#Jaster Mereel’s SuperCommando Codex

[constantlymisspelled]

I’ve had a great deal of really good feedback on specific sections of the Codex recently, so I’ll be working on updating some of it shortly! I’d like to thank everyone who has given me ideas and advice so far, you’ve been invaluable.

[fearmypaintbrush]

Sometimes my brain reminds me that, out of all the mandos who tried to put to words what it means to be a mando, you have the original resol’nare aka the 6 actions, which inspired the canons of honor, which in turn was inspiration for Tor Vizla’s Kyr’tsad (Death Watch) Manifesto, and Jaster Mereel’s Ori’ramikade (Supercommando) Codex.

And I think about the LENGTH differences between a single phrase of six core values, a group of canons, a manifesto and a codex. Like, I can’t stress enough that the reason we don’t have a canon Supercommando codex is because a codex is an entire book, a compilation of rules, lists, values, and priorities grouped together, organized, and put into book form.

And I think of the man who, upon seeing corruption right in front of him in the system he was apart of, his first response is to kill the superior officer who was apart of that corruption. Then when he’s been kicked out for killing a superior, and he sees that the corruption and injustice and dishonesty spread far beyond the Journeyman Protectors of Concord Dawn, that its everywhere in the galaxy, his response then is to write a fucking book.

[mearchy]

❌ Work on my OSHA certifications

❌ Work on my WIPs

✅ Review all the Legends material and study a bunch of honor codes and warrior society lawbooks to come up with a proposal for what the Supercommando Codex might have looked like from beginning to end

[marmota-b]

Justice for Fenn Shysa!

Well, that may be too strong a wording, but, seriously, Fenn Shysa deserves a lot more respect than he seems to get these days. Turns out I have a lot of thoughts and feelings on the subject, but the thing is, they're based on canon. (Legends canon, but considering how little new Disney canon ended up giving us, that still is where most Mandalorian discourse is happening to begin with.)

Fic writers (at least on AO3) who are into Mandalorians seem to love, love, love Jaster Mereel. They seem to think Jaster Mereel would have fixed everything, if only he had lived. There is an image of Jaster Mereel people have built up, and which they love, and hold up as a metric of what a good Mandalorian and Mand'alor is like.

I love it myself, but. But. Most of it is pure fanon.

Fenn Shysa's accomplishments aren't. Fenn Shysa is canonically great. Where are all the Fenn Shysa fics?!

Fenn Shysa, who incidentally has a lot in common with Jaster, actually did fix everything.

And it's a very interesting comparison to make because the two actually do have a lot in common, on a superficial level. They're both Mand'alors who started out as policemen, and don't come from a big established clan. But it seems to me that they took very different lessons from their experiences, and as far as I can see Shysa comes out the better from the comparison. Mereel, heralded as the reformer, by all appearances (including what lessons Jango seems to have taken from him) still doubled down on certain hardwired Mandalorian stock responses. Shysa moved on from them. Shysa overcame the biggest Mandalorian shortcomings.

(As far as I can see, the only thing Jaster might canonically have over him is taking in a ward (did he ever actually adopt Jango?) when Shysa remained without any family. Considering the truly hard times Shysa lived in, considering he spent a good deal of his adult years as a guerrilla fighter desperately trying to save people from the Empire, I can't find it in myself to hold it against him.)

And it's also interesting for a Mandalorian fan inclined to draw never-stated conclusions to compare them just by how they present. To look at Jaster Mereel, and look at Fenn Shysa, and see one wearing the colour of justice, and the other the colour of duty. Neither is necessarily wrong, of course, but in-universe, it probably does say something about them. We first meet Jaster fighting a civil war, bent on eliminating his opponents; we first meet Shysa freeing enslaved people. Their reasons for fighting differ considerably. And so do the results of their actions.

And it's the actions where Shysa shines. Where it's Shysa who is the real reformer.

Fenn Shysa actually united Mandalore. If you draw conclusions from the shifting canons the exact same way you do with Jaster, Fenn Shysa actually managed to work with all the factions and gain their respect: the fact that he was an undisputed Mand'alor after the fall of the Empire is Legends canon, not just fandom speculation of what the situation was and could have been.

