What the Armorer Just Did is PURE GENIUS!!

[@jon6309]

I think the Armorer didn’t intentionally have Bo Katan as a permanent member of the Children of the Watch but tested her to see if she was able to adapt and understand the perspective of different tribes within Mandalorian society which is important in uniting the tribes.

[@Draelyn]

Maybe not even a test so much as a right place right time thing. The Armorer knows very well who Bo Katan is, and her history. Maybe seeing how Bo Katan has grown as a person and as a mandalorian made the Armorer want to make the decision with Bo that she made. I do not feel like it was a pre-planned meditated anything(Of course if we break the 4th wall it was all planned but you know what I mean XD).

[@02091992able]

She may of wanted her to live some time as a member to gain a better understanding of their culture and beliefs. It is clear she did gain some understanding of it as she does show them allot more respect than she had in the past season and previous episodes. I do not believe she says "This is the war" to anyone within the covert except on the ship in transit after leaving Mandalore in which only Din and Grogu are present.

[@grahamjones3259]

She had leadership pushed upon her, because nobody else was able to act in those situations, she stepped up and offered direction and got the job done each time. She isn’t the Bo-Katan of her time in Death Watch, because she was a kid with huge expectations placed upon her. She has let that go, and the Armourer has sent her to bring all the clans together.

[@kevind3974]

She was also a person who drowned in politics when she was young. Had to learn the price and futality of that life the hard way. Not meny people get that lesson and live to try again

[@spectresound]

Kinda like when Martok had the role of Chancellor thrust upon him when Worf killed Gowron?

[@onestopfunstop317]

She had Leadership Thrust upon her because of a Woke Political Agenda where Disney can't allow men to be men and need them to be subservient to Lesbians and Gays

[@Draelyn]

@@spectresound No, because Bo Katan wants to lead the mandalorians, that is why she sought the dark saber. Bo Katan acknowledged the Armorer as the leader of the group, and gave her the respect a member of their group would give their leader. What the Armorer did was accept Bo Katan for who she is, and now that Mandalorians have a staging ground, she wants Bo Katan to go bring the other clans back, and lead them to retake Mandalore. Nowhere did the Armorer want, or even demand that Bo Katan acknowledge her as her superior. I think the armorer was impressed with Bo Katan, knowing exactly who she is, and seeing that she has grown as not just a person, but as a Mandalorian, to perhaps become the leader Bo Katan was meant to be. Leader of the Mandalorians.

[@aragos32727]

I think the armorer had this plan all along. She's already proven to be very calculating. I think she got Bo to live as a child of the watch so that there's an understanding of the watch. So that Bo doesn't look at them the same way she did in season 2. I think she wants Bo to go out and find the other clans to bring them together not lead them. And since this whole season has been playing very closely to the Book of Exodus I think Bo is playing the role of Moses. She is going to lead her people to the promised land.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Let's hope it goes better the second time then, first time she royal screwed up. Left in a castle by herself from how bad she screwed up.

[@aragos32727]

@@TheScarletSlayer what are you talkin about? Bo?

[@live-n-die4203]

Do you have anymore biblical connections within starwars

[@aragos32727]

@@live-n-die4203 literally the entire Saga. For example, the Whils talk about the son of suns. Jesus was the king of kings. Virgin birth, Saul’s massacre of the priests is mirrored by Anakin killing the Jedi. Luke’s destruction of the Death Star mirrors David’s taking out Goliath with a well-aimed slingshot. The hero in both stories turns down the use of conventional weapons to rely on spiritual intuition to slay a giant. It is accomplished using a well-placed shot to its one weak point.

[@live-n-die4203]

@@aragos32727 are you a true believer ? Would love to hear or collab on more I’ve been doing the same. Lmk if you are interested..

[@adriansmith3427]

She didn't make her the leader of the Mandalorians, she just sent her to bring the others to Navarro. She even asked Bo if she recognised her station, meaning that Bo recognises the Armourer as her superior.

[@VerticalBlank]

Maybe not as Bo-Katan's superior, but as someone with priestly and/or judicial authority.

[@wreksangel]

Nothing about that exchange even hinted that she sees the armorer as her superior. She recognized her importance to her clan, and in mandalorian culture, so she understood that if anyone had the virtue and respect to allow someone to remove their helmet, it would be her. Superiority is not the same. Just as World leaders has advisers, the Armorers station is that of a spiritual and cultural adviser, not her superior.

[@Noobethil]

​@@wreksangel thank you for such a concise explanation. It was much more coherent than what I was about to state.

[@digenesakritas1107]

Just the opposite the Armorer through Bo-Katan just positioned herself to be the Spiritual Leader of all Mandalorians. Something like a Pope.

[@mr.m4297]

She was just asking if she respected her and her position and what she has done. Bo is high class and worked hard to save a person she would've labeled a heretic days before and the son of a rival family to hers. But after Bo showing her metal and also helping Dinn get back his honor and seeing a mythosaur helping bring back the living waters "which is alive and now we all know and so does Bo" she was worthy to lead all she needs is in Mandos boot.

