Star Wars: Thrawn (Star Wars (Marvel))

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The trilogy allowed Lucasfilm to expand its non-film media into the mainstream, as opposed to the more niche comic book and role-playing game markets it was previously focusing on. [25] The success of the series prompted Lucasfilm to immediately commission more books to continue the Star Wars story. [12] Legacy [ edit ] a b c Hansen-Raj, Linda (August 2, 2016). "Who Is Thrawn?". StarWars.com . Retrieved March 17, 2017. At the height of his career, Imperial Grand Admiral Thrawn served as commanding officer of the 7th Fleet, the flagship of which was the Imperial I-class Star Destroyer Chimaera. A few years after the start of the Galactic Civil War, when Governor Arihnda Pryce requested a strong commander capable of defeating the rebels on Lothal, Thrawn accepted the challenge, intending to dismantle the rebellion one piece at a time. Deployed to the Lothal sector, he sought to defeat the rebels led by Captain Hera Syndulla. During his leadership of the 7th Fleet, Thrawn proposed and staunchly advocated for a new starfighter- bomber: the TIE Defender, which was to be initially manufactured on Lothal before being mass-produced throughout the galaxy. Following the Battle of Atollon, Emperor Palpatine summoned Grand Admiral Thrawn to his palace to undertake a mission with the Emperor's Sith apprentice Darth Vader, whom Thrawn once knew as the Jedi Anakin Skywalker. Palpatine considered Thrawn and Vader his two most useful servants and believed his mission would require the unique talents and knowledge of both men.

Sansweet, Stephen J. (1998). Star Wars Encyclopedia (1sted.). New York: Ballantine. p.xvii. ISBN 0-345-40227-8. OCLC 36960986. The idea for a post-film trilogy was conceived by Lou Aronica, an editor at Bantam Books who proposed a series as "ambitious as the films were". [12] Lucas was initially skeptical of the proposal, but acquiesced; Bantam Spectra then brought Timothy Zahn on board to write the trilogy. [12] A six issue [67] comic book miniseries adaptation of the first novel by Marvel Comics began in early 2018, [68] [69] and ended in June of that year. [70] The Star Wars:: Thrawn Ascendency Trilogy Will End With Lesser Evil – Exclusive Reveal". StarWars.com. April 1, 2021 . Retrieved April 1, 2021. Timothy Zahn: Survivor 's Questions and Answers". StarWars.com. February 3, 2004. p.2. Archived from the original on June 30, 2007 . Retrieved July 20, 2016.Goldman, Eric (February 25, 2017). " Star Wars Rebels: "Through Imperial Eyes" Review". IGN . Retrieved March 5, 2017. Chronologically speaking, this book was the very first Thrawn storyline ever introduced as it wrote about Thrawn and what happened to him and the Imperial remnants after the fall of the Empire. And because this book was written in 1992, it belongs to the Legends storyline instead of the currently established canon. Three months later, Thrawn and Vanto are assigned their first postings in the Imperial Navy. Lieutenant Thrawn is assigned as the second weapons officer aboard the Gozanti-class cruiser Blood Crow while Ensign Vanto is assigned to serve as an aide to Thrawn aboard the Blood Crow. This book is the dramatic conclusion to the ‘Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendency’ trilogy, which is the origin story of Thrawn and how he was able to save his people from an unseen threat. In the final book, the Chiss Ascendency’s stability is in jeopardy because a crafty enemy from the Chaos of the Unknown Regions has been working hard to divide the Nine Ruling Families. In that regard, trust has now become an issue for the entire stability of the Ascendency as the rulers are now divided in terms of their views. After rising as a high-ranking officer within the Empire, Thrawn now has to work together with Darth Vader, who has seen the abilities of the Chiss Grand Admiral firsthand but is yet to truly understand whether or not he can be relied on. In that regard, they now have to work together in the Unknown Regions of space, where an unknown threat is now on the rise. Neither of them knows whether or not the consequences of this uprising can threaten the Empire but they do know that they have to work together to find out more about this “disturbance in the Force,” as Emperor Palpatine described it.

