taal Gaan revelled in their position of prosperity, growth and reverence as the New Republic’s arm of retribution. Occupying this position until 34 ABY, the Ge’tal Gaan remained loyal to their cause until their multi-faceted agenda attracted the attention of Michael Halcyon. The Jedi had allied with House Odan-Urr and soon contracted the Ge’tal Gaan to defend New Tython from the Dark Brotherhood’s Invasion.

Induction

"You all join on the understanding that the only time you leave the Ge'tal Gaan is in a body bag. If you attempt to desert, I'll kill you myself. Is that clear?"

―Mav Ordo

Ge’tal Gaan have high standards of excellence for every member and conduct rigorous testing before contemplating the acceptance of a potential recruit. They operate on the policy of not what they can give a member of their Company, but what the member can contribute to the Company, be it a skill in high explosives, being able to provide decent sniper overwatch during a blizzard or even just a knack for making a good tiingilar. Whatever their talent, the prospective member is expected to have worked that out on their own before petitioning to join the Ge’tal Gaan.

Another potential way of gaining membership is to be sponsored by an existing member, however this method is rare. Many of the rank and file of the Ge’tal Gaan wouldn’t want to attach their name to an outsider for fear of looking shoddy or unworthy by association.

Once their application has been approved, inductees are then branded on the left shoulder with a five-fingered hand (regardless of species) and are considered members for life. The only way you leave is in a body bag.

Structure

Size

Ge'tal Gaan is among the largest active mercenary units in the outer rim. Census data taken following the successful repeal of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion force suggests that one in every 1000 Mandalorians is a member of the band. Despite this, at roughly six thousand strong, they remain small by traditional army corps standards. Accordingly, their strategy and armament have been carefully selected to suit small-unit tactics and play to the mobility and audacity that is key to their success.

Command

While a strong command structure is necessary for long-term military success, Ge'tal Gaan encourages a fluidity in the structure of its units. The exact number of units remains relatively consistent, but the number of individuals in a given unit can vary significantly.

Ground Forces

Ground forces - including infantry, mechanized, and artillery - number roughly 4,000 soldiers. These are broken up into two Batallions, each let by an Al'verde who receives orders directly from the mercenary band's Alor'verde (overarching leader).

Eschewing the widely-accepted practice of Fire Teams, the smallest organization unit among the Ge'tal Gaan is the Squad. Consisting of 7-15 soldiers - Verde more often than not - squads are led by an Alor'uus or Ruus'alor.

Each group of four Squads forms a Platoon under the command of an Ver'alor. Ver'alor serve as mid-level line officers and are given a great deal of autonomy in interpreting their orders.

Five Platoons combine to make a Company lead by an Alor'ad. Companies are given significantly broader sets of orders than Platoons and can accomplish goals that most enemy forces find surprising given their small numbers. A Company might be tasks with successfully pacifying a metropolitan area or neutralizing an enemy military base. Their mobility and blitzkrieg tactics give them the ability to succeed where a larger, more organized effort might fail.

Aerial Forces

Unlike Ge'tal Gaan's ground-based war machine, the mercenary band's aerial forces are strictly regimented. The primary unit is, as with the Rusur, the Squadron. Unlike the Squad, though, a fighter Squadron is subdivided into three units led by an Alor. The Alor reports to the Squadron's Alor'ad, and each group of five Alor'ad fall under the authority of the Wing Commander - typically an Al'verde.

At present, Ge'tal Gaan consists of four Wings that report directly to the Al'verde.

Equipment

Armour

A unit member's armor.

Notable Persons

Alor'verde Mav Ordo

Mav Ordo

Al'verde Khyrik Ordo

Khyrik Ordo