[@TheRewasder97]

I think Din is like my 100 Skyrim playthroughs, ignore the main quest and do all the secondaries!

[@alcastro5767]

if feel like paz vizla looking back at din when the armorer said bo kotan should be the one to unite all the clans was him disagreeing with her. I think members in the clan will want din to lead them.

[@nadca2]

that's my take, since you don't need to be the leader to unite distant tribes, you just need to be a diplomat

[@mandoad1841]

a civil war is coming i just know it

[@patsystone34]

My take on this as well 💯 Also, Bo was kinda mischievously looking (or smirking) at Paz and Din. Or was she just uncomfortable walking around without her helmet? She had a kinda triumphant look in her eyes. And besides, she didn't tell Din about the Mythosaur, only the Armorer. I get it that Bo most probably didn't believe it was real. But hey, if I'd save an ally and friend ffing 3 times, I'd certainly put it on the table to discuss.

[@t.b.flowers8903]

I have loved these last couple of episodes. They've really touched me from the standpoint of comraderie, family and the growth they've all been experiencing.

[@anydaynow01]

Agreed!

[@sanjibreloaded6938]

Disagreed

[@AhsokaAlwaysSurvives]

I think that Din and Bo would both be good at ruling Mandalore (Please hear me out) because they both encourage or feed off of one another. When the Tie Bombers destroyed her home she was so angry that she nearly destroyed herself trying to get revenge, but it was Din who showed her that she needed to be logical and that brought her out of her anger.

[@Subject-639]

So you ship them.

[@TheScarletSlayer]

​@@Subject-639 not everything needs to be romantic

[@Subject-639]

@@TheScarletSlayer I'm just kidding around a bit.

[@malikabdurheman2340]

I agree with you on this I think they both are going to rule the new mandalore and Grover will be the future of their legacy

[@Lionheart683]

I do ship. Imperial crusair size.

[@ryanzucker8345]

Something I haven’t seen talked about much is the metaphor of the forges the armorer uses. She compares the Great Forge (which was ornately decorated) to the small, humble forge on Nevarro. They have different appearances, but they serve the same purpose; and so it is with the children of the watch and other Mandalorian clans.

[@Tekaneable]

I strongly disagree that Din isn't a great leader. Sometimes I doubt that people actually watch the show. But to make it short. Din was able to form the most unlikely alliances to achieve common goal, because he earned the trust and loyalty, if Bo-Katan was a natural leader she wouldn't end up alone even without the Darksabre. She was banking way too much on the Darksabre and authority it gives and this is why she failed. She is experienced war-veteran, and she knows her tactics, but she cannot inspire loyalty (maybe now she could), we even saw in S2 finale, how she instigated fight with Boba Fett that escalated very quickly. Din made all people cooparate, and it was he who recruited Bo and Koska, not the other way around. And he was able to offer something they'd have interest in. So yes, I say Din Djarin will be the Mand'alor. And you'll find out soon enough.

[@Valorhammer]

What you described doesn't make Din a great leader, that just makes him a great cornerstone. I don't remember a single time where he has displayed any key combat leadership or even organizational leadership skills.

[@kevind3974]

Personally for me din and no should just marry. Bo got the political and responsibility side down but not the morality or respect part. Din got the morality and respect but not the political or responsibility part. Both are still learning and are stronger in what the other lacks and that what makes them a great power couple. Plus it would be marrying traditional with new

[@Tekaneable]

@@Valorhammer S1 Asylum, where he and Cara prepared the pleb for combat. S2 the Marshal- where he made a plan for tusken raiders and people of Mos Pelgo on how to take down the krayt dragon. So here is that. As for Bo Katan - this is jst a fact that she ended up alone, the qualities she possesed were not good enough. If she was a natural leader people would support her with or without the sword.

[@JacobDean88]

Din is more warrior material. He can lead groups for missions but I don't he would be good a leading a clan.

[@louismalinak5563]

It has been said over history that the one who should lead is one who does not want to, and has it thrust upon them.

[@xoGenesisox]

Navarro is now a home for Mandolorians because of Din. Bo Katan and the Armorers belief that the planet Mandolore was poison was ended because of Din. Bo Katan faith in Mandolorians and the creed was restored because of Din, this is after going into depression and losing all hope when her entire army abandoned her. Yes Bo Katan saw the Mythasuar, but that Mythasuar without a doubt saw Din fall to the bottom and saw Din going back up, it left once Din was going back up. Did not attack. Din has a full armor of Beskar, one of the few, he retrieved the dark saber.. he has made friends with all Mandolorians regardless of their differences.. and has acted in an honorable way to all... he alone through his actions has changed the opinions of what people think of mandolorians all over the outer rim. Regardless if he wants to be the leader, it has been thrusted on to him by the force, even Paz stands by him.

[@Tekaneable]

Damn, such a great post. I wanted to make such a list too, but I'm glad someone else brought that up. It beautifully summarise, that everything in S3 happens because of him.

