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Jango Fett

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Jango Fett is a renowned bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe, known for his ruthlessness and expert combat skills. He was first introduced in the 2002 film "Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones," where he was revealed to be the genetic template for the Grand Army of the Republic's clone troopers. Played by actor Temuera Morrison, Fett is skilled in various forms of combat, including hand-to-hand and marksmanship, and is often seen wearing his iconic Mandalorian armor.

Born on the planet Concord Dawn, Jango Fett was adopted by The Mandalorian warrior Jaster Mereel after his family was killed by the Death Watch, a group of Mandalorian radicals. Under Mereel's tutelage, Fett was trained as a Mandalorian and eventually became the leader of the True Mandalorians, a faction that sought to uphold the traditional Mandalorian warrior code. The True Mandalorians would eventually be wiped out, leaving Fett as one of the last remaining members of his faction.

As a bounty hunter, Jango Fett quickly gained a reputation across the galaxy for his skill and ruthlessness. This reputation caught the attention of the Sith Lord Darth Tyranus, who offered Fett a substantial sum to become the genetic template for the Kaminoans' Clone Army project. Fett agreed, on the condition that he be given an unaltered clone of himself to raise as a son, who would later become Boba Fett.

In order to maintain secrecy about the Clone Army project, Jango Fett was tasked with eliminating anyone who threatened to expose the operation. One such target was the Jedi Knight Obi-Wan Kenobi, who tracked Fett to the cloning facility on Kamino. Fett engaged Kenobi in a fierce battle before managing to escape with his son. However, Kenobi planted a tracking device on Fett's ship, leading the Jedi to the planet Geonosis, where The Clone Wars would ultimately begin.

During the Battle of Geonosis, Jango Fett fought alongside the Separatist forces, facing off against numerous Jedi and Republic troops. Despite his Mandalorian armor and advanced weaponry, Fett was unable to withstand the combined might of the Jedi Order, and he met his end at the hands of Jedi Master Mace Windu.

In the wake of Jango Fett's death, his son Boba Fett would go on to become an even more notorious bounty hunter, carrying on his father's legacy. Jango Fett's influence can still be seen throughout the Star Wars universe, as his genetic material not only created the Clone Army but also served as the basis for future generations of Stormtroopers used by the Galactic Empire.

Jango Fett is a significant character in the Star Wars universe, shaping the future of the franchise through his role as the genetic template for the Clone Army and serving as a key figure in the conflict that led to the rise of the Empire. His story arc reflects the complexity and moral ambiguity of the galactic struggle, making him a captivating character for fans to explore.

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