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Thrawn's Return in 'Ahsoka': Everything You Need to Know!

The beloved Star Wars universe has been filled with lots of big-screen adventures, thrilling stories and tons of intriguing mysteries, but those watching Ahsoka are now trying to put together some exciting answers!

Thrawn's Big Return After Ahsoka

It seemed like an unforgettable surprise! Grand Admiral Thrawn was one of the great, long lasting villains of Star Wars. But now we have to look forward to more Thrawn action!

While there's a new era of "The Mandalorian" in full swing, what happened to make Ahsoka even more unique is that Thrawn has made a huge impact! You might even recognize the importance of "Thrawn" in Star Wars Legends since that era is super popular. He is one of the most loved figures. However, the writers behind the Star Wars movies have kept fans wanting more! What this means is we now get to dive into all these different aspects to this powerful villain!

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Theories For Thrawn's Return

Thrawn from Star Wars Rebels standing in front of Ysalamiri sculptures Image

It seems like there's been a lot to discuss in terms of Thrawn's latest comeback and fans can expect lots more as these new chapters get unveiled! Let's look at the most exciting moments.

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Ysalamiri, a Jedi Challenge?

Thrawn, much like his Star Wars counterpart is more of a leader and a military mind instead of "force" user, so the Force has been the main obstacle!

  • You may not realize this, but the Force has made him struggle. In Star Wars Rebels the writers hinted at Thrawn battling these powers by making a cameo with this special creature.

What these amazing creatures can do, as those in "Star Wars Rebels" would remember. It would be very cool for him to come to "Star Wars" as he used ysalamiri to block any kind of force abilities, from the Jedi and from anyone else! What makes these so interesting? Well, ysalamiri have an almost supernatural effect on anyone around them that may draw upon the force. This is like being able to create an area of immunity or a special "shield."

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A Wayland Re-Imagining:

If you have ever seen a special Star Wars world and all its creations and how "The Bad Batch made such an impact! You might want to take a deeper dive as Thrawn has had ties to a pretty special location, it's called Wayland.

There were big ideas to clone and resurrect! As The Bad Batch showed it had the chance to put it back in this newest era. Even with the amazing new installment in "The Mandalorian, that special storyline still lingers. This may even create another big moment with a clash with a special and complex force in Star Wars!

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Will We See An Imperial Civil War?

"For the Empire," these are the iconic words that were spoken from Thrawn's mouth in "Ahsoka.".

There's a major power shift, too.

As Thrawn shows up on the scene again, a clash is inevitable!

In Star Wars, Thrawn was known as an innovative leader, but also, had a hidden agenda. It's not hard to see why there are major fans of "Thrawn"! The amazing series with him in Star Wars, known as "Thrawn Trilogy." It wasn't just the popularity, but was an era-defining trilogy in Star Wars Legends back in the 1990s. Those that watched those will be on the edge of their seats as he returns in Star Wars Canon!

This isn't a super straightforward plot for Thrawn though, so get ready for some huge battles that will probably include some intense battles. That's not only within Star Wars. The most intense battle may take place within Thrawn's loyalties. The characters in this world that we all know and love! Could it lead to some of those amazing battles between different factions in "Star Wars?" The real battle is who has loyalty to Thrawn and who is loyal to Palpatine. It appears the galaxy may just face a battle within a battle and a truly iconic war!

What else could Thrawn have up his sleeve! Could he lead an empire from his people? The Chiss, the leaders that created him as the main force. With a home in a part of "Star Wars" that is rarely seen or talked about, it looks like a power shift in the making!

Will Mandalore Face the Empire?

A really pivotal moment, the latest installment of "The Mandalorian."

  • The Mandalorian’s battle with Moff Gideon
  • This resulted in Mandalorians reclaiming their own planet! A move "The Empire was desperately trying to avoid! That makes Mandalore one of the big, critical pieces in the galaxy. With Thrawn returning. It could mean there is a possibility that Mandalorians may be the key figures. As the war escalates with Thrawn's force in "Star Wars."

While the future may not be crystal clear, one thing that may come to fruition with Thrawn back on the scene is that it may give some explanation as to why Mandalorians were not part of "The Force Awakens," or in those events leading up to it!

Will Coruscant Fall to Thrawn’s Attacks?

"Star Wars" has made its return to a well-loved place Coruscant!. In a moment it’s set up to make things feel a little tense! We're watching how The New Republic was able to take hold on a planet! They’ve come to make it their main galactic capital once again, but here is the really strange element.

