[James]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I've just started Season 2 and I know these are stupid questions but when is this supposed to be is it before or after the Star Wars movies? Also, is baby Yoda the actual yoda or just the same species as Yoda?

I think it is set about 5 years after the original trilogy of films?

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by James

I think it is set about 5 years after the original trilogy of films?

So baby Yoda isn't the actual Yoda then? Although, if it's set after the original films surely people would know what he was because Yoda was kind of famous?

[James]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

So baby Yoda isn't the actual Yoda then? Although, if it's set after the original films surely people would know what he was because Yoda was kind of famous?

Yeah, I guess not, unless they are doing something really weird. I mean they never explained in the latest film how The Emperor survived being thrown down that shaft, then blowing up in a nuclear explosion.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by James

Yeah, I guess not, unless they are doing something really weird. I mean they never explained in the latest film how The Emperor survived being thrown down that shaft, then blowing up in a nuclear explosion.

hhhmmm I am enjoying the show though, I just need to stop thinking about when it is and what the connections are

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

So baby Yoda isn't the actual Yoda then? Although, if it's set after the original films surely people would know what he was because Yoda was kind of famous?

Yoda was famous among the Jedi and politicians who were involved with them. To Bob Average, they were just weirdos and/or supercops. Even then Yoda had a desk job instead of getting involved.

In all six Star Wars movies, there was only one other from Yoda's species. Yaddle was in the Jedi Council, and didn't have any lines.

Plus, Mando was raised in an insular cult, all non-Mandos were probably the same to him.

[ChristmasNeeve]

Originally Posted by Oliver_W

Yoda was famous among the Jedi and politicians who were involved with them. To Bob Average, they were just weirdos and/or supercops. Even then Yoda had a desk job instead of getting involved.

In all six Star Wars movies, there was only one other from Yoda's species. Yaddle was in the Jedi Council, and didn't have any lines.

Plus, Mando was raised in an insular cult, all non-Mandos were probably the same to him.

Literally no one so far though that has seen baby Yoda knew what he was (besides the people who hired him in the first place) but thanks, that makes more sense now

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Literally no one so far though that has seen baby Yoda knew what he was (besides the people who hired him in the first place) but thanks, that makes more sense now

If I'm remembering the original trilogy right, most people not only didn't know who individual Jedi were... Many of them actually thought that the Jedi / The Force was a myth. Reading between the lines, the most likely explanation is that the Empire - after extinguishing 99.9% of Jedi - also started a "misinformation" campaign to make people doubt they were ever real. Most people wouldn't have seen one first hand. Also most of the planets The Mandalorian is set on are sort of run down "backwater" places where they would know even less about it.

[Oliver_W]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

If I'm remembering the original trilogy right, most people not only didn't know who individual Jedi were... Many of them actually thought that the Jedi / The Force was a myth. Reading between the lines, the most likely explanation is that the Empire - after extinguishing 99.9% of Jedi - also started a "misinformation" campaign to make people doubt they were ever real.

I think the Prequels could have done with a "sceptical friend". Someone who joins Obi Wan, Anakin , and Padme on various adventures but thinks Jedi are nothing but sword-wielding ambassadors. Like, Han Solo never really seemed to think much of the Force, and Luke was his best mate! Knowing that Jedi exist(ed) and believing in the validity if the Force needn't go hand in hand.

Edit: the Imperial officer who Vader chokes at the meeting in New Hope said something about Vader being all that remained of that ancient religion, so I'm guessing people not immediately involved with the Jedi would have known they exist, but not that the Force is tangible.