Kadikla Kadikla was a Mandalorian nationalist ideological movement that arose in the years after the Yuuzhan Vong War , and the aftermath of the Yuuzhan Vong ' s assault on the Mandalorian ' s cultural homeworld of Mandalore . Headed by the Mandalorian soldier Venku Skirata — often known under the nickname and alias of " Kad ' ika " — " kadikla " was described by those familiar with the concept as a " Mandalore - first " movement . " Kadikla " advocated the need for Mandalorians to band together and put the needs of the planet Mandalore and its people over those of the individual , establishing Mandalorian space as a strong , independent state in which every Mandalorian could rely . Several Mandalorians supported the " kadikla " movement , including Goran Beviin , Graad , members of Clan Skirata , and numerous others . " Mand ' alor " Boba Fett was swayed into a tepid support following a meeting of the Mandalorian clans in 40 ABY , during and after which he issued several edicts that aligned with " kadikla " ideals in pursuit of bettering Mandalore . Overview . " Kadikla " was an ideological movement that advocated a more stance for the Mandalorian warrior clans . While the clans had a history of banding together in times of need , the Mandalorians had largely been against the organized government and bureaucracy present in states such as the Galactic Alliance , due to their independent and often nomadic culture . Known colloquially as a " Mandalore - first " movement , proponents of " kadikla " preached that while their nomadic traditions had served the Mandalorians well in the past , a strong , central , Mandalorian nation would be to the benefit of all , providing the nomadic Mandalorians a powerful citadel upon which they could rely and fall back upon , one the aggressive factions of the galactic community would be remiss to attack . The goal of " kadikla " was to provide the members of the warrior clans — often employed by foreign powers as bounty hunters and mercenaries — greater opportunities for self - determination . Instead of hiring out their services to outside agencies that cared little for the soldiers within their employ , often out of a desperate need for credits to provide for oneself and family , " kadikla " promoted the idea that a Mandalorian should never be forced to fight in order to make ends meet , establishing domestic opportunities for income . A Mandalorian soldier need only fight to protect him or herself , their family , and homeworld ; mercenary work was still considered acceptable means of acquiring income , so long as it was the choice and preference of the individual , rather than a necessity of last resort . History . Named for the movement ' s founder , Kad ' ika — the life - long nickname and alias of the soldier Venku Skirata — " kadikla " found its roots in the ideas passed along to Skirata from his paternal grandfather , Kal Skirata . A veteran mercenary who had worked in the employ of a number of criminals and corporations , the elder Skirata developed strong views on Mandalorian self - sufficiency that he passed on to his grandson . During the invasion of the galaxy by the extra - galactic Yuuzhan Vong species , the alien invaders launched an assault on the Mandalorian ' s cultural homeworld of Mandalore in 29 ABY . Though the Mandalorians were able to repel the Yuuzhan Vong attack successfully , the planet and its people had suffered significantly , to the point that Mandalore continued to bear the scars of the battle more than a decade later . It was in the aftermath of this devastation that " kadikla " began to take root . Molded by his grandfather ' s philosophy , Venku Skirata began speaking before groups of Mandalorians , spreading the ideals of " kadikla " across Mandalore and making a name for himself , the movement gaining traction in a community ravaged by the Yuuzhan Vong . Skirata was supported by the members of his clan , and came to sway a large number of Mandalorians , winning over the likes of the Mandalorian supercommando Goran Beviin , and other influential members of the culture such as Neth Bralor and Graad . Graad , himself , became a vocal supporter of " kadikla " , known amongst his peers for breaking into lengthy discussions on the movement ' s merits . In the year 40 ABY , a meeting was held at MandalMotors Hall in Keldabe , the capital city of Mandalore , wherein Mandalorian clan chieftains , CEOs , and other prominent Mandalorians met with Boba Fett , the reigning " Mand ' alor " — traditional leader of the Mandalorian clans . Discussing the state of Mandalore and Mandalorian affairs , " kadikla " principles were offered both by Neth Bralor and Graad , though the movement was derided by Baltan Carid and a number of their fellows at the meeting . Despite the dissenting opinions of Carid and a few others , Fett took an interest in the ideals of " kadikla " Graad put forward , and subsequently made several decrees in line with the movement , including recalling two million Mandalorians from around the galaxy to replenish Mandalore ' s shallow population . Venku Skirata praised Fett ' s decision when the two soldiers met weeks later , though Skirata continued to speak before gatherings of clan leaders on the ideals of " kadikla " in the hope that the movement might gain greater acceptance . Behind the scenes . " Kadikla " was first introduced to " Star Wars " canon via an indirect mention in the second entry in the " Legacy of the Force " novel series . Entitled " " , the novel was author ed by Karen Traviss and published August 29 , 2006 . The movement was later named in Traviss ' subsequent entry in the " Legacy of the Force " series , " " , published a year later on May 29 , 2007 , before appearing again in the penultimate novel in the series , " " published February 26 , 2008 .