Regarding Jango and his knowledge of the clones' purpose...
I'm looking for input from others, seeing as there are different legends and canon versions of how far Jangoâs "awareness" goes.
Canon explanation hints at Jango not knowing the true purpose of the clones (we are going by a lack of information here). There are two instances:
Dooku approaches Jango on one of the moons of Bogden in Age of the Republic: Jango Fett (2019). He is in robes and hides his identity, going by the name of Tyranus. Dooku says "Think of it. A grand army of the republic.â So you'd think Jango is aware that his clones will be used as an army for the Republic. We can't be certain what else Dooku says because that is all the comic provides between them. Additionally, with his background now being more unclear after the events in season 2 of the Mandalorian, we canât be sure how much he hates Jedi compared to legends Jango (survivor of the Battle of Galidraan, a legends event). If he doesnât hate the Jedi as much, would he need to be informed of Order 66?
In Attack of the Clones (2002), Jango reveals that he was ârecruited by a man called Tyranus on one of the moons of Bogden.â Once again, it is unclear if Jango originally knew the purpose of the clones. However, in the 10-year span of him being there, I wouldn't be surprised if he learned from the Kaminoans that a Jedi supposedly put the order in (key word supposedly). He would be able to realize that the story isnât exactly straight and something may be amiss. Additionally, Jango oversaw the clones' training (according to the Wookieepedia, this is also hinted at in Age of Republic: Jango Fett) but how much, we don't know.
In legends, itâs indecisive, if not only unclear.
In Jango Fett: Open Seasons (2002-2003), Dooku outright tells Jango âIn time, they will be instrumental in the destruction of the Jediâ when they are meeting in the fourth issue, referring to the clones. In this instance, Jango is aware that his clones will be used against the Jedi and I feel it safe to presume that he will be completely filled in on how it will happen (Order 66).
In Star Wars: Bounty Hunter (2002), Jango accepts a bounty under the pretense that itâs just a contest rewarding 5 million credits. In the end, when he wins, and Dooku arrives to personally congratulate Jango, revealing that he himself is a Force user, saying âNo ordinary man can defeat one trained in the Jedi arts, especially one trained by me.â Dooku then offers Jango more than 5 million credits, but he has to come to Kamino to be cloned, where he will oversee the clonesâ training and the clones will be programmed to be absolutely loyal. Another instance of no explanation of the clonesâ true purpose.
Both canon and legends Wookieepedia pages about Jango Fett do not clarify if he was ever aware of the clonesâ true purpose. On the Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commando page (legends only), it is stated that Jango could install his own personal orders in all of the Alpha ARCs, and the Alpha ARCs are reliable to the Jedi because Jango instructed them to follow their orders, but it is still not enough to gauge whether Jango knew or didn't know who would be giving those orders. I mention that because he could be aware of Order 66 since someone had to install the orders and he could install his own (example: an order to destroy all of the younger clones, should Kamino ever fall into the hands of the CIS. Alpha-17 almost carried out this order during the First Battle of Kamino). On the Cuyâval Dar page, Jango is quoted saying âThis is a top-secret project" possibly hinting at knowing what the clones will be used for but it's not a guaranteed answer.
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Hey I donât know if you take suggestions (and itâs totally fine if you donât no pressure!!!) but I cannot stop imagining how jango would react if he thought Dral was dead. Like idk maybe Dral gets captured and shot on camera by a gloating death watch member, poisoned, or yeeted off of something tall and he đŻ things Dral died and it was his fault. I really want to see jango rage over his âdeathâđ„°
I take suggestions/prompts! (I just donât advertise.) A bit of a late response, but I had to get through the week first. Funny bit of information: I actually have something similar jotted down in my notes. Itâs not exactly the same as your request but still a bit alike! Also, this is the first time we are getting Jangoâs perspective. Hope it satisfies your request!Â
They were lucky. So, so, lucky⊠Preâs goons were nothing but poorly-trained striil with too short of leashes to properly lash out and attack. Yes, they may have captured both him and Dral, but it wouldnât be for long. Dral is too slippery to stay tied down and all Jango has to do is stand and break off his crude restraints and heâd be free.Â
But all of this seemed wrong⊠Though he and Dral fell into an obvious trap, Death Watch was usually much more ready and willing to deal with prisoners. Yet Jango was hastily tied down to a chair with only two guards standing over his shoulders. A third guard was setting up a screen in front of Jango, and on that screen was a live feed of a camera positioned over Dral. Dral was more secured, actual clasps holding his wrists to his chair, and he was visor-less. His hair was greasy from sweat and was pushed mostly out of his face, and his left eye was starting to swell (probably a âgiftâ from one of the Death Watch members). His shoulders were bent forward awkwardly, as if he received a beating to his ribs. Both of them, otherwise, were still in their armor (but they did get Jangoâs buyâce off).Â
âMandâalor FettâŠâ a voice rang through the speakers of the screen. A deep voice, threatening to subordinates but not to Jango. He sounded like he was going to make a point. âIâm so glad to finally be meeting you and your⊠cyare. Mandaâyaim has been buzzing with rumors about you. Interesting to see that this wasnât a rumor.âÂ
