Who's Who of the Mandalorians (Canon/Legends)

A guide to the notable Mandalorians in the galaxy.

The BBY/ABY (Before/After Battle of Yavin) dating system is used.


Mandalorians

Canderous Ordo (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Ordo

Clan: Ordo

Era: Old Sith Wars (3954 BBY)

Extra: served with the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders in many battles. Later, becoming a mercenary, then finally helping a man by the name of Revan on missions. Became the second leader of the Mandalorians since their defeat by Republic forces, and reunited scattered Mandalorian clans. He took the title of "Mandalore the Preserver".

Tarre Vizsla

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore?

House/Clan: Vizsla

Era: Jedi-Sith War

Extra: force-sensitive Mandalorian, who was the first of his people to serve in the Jedi Order. Created the Darksaber, according to legend. Became Mand'alor. Ancestor of Pre and Paz Vizsla.

Jaster Mereel (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Concord Dawn

Clan: unknown

Era: Republic

Extra: served as a Journeyman Protector for years until killing a corrupt superior officer. He was tried for murder and exiled, later joining the Mandalorians. Became Mand'alor, and later killed by the Death Watch leader Tor Vizsla during the Mandalorian Civil War. Jango Fett, saved from death from the Death Watch and brought up by Mereel, later became the new Mand'alor.

Jango Fett

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Concord Dawn

Clan: Fett (Legends)

Era: Republic

Extra: bounty hunter and clone template for the Grand Army of the Republic. Known as the best bounty hunter in the galaxy before the Clone Wars. He grew up as a foundling by a mentor, possibly Jaster Mereel. Fought in the Mandalorian Civil Wars, before becoming a bounty hunter. Sometime after the Invasion of Naboo, Sith Lord Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku), hired Jango to serve as a genetic template for a secret army. As part of the agreement to the Kaminoans for his genetic template, Jango was given an unaltered clone, whom he raised as a son, named Boba Fett. Involved in a failed plot to assassinate Senator Amidala, and later confronted by Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jango was tracked to Geonosis, and later fought against Jedi during the start of the First Battle of Geonosis. He was killed by Jedi Master Mace Windu.

Tor Vizsla (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Vizsla

Era: Republic

Extra: founder and first leader of the Mandalorian splinter group Death Watch. Tor sought to continue the marauding ways of his forefathers, by seeking to conquer the galaxy in a new Mandalorian War. His supporters waged war against Jaster Mereel's True Mandalorians for years. Mereel was killed, and Tor sought to kill his successor Jango Fett, but failed after fighting Jango in hand-to-hand combat on Corellia.

Montross (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore?

Clan: Vizsla

Era: Republic

Extra: member of Jaster Mereel's True Mandalorians. Fought in the Mandalorian Civil War. When a young Jango Fett joined the group, Montross was angered by Mereel's favoritism. Later sought the title of Mandalore during the Battle of Korda Six, where Mereel was left to die. His claim to the title of Mandalore was thwarted by Jango Fett, who told the true story of Mereel's death to other Mandalorians. Was banished and became a ruthless bounty hunter. Years later he took a mission, along with Jango Fett, to the graveyard moon of Kohlma, to kill the former apprentice to Count Dooku, Komari Vosa, leader of a dark side force cult. Montross ended up fighting to the death with Jango, and was defeated. He was left for dead, as the cultists later took care of him.

Fenn Shysa (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: unknown

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial, New Republic

Extra: Fought for the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS) during the Clone Wars. Only one of three Mandalorian Protectors to survive after a battle on Norval II. Became Mand'alor during the Imperial occupation of his homeworld. Reformed the Mandalorian Protectors years later. Perished on planet Shogun saving Boba Fett's life.

Tobbi Dala (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: unknown

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial

Extra: lifelong friend of Fenn Shysa. Fought for the Separatist cause, along with a force of 212 Mandalorian super commandos, during the Clone Wars. He was one of three to return home after the war, later helping form a guerilla fighting force to oppose the Empire. Was later imprisoned in an Imperial garrison. Fenn Shysa launched a rescue effort, with Dala sacrificing himself to help Shysa escape and destroy the facility.

