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Shatterpoint – Mando vs Moff Gideon

Star Wars: Shatterpoint - Quick Battles in the Galaxy Far, Far Away

Star Wars: Shatterpoint is a skirmish miniature game centered around dynamic combat. Players assemble squads of iconic characters and their supporting units, such as Clones, Battle Droids, Stormtrooper or Rebels to engage in thrilling battles set in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. The game emphasizes movement and action, requiring players to skillfully maneuver with their units across the battlefield, claiming objectives and battling with opposite units. 

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Lore Corner: Conflict on Mandalore

Background

The planet Mandalore, ancestral home to the legendary Mandalorian warriors, was deeply scarred by the Clone Wars and subsequent Imperial occupation. Under the leadership of Bo-Katan Kryze, the Mandalorians initially resisted Imperial rule, culminating in a civil war against the Empire-backed Clan Saxon. However, the Empire’s ultimate victory resulted in the devastating Great Purge, effectively eradicating much of the Mandalorian population and culture.

Surviving Mandalorians, including Bo-Katan Kryze and the reclusive Tribe, scattered across the galaxy. Amidst this chaos, Moff Gideon, a former Imperial officer, established a stronghold on Mandalore, using the planet as a base for his operations.

The Path to Reclamation

Years later, a convergence of events began to shift the balance of power. Din Djarin, a Mandalorian foundling, crossed paths with Bo-Katan Kryze while rescuing his “adopted child”, Grogu, from Gideon’s clutches. This encounter, along with subsequent events, reignited the desire to reclaim Mandalore.

Kryze, once again uniting Mandalorians under her banner, and Djarin, driven by a growing sense of Mandalorian identity, led a united force to confront Gideon’s Imperial remnants.

The Battle for Mandalore

The Mandalorian forces launched a daring assault on Mandalore, encountering fierce resistance from Gideon’s well-fortified base. The battle was marked by heavy casualties on both sides, with heroic sacrifices made by Mandalorians like Paz Vizsla.

Ultimately, through a combination of skill, courage, and strategic brilliance, the Mandalorians managed to defeat Gideon’s forces, destroying his base and killing him. The victory marked the end of Imperial occupation and the beginning of Mandalore’s reclamation.

Aftermath

With Mandalore liberated, the Mandalorians began the hard process of rebuilding their homeworld. Bo-Katan Kryze, having regained the Darksaber, assumed a leadership role. Din Djarin, after fulfilling his duty as a Mandalorian, continued his journey as a protector, taking Grogu as his apprentice.

The battle for Mandalore had far-reaching implications. While it represented a triumph for the Mandalorians, it also highlighted the ongoing threat posed by Imperial remnants. The New Republic, grappling with its own challenges, remained divided on the significance of the Mandalorian victory, with some viewing it as an isolated incident and others as a sign of a larger, resurgent Imperial threat.

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