When Revan was first trained as a Jedi Padawan, both he and his close friend, Malak, were found to be strong in the Force. Revan was trained by a variety of masters. When the Mandalorians began raiding systems in the Outer Rim of the galaxy, the Jedi Council did not allow the Jedi Knights to participate in the war. However, Revan and Malak organized rebellious Jedi Knights to assist the Republic in defeating the Mandalorians. Under Revan's leadership, the Republic succeeded in driving the Mandalorian forces away from Republic space.