The Royale Macheteros were the elite guard of the Kashi Mer monarchy. They practiced a sword fighting style similar to Jar'Kai.[1] The parang was reminiscent of the weapons carried by the Royale Macheteros.[2]
Sources
The Dark Forces Saga: Part 4: Of the Crudest Matter on Wizards.com (original site is defunct) (First mentioned)- Book of Sith: Secrets from the Dark Side