The Mandalorians have become one of the most significant cultures in theStar Warsfranchise, with new stories revealing more about their history. Following Boba Fett’s debut inThe Empire Strikes Back, the originalStar WarsExpanded Universecreated a whole society of warriors who wore the same kind of armor, dating back thousands of years before the movies. WhileStar Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clonesretconned Boba Fett’s backstory, it presented an opportunity to expand on Mandalorian society through his father, Jango Fett.
However, Mandalorian culture and history began to change withStar Wars: The Clone Wars, which presented a different version of Mandalore.Star Wars Rebelsreincorporated some elements from Legends, whileThe Mandalorianand its spinoffs expanded even more on the Mandalorians in theStar Warstimeline. From the birth of Mandalorian society to the latest developments in theStar Warsmovies and TV shows, 15 significant details have been revealed about the history of the Mandalorians.
Star Wars: Every Upcoming Movie, TV Show, Game, Book, Comic, & More
Star Wars’ major releases across canon will be numerous in the next half-decade, from TV shows and films to books, novels, and video games.
15The Darksaber Was Forged By Tarre Vizsla
The first Mandalorian Jedi
As the longtime enemies of the Jedi Order, very few Mandalorians were taken to be trained at the Jedi Temple. Tarre Vizsla became the first, crafting a special lightsaber with a distinct black blade known as the Darksaber.
When Vizsla died,the Darksaber was kept in the Jedi Temple until members of House Vizsla broke in and stole it during the fall of the Old Republic. They used the blade to crush their enemies and unite all of Mandalore for a time, making the Darksaber a symbol that could unite the various Mandalorian clans for generations.
14There Was A War Between The Jedi & The Mandalorians
And the Jedi won
InStar Wars Rebelsseason 3, Kanan Jarrus confirmed that the Jedi won a war with Mandalore at an unknown time in galactic history. He said this in response to Sabine using specialized Mandalorian weapons against him while sparring, designed to counter Jedi Force abilities. This was one of many conflicts between the Jedi and the Mandalorians, and their final battle came at a great cost.Mandalore’s surface was scorched in a great cataclysm, forcing the surviving Mandalorians to relocate inside domed cities.
13The Various Houses & Clans
Mandalorians are constantly at war with each other
Bo-Katan once said that Mandalore was always too strong to be conquered by external forces, but their division led to internal conflict. Several houses, clans, and other factions have been revealed inStar Warscanon:
All 12 Mandalorian Clans, Houses & Groups In Star Wars Canon
Mandalorians wear the same beskar armor, but there are different factions across Star Wars canon. Here are all 12 Mandalorian clans, houses, & groups.
Their code was more strict than modern Mandalorians
Din Djarin believed his clan represented the true Mandalorian way, but his worldview was challenged when he met Bo-Katan Kryze. She explained that he was a member of the Children of the Watch, a group that broke away from Mandalorian society to reestablish"the ancient way.“Din Djarin was taught to strictly follow the Mandalorian creed, even if it meant never removing his helmet. This suggests that the ancient Mandalorians had different customs and rituals from most Mandalorian clans seen in theStar WarsTV shows.
11Ancient Mandalorians Rode The Mythosaur
One is still alive on Mandalore
One of the first bits of lore dropped inThe Mandalorianseason 1 was the legend of the Mythosaur. Ancient Mandalorians were said to have tamed the great beast and ridden on its back into battle, but many believed it was just a story. However,The Mandalorianseason 3 revealed thatat least one Mythosaur was still alive in the waters beneath Mandalore.
10There Are Over 1,000 Worlds In Mandalorian Space
The result of thousands of years of expansion
When Mandalore appeared inStar Wars: The Clone Wars, it was shown as a single planet and a moon. InStar Wars Rebels, more Mandalorian clans had their own territories on other worlds. The Lucasfilm Story Group clarified that the Mandalore sector encompassed over 1,000 worlds, which makes sense for a culture that spent millennia conquering and expanding.
9The Mandalorians Have Existed For 10,000 Years
As mentioned inThe Book of Boba Fett
The Jedi Order and the Republic may have existed for 25,000 years, but the Mandalorians weren’t around even half that long. The Armorer told Din Djarin inThe Book of Boba Fettthat Mandalorians had existed for 10,000 years, dating back to approximately 9991 BBY. While this makes the Mandalorians significantly younger than the Jedi, they are older than the Sith, who date back to approximately 5,000 BBY.
8The Mandalorian Crusaders Allied With The Sith During The Old Republic Era
Similar to their history in the Legends timeline
The Mandalorians waged countless wars of expansion throughout their history, at one time aligning with the Sith.A fallen Jedi turned Sith named Ulic Qel-Droma led the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders against the Jediand the Republic from the Empress Teta system. This is similar to theStar Wars: Tales of the Jedicomic series, where Ulic eventually returned to the light while the Sith and the Mandalorians were defeated.
7Mandalorian Expansion Stopped After The Sith’s Defeat
Though civil wars would continue
The fall of the Old Republic during the final Jedi-Sith War may have allowed the Mandalorians to steal the Darksaber, but it was also the end of their expansion. Mandalore turned from conquest to uniting the various clans and houses, eventually leading to infighting and civil wars. It was also noted that the Mandalorians remained surprisingly peaceful during the High Republic era, approximately 200 years before theStar Warsmovies.
6Royalty Recited The Mandalorian Tenets By The Living Waters
Even if they didn’t follow all of them strictly
Bo-Katan did not follow the ancient Mandalorian creed like Din Djarin, but it was an important part of her upbringing. As part of the royal family, she recited the Mandalorian tenets by the living waters in front of her people, a moment which made her father proud. It may have been more ceremonial, but it showed that tradition and honoring the past was still important in Mandalorian society.
Bo-Katan Kryze
The sister of Satine Kryze, Bo-Katan allied with extremist factions of Mandalore - unwittingly dividing her people, creating opportunities for the Separatists and Darth Maul. Bo-Katan spent much of her life seeking redemption, attempting to unite the Mandalorians against the Empire, but ultimately surrendered to Moff Gideon in an attempt to save her people from a genocidal Imperial attack. In The Mandalorian era, Bo-Katan has successfully reclaimed Mandalore and become the new Man’dalore - her people’s chosen ruler.