Based purely on actual established canon events, Fenn Shysa was just about the best Mand'alor ever. Not flawless, of course, but better than most Mandalorians, able to rise above their common failings that have kept dooming them all throughout their history. He did not hold grudges, he wasn't isolationist, he wasn't inseparably married to the idea of warrior glory, while still maintaining warrior honour and a certain sort of proud independence. But he was not too proud to ask the Rebel Alliance / New Republic for help when Mandalore was attacked and overwhelmed - and not too proud to work with them. He also forgave and helped his enemies when it turned out they may have had somewhat justifiable reasons for their attempts at conquest, and immediately offered them Mandalorian help in reclaiming their own home. (Isn't one of the biggest failings of the Mando'ade how much they hold grudges, dooming any attempts at fruitful collaboration through old blood feuds and petty disagreements?) And he worked with the nascent New Republic, yet without giving in an inch of Mandalorian independence. He united the things the various factions wanted: he was an honourable warrior upholding the Supercommando Codex, he achieved peace within the system and peace with the Republic, and he gave rabid traditionalist Mandalorians actual wars to fight in which Mandalorians could prove their mettle before the Galaxy - just not destructive wars of conquest. It's not like the GFFA is short on villainous factions to try and stop.

It's Tobbi Dala who touches on it out loud in the comics, not Shysa specifically, but he obviously echoes Shysa's ideals: Their highest purpose as warriors is to protect. That's what the Resol'nare say, nothing else. Shysa started out, in the Clone Wars, as more or less a mercenary, like Jaster, but I think, outside of situations when he did have to be pragmatic about things like making a living, he outgrew it into something even greater.

Fenn Shysa may not have written a neat manifesto, but I bet he actually lived it. He was the best Mand'alor Mandalore had had in ages. Fenn Shysa was exactly the Mand'alor the Mando'ade needed, when they most needed him. He revived their spirit and their purpose after centuries of strife and defeats.

More respect for Fenn Shysa, please. Much, much more.

(I guess the unquestioning love of Jaster at Shysa's expense is excellent proof of the truth of that one Mandalorian saying: "He who writes, remains." 🙄)

[bojangos]

so what does everybody think the supercommando codex actually Said.  give me your novellas on the topic

[psyzook]

brb, I’m currently obsessed with Jaster Mereel. Like- he is so fucking pure. I mean, he’s a DILF, a nerd, and sort of awkward?!? 😫 bitch, everyone wants a piece of him

[pyromaniac4198]

Silas: mand'alor, when I went to check on the prisoners one claimed to be literally climbing the walls with boredom

Jaster Mereel: what did you do about it?

S: I gave him a translation dictionary and the Supercommando Codex.

J: why are you laughing?

S: it wasn't a basic dictionary

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Elsewhere

Quinlan Vos, hanging off the wall like Spiderman: obi why are you not paying attention to me :(

Obi-wan: I am trying to read this book. It's difficult, since the translation dictionary is in shyyriwook but the parts I can read are absolutely fascinating.

Q: why is my best friend a nerd 😭

[frownyalfred]

when you’re somewhat attractive sometimes guys will try to pick you up at a bar and listen to like .01% of what physically comes out of your mouth, which is a long way for me to say that yes, sometimes I do talk about Jaster Mereel’s Supercommando Codex and the cool parts about translating mando’a at length at the bar

[roachsauce]

Jaster Mereel trying to convince Mandalorians to read the SuperCommando Codex

[constantlymisspelled]

The SUPERCOMMANDO CODEX - DRAFT

CONTENTS

Mandalorian Code Interpretation [link is found here]

