#thrawn: alliances by timothy zahn

[weregonnabecoolbeans]

I love how thrawn kinda treats everyone like he’s their third grade teacher

[querren]

Also can I just mention how excited I was that this mans has cortosis armor??? I let out an audible "OH SHIT" every single time a lightsaber got shorted out. Leslye Headland wasn't kidding about some of those Legends pulls and I love it.

[spicynectarines]

If Eli and the Chiss Ascendency characters and Thrawn’s backstory are retconned by this new Star Wats show mark my words I will have the biggest freak out you have ever seen

[infinitepunches]

"The invasion is coming, Lord Vader. But I have now bought the Empire time to prepare."

[short-wooloo]

"Filoni ignored the thrawn books!"

Thrawn's first appearance was in Rebels season 3 episode 1, released in September 2016, the first thrawn novel was released in April of 2017, the sequel in prequel novels were then released in 2018-2022, after Rebels ended

Shockingly, filoni ain't at fault here, I'm afraid any inconsistency in characterization of thrawn between the novels and shows is on Timothy Zahn

"But ahsoka-"

Is building off from thrawn's characterization at the end of Rebels (which i will remind you, is when his calm, aloof, and reasonable facade is cracking and he's going into a full blown breakdown) his then most recent chronological appearance

Which brings up another thing

I think the very obvious implication of differences in characterization in works set decades apart is that the character has changed over time

[admiral-arelami]

Thrawn Alliances

Thrawn, my man, you already know Anakin was Ahsoka's master. Padmé told you in Thrawn Alliances. You're not the kind of guy who forgets these things, especially since you've used her Marg Sabl maneuver many times.

[artforsis]

Thrawn trilogy books rebinding by the great ThePrairieRoseStudio on Etsy

[amandamadeathing]

Star Wars commentators: Ooo! Darth Teef's helmet is made of a material called "cor-to-sis." Yes! It's in Legends and can stop lightsabers! You probably haven't heard of it. Let me fill you in!

People who read Thrawn: Alliances:

Anyway, Happy red, white and blue!

[weregonnabecoolbeans]

Absolutely nothing could have prepared me for this sentence.

[cambion-companion]

EXCUSE ME.

THIS HAS ME IN A CHOKEHOLD.

I AM LOSING MY MIND.

His EYES. His LIPS. That JAW.

Fucking help me. Send an ambulance. Wait no, don't. They cost $10k.

[abduloki]

The Mandalorian S3E5

The management vs employee dilemma we see everywhere in real life.

The Captain not only wants to help the planet because it’s the right thing to do but because he knows the pirate attack is not an isolated incident, and something bigger is at play which will affect them all in the long run.

The Colonel knows that manpower and resources require time and money to assemble. They’re already stretched thin across the galaxy with more planets joining the New Republic for them to protect which takes precedence.

Both of the Captain and Colonel are right. Nothing is as simple as we think it is.

I remember reading the Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn where Leia struggles with the politics of the New Republic that even Han Solo is frustrated that he feels the old times of the Rebel Alliance was so much simpler.

[the-ephemeral-ethereal]

Thrawn Reading List & Watchlist

WARNING: The following may contain spoilers for the Star Wars Expanded Universe, especially for several series*. Both books and episodes are in an approximate timeline order (updated as of 5/10/24). 

*Series entries are listed as Season:Episode. 

Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn 

Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good by Timothy Zahn 

Thrawn Ascendancy: Lesser Evil by Timothy Zahn 

Thrawn by Timothy Zahn 

Tales of the Empire II: The Path of Anger 

Rebels: 

3:1-2 Steps into Shadow: Parts I & II 

3:5 Hera’s Heroes 

3:8 Iron Squadron 

3:10 An Inside Man 

3:14 Warhead 

3:17 Through Imperial Eyes 

3:18 Secret Cargo 

3:21-22 Zero Hour: Parts I & II 

Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn 

4:1-2 Heroes of Mandalore: Parts I & II 

4:6 Flight of the Defender 

4:7 Kindred 

4:9 Rebel Assault 

4:10 Jedi Night 

Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn 

4:11 Dume 

4:15 Family Reunion & Farewell 

Ahsoka: 

1:6 Far, Far Away 

1:7 Dreams and Madness 

1:8 The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord 

[smashpages]

Out this week: Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #1 (Marvel, $5.99): The 2018 novel by Timothy Zahn comes to comics, courtesy of Jody Houser, Andrea Di Vito, Pat Olliffe and more. The novel detailed a mission undertaken by Thrawn and his new acquaintance Darth Vader, while also featuring flashbacks to the Clone Wars featuring Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala.

See what else is coming to your local comic shop this week!

[geekcavepodcast]

Marvel Comics' "Star Wars" News

Marvel Comics is releasing new Star Wars comics for 2024 - Star Wars: Thrawn - Alliances, Star Wars: Mace Windu, and Star Wars: Jango Fett.

Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances hails from writers Timothy Zahn and Jody Houser and artists Andrea Di Vito and Pat Olliffe. The comic follows Thrawn;s rise to power as he forges this partnership with Darth Vader.

Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #1 (of 4), featuring a cover by Rod Reis, goes on sale on January 24, 2024.

Star Wars: Mace Windu hails from writer Marc Bernardin and artist Georges Jeanty. "Even in the years before the Clone Wars, Mace Windu was known for his discipline, determination, and combat skills. When a scientist’s discovery threatens the balance of the galaxy, Mace is led down a treacherous path of mystery and action. The series will also introduce Azita Cruuz, a pirate with a deadly secret, who the Hutts and the Republic will stop at nothing to control!" (Marvel Comics)

Star Wars: Mace Windu #1 (of 4), featuring a cover by Mateus Manhanini, goes on sale on February 7, 2024.

Star Wars: Jango Fett hails from writer Ethan Sacks and artist Luke Ross. The comic continues the story of Jango Fett with bountys, mysteries, and a treaty at risk? Plus, Aruua Sing!

Star Wars: Jango Fett #1 (of 4), featuring a cover by Leinil Francis Yu, goes on sale on March 20, 2024.

(Images via Marvel Comics - Rod Reis' Cover of Star Wars: Thrawn Alliances #1, Mateus Manhanini's Cover of Star Wars: Mace Windu #1, and Leinil Francis Yu's Cover of Star Wars: Jango Fett #1)

[mustbethursdayy]

Big fan of the way Tim Zahn was likely forced to include Batuu in Thrawn: Alliances and he made it sound like an absolute shithole.

[latentorogeny]

I MET TIMOTHY ZAHN AND HE SIGNED MY CON PASS!!