[@hcctendeep7047]

True

[@amanhasnoname3462]

The situation is very intriguing indeed. Bo Katan wants to be a leader and is from royal bloodline but still respects the authority of the Armourer. The Armourer sees Bo as the one that can get all Mandalorians back together as one people. Din Djarin renewed Bo’s faith and gave her a new start so he kind of saved her from the depths of despair. Din owes his life to Bo and backs her up in her quest. Bo respects Din and likes Grogu so it would be wonderful to see the trio work together in upcoming episodes. Din doesn’t want to lead but he wants the best for all Mandalorians. His main concern is the well-being and upbringing of Grogu. Din’s strength is that with his honesty and actions he creates an aura of trust around him and on the way gets friends from here and there. His connections and actions have brought a home for Mandalorians on Navarro and will clear the path to retake their home planet, the Mandalore. Quite an accomplishment. Bo Katan is the political leader, The Armourer is the spiritual leader, Din Djarin is the moral glue and the lubricating agent for the unification of the Mandalorians, Grogu with his increasing force abilities - is he the future of Mandalore?

[@shinobishaw7542]

This is all true. The one thing about Din, he has all the qualities to be a great leader on paper. However I think his attachment to Grogu is very strong and if Grogu is in danger he will drop everything to save him. Not good for a future leader of 1000's of people.

[@jacobbrown1690]

But he is a male, and disney is about female leads

[@luigi999ish]

One note: It's always been noted throughout history that those who do not wish to lead, make the best leaders. It's mentioned in books and movies always. I think there's gonna be a few more surprises coming.

[@CarlyCatharsis]

EXACT SAME Could Be Said About Various Presidents! Those Who WANTED POWER Were Terrible Leaders... But Those Who NEVER Wanted It Were Shunned By Alphabet Agencies & Quietly Silenced.

[@DudeCrazy198]

Not to mention, Pedro Pascal mentioned that in an interview about the show, which definitely suggests something

[@blacktemplarbrotherlucius1935]

​@@DudeCrazy198that the actor is leaning?

[@Arrowed_Sparrow]

I just love that it was not only a big deal when he took his helmet off in season 2, but they also didn't just explain it away and have his suddenly put it back on. They made an entire quest for him to redeem himself.

[@cjlloyd4274]

1:08 I think the helmet removal Din was referencing was in Season 2. Not just Grogu, but Mayfield. Mayfield agreed to keep it a secret, but that's not how Din operates. He was compelled to be honest about removing his helmet in front of both Mayfield and Grogu.

[@nerdwatch1017]

I do really hope Djin and Grogu go with her around the Galaxy finding all these separate clans!!! To help her bring them in.

[@wreksangel]

At last! A rational and well grounded take on this episode and the dichotomy between the Armorer and Bo Katan. So many keep seeing ulterior motives and secret agendas that are nearly absurd that it's nice to hear someone who gets (what I believe) is going on with them, and with the Mandalorians as a whole.

[@PacesIII]

The best leaders are the ones most reluctant to do so.

[@deep.space.12]

Gotta love how the entire planet surface was nuked to glass, and now within 30 years it's safe to live.

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

Learning to accept others even if their believes are different from yours.

[@Iceflkn]

Paz Visla gave her loyalty saying that even his own people had given up when she did not. That had to echo deep inside their hearts.

[@YancieMomofmanyx]

Some people could look into this episode as an example of how people respecting others core beliefs is essential to life

[@AngelOfDC]

This episode was honestly epic as hell,I loved it

[@erichammond9308]

Din and Bo, sitting in a tree... They're meant to be a team and lead together. The armourer is the "high priest" (spiritual leadership.)

[@MrRaymond1021]

I definitely thought the armorer was planning to do something to Bo Katan when the armorer asked her to remove the helmet. I guess she can be trusted, I think. Because she's (the armorer) so mysterious. I can't wait to see the next episode. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍

[@IsaacKuo]

I don't agree with this take. Even without the villainous ominous music, just look at the visuals of the scene with the Armorer and Bo-Katan. This is NOT a triumph for good! It's like Palpatine manipulating Anakin, or Dooku disingenuously offering an alliance with Obi-Wan - supposedly for the sake of the galaxy. What the Armorer did is genius in terms of manipulation and asserting her cult leader dominance, but it's creepy and authoritarian - especially in contrast to the democratic style of decision making demonstrated earlier. We saw Din and Paz plead their case out in open debate, resulting in a group decision. And the result was good! They make a group decision to move from a deadly death planet to a new home surrounded by supportive outsiders (rather than deadly megafauna). But this is a threat to the relevance of the Armorer's leadership. So the Armorer asserts her cult dominance with classic cult/authoritarian methods. She orders Bo-Katan to transgress their most sacrosanct rule - not only asserting her absolute authority but also reducing Bo-Katan's status as entirely dependent upon the continued favor of the cult leader. She further asserts her leadership's dominance by reinforcing the cult's acceptance of this special exception. There is no open debate. There is no group decision. The Armorer unilaterally decides all, in private, and everyone else can either fall in line or get kicked out. It was a power play, and I think more than just a power play. If you still think this was some sort of triumph for good, rewatch the scene and pay attention to the music and visuals. They are telling us how we should be feeling about this.

