Paz Vizsla and Pre Vizsla are two characters from the Star Wars franchise who share a common surname and a common heritage. But are they related by blood? And what is their connection to the Mandalorian culture and history? In this article, we will explore the possible answers to these questions based on the available information from the canon sources.
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Who is Paz Vizsla?
Paz Vizsla is a character from the Disney+ series “The Mandalorian”, which is set five years after the events of “Return of the Jedi”. He is a member of the Children of the Watch, a secret sect of Mandalorian warriors who follow the ancient code of never removing their helmets in front of others. He is also a heavy infantry fighter who uses a large blaster and a jetpack in combat.
Paz Vizsla first appears in the episode “Chapter 3: The Sin”, where he confronts the titular character, Din Djarin, for accepting a bounty from a remnant of the Galactic Empire. He accuses Djarin of betraying their creed and their people by working with their enemies. The two have a brief knife fight, which is stopped by the Armorer, the leader of their tribe. Later, when Djarin rescues an alien child known as Grogu from the Imperials, Paz Vizsla and other Mandalorians come to his aid and help him escape from a horde of bounty hunters. Paz Vizsla salutes Djarin and tells him that he did well.
Paz Vizsla is physically portrayed by Tait Fletcher, a stunt performer and former mixed martial artist, and voiced by Jon Favreau, the creator and showrunner of “The Mandalorian”. Favreau also voiced another character named Pre Vizsla in the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”.
Who is Pre Vizsla?
Pre Vizsla is a character from the animated series “Star Wars: The Clone Wars”, which is set between the events of “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith”. He is a descendant of Tarre Vizsla, the first Mandalorian Jedi and the creator of the Darksaber, a unique black-bladed lightsaber that symbolizes the leadership of Mandalore. He is also the leader of the Death Watch, a radical faction of Mandalorian warriors who oppose the pacifist government of Duchess Satine Kryze and seek to restore their traditional ways of war and conquest.
Pre Vizsla first appears in the episode “The Mandalore Plot”, where he meets with Count Dooku, the leader of the Separatist Alliance, and agrees to ally with him in exchange for his support in overthrowing Satine. He also encounters Obi-Wan Kenobi, who comes to Mandalore to investigate rumors of Death Watch’s activities. Pre Vizsla reveals his identity and his possession of the Darksaber to Kenobi, and challenges him to a duel. Kenobi manages to escape with Satine’s help.
Pre Vizsla later appears in several episodes of “The Clone Wars”, where he plots various schemes to destabilize Mandalore and gain power. He forms an alliance with Darth Maul, a former Sith apprentice who survived his apparent death at the hands of Kenobi. Together, they recruit several criminal syndicates to form the Shadow Collective, a powerful underworld army. They launch an attack on Mandalore and overthrow Satine’s regime, with Maul killing her in front of Kenobi. Pre Vizsla declares himself as the new Mand’alor, or ruler of Mandalore, but soon faces a challenge from Maul, who claims the title for himself by invoking the ancient rite of combat. Maul defeats Pre Vizsla in a fierce duel and beheads him with his own Darksaber.
Pre Vizsla is voiced by Jon Favreau in “The Clone Wars”.
There is no definitive answer to whether Paz Vizsla and Pre Vizsla are related by blood or not. However, there are some clues that suggest they might share some degree of kinship.
First, they both belong to Clan Vizsla, one of the largest and most influential clans among the Mandalorians. Clan Vizsla traces its lineage back to Tarre Vizsla, who was not only the first Mandalorian Jedi, but also one of the most revered leaders in Mandalorian history. The clan has produced many notable warriors and rulers over the centuries, such as Tor Vizsla, who founded Death Watch during the Mandalorian Civil War; Pre Vizsla, who led Death Watch during the Clone Wars; Bo-Katan Kryze, who became Mand’alor after Maul’s defeat; and Din Djarin, who inherited the Darksaber from Moff Gideon and became the rightful heir to Mandalore.
Second, they both have a strong connection to the Darksaber, the symbol of Mandalorian leadership and power. Pre Vizsla wielded the Darksaber as his personal weapon and claimed it as his birthright. He also used it to challenge and kill several opponents, including Satine Kryze, the leader of the New Mandalorians, and Almec, the Prime Minister of Mandalore. He was ultimately killed by Maul, who took the Darksaber from him and became the new Mand’alor. Paz Vizsla, on the other hand, witnessed the Darksaber in the hands of Din Djarin, who obtained it from Moff Gideon after a fierce battle. Paz Vizsla recognized the significance of the weapon and its history, and expressed his respect and admiration for Djarin. He also supported Djarin’s claim to Mandalore and pledged his loyalty to him.
Third, they both have a similar appearance and personality. Paz Vizsla and Pre Vizsla are both human males with blond hair (although Pre Vizsla shaved his head later in life) and blue eyes. They are both tall and muscular, and wear heavy armor with blue and silver colors. They are both skilled fighters who use blasters, jetpacks, and melee weapons in combat. They are both proud and passionate about their Mandalorian heritage and culture, and follow the ancient code of honor and tradition. They are both loyal to their clan and their allies, but also willing to challenge anyone who threatens or insults them.
Based on these clues, it is possible that Paz Vizsla and Pre Vizsla are related by blood, either as distant cousins or as members of different branches of Clan Vizsla. However, it is also possible that they are not related at all, and that their common surname and clan affiliation are merely coincidental or indicative of a shared ancestry that goes back to Tarre Vizsla. Until more information is revealed in future canon sources, the exact nature of their relationship remains unknown.
Conclusion
Paz Vizsla and Pre Vizsla are two characters from the Star Wars franchise who share a common surname and a common heritage as members of Clan Vizsla. They both have a strong connection to the Darksaber, the symbol of Mandalorian leadership and power. They both have a similar appearance and personality, and are proud and passionate about their Mandalorian culture and history. However, there is no definitive answer to whether they are related by blood or not. It is possible that they are distant cousins or members of different branches of Clan Vizsla, but it is also possible that they are not related at all. Until more information is revealed in future canon sources, the exact nature of their relationship remains unknown.
