How Successful Was Thrawn’s Attempt to Take Over the Galaxy inStar Wars‘ Expanded Universe?

Ahsoka and Dave Filoni's future 'Mandoverse' movie are setting the stage for Grand Admiral Thrawn's master gambit. But how close did he come to victory when he tried defeating the New Republic in the old EU?

December 6, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Christopher Taylor II

Thrawn immediately began putting these advantages to work.

But Thrawns tactical genius couldnt stop the destiny of those aforementioned cracks in his coalition coming home to roost.

This isStar Wars, after all.

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