[@TheNobleFive]

Great write up. I still question if the show will choose to commit to this direction, but it would make for some crazy episodes.

[@xendordawnburst9969]

The moment the Armorer started comparing the differences between the forges, I knew what she was doing! What a genius comparison!

[@Talashaoriginal]

And mentions hundreds of hammers.

[@MasterChiefSpartan117]

Mando: "I'm not giving her my Darksaber. Mine!" 🤣

[@Se7enLuckyslevin]

Why does the armorer have Horns like Maul

[@RatedRY]

To be clear, the armorer never said that Bo Katan would lead, only that she would unite them. Now, it's certainly implied she would I'll give you that, but since it wasn't explicitly stated I'm not totally convinced until either I get a bit more context, or until I see it happen. Personally though, I think Bo & Din will rule together. Here's how I see things playing out.... I imagine Bo when she's trying to unite the clans will initially try and do so by telling them she saw the mythosaur, but no one will believe her, hell Din's own tribe almost turned him away and would have done so if he hadn't brought proof... she has none. Additionally, I think that unfortunately she's going to find out that a good majority of the other mandalorian's (besides the night owls) won't be willing to so easily forgive her for the past, and/or won't acknowledge her without the darksaber - and even if it came into her possession, I think it'll be a fool me once shame on you fool me twice... type of mentality she's up against. So, I think what she'll do is instead of trying to unite everyone behind her, is instead she'll manage to have them fall in behind Din. She can tell them how he beat Moff Gideon avenging the night of a thousand tears and reclaimed the darksaber, went back home to their planet and dispelled the myth of it being cursed and bathed in the waters, and is currently raising a foundling that will inherit the legacy of the one who created the darksaber. I think that is what will unite them, and just imagine Din's, um, "face" (body language) when she turns back up and tells him he's the new Mandalore haha... anyway, and if all that above isn't enough to bring her people together behind Mando, she can just tell them he's able to offer them lands on an independent planet and access to an Armorer. That last one in particular should do the trick. Din will clearly have no idea how to lead so I think he'll have Bo as his right hand, or he'll take her in hand which is a ship I'd love to see.

[@norsefaka6679]

Exactly what I've been saying!!! context: me my dad step brother and littler sister as well as step mom watch this show and we all have our theories my dad thinks Bo is up to something my step brother and step mom think I'm right but I guess will have to see.

[@spectresound]

Thank you for actually watching, listening, and paying attention to each episode. I've seen several breakdowns of this episode from very well established channels and wondered if the people even watched the episode or did they have on as background noise and claimed they "watched" it. I will say, the Armorer didn't ignore Bo when she mentioned she saw the Mythasaur, she merely didn't react. Bo has been paying attention when the Armorer speaks to and with her. The Armorer noticed and has realized there is a reason the Mythasaur showed itself to Bo. Since it did, Bo went from having giving up on her quest and swung full circle to refinding her faith. The Mandalorians' situation has improved. The Armorer has put 2 and 2 together, which is more than I can say for some "expert" content creators.

[@mrgflan1]

I think that they're gonna go full trope and make Bo the one who wants to lead, but ultimately isn't cut out for it, and Din is the one who doesn't want anything to do with leading, but he ends up being the best for the role. And I, for one, am very here for it. Especially after this last episode. It wasn't Bo who convinced them they must emerge from hiding to go help Navarro, it was Din (with Paz Vizla backing him up). He's the one who wields the Darksaber, he was the first Mandalorian to make the pilgrimage back to Mandalore and prove that it wasn't "cursed". Him still struggling with the Darksaber is just a reflection of his inner doubts, but I think for the rest of the season and going forward we're going to see Din thrust into leadership in one way or another, and watch him overcome those fears and self-doubt to become the leader the Mandalorians needed, rather than the one they expected.

[@shawndashno6022]

I think this is just as much a journey for Bo-Katan, in that she's going to give up on the leading part and let Din do it, whether he wants to or not. Her seeing the Mythaosaur literally reignited her faith in the creed and customs of the Mandalorians. I think she's going to understand that leading isn't as important as reuniting the Mandalorians as a whole. That's my take anyway.

[@mrgflan1]

@@shawndashno6022 I agree with you 100%. The major theme for this season seems to be letting go of the past and finding a new way forward to survive, or else be destroyed. I think for Bo, that's gonna be letting go of that ambition to rule.

[@MauriceQuestel_Foyal_events]

The one thing I haven't heard yet ... Din was placed in a position where he could not miss the fight Bo-Katan had with the dark saber ...

[@josephmurdock8365]

Bo hooks up with Din... Gorgu tells the beast it's all Kool and they fly off into the sunset...

[@shadeblackwolf1508]

I think part of what changed things, was Bo asking the armorer if something was considered appropriate, showing a willingness to learn, and to compromise for the sake of unity

[@TheBamaChad-W4CHD]

It's something we all have known. The Madolorians are extremely dangerous while together as one. In fighting has always been their downfall. Just when they make progress in every story we have ever heard.... Boom someone betrayals someone and groups go their separate ways with whatever they won lost again. I think that's something Revan knew and many Jedi and Sith have known. Keep them fighting each other or they will conquer the Galaxy

[@amberheywood2603]

One thing Bo Katan can't do is rule Mandalore. She had her chance she blew it. Her power-hungry ways now show her as pathetic, not powerful. She may bring others to Navarro but Din has shown he can lead. Whether it's the Sand People and the Citizens of Free Town or an ex Imp convict and a Rebel fighter, a small town of spatchka fighters. He brings people together and leads them.

