# The Mandalorian Origins of Humanity and the Jedi in Star Wars

# The Mandalorian Origins of Humanity and the Jedi in Star Wars

## **1. The True Origin of "Humans" in Star Wars**
In the Star Wars galaxy, the term **"human"** is a misnomer. All human-like beings actually **descend from the Mandalorians**, the first and only native human species of the galaxy.

- The original **Mandalorians** evolved on Mandalore and nearby worlds.
- As they expanded into space, some **abandoned the warrior way** and settled on other planets.
- These Mandalorian-descended settlers lost their cultural identity over time.
- Eventually, they came to be known simply as "**humans**," forgetting their Mandalorian ancestry.

## **2. Mandalorians and the Birth of the Jedi**
The Jedi Order did not emerge as a completely separate entity—it **evolved from early Force-sensitive Mandalorians**.

- Ancient Mandalorians had a deep connection to **beasts and nature**, which later developed into Force abilities.
- Some Mandalorians discovered how to **tame and control creatures** using the Force.
- These early Force-sensitive warriors began to explore the mystical side of the universe.
- Over time, this led to the formation of **the first Jedi**, who broke away from Mandalorian culture.

## **3. The Jedi-Mandalorian Schism**
As these early Jedi embraced spirituality and peace, they **clashed with their Mandalorian warrior brethren**.

- The Mandalorians saw the Jedi as **traitors**, abandoning their warrior heritage.
- The Jedi, in turn, viewed Mandalorians as **violent relics of the past**.
- This ideological conflict **erupted into war**, leading to the legendary **Jedi-Mandalorian Wars**.
- Over time, the Jedi distanced themselves from their Mandalorian origins, erasing them from history.

## **4. The Darksaber: A Lost Connection**
The **Darksaber**, created by Tarre Vizsla—the first Mandalorian Jedi—is proof of the lost connection between Mandalorians and Jedi.

- Tarre Vizsla represented a time when **Mandalorians and Jedi were one**.
- After his death, the Jedi kept the Darksaber in their temple, symbolizing their rejection of Mandalorian ways.
- The Mandalorians later reclaimed it, turning it into a **symbol of their warrior heritage**.
- The Darksaber is the last **physical link**