Strength is Life

Honor is Life

Loyalty is Life

Death is Life

2. Honourable Conduct [link is found here]

Honour in self

Honour in the Community

Honour in the Galaxy

Honour Amongst Clan

Honour in Partnership

Honour in Leadership

Honour in Combat

3. Adoption Law [link is found here]

The Legal Definition of Foundling

Foundling Procedure

Disownment of Parent

Community Adoption

Adoption regarding criminal activities

Adoption regarding marital conditions

Adoption Consent

4. Marriage and Divorce [link is found here]

Spouse Definition

Spousal Privileges

Conditions for Legal Engagement

Consent and Age Restrictions

Conditions for Legal Marriage

Conditions for Legal Divorce

Children, Clan and House Considerations

5. Resolnare [link is found here]

The Six Tennent’s Broader accepted conditions

Way Followers Interpretation

Naasaade Interpretation and Redemption of Vows

Noncombatant Interpretations

The Mandalorian Healer’s Code

The Mandalorian Armourer's Code

Codes recognised in Conjunction

6. Clan and House [link is found here]

Definition of House

Responsibilities of House

Definition of Clan

Responsibilities of Clan

Requirements needed to be declared Alor of Clan

Requirements needed to be declared Alor of House

Requirements needed to be declared a Major House

7. Language Protectorate [link is found here]

Mando’a in Practice

Rights to change, add or remove words

Script usage and recognition in Mandalorian Space

8. The Position of Manda’lor [link is found here]

Requirements needed to be a candidate for Manda’lor

Responsibilities

Oversight

Commanding body

Restrictions, Compliance and Declarations of Misconduct

9. Education and Cultural development [link is found here]

The Education Responsibilities of Clans

The Education responsibilities of Schools and facilities

Freed Re-education programs and foundations

Religious and cultural rights within education systems

Parental rights throughout education

10. Electoral Process [link is found here]

The Court of Houses

The Sector Governors

The System Governors

The Astro Body Governors

District Electoral Members

Electoral Voters

Voting conditions

Overseers of the Ballot

Postal Elections

Voting Eligibility

Right and Responsibility

Conditions for Referendum, Re-election and Hung Parliamentary Votes

11. Court of Law

Family Court

Criminal Justice Court

Court of Appeal

Military Court

Financial and Business Court

Public Courts

12. Responsibility and due process

Parental Responsibility

Personal Responsibility

Political Responsibility

Financial Responsibility

Military Responsibility

Adoption Due Process

Engagement and Marriage Due Process

Divorce and Separation Due Process

Election Eligibility Due Process

Firearms Licensing Due Process

Verdgoten and Adult Graduation Due Process

Election Results Due Process

Parental Disownment Due Process

Clan and House Formation Due Process

13. Foreign interaction and policy

Foreign Ambassador acceptance

Externa; Ambassadors abroad

Foreign Currency and Exchange

Border Security

Digital Security and Programming Policy

Citizenship and Visa Acceptance

14. Employment within and outside of the sector

Legal age and parameters of employment

Contract and procedure for levels of employment

Foreign policy for Mando'ade working abroad

Foreign policy for outsiders working in Mandalore

15. Property and payment

Land ownership and tenancy

Forms of payment accepted in legal contract

Ownership and registration of vehicles

Ownership and registration of Firearms

Ownership and registration of Non-sentient Animals

Copyright, fair trade and artistic license

16. Beskar

Donations to Foundlings

Ownership

Sacred right to wear beskar as armour

Conditions for percentage declared

Rights to mine and export

Religious significance

17. Recognised Mandalorian Sects and Coverts

Traditionalists

Haat Mando’ade

Naasaade

Way Followers

Creed Bound

Silver Children

18. Armour and Weapon Classifications

Military Issue

Military Grade

Civilian Use

Hunter and Mercenary Equipment

Trade and Specialist Equipment

Journeyman, Protectorate

19. Criminal sentencing

Theft

Grievous bodily harm

Assault

Rape

Murder

Manslaughter

Negligence

Criminal Negligence

Medical Malpractice

War Crimes

Demagolkase - War Crimes against children

Sentient Trafficking and experimentation

Financial Misconduct and Tax Evasion

20. Military and Law Enforcement

Military

Mandalorian Protectors

Journeyman Protectors

Home Guard

Manda'yaim Reserve

21. Land Rights and Conservation

Land Ownership

Sale and Redistribution of land

Declaration of Sacred Places

Sector Council Lands, Protectorate Lands, Crown Lands and Stock Routes

Protected Areas

Water Ways

Tenancy, Lodging, and Temporary Accommodations

Public Areas

Squatters' Rights

Sanctioned and unsanctioned terraforming

22. Commerce, Business and Integrity

Currency and Zones

Business Licenses and Legal Procedure

External business practice

Monopoly businesses and Mega Businesses

Banking within the Sector

23. Discrimination [link is found here]

Species

Sex

Religious Interpretation

Language

Ability

24. Closing Statements

Manda'lor Jaster Mereel [link is found here]

The Translator

25. References

Regarding headcanons for Houses; [link is found here]

26. Contacts and Relevant Supervising Personnel of Note

[This post will be altered as I go, and as amendments are made]

[mandalorianhistorian]

After Death Watch was destroyed (excluding TCW), did Jaster Mereel's Supercommando Codex come the ultimate way of life for all Mandalorians?

hmmm that is an interesting question

i would guess many would follow it especially those who admired jaster but of course many mandalorians would just follow the five tenants still

personally its a mixed bag as we see in legacy of the force

[bojangos]

you mean to tell me we have  a copy of the in-Universe Death Watch Manifesto, annotated by Tor AND Jango, AND Boba, and we don’t have a copy of the Supercommando Codex?????

[vodika-vibes]

Hey, quick question, do you think Fox would break the rules and have a family of his own?

Ooh, difficult.

So, as I think about it, yes. I think he would. But I also think that he would want to keep it a secret from everyone except his closest brothers.

So, more clearly put, I think that Fox would be more than happy to start a family with the right person, even going so far as to having children, but I don't think that he would desert to do so. Not unless it looked like his family was in danger for some reason.

