It’s a small reference, but especially neat since it’s the first time we’ve really gotten a KOTOR nod in live-action. The Disney+ series, The Mandalorian also made reference to the war as The Armorer explains the Yoda-Baby’s Force abilities to Din Djarin. The show really leaned into the lore aspect of the conflict, making the connection to Knights of the Old Republic feel stronger than before. Star Wars Rebels expanded on this even further, giving us glimpses of the ancient conflict via artwork and statues. The Jedi Crusaders was the name given to the rogue band of Jedi who followed Revan in the Mandalorian Wars. In The Last Jedi‘s Visual Dictionary, it explains the necklace artifact Luke has recovered and holds onto, is a Jedi Crusader Pendant (complete with Sith Lightsaber crystal). It helped set the stage for the Deathwatch’s resentment towards the Jedi, leading into some fun episodes with Darth Maul and the Darksaber. The Jedi-Mandalorian conflict scorched the planet of Mandalore, making it nearly uninhabitable. It’s introduction into the Canon actually started during the earlier episodes of The Clone Wars (when the EU was still around) in 2010. All around, it was considered and epochal event in the Star Wars universe. In the old KOTOR comics, the Mandalorian wars formed a major story arc. Throughout the game we’re confronted with reminders of the war, the toll it exacted on the galaxy in general, and the lessons that should be learned from it. Revan’s crusade against the Mandalorians is one of the primary factors in his fall to the Dark Side. In the game, it’s a crucial piece of backstory, that practically forms the basis for the entire plot.
Perhaps one of the biggest elements to make it into the New Canon (even though it’s still mostly undefined) is the existence of the Jedi/Mandalorian wars. As such, this seems like the perfect time to look at some of the ways these classic games have been included in the new canon pretty much from the start!Ī list of things the current Star Wars canon has managed to include from the old KOTOR games: Now there’s talk of a remake/sequel back on the table recently with the goal of making it fit into the current Star Wars canon. From talking with KOTOR II‘s director for it’s anniversary the other month to recently going back and replaying them for the first time in years, I’m very much on a KOTOR high at the moment. It should come as no surprise, but I’ve had Knights of the Old Republic on the brain a lot lately. Original Article was Published January 25, 2020.] In an effort to keep this as a handy resource guide for others, I’ve gone ahead and placed the updates in the appropriate places mixed with the original article text. With the confirmation that KOTOR is getting a full remake, now seemed like an excellent time to update this reference list with the new stuff.
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