What is Concord Dawn?

Concord Dawn is a reclusive planet in the Star Wars Galaxy. It was first mentioned by Star Wars novelists writing about the origins of much loved bounty hunter, Boba Fett.

It was said in the novel Tales of the Bounty Hunters that Boba Fett was once a Journeyman Protector named Jaster Mareel. He was exiled from Concord Dawn for killing a fellow Protector but managed to escape the authorities and begin a life as the Galaxy's most deadly bounty hunter.

We now know, however, that this story is not true (by 'true', I mean that it does not coincide with the Star Wars movies, in particular, the upcoming prequels). Sources tell us that Boba Fett is actually the cloned son of bounty hunter Jango Fett (played by Temuera Morrison). It is still possible that Jango's homeworld was Concord Dawn but both Jango and Boba were always known as the Fetts, not the Mareels. The planet is in an unknown location but it is widely accepted to be in the Outer-Rim.

UPDATE: 12/04/2002 The Episode II Visual Dictionary has proven that Jango Fett was raised on Concord Dawn after being adopted by Mandalorians. This also proves that the Mandalorian homeworld is Concord Dawn.

The following information comes courtesy of Jedi.Net and is straight from the Episode II Visual Dictionary:

Jango Fett - After the murder of his parents, Jango Fett was adopted and raised by the legendary Mandalorian warrior army, a mercenary group who earned a reputation as the most formidable supercommandoes in the galaxy. The Jedi destroyed this dangerous force, but Fett survived and continues to wear the armoured, weapon-filled uniform that helped make the Mandalorians a dreaded name. Keeping himself in top condition and training often with his equipment, Jango Fett combines physical and tactical skill with a prudent intelligence that is a rare attribute in the bounty-hunting community.

Walking Armour - Mandalorians who could afford it commissioned backup suits of their armour. Fett has replacement armour for much of his suit, with additional items that can be fitted for particular mission profiles. Some configurations stress brute-force armament, while others maximize non lethal weapons used for capturing quarry.

Professional - Raised in a brutal frontier environment on Concord Dawn, Fett is tough and self-reliant. He has worked out his own sense of morality which is honourable by his standards. He keeps his bargains and he earns his pay. As a bounty hunter, Fett has become so professionally formidable that planetary governments are known to hire him.

Jango and Boba Fett - The Mandalorian way lives on in the bond between Jango Fett and his son Boba. Growing up at his father's side, Boba has learned the value of superior training, judgement, and weaponry. To Boba, Jango stands above the greed and betrayal encountered in the underworld, and is a man of honour who is unfailingly truthful with him. To young Boba, Jango Fett is father, family ideal, and hero, the greatest of the Mandalorians and the image of his own destiny.

Like Father, Like Son - In Mandalorian tradition, fathers were responsible for training their sons in combat skills. At age 13, boys had to face the trials of manhood. Although these rites could be fatal, actual deaths were extremely rare because the candidates were so well prepared. The close father-son bond, built on respect, trust, and discipline, produced highly capable and confident individuals.

Boba Fett - Young Boba Fett is perceptive and intelligent. He has learned to assess situations carefully, and to listen more than he talks. When Obi-Wan Kenobi appears at the Fett's' apartment, Boba immediately senses trouble, but betrays non of his concern.

Slave I - Jango Fett pilots a prototype Kuat Systems Firespray-class interceptor of the kind made for patrolling the prison planet of Oovo IV. Fett reasoned that a starship designed to thwart some of the galaxy's most hardened criminals would be excellent for his unusual line of work.

Future Plans for this Site

I have made a pact with myself not to be spoiled for Episode III. I will watch the trailers, but that's about it. As such, this site will no longer run as a prequel news and spoiler site, but will be more of a tribute to the two Fett's and their legacy. I'm already making plans for a bit of a content change, but that won't come into place until after Episode II arrives. I will probably open up a fiction section like I had on the old site, and will continue running this site as a shrine to the best Bounty Hunter's in the galaxy. Anyway, that's just a bit to look forward to. As for now, I'm going to keep getting spoiled until I can't get spoiled no more!

-- Joe