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Jango Fett is a fictional bounty hunter in the Star Wars franchise, introduced in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002). He is the template for the clone army of the Galactic Republic and the father of Boba Fett, one of the most iconic characters in the original trilogy.
Jango Fett is a Mandalorian bounty hunter who became the genetic template for the clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was recruited by the Sith Lord Darth Tyranus (Count Dooku) to provide his DNA for the cloning program on Kamino, in exchange for a substantial payment and an unaltered clone whom he raised as his son, Boba Fett.1 Jango is depicted as a skilled combatant, proficient in hand-to-hand combat and marksmanship, and wears distinctive Mandalorian armor equipped with a jetpack, wrist-mounted flamethrower, and blaster pistols.
Jango Fett was portrayed by New Zealand actor Temuera Morrison, who also voiced and provided likeness for the clone troopers in subsequent films and media. The character was created by George Lucas for Attack of the Clones, drawing inspiration from the mysterious bounty hunter Boba Fett from the original trilogy. Morrison's performance brought a physicality and stoic demeanor to the role, and his likeness was used for all clone troopers, creating a visual connection between the bounty hunter and the army.2
In the Star Wars universe, Jango Fett was born on the planet Concord Dawn and became a foundling of the Mandalorian culture. He rose to prominence as a bounty hunter, eventually being chosen as the template for the clone army. He was killed by Jedi Master Mace Windu during the Battle of Geonosis, decapitated by Windu's lightsaber. His death left Boba Fett an orphan, setting the stage for Boba's own career as a bounty hunter.3
Jango Fett has become a significant figure in Star Wars lore, influencing the design of the clone troopers and the broader Mandalorian culture. His armor and weaponry have been merchandised extensively, and he appears in various media, including animated series like The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch, as well as novels and comics. The character's popularity has led to a dedicated fan following, and his connection to Boba Fett has been explored in depth in the Disney+ series The Book of Boba Fett.4
Beyond the films, Jango Fett's backstory has been expanded in the Star Wars expanded universe (now Legends) and canon sources. In Legends, he was involved in the Mandalorian Civil Wars and had a complex history with the Death Watch. In canon, his origins were further detailed in the comic series Age of Republic – Jango Fett, which depicted his early life and his encounter with Count Dooku. Additionally, Jango's DNA was used not only for the clone troopers but also for the creation of the bounty hunter's own 'son' Boba, who was an unaltered clone. The character's influence extends to the creation of the 'Fett' legacy, with Boba Fett becoming a central figure in the Star Wars saga.
Jango Fett remains a pivotal figure in the Star Wars prequel era, bridging the original trilogy's bounty hunter mystique with the clone army's origin.
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