The iconic Star Wars bounty hunters Jango Fett and Boba Fett famously wear suits of Mandalorian armor, with secretly significant color schemes. While only Jango Fett is a true Mandalorian in the current Star Wars canon, both Fetts are part of the Creed in the Legends continuity. Legends assigns specific meanings to Mandalorian armor colors, with Jango and Boba Fett’s chosen hues representing elements of their respective backstories.
Star Wars Legends author Karen Traviss established numerous elements of Mandalorian culture and history in the now-bygone continuity. Two of Traviss’ novels, Legacy of the Force: Revelation and Imperial Commando: 501st, and her Star Wars Insider article, The Mandalorians: People and Culture, reveal the meanings of certain color schemes on the Mandalorians’ iconic beskar suits. While not all Mandalorian armor colors were explored, some, such as black, orange, and gold are said to represent justice, lust for life, and vengeance, respectively. The meaning of Jango Fett’s blue and silver armor is partially revealed by Traviss’ works, while the full connotation of Boba Fett’s green and red armor is thoroughly explored.
