Most Star Wars fans hear the word "Mandalorian" and immediately think of Boba Fett, but the history of this warrior culture is far, far more complex and detailed than just one man. The Mandalorians are one of the most important cultures in the Star Wars universe and have at several points been a major threat to galactic peace, as well as an ally fighting for it.

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The history of the Mandalorians is as old as the Star Wars galaxy itself and predates the formation of the Galactic Republic. Down through history, a number of prominent Mandalorians have achieved legendary status for their actions during multiple galactic conflicts and beyond.

Satine Kryze

Duchess Satine Kryze in Clone Wars

Satine was much different from a typical Mandalorian due to the fact that she was less interested in conflict and conquest than most of her people. Instead, she preferred a diplomatic and peaceful approach to galactic confrontations, which put her in the crosshairs of the rogue splinter group known as the Death Watch.

Later, Kryze would be murdered at the hands of none other than Darth Maul, which was an attempt to goad her lover Obi-Wan Kenobi. It was one of the worst things to happen to Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he regarded his relationship with Satine as something very special, despite his allegiance to the Jedi Order.

Tarre Vizsla

Tarre Vizsla and the Darksaber

Tarre Vizsla has quite an interesting backstory attached to his character, being the one who fashioned and wielded the infamous Darksaber, a symbol of Mandalorian culture. Vizsla himself was quite a character, due to the fact that he was the first Mandalorian to be inducted into the Jedi Order.

His legacy would inspire entire generations of Mandalorians over the course of a thousand years, thanks largely to the iconic power of the Darksaber, which was typically wielded by the current ruler of Mandalore.

Sabine Wren

Sabine Wren holds the Darksaber in Star Wars: Rebels.

Sabine was a Mandalorian who essentially straddled two worlds — that of her people and her time spent as a member of the fledgling Rebellion against the Empire. Sabine's character throughout Star Wars: Rebels, particularly when she learned to wield the Darksaber after receiving special training from Jedi Master Kanan and his pupil Ezra.

She was quite different from many Mandalorians in the fact that she was an artist and an optimistic thinker. This was a stark contrast to the militaristic and pragmatic culture of her people, which is perhaps why she went on to become such an iconic figure in Star Wars lore.

Pre Vizsla

Star Wars Clone Wars Pre Vizsla Darksaber

Pre Vizsla deserves special mention for being one of the few non-Force wielders ever to go up against the dreaded Darth Maul, and hold his own. In fact, Vizsla almost defeated his foe but was overcome by Maul's connection to the Force and the rage he channeled through it.

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Outside of that conflict, Pre Vizsla was famous for having led the Death Watch splinter group, which sought to supplant Satine Kryze and return the Mandalorians to a warrior culture. Unfortunately, the rise of the Galactic Empire would soon squash both his plans and those of Satine Kryze.

Canderous Ordo

Canderous Ordo from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic talking to the player.

Canderous Ordo started out as just another Mandalorian warrior, but his path soon changed and took him on a journey that led to him becoming Mandalore the Preserver. He lived thousands of years before the Battle of Yavin and fought in the original Mandalorian Wars.

Following their defeat at the hands of the Republic, Ordo and his fellow Mandalorians were scattered across the galaxy and forced to pick up odd jobs, mostly as mercenaries. He later helped the Republic in their bid to wipe out the Sith triumvirate led by Darth Sion and Darth Nihilus in the underrated Star Wars video game Knights of the Old Republic II before setting out to restore the Mandalorians to their former glory.

Jango Fett

Jango Fett firing at an enemy in Star Wars Battlefront II

Jango Fett didn't get a lot of screen time in the movies, but he's one of the most prolific and influential Mandalorians in galactic history. It was his genetic template that was used to create a Grand Army of Republic clone troopers that would later be used to fight the Separatists during the Clone Wars.

Later, these soldiers would be used as the personal assassins of Chancellor Palpatine, aka Darth Sidious, who forced them to destroy the Jedi Order. Fett's clones were extremely versatile and devoted to their job, regardless of how much danger it represented.

Din Djarin

Din Djarin and Grogu from The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian known as Din Djarin came out of nowhere to become one of the most famous of his people, thanks in large part to a hugely successful series on Disney+. At first, he seemed like a carbon copy of another famous Mandalorian bounty hunter — Boba Fett.

However, it soon became clear that Djarin was much different in many respects. He had a code of honor, as well as compassion, which was in short supply among Mandalorian warriors. His best moments with little Grogu helped show audiences a much different side of the Mandalorians than anything previously glimpsed.

Bo-Katan Kryze

Bo-Katan Kryze from The Mandalorian

Bo-Katan Kryze started out as a major player within the Death Watch splinter group, and she sought to undo the pacifist approach of her sister Satine, who wanted a more diplomatic path forward for Mandalorian culture. She initially teamed up with Darth Maul and Savage Opress before the former took the throne.

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This sparked a civil war on Mandalore that ended up pushing Bo-Katan to seek Maul's destruction. The ensuing power vacuum left her in charge, but the rise of the Galactic Empire saw her banished from the planet. She has sought to regain control of Mandalore ever since, but her plans were scuttled when she found herself unable to secure the Darksaber from Din Djarin due to Mandalorian tradition.

Mandalore The First

Split image of Mandalore the First and a Mythosaur from Star Wars

Little is known of the man called Mandalore the First, aside from the fact that he existed thousands of years before the rise of the Galactic Empire. As his title suggests, he was the first true, definitive leader of the Mandalorians. He rose to prominence after driving the dangerous mythosaurs to extinction on the planet Mandalore, which sparked a cultural revolution.

The skull sigil became an important icon of Mandalorian culture, driven by Mandalore the First's helmet, which was fashioned out of a mythosaur skull. He existed prior to the event known as the Hundred-Year Darkness, a prolonged conflict between the Jedi Order and Dark Jedi, the latter of whom would go on to form the Sith religion.

Boba Fett

Boba Fett from Star Wars

Boba Fett needs no introduction. He was the first Mandalorian ever featured in the Star Wars universe, despite a brief appearance that began with the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special. Since then, this masked bounty hunter has gone on to inspire the creation of an entire warrior culture with a rich history. The best Boba Fett comic books have also gone a long way in expanding on his character.

Although Fett was far removed from the Mandalorian ways, he still regards himself as one of their kind. He's one of the most cunning and fearsome antagonists in the entire Star Wars galaxy, though his path from cold-hearted bounty hunter to crime boss with a code was a long and torturous one.

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