[@finalbossoftheinternet6002]

If I’m Din I’m pissed. You exiled him and told him he wasn’t a Mandalorian anymore and he took his helmet off for a selfless honorable reason. Smh.

[@joelaton1062]

Din would not be pissed. By the very rules in which he has lived, he did what it took to be made clean. That does not change just because Bo was not raised under those rules. And the armorer knew that.

[@timothyeung]

Din likes and supports Bo. Bo has saved Din's life several times already and Bo treats Grogu like her own son

[@wolfgone9377]

Your right for mandalor for the mandalorian people thank you for this awesome video it’s time for the mandalorians to take back there world as a unified united mandalorian people. This is definitely The Way…,,,

[@sakshamjoshi4007]

I personally think that din will go with her too because of the bodin thing going with them and if she really finds some mandalorians it will be cool to see din interact with them

[@weaver1507]

Yea I think after this episode it's likely they are setting up din and bo to be together in someway, which I don't mind I just hope they don't make it too cringey.

[@jager-fett]

so we aren't talking about how Vizla's kid was spit up by that beast and was not hurt or wet??

[@dogkungfu8510]

"Din is MY MAN!" Sends her on recruiting trip for a cult she doesn't belong to... 😂

[@benitoleach]

The Armorer is driving a wedge between Din Djarin and Bo Katan. The Armorer's justification is weak, it likely exists only to create conflict between the two.

[@Wolfbkarchive]

If you don’t know, the Armorer served Darth Maul when he ruled madalor that’s why she’s the only one you see with horns on her helmet. Her motives are really unknown, she’s a mysterious one. For all we know she might be serving Moff Gideon

[@MrCJMacKechnie]

Din was defeated by spider insect creature. Din lost the dark saber. Bokatan picked up the dark saber and defeated the spider insect creature. Thus saving Dins life for the first time in that one episode. Bokatan then saved Din from drowning. She saw the Mithasaur. I think the dark saber is hers to wield in which it is easy for her to wield as Din cannot effectively use it almost like the dark saber doesn't want Din to use it.

[@nomadichippie1930]

I don’t think it’s simply defeating someone. Din wasn’t outright challenged. It wasn’t a battle. He walked into a trap. Moff Gideon was different, it was a one on one duel for the life of the child. He defeated moff for grogu, the dark saber was a consolation prize. Din fell into an ambush. To properly claim it she’d have to challenge him like we’ve seen before

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Plus last time Bo-Katan got a chance to use the dark saber she became famous for how horrible of a leader she was....seriously why does she think getting the saber back a second time will make things better?

[@seheshehoohlo3420]

Cooperation and peace treaty between the Sand People and the people of Mos Pelgo, check Getting sworn enemies to help their foes, check, on more than one occasion, Din showed his political leadership abilities successfully too . Bo Karan has only ever wanted power because she believes it is her birthright...

[@samuelkovacs2334]

I hope din gets his glory moment though

[@timberwolfbrother]

I think. . . There might be a new way of leading the Mandalorians. Bo-Katan and the Armorer are going to be instrumental to that, but I do still believe Din will end up as the Mandalore, but rather than being the leader who has the military or religious answers, he'll sit as a sort of ideal Mandalorian. Simple, straight-forward, trusting in others, relying on himself, honoring loyalties and debts, and protecting the foundlings. His is still the only armor that's pure, unpainted beskar. He defeated Moff Gideon and claimed the Darksaber, who in turn defeated Bo-Katan and claimed it. I also think it won't be entirely clear until Din can finally clear his mind and prove that he truly is the Mandalore by wielding the Darksaber without feeling the weight of his distraction, which will probably be a really badass and satisfying moment as he strikes down his enemy-- likely Moff Gideon-- with the saber, also proving that he's no longer putting his faith in the Republic which already failed to bring justice to the Moff.

[@MrHispanicz]

Nice ideas. I can agree. Wonder if they’ll answer if that was alloy or pure beskar we’ve seen. Would hope that’s a focus point. Wonder how Boba as well as other clans are with uniting.

[@AirbenderHawk]

Indeed, and the leadership experience to Bo isn't a new concept at all, she is ROYALTY, just like her sister before her. Even if they don't share ideals at the time during the raging clone war, her role as leader of all Mandalorians are obvious since episode 5. This is the way!

[@superdivemaster]

Yes ... you are the first analyst with the correct perspective on the events !!! I heard one who basically did not even mention the mythosaur in their analysis !!!