Spar (Legends)

Status: KIA (before 21 ABY)

Homeworld: Kamino

Clan: unknown

Eras: Republic, Clone Wars, Imperial, New Republic

Extra: born as Alpha Ø2, one of the hundred Alpha-class ARC troopers, he was a unique clone that was independent and free-thinking. Was reconditioned, but later escaped Kamino with help from the Mandalorian training sergeant and doctor Mij Gilamar. Took the name of "Spar", that the Kamino trainers had called him. Returned to Mandalore and overcame the pacifist movement led by Duchess Satine, later becoming Mand'alor. Formed the Mandalorian Protectors. Took the title of "Mandalore the Resurrector". During the Clone Wars, Spar joined the war on the side of the Confederacy of Independent Systems (CIS). After the devastating battle on Norval II, Spar stepped down as leader of the Mandalorians. Years later, he was killed by Ailyn Vel in the Extrictarium Nebula, mistaking him as her father Boba Fett, whom she thought killed her mother.

Kal Skirata (Legends)

Status: Dead (before 40 ABY)

Homeworld: Kuat

Clan: Skirata

Eras: Republic, Clone Wars, Imperial, New Republic

Extra: born Falin Mattran and orphaned at a young age, he was adopted by a Mandalorian named Munin Skirata. Later named Kal, meaning "blade" in Mando'a. Married a non-Mandalorian woman, and fathered three children. His wife later left, taking the children with her. Became a mercenary, and was one of a hundred to be recruited to train clone troopers on Kamino. He took in a small group of prototype clones, Null ARCs, considered a failure by Kaminoan technicians. After the Battle of Geonosis, Kal formed a black ops team that included clone commando squads Delta and Omega, to stop Separatists operating on Coruscant. At the time of Order 66, Kal took most his clan to his secret hideout Kyrimorut, on planet Mandalore. His clan operated out of this remote bastion for many years. Before his death, Kal managed to find the data to reverse the accelerated aging process of clones.

Pre Vizsla

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Vizsla

Era: Clone Wars

Extra: leader of Death Watch. Governor of Concordia. Longed to restore the warrior heritage of his homeworld. Failed many times in his efforts to conquer Mandalore, and overthrow the pacifist New Mandalorians under Duchess Satine. Achieved his goal by joining Maul's Shadow Collective, but was later killed by Maul himself in a lightsaber duel. As a result, Maul gained possession the Darksaber.

Bo-Katan Kryze

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Kryze

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial, New Republic

Extra: was a lieutenant in the Death Watch, and commanding officer of its Nite Owls subdivision. Sister of Satine Kryze. Helped launch a takeover of Mandalore, where Pre Vizsla took control of the planet from Satine. Maul later gained the throne, but Bo-Katan refused to recognize his rule. Mandalore fell into civil war, but was liberated not long after by the Republic during the Siege of Mandalore. Lost her position on the throne, when refusing Imperial rule. After another civil war erupted, Bo-Katan was gifted the Darksaber, thus becoming Mand'alor. Her rule was short, as the Empire laid waste to Mandalore, and lost the Darksaber to an Imperial Moff. In the aftermath, she vowed to reclaim the weapon from the Moff and return to Mandalore. Sometime after the fall of the Empire, Bo-Katan helped a Mandalorian by the name of Din Djarin rescue a youngling named Grogu. 

Boba Fett

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Kamino

Clan/Affiliation: Fett (Legends)

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial, New Republic

Extra: unaltered clone of the famous Mandalorian bounty hunter Jango Fett. Originally code-named Alpha. After his father's death, took up the job of bounty hunting. Boba worked alongside other bounty hunters and mercenaries, such as Bossk, Dengar, and Asajj Ventress during the Clone Wars. Led a bounty hunter group called Krayt's Claw, whom Bossk was a regular member. Mentored by Cad Bane. After the Clone Wars, he continued this profession, working for Jabba the Hutt and Darth Vader. Tracked Han Solo to Bespin Cloud City, and delivered him in carbonite to Jabba, after losing him for a short time to Crimson Dawn. Later fell into the Sarlacc Pit, in attempt to prevent Solo's rescue by the Rebel Alliance. Believed to have been dead by the galaxy at large afterword. Fett managed to escape the Sarlacc after some time, and was raised by a clan of Tusken Raiders, before reacquiring his stolen armor, and taking the throne of the late Jabba the Hutt.

