warlord
noun
war·lord
ˈwȯr-ˌlȯrd 
1
: a supreme military leader
2
: a military commander exercising civil power by force usually in a limited area
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According to the official logline, the story is set after the fall of the Galactic Empire, with Imperial warlords still scattered throughout the galaxy.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
In the Mandalorian saga, the evil Empire has fallen and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In the darkest days, when warlords plot in secret to consolidate their power and render the people voiceless … a hero shall arise.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The third season showed two galactic powers coming together to fight a fearsome warlord known as The Mule (Pilou Asbæk).
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 4 May 2026
In the Mandalorian saga, the evil Empire has fallen and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In the darkest days, when warlords plot in secret to consolidate their power and render the people voiceless … a hero shall arise.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The third season showed two galactic powers coming together to fight a fearsome warlord known as The Mule (Pilou Asbæk).
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
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“Warlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/warlord. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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warlord
noun
war·lord
ˈwȯ(ə)r-ˌlȯ(ə)rd
1
: an important military leader
2
: a military leader who governs an area by force
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