The Star Wars saga has seen countless plot twists and thrilling tales, but none as intriguing as the ongoing tale of Grand Admiral Thrawn. Introduced in the acclaimed Star Wars Rebels and teased in recent episodes of Ahsoka and The Mandalorian, Thrawn’s whereabouts continue to mystify fans and key characters alike.
Thrawn’s Galactic Disappearance
Firstly, let’s dive into the enigma surrounding Grand Admiral Thrawn. In the tail end of Star Wars Rebels, the young Jedi Ezra Bridger, aided by the mysterious purrgil creatures, whisks Thrawn away. It was initially speculated that the duo had lost their way, ending up somewhere in the vastness beyond the Outer Rim in the Unknown Regions. However, recent revelations in Ahsoka suggest something even more tantalizing.
Instead of just wandering the primary Star Wars galaxy, current intel suggests Thrawn may be in an entirely different galaxy. Nightsister Morgan Elsbeth, armed with a star map showing the “pathway to Peridea”, is hot on his trail. Baylan Skoll, a former Jedi turned mercenary, dismisses Peridea as mythological. However, the potential link between the Dathomirian Nightsisters and Peridea’s inhabitants hints at a vast and unexpected connection between galaxies. This leap into extragalactic exploration redefines Star Wars lore, previously set within a singular galaxy’s confines.
Moff Gideon’s Subtle Hints
Moff Gideon, a formidable character introduced in The Mandalorian, hinted at Thrawn’s intricate disappearance tale. In a strategic meeting with the Imperial Shadow Council in season 3, Gideon, ever the skeptic, questions Thrawn’s secrecy and the chances of finding him. As he states, “Captain, secrets are my stock-in-trade. I hear whispers from one end of the galaxy to another and never a word of Thrawn.” This raises a poignant question: could Thrawn’s silence be due to his location outside the primary Star Wars galaxy?
Dave Filoni’s involvement in both series makes it highly probable that this line was a purposeful hint. The internal politics within the Shadow Council also suggest that many Imperial leaders keep their cards close to their chest, with Captain Pellaeon potentially being the sole council member privy to Thrawn’s real whereabouts.
The Pursuit of Thrawn Continues
Back in Ahsoka, the narrative delves deeper into Thrawn’s enigma. It seems Captain Pellaeon aims to keep the other council members hopeful about Thrawn’s return, biding time while Morgan Elsbeth seeks the pathway to Peridea and the elusive admiral. With Thrawn painted as the linchpin for the Empire’s revival, Pellaeon’s stalling strategy and unwavering loyalty to Thrawn add another layer to the unfolding story.
As the episodes roll out on Disney+, one thing is clear: the fate of Thrawn, interwoven with plots, politics, and intergalactic mysteries, promises to captivate Star Wars aficionados worldwide.
Stay tuned for more twists and reveals as Ahsoka releases new episodes every Tuesday at 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET on Disney+.