[@davedotson7364]

More accurate to say that Bo having seen the Mythosaur was some kind of miraculous event that caused the Armorer to reevaluate her views. This created a gut check moment where the Armorer could then reconcile that while Bo is more casual about the helmet she shares the core beliefs (expressed in successful battle leadership) that align to THE WAY. Ultimately the miracle of the Mythosaur led her to see their differences are not greater than the importance of a future for their people. I like your take too but I think it skimmed the surface of that character and there was more going on.

[@willloveless9327]

Id be pissed. Like guys are we doin helmets or not? Think I like wearing this thing all day?

[@TheScarletSlayer]

Yeah Bo-Katan already had several shots at leading and she ended up alone with nothing to show for herself. I would keep her as far away from a position of power as possible given her track record. Not that she couldn't be a good Ally but she has proven to be an awful leader unfortunately.

[@etherico3041]

The best leaders are those who don’t want it… because they won’t abuse the power given to them…those who want to lead or go out of their way to lead should not be given the chance

[@Dumitaz]

The armorer doesn't want to be a leader, she wants what's best for Mandalore's people, and she knows that Bo-Katan is what's needed. Also, I love the way she wait for everyone to say "This is way" make a pause, then say it in a very sexy way.

[@jonathanphillips3612]

Bo and Din are better Together than they are bye themselves. They can Lead they’re People together as the greatest Leadership Couple in Mandalorian History.

[@Bland-79]

I disagree. The armorer made it clear the mythasoar reappearing would mean a new age with new rules. If you know anything about Christianity the Bible is split into three ages with three different sets of rules for that age. I think we have something similar here. She isn't changing her beliefs just updating them due to the prophesized mytasoars return. Edit: Never mind. I hadn't watched the whole video yet when posting this. I see you agree.

[@umiluv]

You get a sub from me just for this video. So tired of everyone else crapping on this show when I’m absolutely loving all this Mandalorian lore stuff. I’m so glad you get the lore. ❤️

[@bradleyfarley9760]

The lines the Armourer said of comparing 2 forges but they still have the same purpose was her point of reflection

[@JaguarWarri0r1]

I think Din is a great right hand man. Hes competent in his own right, and hes pretty darn knowledgeable. I think Bo is a good leader just because of her upbringing and her path in life so far have been filled with adversity. The kind a leader needs to go through before they become a leader. I think the armorer can see this and wished for a return of the Mandalorians. So using the opportunity created by Din to set up a staging ground, and Bo as a link to larger forces, the armorer has set in motion some pretty interesting things.

[@gamertaglupethegod8832]

Bo and Din make a hell of a team. With Bo's level head and leadership abilities along with her ability to wield the dark sabre so effectively and Din's Commitment to the creed and the way he carries himself and always takes the honorable path. The 2 of them could restore Mandalore and lead it to a prosperous future.

[@rogeliolozano5651]

Din took off His Helmet 3 Times

[@hopehealthhappiness465]

I don't really think that Din Jarin wants to lead the Mandolorians.

[@kan-zee]

Good luck to BO KATAN , with uniting the lost tribes of Mandalore. Looking forward to seeing how this will be done.

[@dvlaserworks]

This week...and possibly the following weeks...shall prove to be interesting. With Beskar being found on the troop carrier (possible plant) in framing the Mandalorians, and now Bo being sent out to retrieve the rest into the fold as it were. The Armorer is someone that she knows...someone whom she can trust AND mistrust at the same time. Shall be interesting....

[@cjfett17]

Never trust one who openly wants leadership, Those that dont like leadership are typically the best leaders. Dhin would be the better leader. Bo may be royalty, she had her chance. The blade belongs to her still currently, so Dhin may need to fight her for it to claim it.

[@grissom2289]

I think that the intentions and goals of the armorer remains to be seen. While she could very well be preparing Bo Katan for the role of leadership for all of Mandalor, she could be planning something else. 1) She could have come to understand that there can be different peoples of Mandalor. Those who have been born into or indoctrinated into a clan has just much right to call themselves a Mandalorian. 2) She understands that if Mandalorians do not rally together, they will die off. And Bo Katan having been raised on Mandalor stands a better chance of rallying the clans back to the planet. Especially better than a child of The Watch. But whether she leads them afterwards remains unclear.

[@orbytal1758]

I still think Din will be the leader as the best leaders are often the ones who didn't want the job in the first place and yet the do a good job once they're in that role. This isn't true for every person but Din has shown his confidence and ability to get the job done. Bo Katan is starting to become better than who she was in the shows and there is no doubt that she is a great tactician and leader but I think it's still gonna be Din who tames the Mythosaur and rules Mandalore alongside Bo Katan and the Armorer

[@jessshnarcky1089]

I think a lot of foreshadowing happened for the mythosaur was in season 1 pilot, when Din met the craftsman. When he was forced to learn to tame and ride a blurrgg, the craftsman used to stories of Mandalorians riding mythosaurs to inspire Din. Grogu used the force for beast taming as well in the next episode. It wouldn't be a stretch that Din and Grogu will ride the mythosaur on their own. Grogu is showing leadership skills as well by stopping clan fights. Whoever they choose to focus on.

