'The Book of Boba Fett' Episode 5 delves into the sad backstory of the fall of the planet Mandalore. Why did the Empire destroy the planet? Details.
Spoiler alert: The following article incorporates spoilers for Episode 5 of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney Plus.
The Galactic Empire left devastation of their wake wherever they went. Even despite the fact that it is been five years since the Empire fell during the occasions of The Book of Boba Fett, the evil aftereffects of the Empire's actions are nonetheless felt throughout the galaxy. That's especially obtrusive with Mandalorians. Just like the Jedi, they had to handle the Empire purging their other people and attacking their planet Mandalore.
So why did the Empire goal the planet Mandalore? We know Emperor Palpatine gave the infamous Order 66 to purge the galaxy of the Jedi, realizing that they'd insurrection in opposition to his tyranny. What did the Mandalorians do to make their planet one of Palpatine's goals too? We'll break it down.
Mandalore is attacked by the Empire
The Empire attacked Mandalore in the Night of a Thousand Tears.
There's a flashback scene in Episode 5 of The Book of Boba Fett the place the armorer (Emily Swallow) describes the Night of a Thousand Tears. That was once the night time when the Empire attacked Mandalore, and massacred most of the Mandalorians. At this time Bo-Katan Kryze wielded the Darksaber, however even she was unable to save the majority of her folks.
Thankfully, some survivors controlled to flee, given the proven fact that the Empire hadn't totally developed the Death Star when the Night of a Thousand Tears happened. Somehow Moff Gideon managed to steal the Darksaber right through these occasions, although it isn't clear if he took it from Bo-Katan all through that tragic night time.
Din Djarin listens to the Armorer.
The Mandalorians had been considered to be a race of warriors (Mandalore's deceased ruler Satine Kryze, Bo-Katan's sister, drew critique and reward from different Mandalorian sects for being a pacifist). At one level the Empire simply took over Mandalore, ousting Bo-Katan as the chief of Mandalore. The Empire determined to totally assault the planet after Bo-Katan and different Mandalorians fought back towards the Empire's rule.
The Mandalorians were just as threatening as the Jedi had been to the Empire. As a result, they needed to be purged, similar to the Jedi. Anyone who fought back had to be exterminated.
Wait, but Mandalore still exists, right? It's no longer like Alderaan?
Mandalore was once attacked, and most of the Mandalorians were wiped out, but yes, the planet of Mandalore nonetheless exists in The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian. Just like the Jedi, surviving Mandalorians scattered across the galaxy and were forced to hide for their safety. Bo-Katan's function used to be to reclaim the Darksaber so she may as soon as again rule Mandalore, and rebuild the Mandalorians' house planet.
Can Mandalore be rebuilt? Will Bo-Katan be able to absolute best Din and fight and regain the Darksaber on her own terms? We don't think the resurgence of Mandalore will happen all through the closing two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, however man, the backstory of Mandalore's fall was tragic to peer in reside action.
Don't miss out on the last two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett when they drop on Disney Plus on Wednesdays.
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