Although Fett was not explicitly identified as a Mandalorian in the film, his popularity inspired an extensive inquisition into Mandalorians in future Star Wars media, including novels, comics, television series, and video games. Their most distinct cultural feature is their battle helmet, chest armor, wrist gauntlets, and often jet packs, similar to those used by Boba Fett and his father/clone host, Jango Fett.įirst conceptualized for The Empire Strikes Back as a group of white-armored ' supercommandos', the idea developed into a single bounty hunter character, Boba Fett. Mandalorians are fictional people associated with the planet Mandalore in the Star Wars universe and franchise created by George Lucas. A fan dressed as a Mandalorian at Star Wars Celebration IV Costume Pageant in 2007 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.