Born as "Vurawn," the Chiss who became known as "Thrawn" rose through the ranks of the Ascendancy military. Once the unquestioned master of countless solar systems, the Empire is tottering on the brink of total collapse. Once commanding an invincible armada of Star Destroyers, its fleet has been reduced to a skeleton force. Day by day, neutral systems are rushing to join the New Republic coalition. But with the end of the war in sight, the New Republic has fallen victim to its own success. An unwieldy alliance of races and traditions, the confederation now finds itself riven by age-old animosities. Princess Leia struggles against all odds to hold the New Republic together. But she has powerful enemies. An ambitious Moff Disra leads a conspiracy to divide the uneasy coalition with an ingenious plot to blame the Bothans for a heinous crime that could lead to genocide and civil war. a b McMilian, Graeme (April 25, 2014). "Lucasfilm Unveils New Plans for Star Wars Expanded Universe". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 26, 2016.Thrawn first appeared in the 1991 Timothy Zahn novel Heir to the Empire, the first installment of what became known as the first Thrawn trilogy. [3] [4] He is a Grand Admiral in the Imperial Navy, [5] [6] and categorically "the most brilliant of the Emperor's minions". [7] A member of the alien Chiss species, native language Cheunh, [8] Thrawn is described as a tall, solidly built humanoid with blue skin and glowing red eyes who wears the white uniform befitting his rank. [5] [6] He has risen in power thanks to his "tactical brilliance and cunning", and has been described as "one of the most threatening antagonists" in the Star Wars universe. [9] He is an unparalleled military strategist and tactical genius who has made extensive study of military intelligence and the artwork of other cultures, and the Thrawn trilogy finds him commanding the remnants of the Imperial Fleet in a series of stunning victories against the New Republic. [10] [11] His full name was given as Mitth'raw'nuruodo. Asked if he would be incorporating any material from previous Thrawn novels, Zahn said, "I've thrown in a few bits and pieces. Nothing too blatant, just little Easter eggs for those who are familiar with my other books." [10] Though in Legends works Thrawn was mostly used in post- Return of the Jedi storylines, both Rebels and Thrawn take place prior to the events of the original 1977 film and show his rise to power. [1] [11] Zahn said, "I get to show how he's treated by his fellow officers and shipmates on his way up the military ladder, particularly when he's not in a command position over them." [11] Goldman, Eric (December 3, 2016). " Star Wars Rebels: "An Inside Man" Review". IGN . Retrieved March 5, 2017. a b c Hoffmeyer, Corey (January 21, 2017). " Star Wars: Thrawn Novel Synopsis – Grand Admiral's Rise to Power". Screen Rant . Retrieved March 4, 2017.

Though in Legends works Thrawn was mostly used in post- Return of the Jedi storylines, Rebels takes place within the five years before the events of the original 1977 film. [5] After seeing an advanced clip from the series, Zahn told StarWars.com, "even that short bit was awesome, and just a bit surrealistic. Authors don't get to see our creations come to life very often, and it was a real treat to see a walking, talking Grand Admiral Thrawn". [58]

A full synopsis of the novel was released in January 2017, [12] [13] followed by an excerpt in March 2017. [11] Publication [ edit ] a b Crawford, Michael (January 18, 2010). "Review of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Command Chair Star Wars Sixth Scale Action Figure". MWC Toys. Archived from the original on April 30, 2011 . Retrieved July 22, 2016. a b c "Timothy Zahn: Survivor 's Questions and Answers". StarWars.com. February 3, 2004. p.1. Archived from the original on June 9, 2008 . Retrieved July 20, 2016. Set between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Star Wars: Thrawn is a comic book miniseries adaptation of the 2017 novel Thrawn by Timothy Zahn. The story explores the rise of Grand Admiral Thrawn through the ranks of the Galactic Empire, setting up his appearance in Star Wars Rebels, the character's canon debut. The comic series was penned by Jody Houser, writer of the comic adaptation of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and artwork was completed by Luke Ross, who has illustrated various Star Wars titles. The miniseries began publishing monthly under Marvel Comics starting February 2018. [2] Media [ ] Color code key: a b c d "Enter Thrawn: A Q&A with Timothy Zahn". StarWars.com. July 18, 2016 . Retrieved July 18, 2016.

a b Booth, John (September 5, 2011). "Timothy Zahn's Heir Comes of Age". Wired . Retrieved August 24, 2016. Ocampo, Jason (October 25, 2006). " Star Wars: Empire at War: Forces of Corruption Review". GameSpot. Archived from the original on December 18, 2013 . Retrieved August 24, 2016.a b c d e f g h i j k "Grand Admiral Thrawn". StarWars.com. Archived from the original on June 4, 2011. a b Ross, Dalton (September 19, 2023). "Live-action Grand Admiral Thrawn has finally arrived on Ahsoka". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved September 20, 2023.