Jango Fett

Definition

Jango Fett is an elite Mandalorian-style bounty hunter and the genetic template for the Republic’s clone army.

Story role

Dooku and the Kaminoans use Jango as the basis for millions of soldiers. Jango also raises one unaltered clone, Boba, as his son.

Why it matters

Jango explains why Boba looks like the clones, why Mandalorian armor feels iconic and how the Clone Wars were prepared in secret.