Unraveling The Mandalorian's Timeline: An Intriguing Perspective on the Star Wars Original Trilogy

Summary

The Ahsoka series confirms that the Great Purge of Mandalore occurred after the Galactic Civil War, posing a question about Mandalorians in the original Star Wars trilogy.

During the original trilogy, Mandalorians, other than Boba Fett, notably did not make an appearance, despite their pivotal involvement in the Clone Wars and their successful struggle against the Empire. One theory proposes that Bo-Katan might have been preoccupied with addressing the loyalists and the aftermath of the Empire's reign over Mandalore, thus justifying their absence during the Galactic Civil War.

The timeline of The Mandalorian has become more defined, but it has raised a significant question about the original Star Wars trilogy. This Disney+ TV show is the first to explore the New Republic Era, which takes place five years after Return of the Jedi. In the first season of The Mandalorian, the devastating Great Purge of Mandalore was introduced, but its timeline remained unclear for a long time.

However, the Ahsoka series has now placed the Great Purge firmly in the Star Wars timeline. The droid Huyang confirms that the fall of Mandalore occurred after the Galactic Civil War, likely as part of Emperor Palpatine's Operation: Cinder. This means that Mandalore would still have been thriving under Bo-Katan Kryze's leadership, free from Imperial influence, until the end of the war. This revelation raises a significant question about the Mandalorians in the original Star Wars trilogy.

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Mandalorians Were Almost Entirely Absent During The Original Trilogy

The Mandalorian armor in the original trilogy is solely worn by Boba Fett. In the events of the Galactic Civil War depicted in this part of the Skywalker saga, there is no sighting or mention of Mandalorians or their armor. It is intriguing considering Mandalore's significant role in the Clone Wars, despite their declared neutrality. Many Mandalorians, including Bo-Katan herself, rejected the concept of neutrality. Therefore, it is compelling that she did not participate in any way as the ruler of Mandalore during the Galactic Civil War. This is particularly noteworthy since Bo-Katan's victory over the Empire on Mandalore was aided by Sabine and her rebel group just prior to the war.

Where Were The Mandalorians During The Star Wars Original Trilogy?

Perhaps, after liberating the planet from the Empire, Bo-Katan was simply not inclined to engage in a larger-scale conflict against them. While the Empire's significant threat and influence had been eradicated from Mandalore, it is plausible that Bo-Katan had to contend with numerous loyalists on-world, which likely kept her occupied throughout the Galactic Civil War. Mandalorians, known for their independence, are notorious for prioritizing battles wisely despite being reputed as the galaxy's finest warriors.

The timeline of The Mandalorian and the history of Mandalore require further exploration to fully comprehend. Despite Din Djarin's significance in the Star Wars universe, it remains puzzling that the history of him and his people on Concordia remains largely unknown. This missing information could hold the key to understanding why the Mandalorians are absent from the original Star Wars trilogy. It would be difficult to overlook a significant galactic conflict such as a civil war, unless the Mandalorians were preoccupied with their own internal strife. As The Mandalorian progresses in clarifying its timeline, it becomes imperative to address this question regarding the original trilogy.