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star wars - Is Jango Fett inept?



We see in AotC that Jango shoots down a Jedi Knight pretty quick, but besides just being a gun-toting thug, is he actually good at the other elements of his job (bounty hunting)?


In the movie, he uses a sabredart unique to only 1 planet, that just so happens to be where he currently lives with his son. The planet also houses a bunch of secrets his employer presumably wants hidden.


Then, when he gets traced back, he very poorly tries to hide his armor after it's been clearly visible for a while. Then after battling Obi-Wan, he flies straight to his boss at the other secret base, leading the Jedi straight to them.


What, if any, is the canonical evidence that Jango Fett isn't just an idiot who is good with a gun?


CLARIFICATION: If it exists, canonical evidence from outside AotC is preferred, to create a sort of 'track record' of the character, in case Jango's actions in AotC were just inept writing as opposed to him being an inept character.



Answer



Inept is probably a bit too harsh, but Jango's attitude and actions certainly demonstrate a clear lack of competence and care.




  • He takes on dangerous assassination contracts despite being deeply embroiled in a long-term plot to take over the galaxy.




    He had been surprised when the Trade Federation had approached him with the offer. They had been adamant, explaining only that the death of the Senator was critical to securing necessary allies, and they had made an offer too lucrative for Jango to refuse, one that would set him and Boba up forever on a planet of their choosing.





  • He hires an incompetent assassin who allows herself to be seen by the Jedi and tracked.




  • His method of assassination is breathtakingly stupid. Why use poisonous centipedes when you could just plant another bomb?





  • He kills Zam Wessell but allows himself to be seen in his distinctive Mandalorian-style armour in the process.


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  • He uses a highly distinctive weapon that allows the Jedi to track him right to his door.


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    Episode II: Visual Dictionary





  • When the Jedi arrive, his armour (previously seen when he killed Zam Wesell) hasn't been put away safely.



    Unfortunately, in an unusual oversight, Jango had left his Mandalorian armour sitting in his bedroom's doorway and had not shut the door behind him. Consequently, when he realized that the Jedi had spotted it, Jango was forced to give ground.


    Star Wars: Fact File Vol 1. #82





  • When he talks to Obi-Wan, he doesn't have a suitable cover story and in fact admits to Obi-Wan that he's been to Coruscant recently. An outright refusal might have put him off the trail.



    Obi-Wan: Ever made your way as far into the interior as Coruscant?

    Jango: Once or twice.
    Obi-Wan: Recently?
    Jango: Possibly.





  • When escaping from the Jedi, he allows his ship to be bugged. Instead of stopping at a nearby asteroid or planetoid to inspect his ship after the conflict, he travels directly to the Separatist stronghold.




  • On realising he's being followed, he fails in his attempt to blow up his pursuer. He doesn't make certain they're dead, just assumes it, then travels directly to the Separatist stronghold HQ.





  • Despite functioning as Dooku's bodyguard, he's too interested in what's happening in the arena to notice the arrival of a Jedi Master directly behind him.



    Mace Windu stood next to Jango, his lightsaber glowing a clear purple. The noise of the crowd must have covered the sound when he ignited it, Dooku thought. He hid his surprise with an elegant nod of welcome. “Master Windu, how pleasant of you to join us. You’re just in time for the moment of truth.” He gestured at the arena. “I think these two new boys of yours could use a little more training.”





  • When confronted by Mace Windu, he allows himself to be killed because of a malfunctioning piece of equipment when he could have simply run away.





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