[@therestingrancor8259]

I believe Din will be Bo's right hand man anyway

[@jesseponce696]

I think they are making her walk the path of Canderous Ordo who after the Mandalorians War reunited all Clans

[@Sagebrushed1]

I love how this is going, Bo Katan seeing the mythosaur and it saw her too. She is a natural leader type, it is her nature to lead. At the same tiem we can see not all recognized that, but may see it now. It also neatly meshes the Mandalorians and Force users we have most seen as Jedi.

[@norsepatriot]

I think it would be interesting if Bo-Katan and Din ruled over Mandalore together.

[@joeamie12]

Technically, Din lost the dark saber in combat to that cyborg / walking eye in the mines of mangalore. Then Bo wins the saber in combat back by killing the cyborg and saving Din. An argument could be made that it was hers and Din is not the rightful owner anymore.

[@nadca2]

it's not technically combat if you are booby trapped into a cage & robbed of your belongings

[@king_dot]

Technically isn’t Palpatine still the rightful owner of the darksaber since he defeated maul in a duel and hasn’t been challenged for it since

[@aa-kz7hc]

@@king_dot people who make these arguments are taking things out of context. if you were in a warrior society and you gained leadership by way of combat with no rules it would be utter chaos. obviously what the mandalorians mean by way of combat is an honorable 1v1 duel.

[@king_dot]

@@aa-kz7hc Fair if you consider way of combat as a honorable 1v1 duel then wouldn’t Ashoka have the claim since she defeated maul 1v1, if that doesn’t count for the honorable part then I guess it would be Obi Wan’s due to his duel with Maul at the end of rebels since that was pretty honorable, then if you want to continue it Vader’s due to his duel with Obi Wan, then Luke’s due to him defeating Vader in the duel right before Palpatine got thrown into the Death Star.

[@aa-kz7hc]

@@king_dot neither ahsoka or obi wan wanted to rule mandalore nor did they have it in their possession so guess at that point it defaults to whatever mandalorian gets it and can keep it.

[@sailorbychoice1]

I still think Grogu will befriend and ride the Mythosaur, and will somehow weild the Darksaber. _The Mandalorian_ the show is about is Grogu. He'll then be able to lead the Mandalorians for centuries just as Yoda led the Jedi for centuries.

[@MrHispanicz]

Idk. Starting to think the name of the show is a play on words. Not referencing one mandalorian but the entire clan of them. We’re seeing all kinds of them. Born Royalty, foundling born on Concordia. Foundling from nobody knows where but is a Jedi, then a whole clan of The Children

[@gwinnondavis9284]

I actually think that's the reason Din has trouble with the Darksaber. He doesn't want to be Mandalore, he has leadership material, but he just doesn't want it. He wants to build a better future for his people, to see them united and strong, but I believe in the end he would prefer to be out adventuring with Grogu. I think if the series ends it will be with him, possibly by force, having Bo challenge him for the Darksaber, and her winning it in front of all the gathered Mandalorians. Then, with a better future secured for them all he and Grogu will fly off into the stars for another adventure.

[@danielcowen2311]

The armorer also used her forging mallet as a weapon. I was a bit surprised by this as she stated that beskar was only to be used for armor.

[@MrHispanicz]

…..It was used as a weapon. Not forged as a weapon. Like the beskar forged spear. Which should’ve been explained if it isn’t secretly about to come back as a focus point now that The Armourer is getting more screen time. It should’ve been asked by Din to her. She skipped over who forged it and gave it to that lady in season 2 when Ahsoka appeared.

[@i5m1thy]

Bo Katan has definitely proven herself. Not only did she lead the rescue for the foundling and overperform there by also bringing back the hatchlings that may become useful for the Mandalorians in the future but she led the attack against the pirates like she was born for it. She comes from Mandalorian royalty, is a born leader and now the Armourer believes her that she has seen the Mythosaur which must be a sign for someone who believes so much in their old customs and culture. I think that the tipping point is when Bo showed that she could also respect and even adopt the customs of others, which insures that if she were to unite and lead all the clans the Children of the Watch would be able to continue their goal of reestablishing the old religion of Mandalore. It also shows just how much of a tactician the Armourer is. A lot of the greatest Mandalorians aren't just good warriors but are very intelligent strategists as well. Whoever this Armourer is, I believe that she is a strong and capable leader for the watch. It's not that they are lacking a strong leader, but the Armourer believes in forging strong Mandalorians through trials which is why she sits back a lot of the time. She wants to forge other Mandalorians into the strongest warriors and leaders so she doesn't step up unless she has to.

[@gaogaenssb5737]

It all feels like a giant trap and Gideon is set to bomb mandalore as soon as everyone gets there

[@discopenguin2403]

i think the Armorer is a rogue mauldolorian because she has horns but she also seems to be a bit compassionate

[@nadca2]

Could be from Bo-Katan's twin group the Shadow Collective, since they got spikes akin to Maul's

[@discopenguin2403]

True

[@trappedinamerica7740]

Rook Kast sided with Maul in The death watch civil war and that character did not die. I’m willing to bet she is the armorer

[@theyreoutthere.huntinggear]

I can see the whole mandalorian Covert going to tatooine to help Boba fett, the pikes messed with the nest, got 2 Mandolorian to come . Now they shook it , thw whole hive will be buzzing around those sands soon. Along with tusken raiders to back them up on the ground, its practically a whole army. Can't wait.

