E'tad (translated to Basic to mean the Seven) were the seven supercommandos that made up the leadership of the Black Brigade. During the Xen'Chi War, it developed into a small mercenary unit that performed jobs for the honor of the Mandalorian name and their clans, usually official bounty hunting contracts and hired law enforcement. While small in number, these seven verde made up the very essence of what it meant to be a true Mandalorian, and were more than capable of fending off dozens of enemies in a single skirmish on their own. E'tad was only in operation when the Mandalore did not issue a call to arms, or any other call that would require them to return home, and always honored their commitment to the Protectors over their current job.