It seems in the more recent years. Coruscant was no longer the planetary capital and it was not an odd or unusual occurrence but something a lot more shocking: it was actually destroyed. So where is that new galactic capital? Well, we've gotten a lot of explanations, and that is a question that many "Star Wars fans were asking themselves as well! The next era in Star Wars that follows "The Mandalorian," could give the answers we need, including how it's being explained by the appearance of Thrawn.

What's interesting? If you go back to Star Wars Legends, we see how he launched an epic, catastrophic attack on Coruscant! And though he wasn't victorious in those battles, it does highlight that Thrawn had such innovative thinking in creating these massive schemes that would ultimately disrupt all of "Star Wars!" You may not have noticed in these newer installments, how this is set to return. This may very well be the main driving force for the upcoming era as well!

Grand Admiral Thrawn's Spy Network

Those of us who know "Star Wars", may think this iconic character may be an evil Sherlock Holmes! That's right, his brain is his biggest weapon! With the amount of strategic prowess, the mastermind behind all of his evil strategies and attacks! In a major plot twist! Could Thrawn actually get the jump on The New Republic. All thanks to an incredible group called the "Great Mothers?"

  • Fans of Ahsoka know there is an amazing force at work!
  • This special force of those that look to influence others!

If that wasn't enough, they might just know the galaxy even better! They were in contact with the evil villain "Morgan Elsbeth" for quite a while as she started building some incredible, secret weapons.

In that regard, what was Thrawn up to? He's in contact with them? Could that lead to a devastating battle between these characters?

An Undead Army

Fans have loved the power and potential in Star Wars.

As for these zombie troops. That was Ahsoka's incredible gift!

With that introduction to this, well you're seeing something extraordinary happen in Star Wars, giving those fans and viewers a major glimpse as these night trooops made a big appearance!

But wait, that isn't the full scope! These night trooops can continue, too!

  • Those of you who haven't seen Ahsoka you need to take a closer look, you will love what makes this such an incredible storyline. Those "nighttroopers," are being revived by the "Great Mothers.
  • This was truly fascinating, showing just what is possible!

Now those in charge of the story in "Star Wars have given this an amazing new spin. A real, scary aspect!

  • These Nighttroopers have special ties to the Nightsisters. As a "force" of evil you will see just how they are put to use. You can even get an insight into just how they're connected and how much influence they will have as well!

Those who love "Star Wars" might want to make a list of everything that is coming up, because this might just become the greatest, scariest war the galaxy will ever see.

An Alliance on the Brink

It seems that this amazing era in Star Wars is more about an intense battle! Even Thrawn is facing something unique and exciting.

  • As a fan, this is one that should give you lots to enjoy and watch as Thrawn struggles! As he tries to find the best course of action.
  • The alliance with the Nightsisters might not last for long.

These night sisters, in all their power! Are ready for battle as well and they could cause trouble for Thrawn and his plans to Return.

More To Be Unveiled In Ahsoka Season 2

While there has been much to discuss, this doesn't seem to be ending anytime soon. As for fans! "Star Wars will always be giving those who enjoy it new storylines, adventures and of course those great moments in the story.

  • You can bet that the next season of Ahsoka will bring many surprising plot twists! Those of you who watched it might want to start a rewatch to figure out the mystery. What happens as "Thrawn" shows up.

Fans might get even more details, in addition to the battles between Thrawn, his forces and these groups!

  • A really special aspect of Ahsoka, where they found a powerful and dark force, so those viewers were in awe.

In "Ahsoka," Thrawn is seen fleeing. But for Baylan Skoll, one of "Ahsoka's" powerful characters who's shown to have great depth and power, that gave a clear sign, as the enemy for everyone!

The Next Force To Battle the Galaxy

With all the battles and those who want to come to power in Star Wars it looks like the next era is going to be full of power struggles! These big bads will make the biggest villains of "Star Wars" like Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine seem like mere chumps.

If "Thrawn" and "Ahsoka continue this trend. You can expect the story will really bring about even more awesome battles.

A battle to make history! If this isn't your idea of "Star Wars", and something worth being a fan over then what is! The battle for good vs. evil in "Star Wars" is going to be better than ever. In the end, it looks like the entire saga and all of the stars are coming to the fore.

So buckle up! Get ready for the next round as Ahsoka is back and Thrawn looks ready to shake things up!

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