[@BeHelpfulNotHurtful]

The first Mandalorian studied with the Jedi but left. The new Mandalorian is Grogu, he will use the dark sabre better than Bo Katan and he put the Rancor to sleep implying he could tame the mythasour. Imagine Grogu ruling Mandalore for 800+ years.

[@jouanart]

Bo was a founding member of Death Watch under Pre Visla. Has the Armorer taken this into account? She must have some sense of Bo's family history and her involvement with Darth Maul. Her allegiance to Mandalor was stronger than the ambition to seize control under Maul. Bo loves Mandalor, and the Armorer saw the proof in her willingness to follow The Way and risk her life for another simply because they were Mandalorian.

[@lethellsing]

The reason why Din couldn’t wield the black Sabre properly is because he was fighting against the blade instead of with it. The more you fight against it the heavier it becomes.

[@MWH12085]

I'd imagine Bo becomes Dutchess (or Queen), while Din becomes The Mandalor. Sorta like in Feudal Japan with The Emperor and The Shogun

[@frfdc56]

Thank for this video I'm tired of hearing the low ratings bs I want to hear fan lore ℹ️

[@johnlerch7699]

Mando is not Spiderman material, with great power comes great responsibility. Mando: nope not happening here.

[@katastrofygames]

There is also the speech of the forges and how the forge is the heart of mandolorian culture. It also reveals things about oneself through trials and adversity. The armorer talks about how she saw the massive forge on Mandalor and how large/ornate it was. “The air rung with the sound of a thousand hammers”. But then she starts to talk about her own forge that the children of the watch used in the sewers -> small, simple, made of scrap parts. But both ultimately served the same purpose. To strengthen Mandolorians. She realized thanks to the feats of Bokatan and Din Djarin -> how their trials not only strengthened them individually but also strengthened each other -> that child of the watch or not, Mandolorians are stronger together and no matter the clan, must serve the same purpose -> taking back Mandalor for all mandalorians and defeating the empire. Bokatan not only walked both worlds but she saw a mythosaur (does not matter if it’s real or a vision, it is a sign) and already has past favor with scattered Mandolorians since she is technically a mandolorian princess. So she is the best choice to bring all the mandolorian tribes together.

[@77mpickett]

People been complaining it's becoming the Bo Katan show but she had alot of development in Clone Wars and Rebels im all for seeing more to her arc. Din can lead but is not THE leader.

[@AlexSmith-4811]

Din also took off his helmet in season 2 when him and Migs Mayfield infiltrated a empirial base.

[@dred9174]

She had training with the Dark Saber and Din must have some internal conflict to still have an issue wielding it.

[@rockndoc883]

This is “one of the ways”

[@thegeneral19]

We haven't seen Din wield the dark sabre since he cleansed himself though, he easily could've used it on that dragon when flying and found out he could swing it with ease

[@TheScarletSlayer]

I had not considered that or realized he has technically never been a mandalorian by creed every time he's used the dark saber

[@Joniron7]

The Armorer: How do I get her away my Din Din.... Oh I know....

[@normitac.5375]

Din has the job to raise Grogu, he has not a long time to live as Grogu.

[@aljonserna5598]

It's so good because they're now like a mixture of medieval scandinavians, samurai clans, and the greek city-states. It's that part of the story where they finally unite together without bloody political feuds and who knows what is the end product of it

[@marcvskulper2874]

Bo was lost. The Way brought her home. She can now go out into the world, and bring them all home.

[@cbbbbbbbbbbbb]

I still think the armorer had Bo remove her helmet just so that Bo will have to go back to Mandalore to be cleansed. And by doing so, will encounter the Mythosaur again. Hopefully this time with an audience of many mandalorians.

[@michaelschmidt1101]

Yes - having a base on Nabarro to stage the retaking of Mandalor makes excellent sense - and also it is a "neutral' outpost regarding Mandalor traditions and heritage i.e., doesn't matter to the locals if you come in with helmet on or helmet off just find your way to the Mandalor base and work it out there... and of course 'at there' is the Armorer and her new rules. Things are looking up for the Mandalor nation and tribes... as for Nabarro, whose going to bother them with a United Mandalor Base as protector lol...

[@OneManMutiny]

tar Wars seems to love making side characters more interesting than the characters we’re following. Planet by planet, just flying by looking out the window at all the cool stuff we go by in the cramped N-1

[@theartoframos]

Thank you I still was like wtf I don’t get this mainly cuz I heard a lot of people say they were gonna fight. But this shows that the armorer is wise and selfless that she is the leader of only her clan BUT want the best for all of Mandalor and she is not power hungry she is truely playing the mother role taking care of her kind! So cool Thank you

[@ingra888]

In the very last episode of Mandalorian season 3 ‘the return’ Ragnor redid his ceremonial creed, taking but if you noticed that she never repeated the words “I shall never remove my helmet” which Ragnor does not repeat!!