Clan Vizsla

"For generations, my ancestors fought proudly as warriors against the Jedi."

- Pre Vizsla

Clan Vizsla was an ancient Mandalorian clan whose members throughout the galaxy's history included skilled bounty hunters, powerful warlords, and peaceful New Mandalorians. The Mandalorian Jedi Tarre Vizsla served as the Mand'alor of the Mandalorians sometime prior to the fall of the Old Republic. During the Clone Wars, Pre Vizsla was the leader of Death Watch, a Mandalorian splinter faction that opposed the planet's pacifist government. He succeeded in taking over Mandalore and became Mand'alor and Prime Minister, but was killed shortly thereafter by Darth Maul.

During the Old Republic
Clan Vizsla was formed prior to the foundation of the Galactic Republic. During this time, Tarre Vizsla was inducted into the Jedi Order as the first Mandalorian to do so. As a Jedi, Tarre created the Darksaber, a unique black-colored lightsaber that became the symbol of leadership for House Vizsla. Eventually, Tarre became Mand'alor and led his fellow Mandalorians. After Tarre's death, the saber was kept in the Jedi Temple until it was stolen members of House Vizsla who snuck in and liberated it during the fall of the Old Republic. The members of House Vizsla used the Darksaber to unify the people and defeat those who opposed them, allowing them to rule all of Mandalore at one moment. During that time, the Darksaber was used to kill many Jedi.

Clone Wars
"Maul: Your mark? Pre Vizsla: The sign of Clan Vizsla."

- Darth Maul, and Pre Vizsla on the stylized jai'galaar emblem

During the Clone Wars, Pre Vizsla, took command of the Death Watch and rebuilt it during the early years of the war, becoming the second Vizsla clan member to lead the faction. Pre Vizsla held an ambition to restore the glory of the Vizsla clan that had faded through the years, and make the name a feared one again.

Known members

 * Tarre Vizsla †
 * Pre Vizsla †

Appearances

 * The Mandalore Plot
 * Voyage of Temptation
 * Duchess of Mandalore
 * A Friend in Need
 * Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures
 * Eminence
 * Shades of Reason
 * The Lawless