Iron Heart

The Iron Heart, also known as ka'rta beskar in the Mandalorian language of Mando'a, and colloquially as the Mandalorian Diamond, was an ancient symbol used by the Mandalorian people since the time of the Cold War between the Galactic Republic and Sith Empire in 3653 BBY. It was notably featured on the chest part of the Mandalorian Shock Trooper Armor. Its usage was widespread amongst the members of Ung Kusp's clan prior to the Mandalorian's involvement in the New Sith Wars. When Mandalore the Uniter standardized and mass produced Mandalorian armor after 1051 BBY, the Iron Heart became a core component of Mandalorian armor design. During the Clone Wars, the Iron Heart was used in one way or another by both the traditional Mandalorian warriors, as well as the pacifist New Mandalorians. The Iron Heart saw use in various architectural works throughout New Mandalorian society, on police equipment, and even featured on civilian attire.

The symbol was noted in Ba'jurne Kyr'tsad Mando'ad, a manifesto of the Death Watch Mandalorian splinter group. The document was supposedly written by the movement's leader, Tor Vizsla—although the Death Watch's opponent Jango Fett doubted its authenticity—and was eventually included in the book The Bounty Hunter Code by Jango's son, the bounty hunter Boba Fett.

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