Jango Fett

Jango Fett is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe created by George Lucas. He made his debut in the film Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones where he was played by Temuera Morrison.

In the context of the Star Wars universe, Jango Fett is a renowned bounty hunter and a naturally skilled warrior, eventually serving as the genetic source (or "cloning template") for the Clone Army of the Galactic Republic, although the clone soldiers are genetically modified to be predisposed toward unquestioning obedience to the chain of command, unlike their highly independent progenitor. He is also the "father" of unaltered clone Boba Fett which he requested in his contract with the Kamino cloners. He also fought as a Mandalorian, and was the surrogate son of their leader, Jaster Mereel.

Appearances

Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones

In Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, Jango is depicted as a bounty hunter who had been hired to be the genetic template for the Grand Army of the Republic, becoming entangled in a shady plot by Darth Tyranus. Jango is later hired by Viceroy Nute Gunray of the Trade Federation to assassinate Senator Padmé Amidala in retaliation for her actions in the first prequel. Fett subcontracts the job to bounty hunter and shape-shifter Zam Wesell. Two failed assassination attempts on the Senator's life forces Fett to kill Wessell with a "saber dart" in order to eliminate the possibility of her leading the Jedi back to Kamino.