FAQ
Q: Is the Verd’ika Corps part of the MMCC?
A: Verd’ika Corps members are NOT MMCC members, however the MMCC will sponsor and help fund the Corps.
Q: Can Verd’ika Corps members troop with MMCC Official Members at events?
A: ONLY if approved by local clan’s Alor’ad and parent/guardian must be with Verd’ika Corps member at all times during the event(s).
Q: Will Verd’ika Corps applicants have to build their costumes, similar to MMCC members?
A: No. Verd’ika Corps applicants can apply with the minimum of a mandalorian mask or helmet. They could also apply with a store-bought Mandalorian costume. (Boba/Jango Fett, Din Djarin, Paz Vizsla, Bo-Katan, Sabine Wren, etc). The only requirement is a mask or helmet hiding their face for a costume.
Q: Is the Verd’ika Corps open to all children world-wide?
A: Yes! If a child can see the Corps’ website and own a Mandalorian costume, they can apply for membership.
Q: Does my parent/guardian have to be a member for me to join Verd’ika Corps?
A: No. You must have your consent from them prior to joining.
Q. If my child has become an MMCC Trainee are they automatically Verd’ika Corps members?
A. No, if a child has passed the MMCC CRLs to become a Trainee they will still need to sign up as a Verd’ika Corps member here. Membership does not automatically transfer.
Q: Will the Verd’ika Corps have patches and items similar to the MMCC?
A: Coming soon this year in 2025! These patches or awards would require parent (or 13+ year old with their parents permission) to register an account on the Mando Mercs Costume Club (MMCC). This would give access to the MMCC store system for patches and other rewards while maintaining the confidential identity of our Verd’ika Corps members.
Q: What happens when a Corps member turns 18?
A: At their 18th birthday, a Mythosaur Battalion member may apply for Official Membership in the MMCC when their costume meets CRLs. Once approved as an MMCC Official Member, they will be dropped from the Corps automatically. If the Corps member does not become an approved MMCC Official Member within 30 days of their 18th birthday, they will be dropped from the Corps automatically.
Q: Will there be a Merit/Challenge System?
A: Corps members will receive monthly challenges which focus on the Resol’nare or the core values of Mandalorian life. Each battalion has age appropriate unique challenges for growth and development in our mandalorian culture. These challenges can range in difficulty from easy (novice) to hard (expert), but they are designed to teach as well as encourage positive attitudes, creativity, knowledge, and volunteerism. Merit Awards are coming this year 2025, get started today!
“Verd’ika” and “Trainee” what is the difference?
“Verd’ika“
A “Verd’ika” is a child that joins the Verd’ika Corps. This is done Submit Your Costume with permission from parent and/or guardian.
What’s the needed information?
1) Character Name (do not use your real name first and/or last)
2) Age
3) Country of Residence (state/province not needed)
4) Photograph of child wearing their mandalorian costume (a mask or helmet, at minimum)
- Any armor, any quality, any source is sufficient for membership so long as it fulfills 2 requirements
a) Has a mask or helmet that will protect the child’s privacy
b) Is clearly inspired or based on Mandalorian Armor from the Star Wars Universe
“Trainee”
A “Trainee” is a child that has:
1) at least one Parent or Legal Guardian that’s already an Official Member in good standing. When submitting costume for application review, it will need to be submitted by the OM parent’s account.
2) follows the CRLs of ANY style or era and submits an application to the MMCC Approval Team
3) received an Official Membership Number upon completion of the Approval Process
So, what are the differences between “Verd’ika” and “Trainee” – is it just the armor?
Both
1) Can complete Challenges and get credit for awards.
2) Qualify for any awards and merchandise that becomes available for Verd’ika Corps
3) Must attend events with a Parent or Legal Guardian present
4) Must be under the age of 18. We have no minimum age, but we strongly encourage at least age 4
Verd’ika
1) May NOT Troop “private/invitation only” events extended only to members of Recognized Costuming Groups (MMCC, 501st, Rebel Legion, The Dark Empire, Droid Builders, etc.).
2) May Troop ONLY if approved by local clan’s or stronghold’s Alor’ad permission and parent/guardian must be with Verd’ika Corps member at all times during the event(s). Verd’ika members do not count towards Clan Membership totals, do not count towards Trooping totals, and are not included in the Invasion Reports.
Trainee
1) One Parent or Legal Guardian must be an Official Member in good standing of the Mandalorian Mercs Costume Club
2) Has a costume that has fulfilled all requirements set forth in the MMCC CRLs
3) Has gone through the Approval Process and been Approved by the App Team (same process as any Adult MMCC costume)
4) Has received an Official Membership Number
5) May Troop any and all events under the same terms, rules, permissions, restrictions and/or circumstances as any other member of the MMCC and are included on the Invasion Reports
6) Counts towards Clan Invasion numbers, Clan trooping requirements, Clan Member totals, etc.
7) Must Troop at least 1 event per calendar year to stay a Trainee