Fenn Rau

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Concord Dawn

Clan/Affiliation: Mandalorian Protectors

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial

Extra: served as Skull Leader during the Clone Wars, fighting for the Republic. Later served as the leader of the Protectors of Concord Dawn for the Empire. Came into contact with the rebel group Phoenix, which ended with his capture. After losing contact with the Protectors, Rau was sent on a recon mission to investigate, finding out the Protectors were killed by his nemesis, Viceroy Gar Saxon. Forced to work with the rebels, Rau escaped Saxon and his Imperial Super Commandos. Later joined the rebellion, aiding Sabine and her clan against Gar Saxon. Took part in the Battle of Atollon sometime later.

Gar Saxon

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Saxon

Eras: Clone Wars, Imperial

Extra: served as commander of the Mandalorian super commandos in Maul's Shadow Collective during the Clone Wars. Was present during the Siege of Mandalore. Later became Viceroy and Governor of Mandalore during the reign of the Galactic Empire, also serving as an Emperor's Hand. Led Imperial Super Commandos, until his death on planet Krownest by Clan Wren.

Rook Kast

Status: unknown

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan/Affiliation: Shadow Collective

Era: Clone Wars

Extra: led the Shadow Collective's super commandos during the Clone Wars. Helped free the imprisioned Maul on Stygeon Prime. Participated in the Siege of Mandalore, where she attempted to capture Ahsoka Tano for Maul. Later was defeated and captured by Bo-Katan and her Mandalorian resistance.

Sabine Wren

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore, Krownest

Clan: Wren

Era: Imperial

Extra: a cadet in the Empire, before deserting and becoming a bounty hunter. She was branded a traitor by the Empire, and banished by her clan that sided with the Empire. Sabine later joined a rebel cell aboard the starship Ghost. The crew fought against the Empire, before becoming part of a larger movement. Discovered the Darksaber on Dathomir. Returned to her family, convincing them of the Empire's treachery, and aiding them during the civil war. She later returned to aid the Rebel Alliance and liberate planet Lothal.

Din Djarin (Mando)

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Aq Vetina, Concordia

Clan/Affiliation: The Tribe

Eras: New Republic

Extra: orphaned boy during the Galactic Republic, who became a foundling by the Children of the Watch on the moon of Concordia. Member of the Bounty Hunter's Guild after the fall of the Empire. During a mission to acquire an asset for an Imperial Remnant faction, he collected a former Jedi youngling, named Grogu. After turning in the asset, felt remorseful and later rescued Grogu. Djarin became his adopted father, and they both went on numerous missions together.

The Armorer

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan/Affiliation: The Tribe

Eras: Imperial, New Republic

Extra: leader of the Mandalorian group known as "The Tribe". Forged weapons and armor for her fellow Mandalorians. 

Paz Vizsla

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan/Affiliation: Vizsla, The Tribe

Era: New Republic

Extra: heavy infantry Mandalorian. Member of the Children of the Watch. Had a great disdain for the Empire, and anyone affiliated with it, due to the great purge of his homeworld. Challenged the Mandalorian Djarin to a duel to reclaim the Darksaber for his clan, but failed.

Koska Reeves

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Kryze

Era: New Republic

Extra: member of the Nite Owls. Helped steal an Imperial Gozanti-class cruiser, along with Bo-Katan, Axe Woves, and Din Djarin on the moon of Trask. Later joined Bo-Katan and Djarin on a mission to save Grogu from Moff Gideon, and claim his light cruiser for Bo-Katan's efforts to take back Mandalore.

Axe Woves

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Kryze

Era: New Republic

Extra: member of Bo-Katan's resistance group during the New Republic. Helped steal an Imperial Gozanti-class cruiser, along with Bo-Katan, Koska Reeves, and Din Djarin on the moon of Trask. 

Mirta Gev (Legends)

Status: Alive

Homeworld: Mandalore

Clan: Fett

Eras: New Republic, New Jedi Order, Legacy

Extra: daughter of bounty hunter Ailyn Vel. Took the task of of tracking down and killing her grandfather, first undertaken by her mother. She tracked down Fett in 40 ABY, but ended up helping him. Married a fellow Mandalorian, Ghes Orade, on Mandalore. Fought in the Second Galactic Civil War, where a nanovirus was released on Mandalore by the Imperial Remnant, making the planet uninhabitable. Sought to find a cure for the nanovirus.


Past Leaders (Mand'alor)

Mandalore the Great 

Status: Dead

Homeworld: Mandalore

Era: ?

