Moff Gideon

Moff Gideon
Background information
Television programs	The Mandalorian
First appearance	The Mandalorian "Chapter 7: The Reckoning"
Portrayed by	Giancarlo Esposito
Creators	Jon Favreau
Character information
Other names	Gideon, Moff Gideon
Gender	Male ♂
Species	Human
Personality	Evil
Birthday	51 BBY
Age	60
Occupation	Imperial Moff Leader of an Imperial Remnant Warlord of the Galactic Empire (formerly) Officer of the Imperial Security Bureau (formerly)
Affiliations	Bad
Goal	Kill Din Djarin, Bo-Katan Kryze, Grogu, and their allies. Rule Mandalore with the Darksaber. Eradicate all Mandalorians. Create an army of Beskar-armored Dark Troopers. Create Force-sensitive clones of himself to incorporate into his army. Reform the Galactic Empire in his image to bring order to the Galaxy (All failed). Capture Grogu (suceeded).
Origin	The Mandalorian
Allies	Any member of Gideon's Imperial remnant
Minions	Various Imperial personnel
Enemies	Din Djarin, Cara Dune, Grogu, Greef Karga, Bo-Katan Kryze, Boba Fett, Fennec Shand, Koska Reeves, Luke Skywalker
Dislikes	Losing, not being able to capture Grogu
Powers and abilities	Leadership Military strategist Wielder of the Darksaber
Weapons	Blaster Darksaber
Fate	Burned to death during the destruction of the Mandalore Imperial base
Quote	"If you're asking if you can trust me, you cannot. Just as you betrayed our business arrangement, I would gladly break any promise and watch you die at my hand. The assurance I give is this. I will act in my own self-interest, which at this time involves your cooperation and benefit."

Moff Gideon, or just Gideon, is the main villain of the Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Gideon was a soldier in the Galactic Empire, who rose through the ranks to Marshal: By 9 ABY, he claimed the title of Moff and formed his own faction of the Imperial remnants, consisting of mercenaries and former Stormtroopers.

In Season 2, he finally succeeds in his goal of capturing Grogu aka The Child. However, in the season finale, he was defeated in combat aboard his light cruiser by Din Djarin, who had come to rescue Grogu. Djarin managed to take the Darksaber from Gideon during the fight and capture the Moff, taking him to the bridge of the cruiser, where Djarin's allies were waiting.

After the assault on his cruiser, Gideon was sent off to the New Republic for interrogation and trial, which many assumed would give him the death penalty. He was liberated from New Republic custody by a squad of beskar-armored Imperial commandos and resumed his cloning project on Mandalore. Moff Gideon sought to take over the Shadow Council from the absent Grand Admiral Thrawn's grasp in his quest to conquer the galaxy, but was ultimately killed by the Mandalorian resistance when they returned to attempt to recolonize the planet.

Gallery

Moff Gideon in LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

Moff Gideon speaking to the Client before killing him.

Moff Gideon having survived the crash.

Moff Gideon confronts the Mandalorian forces on Mandalore.

Moff Gideon cornering Din Djarin and his allies.

Moff Gideon on Nevarro.

Moff Gideon with his Stormtroopers.