Boba Fett And Jango Fett: Their Complicated History As Mandalorians (2024)

While Boba Fett wears the iconic beskar, his relationship with the culture is more detached than his father's.

: During The Clone Wars , Prime Minister Almec famously dismissed Jango as a "common bounty hunter" who had somehow acquired Mandalorian armor. This was reflective of George Lucas’s personal view that the Fetts were mercenaries rather than members of the warrior culture. While Boba Fett wears the iconic beskar, his

For decades, Jango Fett’s status as a "true" Mandalorian was in flux. leader of the "True Mandalorians

: In the "Legends" continuity, Jango’s roots were even deeper. He was mentored by Jaster Mereel , leader of the "True Mandalorians," and even held the title of Mandalore (the leader of all clans) after Mereel's death. Boba Fett: A Legacy of Armor, Not Creed While Boba Fett wears the iconic beskar, his