Journeyman Protector The Journeyman Protectors , also known as the Mandalorian Protectors or simply the Protectors , were an ancient group of elite Mandalorian warriors who served as royal guards for the ruler of Mandalore and maintained balance in the warrior culture . When the Galactic Empire claimed control of their homeworld , the Protectors established a base on the third moon of Concord Dawn in the Concord Dawn system . Under the leadership of Fenn Rau , the Protectors formed an alliance with the Empire . After Rau was captured by the rebels Kanan Jarrus and Sabine Wren , who fought with honor , the Protectors ’ sympathies were forced to change . In 2 BBY , the Protectors were wiped out by the Imperial Viceroy Gar Saxon and his commandos in an attempt to lure Rau out of hiding . Description . The Journeyman Protectors , also known as the Mandalorian Protectors or simply the Protectors , were an ancient group of elite Mandalorian warriors and lawmen from the Mandalorian world of Concord Dawn . They recruited the best warriors from Mandalore ' s clans . They served as royal guards for the ruler of Mandalore , the Mand ' alor , and maintained balance in the warrior culture . Some of the best pilot s in the Mandalore sector , they flew Fang fighter s , and wore multiple sets of gear , including ceremonial and traditional combat armor as well as full piloting gear including blue jumpsuits , air packs , and helmets . History . Clone Wars . Though Mandalore had largely turned its back on its more war - like past by the Clone Wars , the Journeyman Protectors were one of the few traditions to continue , charged with protecting New Mandalorian leader , Duchess Satine Kryze . In the year 21 BBY , the Protectors assisted Jedi Master Obi - Wan Kenobi in rounding up all the people who were present at or near the Death Watch bombing of the memorial shrine in Sundari ' s Peace Park . They later escorted the Duchess , Master Kenobi , and the bomber ' s body to Mandalore ' s moon of Concordia . The Journeyman Protectors continued protecting the Duchess and her entourage aboard the " Coronet " , where they defended her and several senator s from assassin probes . When Senator Tal Merrik of Kalevala revealed himself as a traitor , the royal guards fought and destroyed boarding B2 super battle droid s alongside Grand Army of the Republic clone trooper s . The protectors were then brought in to train clones . A former member of the protectors trained officers such as CC - 1138 " Bacara " . The Protectors ' leader , Fenn Rau also trained clone pilots . At the Third Battle of Mygeeto , the Protectors under Rau fought alongside the Grand Army of the Republic as Skull Squadron rescued Jedi General Depa Billaba and her Padawan , Caleb Dume . Protectors of Concord Dawn . At some point after the Imperial occupation of the Protectors homeworld Mandalore , the Protectors left Mandalore and established a base on the third moon of the Concord Dawn system . Led by Fenn Rau , they forged an agreement with the Empire . In 3 BBY , the Spectres , Hera Syndulla and Sabine Wren , along with two Phoenix Cell pilot s were sent to Concord Dawn to negotiate the usage of their hyperspace route s . The negotiators were attacked by the Protectors in orbit , led by Rau . Spectre leader Kanan Jarrus was sent to destroy their Fang fighter s to stop further conflict . In truth , Kanan was attempting to finish Hera ' s mission , to negotiate terms . Sabine stowed away on board the " Phantom " , against Kanan ' s wishes , to eliminate Rau for severely injuring Hera in a dogfight . After capturing their leader and destroying their Fang fighters , Rau was forced to let the rebels use their hyperspace routes . Destruction . In 2 BBY , the Imperial Viceroy of Mandalore , Gar Saxon , discovered that the Protectors were allowing rebel ships to travel through the Concord Dawn system in order to avoid Imperial sector patrols . In an attempt to lure Fenn Rau back , Saxon and his Imperial super commandos attacked the Protectors ' encampment on the third moon of Concord Dawn and wiped them out . When Rau traveled back to Concord Dawn with Sabine , Ezra Bridger , and Chopper , they discovered that the Protectors had been decimated . After escaping Saxon , Rau decided to join the rebellion . Legacy . Following the outbreak of the Mandalorian civil war after the skirmish on Krownest , and the deaths of Viceroy Gar Saxon and his brother Governor Tiber Saxon during a mission to Mandalore , various Mandalorian clan s declared for Bo - Katan Kryze to lead them , with Rau also declaring that the Protectors were with her . Behind the scenes . The Protectors ' sigil is taken from concept art by Joe Johnston for Boba Fett .