The Enigmatic Alliance: Unveiling the Mystery behind a Nightsister's Loyalty to the Empire

Summary

Morgan Elsbeth's actress Diana Lee Inosanto has revealed her character, a Nightsister of Dathomir, is loyal to Thrawn, not the Empire.

In the Thrawn: Ascendancy trilogy, it is suggested that Thrawn has established his own empire within the Empire.

The Imperial Shadow Council in The Mandalorian is uninformed about Thrawn's location and Morgan's pursuit in Ahsoka.

This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka episode 3. Ahsoka actress Diana Lee Inosanto has provided insight into why a Nightsister of Dathomir would align herself with the Empire. Ahsoka's adversary in the search for Grand Admiral Thrawn, Morgan Elsbeth, holds a high rank as an Imperial magistrate and possesses considerable resources. In episode 2, it was revealed that Morgan is the lone Nightsister from Dathomir to join the Empire, as her people were wiped out. This raises the intriguing question of why a Nightsister would be devoted to the Empire.

During an interview with Dagobah Dispatch conducted prior to recent events, Diana Lee Inosanto clarifies that Morgan's loyalty lies not with the Empire, but with Thrawn. She describes Morgan as someone who unwaveringly dedicates herself to Thrawn's causes and ideals. Inosanto emphasizes Morgan's unwavering allegiance and loyalty to Thrawn, shedding light on her character traits. This would explain Morgan's strong determination in locating Thrawn and Ezra, whom she believes have been transported to the distant galaxy of Peridea.

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Thrawn Seems To Have Built His Own Empire - Inside The Empire

It appears that Grand Admiral Thrawn has established his own Empire within the confines of the larger Empire. This idea was first introduced in Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Ascendancy trilogy, where it was revealed that the Chiss had never truly banished him. Instead, they purposely positioned him within the galactic government to represent their interests. In fact, Thrawn is even known to have discreetly relocated trusted allies from the Empire to the Chiss Ascendancy, located in the enigmatic Unknown Regions.

Lady Morgan Elsbeth's loyalty to Thrawn stems from a deep personal connection rather than her allegiance to the Empire. As the only non-human to achieve the rank of Grand Admiral, Thrawn's struggles with political affairs likely led him to seek Morgan's support as an ally. It is worth noting that the Imperial Shadow Council, introduced in The Mandalorian season 3, had no knowledge of Thrawn's whereabouts. With the exception of Gilad Pellaeon, another close friend of Thrawn, it is safe to assume that none of them were aware of Morgan's mission in Ahsoka. Don't forget to catch new episodes of Ahsoka on Disney+, released every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.

Source: Dagobah Dispatch