I something somewhere that said that Fox wanted to be Journeyman Protector, like Jaster Mereel. Which suggests to me that Fox wanted to be like Jaster. And Jaster's whole thing was honor (see the supercommando codex).

Anyway. That's what I think.

Me trying to explain my theories about Fox

[thought-42]

Hello tumblr I'm just here to say that earlier this week I saw somebody suggest the idea that the Supercommando Codex was Jaster Mereel's doctoral dissertation and I've been laughing about it at random for like four days now.

[stellevatum]

Mandalorian Factions (At least on this blog):

Most of these schisms and factions formed after the death of Parja Alor'ade-- the last (mostly) universally accepted Mandalore, and Kar's grandmother.

Haat Mando'ade (True Mandalorians): A faction based heavily on Mandalore and Concord Dawn. They follow the tenets and reformation started by Parja Alor'ade and refined as the Supercommando Codex of her successor, Jaster Mereel. This focused on rebuilding the home world and being more moderate. They eschewed the New Mandalorians' reliance on the Republic and the Kyr'Tsade's desire to return to galactic conquest, wishing to remain independent and content with their systems.

After Galidraan, their position was weakened and with Jaster's successor, Jango Fett leaving for Kamino with a chosen few to become the Cuy'val Dar, their influence faded. Leaving the more better backed Adonai Kryze to "win" the Civil War, albeit a a pyrrhic victory of sorts.

Evaar Mando'ade (New Mandalorians): Originally based on Kalevala, the new Mandalorians were founded by Duke Adonai Kryze, brother-in-law to Parja, who took her reforms and built a policy of pacifism and allyship with the Republic. After Galidraan, many Haat Mando'ade grudgingly accepted the new regime as they lacked the numbers to face a Republic-backed force. His daughter, Satine, led their faction until her demise. His other daughter, Bo Katan will eventually also lead-- but not under this faction.

Kyr'tsade (Death Watch): Mostly situated on Mandalore's moon, Concordia. Death Watch was founded by Tor Viszla sometime before Parja's death, they opposed the reformation she and later Jaster tried to adopt among the clans. They believe Mandalorians should reclaim their former glory as feared galactic conquerors.

After the Battle of Galidraan they went seemingly underground, only popping up years later during the Clone Wars under the leadership of Tor's successor, Pre Viszla. Targeted by both Evaar and Haat factions, they are generally considered as extremists and dangerous to the already dwindling Mandalorian population.

Kyr'tsade can also refer to the Children of the Watch, and isolated, strictly orthodox faction that was derivative of many of the Death Watch that survive Moff Gideon's purge. They tend to keep insular in their coverts on many worlds in diaspora.

Ashi Mando'ade (The Other Mandalorians): Branching off from the Haat Mando'ade, the Ashi Mando'ade were founded by Parja's granddaughter Kar Alor'ade after settling the Milky Way Galaxy. They are based from Evaar'Mandalore (New Mandalore), once a former krogan colony world on the fringes between the modern Krogan DMZ and Council Space. Reclaimed by the Council after the Krogan Rebellions, the planet was purchased for Mandalorian colonization and considered its own independent sovereign territory, with its own militia style military/peacekeeping force. During the post-Reaper reconstruction it has since become a sort of neutral space between the Council and the krogan; and Mandalore Kar has been known to serve as a mediator between the two from time to time.

Their culture is a melting pot of Haat Mando'ade and Milky Way cultures, mostly from their krogan neighbors, as well as influences from Earthborn humans, and a dash of turian, (and later angaran) cultures. After the Purge, the Council granted Mandalore Kar a limited immigration program for Mandalorians seeking to settle New Mandalore, so little culture burst from the homeworld had occurred at some point.

They are also the most widely spread of the factions, as over the coming centuries, the Ashi Mando'ade will find settlements on Kadara (Jaster's Watch) and Elaaden (Parja Bral), in the Andromeda Galaxy, and on Pandora (The captured and reclaimed Opportunity from Hyperion) in the Eridian Galaxy.

[vessels-cape]

Following the supercommando codex would have been a much better and more unifying way for Mandalorians to live rather than Death Watch’s extremism, or the NM government’s pacifism, and Jaster Mereel would have been an incredible leader had he lived longer and if he’d been properly put into power as the Mand’alor

‘Mereel found that many Mandalorians of his era had become dissatisfied with the dishonorable and overly savage ways that had become prevalent among a number of the culture's warriors. Mereel chose to become a reformist, one who sought to restore honor to the clans and reinstitute the old warriors codes’