Star Wars Unveils Fate of Major Mandalorian Character, Sets His Return

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Summary

  • The fate of Dr. Penn Pershing in The Mandalorian was ambiguous, but the Star Wars Encyclopedia indicates that he survived.
  • Grand Admiral Thrawn and Pershing may return in The Mandalorian & Grogu to up the ante.
  • The Imperial Remnant may attempt to free Pershing and restore his memories in order to make progress on Project Necromancer, a plan to resurrect Emperor Palpatine.



Star Wars It recently confirmed the final fate of one major character The Mandalorianand the franchise may have set up his return at the same time. The Mandalorian becomes an increasingly important part Star Wars according to the upcoming movie The Mandalorian and Grogu. Din Djarin and Grogu will star in the next film Star Wars while there aren't many story details about the film yet, it's safe to assume that some of their former allies and enemies will be joining them. One of the returning characters may even be a person with a very uncertain fate The Mandalorian.


Dean and Grog's many enemies have been met in all three seasons in a very determined and often violent manner. The Mandalorian. For example, the Client was eventually killed by Moff Gideon The Mandalorian season 1. However, other antagonists have had less certain fates. Gideon appeared to have died in the fiery explosion, but there may be evidence that he survived. The absurd “mustache theory” suggests that Moff Gideon is alive and may return. One character in particular had a very uncertain fate, hinting that he will be returning soon in the future.

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Dr. Pershing Didn't Die in The Mandalorian Season 3


Dr. Penn Pershing, the scientist who studied Grog's blood as part of Project Necromancer, didn't actually die. In The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3, Penn Pershing is betrayed by Elia Kane, another former member of the New Republic Amnesty Program. As a result of his betrayal, Pershing was placed in a device called a mind flyer designed to erase his memories. When he was put in a mind flyer, Kane turned all the way to tension and The Mandalorian Pershing's fate was never fully revealed.

Project Necromancer was a plan to create a clone capable of holding the life essence of Emperor Palpatine, which would grant eternal life to the Sith Lord of the Imperial Remnant.

Fortunately, a piece of “Star Wars Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy“Revealed that Pershing only erased his memory.


Pershing is handed over to the New Republic and betrayed by Elia Kane, who mind-wiped his memory during his rehabilitation.

The Star Wars Encyclopedia Pershing was very particular about what terms he used to describe his fate. Any record of his death was purposefully avoided, and the record of his memory being erased is an indication that he is still alive. Since Pershing survived Elia Kane's betrayal, that means she can return to her world soon The Mandalorian.

How Dr. Pershing Can Come Back

Dr. from the 3rd season, 3rd episode. The Mandalorian season 3 poster next to Penn Pershing


Penn Pershing's mind was erased The Mandalorian season 3, episode 3, but it still made a small impact The Mandalorian season 3, episode 7. When Moff Gideon meets with the Shadow Council of the Imperial Remnant, he mentions that Pershing's research has been intercepted by the New Republic and says:Hresearch is lost. For now, at least.” Gideon's comments could be a hint that the Imperial Remnant may try to retrieve Pershing and restore his memories to help with Project Necromancer.. Pershing was one of the Remnant's leading scientists, and his knowledge of Midi-chlors and cloning could be vital to their efforts.

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If the Imperial Remnant tries to bring Pershing back aboard and help him with Project Necromancer, The Mandalorian and Grogu would be the perfect place to do it. At the end after Grand Admiral Thrawn's return AhsokaThe Imperial Remnant is stronger than ever. The Remnant might even be strong enough to start working openly against the New Republic, which would be the perfect excuse to exempt Pershing from the Amnesty Program.. With Thrawn's military might and Pershing's cloning research, the Imperial Remnant could wreak havoc on the country. The Mandalorian and Grogu.

The Mandalorian and Grogu Poster

The Mandalorian and Grogu

The Mandalorian & Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau, which follows Disney+'s hugely popular The Mandalorian TV Show. The film will replace The Mandalorian season 4 to bring the franchise back to the big screen and follow Dean Djarin and his adventures with Grog. The Mandalorian & Grogu is the first Star Wars movie since 2019's Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

Release date
May 22, 2026

writers
Dave Filoni


To bring back Dr. Pershing The Mandalorian and Grogu it would also work outside the confines of the story. The Mandalorian and Grogu will be the first Star Wars the film has been showing in theaters ever since Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. This should raise the stakes higher than anything the show has seen so far, and using both Thrawn and Pershing to threaten the galaxy at the same time could be the perfect way to make it more exciting. If this proves to be the case, Penn Pershing could be relegated to a side character The Mandalorian is the main part of its future Star Wars as a whole.

Upcoming Star Wars Movies

Release date

The Mandalorian and Grogu

May 22, 2026

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The Mandalorian Season 3 Poster

The Mandalorian

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The Mandalorian is set after the fall of the Empire and before the rise of the First Order in the ever-growing Star Wars universe. The series follows the travails of a one-armed warrior named Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) on the edge of the galaxy, far from the influence of the New Republic. Acting as the first live-action Star Wars series, The Mandalorian became incredibly popular on Disney+ in season 1, in part due to its relationship with Mando's Grog, dubbed “Baby Yoda” on the internet.

Release date
November 12, 2019

Seasons
3

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