Extra: first Mandalorian that held the title of Mand'alor. Defeated a mythosaur at its lair in the Mines of Mandalore, later taming the beast according to ancient folklore. Led a series of conflicts against the Jedi Order. In Legends, the first Mandalorian to hold the title of Mand'alor, was Mandalore the First (c.7000 BBY).

Mandalore the Indomitable (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Kuar

Era: Old Sith Wars (before 3996 BBY)

Extra: warlord of the Mandalorian clans prior to and during the Great Sith War. Led his Mandalorian Crusaders in an invasion of the Empress Teta system. Confronted the Sith Lord Ulic Qel-Droma, leader of a Krath military. Joined forces with the Sith Lord after swearing a personal oath of allegiance, after being defeated in a duel. Followed Qel-Droma's quest to control the galaxy and defeat the Jedi Order. Droma was later captured by Jedi and betrayed by a Krath sorceress to unsurp his control of Krath forces. The Mandalore enlisted the help of Droma's master Exar Kun, and Qel-Droma was freed from trial on Coruscant. Droma was grateful, and sent the Mandalore to Onderon. During the battle, his forces were thwarted by Beast Riders and forced to retreat to the moon of Dxun. The Mandalore was separated from his forces, and was killed by several native predatory creatures. 

Mandalore the Ultimate (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: unknown

Era: Old Sith Wars (3996 BBY)

Extra: led the Mandalorians during the Mandalorian Wars. Also known as the Great Shadow Father, he sought to bring Mandalorians from humiliation from the Great Sith War, and keep the Mandalorian traditional ways from vanishing. Went on to regroup Mandalorian forces into the Mandalorian Neo-Crusaders, conquering fringe worlds. Nearly defeated the Republic during the wars, but Jedi Knights Revan and Malak turned the tide. Revan killed the Mandalore in combat, ending the war.

Unidentified Mandalore  (c.3957 BBY Legends)

Mandalore the Lesser (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: Geonosis?

Era: Inter-Sith Wars (3667 BBY)

Extra: led the Mandalorians during the Great Galactic War and the Cold War. Lived on Geonosis, as a gladiator in arena fights. His rise to fame was accelerated by the intervention of the Imperial Intelligence of the reconstituted Sith Empire. Imperial Intelligence sought to unite the clans and direct them into an alliance with the Sith. Agents rigged the gladiatorial matches. He later became the leader of the Mandalorians, and aided the Sith Empire by blockading the Hydian Way. The result crippled the Galactic Republic, and the Sith won the war. The blockade was broken by smugglers a year later. After the creation of a Galactic Hunt to re-energise his people, its victor challenged the Mandalore. The current Mandalore was killed in combat, and the new leader became "Mandalore the Vindicated". The previous Mandalore was later revealed as a puppet to the Sith, and thus received the name "the lesser".

Mandalore the Vindicated (Legends)

Status: KIA

Homeworld: unknown

Era: Inter-Sith Wars (after 3653 BBY)

Extra: known as Artus Lok, of the warrior Clan Lok, he gained the title of Mandalore by killing the previous one. Consolidated his power over the clans, and destroyed an uprising of Mandalorians who believed in supporting the Republic. The Mandalore was said to have died in battle against the Eternal Empire.

Mandalore the Avenger (Legends)

Status: Dead

Homeworld: unknown

Era: Inter-Sith Wars (3636 BBY)

Extra: known as Shae Vizla, she gained notoriety during the Great Galactic War. Bounty hunter employed by the Sith Empire to perform missions against the Republic. Her brother was killed by a Jedi during a strike mission on Alderaan, causing her to develop an intense hatred for the Jedi Order. Vizla later helped infiltrate the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, disabling the defense grid that allowed Darth Angral's forces to attack. Retired during the Cold War on Rishi. After the defeat of Mandalore the Vindicated, Vizla was chosen as the new leader of the Mandalorians. She united clans and led them on their first victory against the Eternal Empire.

Mandalore the Uniter (Legends)

Status: Dead

Homeworld: Mandalore

Era: New Sith Wars (1051 BBY)

Extra: known as Aga Awaud, he lived during the New Sith Wars. On a journey back to Mandalore, he discovered Mandalorian space was under attack by raiders and most of his clan dead from Candorian plague. Sent out a call for Mandalorians throughout the galaxy in defense of the Mandalore sector. This became known as the Return. Under his leadership, Mandalorian space became a significant industrial power in the galaxy, and became a symbol of stability in the Outer Rim.

Unidentified Mandalore (c.132 BBY Legends)


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