Are There Any Mandalorian Jedi? Here’s What the Star Wars Lore Reveals

The rivalry between the Mandalorians and the Jedi is a significant a part of Star Wars historical past, however it additionally raises an vital query: have there ever been any Mandalorian Jedi? The reply, as with most Star Wars tales, requires slightly rationalization.

Not like different “teams” within the Star Wars universe, the Jedi should not a selected race belonging to a selected planet or area. As an alternative, they’re a company made up of extremely Pressure-sensitive beings from everywhere in the galaxy. It is true that some species appear to be extra naturally Pressure-sensitive than others (Yoda and Grogu’s mysterious species being one), however it’s not unique. Although the Mandalorian individuals, within the “current day” of “The Mandalorian” and “The Guide of Boba Fett,” rely the Jedi amongst their enemies, there was a time in galactic historical past when Mandalorians have been Jedi themselves.

Actually, the lore of Mandalorian Jedi ties carefully to a significant plot level that was first launched within the animated TV reveals “Clone Wars” and “Rebels” and now performs a giant half in “The Mandalorian.” That may be the Darksaber — the highly effective, black-bladed lightsaber that’s at present within the (unintended) possession of Din Djarin. Based on Mandalorian historical past, the Darksaber was the lightsaber of Tarre Vizsla, the primary Mandalorian Jedi, who grew to become a member of the Jedi Order a couple of thousand years earlier than the occasions of Star Wars. Ultimately, the Darksaber made its strategy to his non-Jedi descendants and have become an emblem of Mandalorian management.

Regardless of the occasional Mandalorian Jedi, for probably the most half, the 2 teams have been in battle moderately than overlapping. As historical Mandalorians expanded and conquered all through the galaxy, they ultimately got here up in opposition to the Republic and the Jedi, who have been formidable opponents. The battle unfold right into a sequence of wars over a few years. By the point of the Empire’s near-total destruction of the Mandalorians and the Jedi, they weren’t precisely at struggle, however the historic enmity between them is deeply embedded in Mandalorian tradition, as Din Djarin finds out whereas he tries to guard and assist Grogu.

With the Darksaber again in play and a Mandalorian having “adopted” a would-be Jedi, it will likely be fascinating to see if the centuries-long rivalry is headed into a brand new stage as the following chapters of the Star Wars universe play out.