Main article: IG-11 IG-11 was voiced by Taika Waititi, who also directed an episode of The Mandalorian. The Mandalorian, sometimes abbreviated as Mando, [2] is a sobriquet for Din Djarin, the protagonist of The Mandalorian television series. Introduced as a bounty hunter, he is a member of the Mandalorian culture, as evidenced by his beskar armor and his distinctive helmet, [3] which he never removes in front of anyone. [3] [4] He was a "foundling" who was rescued at a young age by the Mandalorians and adopted into their culture prior to the events of the series, after his parents were murdered by Separatist battle droids during the Clone Wars, [3] [5] which resulted in his intense hatred of droids. [6] In the television series, the Mandalorian encounters a young alien known as " The Child", whom he attempts to protect from a remnant of the now-fallen Galactic Empire. [7]

a b Ridgely, Charlie (December 30, 2019). "Star Wars: The Mandolorian Fans Are Giving it Up for the Real Heroes of the Show". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2019 . Retrieved January 23, 2020. After speaking with the Armorer, [16] Djarin went on a mission to Mandalore to find the Living Waters, discovering that the world was survivable. With the help of the Mandalorian Nite Owl and revolutionary Bo-Katan Kryze, Djarin was able to find and bathe in the Waters, his companion having to save him when he fell too deep. [18] The pair soon returned to Vizsla's covert, where the heavy infantry Mandalorian spotted their ships land. Joined by a group of other covert Mandalorians, Vizsla stopped Djarin and Kryze, calling the former an apostate once again. Djarin claimed he had been to the Mines of Mandalore, but Vizsla still believed that the Mines were destroyed and that the planet was cursed. Kryze declared herself as witness, Vizsla asking who the "Nite Owl" was. [17] Our strength was once in our numbers. Now we live in the shadows and only come above ground one at a time." ―Paz Vizsla — Listen ( file info) [6]Breznican, Anthony (April 14, 2019). " The Mandalorian is described as Clint Eastwood in Star Wars". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 14, 2019 . Retrieved February 21, 2020.

Star Wars fans and collectors can display this highly poseable (4 fully articulated limbs) figure, featuring premium deco, in their action figure and vehicle collection Ridgely, Charlie (January 24, 2020). "Star Wars: The Mandalorian Star Emily Swallow Calls Season 2 "Unexpected" ". Comicbook.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020 . Retrieved February 8, 2020.a b Ciacoya, Ben (November 13, 2019). "The Mandalorian Hints at the Return of Kamino Cloning". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on December 18, 2019 . Retrieved February 12, 2020. The Armorer is the leader of a tribe of Mandalorian warriors on Nevarro, which includes the show's title character. She provides spiritual guidance for the clan, and forges and repairs their armor, [106] [107] including a new set of armor she makes for the Mandalorian. [37] [107] In the first season finale " Chapter 8: Redemption", the Armorer instructs the Mandalorian to watch over and protect the Child, [108] [109] and to reunite the Child with others of his own kind. [18] The character was partially inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa, as well as the history and culture of the samurai, particularly in the character's deliberately-paced movement and aura of authority. [110] Elia Kane is a former Imperial communications officer who served under Gideon. She is presumed dead after the season 2 finale when Din Djarin and his allies raid Gideon's cruiser to rescue Grogu.