The Secret Savior of Palpatine's Empire - Star Wars Unveils His Return

Grand Admiral Thrawn, a cunning and ruthless tactician, could have been the key to saving Palpatine's Empire. Introduced in the Legends continuity and later reintroduced in Star Wars Rebels, Thrawn not only utilizes the strength of the Empire but also takes the time to understand his enemies' cultures, history, strengths, and weaknesses. This knowledge allows him to strategically target their vulnerabilities. Thrawn's complex and compelling character has solidified his place as one of Star Wars' most intriguing villains. In his return in Ahsoka, Thrawn will undoubtedly prove his immense value to Palpatine's Empire.

Tarkin & Thrawn Were Palpatine's Greatest Military Strategists

In Star Wars #7 by Charles Soule, Ramon Rosanas, and Rachelle Rosenberg, it is highlighted that Grand Moff Tarkin and Grand Admiral Thrawn were exceptional leaders within Palpatine's Empire. They possessed a unique understanding that threats to the Core worlds often originated and spread in the Outer Rim and Unknown Regions, where regulation and scrutiny were limited. Palpatine believed that these two tacticians were his strongest and the only ones capable of potentially reversing the Rebellion's momentum. Tarkin's implementation of the Death Star and the subsequent destruction of Alderaan dealt a significant blow to the Rebel Alliance. Similarly, Thrawn's ability to discover the Rebellion's hidden base and disperse their forces across the galaxy hindered their efforts and delayed the liberation of Lothal. It is worth noting that had Tarkin not been present on the Death Star when Luke Skywalker destroyed it, the fate of the Rebellion could have been drastically different. The same can be said for Grand Admiral Thrawn, as his exile by Ezra Bridger prevented him from achieving his full potential. As Thrawn returns in Ahsoka, he will continue to uphold Palpatine's sinister legacy in the galaxy.

Thrawn Really Is The Heir To Palpatine's Empire

Thrawn's close relationship with Palpatine and his commanding presence over the Imperial Remnants have solidified his position as the rightful "Heir to the Empire." The strategic prowess he exhibits, coupled with his association with Palpatine's cloning operations and the existence of presumed Dark Jedi allies, further emphasize Thrawn's suitability to carry on Palpatine's Imperial legacy. The upcoming Ahsoka series will undoubtedly shed more light on Thrawn's story and showcase why he is the ideal person to continue Palpatine's reign.