The man came in view of the camera, circling around Dral. Dral lifted his head to keep the man in view. All of Jangoâs attention was focused on the speaker.Â
The armored man stopped suddenly and turned to the camera, black T-visor emotionless. âI thought you were smarter than this.âÂ
One of Jangoâs guards grabbed the back of his neck and pushed him forward, at the same time saying, âSpeak, he can hear you.âÂ
Jango grit his teeth and stared at the screen, snarling, âIâm surprised you hear anything since all you idiots do is hide in holes.âÂ
The Death Watch lieutenant (Jango is guessing here. The man seems to be the only one in charge) nodded his head slowly. âDo you really think youâre in a position to say that? Besides, your True Mandalorians arenât any better.âÂ
He circled around Dral again, taking hold of a chain as he walked behind the young man and yanked the chain. Dral sat upright immediately, face scrunching up in pain. It was then Jango took notice of the collar around Dralâs throat, connected to the chain that just yanked. Jango pushed himself and his chair up but the guards at his shoulders pushed him back down.Â
âYou donât mess with the mate of a Mandâalor, I know.â There was a smile in the lieutenantâs voice. âBut itâs hard not to when youâve got the Mandâalor all trussed up, too.â He pulled out a blaster and slowly drew the barrel of it down the side of Dralâs face. Jango stilled. Even Dral, usually appearing calm, was clearly on edge. âI could take out the True Mandalorians right here and now⊠Starting with your dear one, then coming to deal with youâŠâÂ
âYou lay a hand on himâŠâ Jango started.Â
âYouâre not in a position to make demands,â came a sharp reply. The man took a step away from Dral and pointed the blaster at the young manâs temple. Dralâs body jerked as he shook himself out of his thoughts. His brilliant blue eyes looked at the camera, terrified. Jango watched intently, but as the lieutenant pulled the trigger, the screen went black.Â
But Jango heard the blaster go off. The lieutenant wouldnât have been able to move his arm away to fake the shot and there is no way Dral is fast enough to dodge a bolt that close to his head.Â
It was quiet in the little room. Jango was leaning forward, waiting for the screen to turn back on but it wasnât. His entire body felt cold. His guards were hushed, like they didnât believe what just happened either. The lieutenant might have just killed Dral in cold blood, all because heâs associated with Jango.Â
Anger began to overtake his shock, adrenaline pumping into his limbs. Well, it was now or never.Â
Jango stood and swung around to bash his chair against one of the guards. All it did was knock them over. He activated the mini flamethrower in his vambrace when he was looming over the warrior and hoped it would do the trick. Before the other Mandalorian could attack, he threw himself their way. He activated the retractable blade and tore through the remains of his restraints before he spun around and dug the blade between the plates of the Death Watch memberâs durasteel armor (of course it wasnât true beskar, Pre was inducting too many warriors into his rank without making sure they all had beskar).Â
The third guard, standing by the door, was sleeping on their feet. Once they became aware of what was happening, Jango was already on them and plunging the knife through their neck.Â
The Death Watch members died slowly; one burning within their suit and the other two choking on their own blood. It didnât make Jango feel any better. He stared down at them with scorn.Â
No one in the halls fared any better (except maybe they were rewarded with quicker deaths). Jango was only armed with two blaster pistols he took from his guards and left a trail of destruction in his wake.Â
Itâs what they deserved for thinking they could take him down. And for what they did to Dral? Heâs fineâhe has to beâbut Jango will make every single member of Death Watch pay.Â
Most Death Watch members met their ends from bolts coming from standard blaster pistols until they were overheating to dangerous temperatures and were unable to be held. They were not his custom WESTAR-34 blaster pistols and therefore could not hold up to his standards. He eventually ditched the blasters, taking out the remaining Death Watch members by strangulation.Â
Jangoâs frustration was growing by the second. The longer heâs separated from Dralâthe longer heâs unsure of Dralâs fateâthe more frantic he begins to grow.Â
This is all his fault. Not only was Death Watch Jangoâs problem to deal with, but he chose the job. He put Dral in Death Watchâs path and he might have just lost his life for it. He couldnât have. He has a way of dodging death every time it comes for him. But his luck could have finally run out. His thoughts were a mess and werenât getting any better the longer he was unable to find the room they had Dral in.Â
Finally, as Jangoâs gut was full of self-depreciation and fizzled-out anger, Jango opened a door. The Death Watch lieutenant was motionless on the ground at his feet, two other guards dead near the chair Dral had been secured to. Dral was in the opposite corner of the room, trying to get the cuffs off his wrist. He startled when Jango entered and turned his head to face the Mandâalor. The only indication of a blaster going off too close to his face was the searing from a bolt that grazed his cheek and scarcely missed his ear.Â
He defied the odds. Not only did he just barely get out of the way of the blaster, but he also managed to take down his guards despite his more locked-down situation. A Mando in the making for sure.Â
ITHOM is over 85k words now, beyond halfway to my goal of 140k. I have no doubt it will only grow in edits. Be patient, and hopefully the payoff will be good!
