Star Wars: Grand Admiral Thrawn Theme | EPIC VERSION

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[@samuelkimmusic]

Heir To The Empire...

[@midniteraptor1474]

Please make some music from the trailer! It is SOOOO GUUUUUD! I've been replying the trailer just to vibe to that music. It's so artistically done!

[@LemonMeerkat230]

“To defeat an enemy, you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.”- Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@joshhafemeister1665]

Here we gooooo!

[@redXmamba]

Yes! She said the thing. Let's go!

[@aresthecrazy9335]

This music piece has been playing in my head ever since I saw him in the trailer. With few exceptions Thrawn is probably the best fleet commanders in both Star Wars and across wider science fiction. Give Thrawn a day to prepare he’s good. Give him a week he’s great. Give him months or years? He’s unbeatable. He is the only reason I would follow the empire.

[@epicbrosify]

“I must admit, the mysteries of the force are enigma to me..... but for all those abilities.. all the power... the Jedi lacked the vision for how to wield it.”

[@mr.l8723]

FancyMatt I keep thinking that line could tease Heir to the Empire

[@Darth_Nycta_13]

@@mr.l8723 I mean if he were force sensitive he'd probably be a sith or dark side user. He'd be Vader but far more terrifying and calm.

[@brucehc4975]

@@Darth_Nycta_13 Thrawn would more likely be a grey jedi, using the force in anyway he sees fit. Light and dark would not make a difference, if it helped Thrawn then he'd use it.

[@Darth_Nycta_13]

@@brucehc4975 possibly or like ventress sorta dark/grey but yeah I agree with that.

[@brucehc4975]

@@Darth_Nycta_13 she went "grey" more out of necessity for survival, and because she was betrayed so she went into hiding.

[@gslush19]

I can't remember who commented this once but it fits perfectly: "The Empire played checkers while the Rebels played chess, but Thrawn, Thrawn played a whole different game that only he knew the rules to."

[@Savet_Ga-Mez]

He played chess in 4D

[@biggsdarklighter0473]

@@Savet_Ga-Mez he plays 5d- chess with multiple timelines and parallel universes.

[@Prophetofthe8thLegion]

@@biggsdarklighter0473 ha a TTS reference

[@vancouver9672]

Chiss Sabacc

[@Gible1001]

That quote reminds me of Izaya Orihara from Durarara.

[@rexwrecks5227]

Me seeing dislikes on this video: My apologies. I forgot not everyone is able to appreciate art as I do.

[@wildgurgs3614]

LOL the look on Captain Slavin's face in that episode

[@orcmama8]

XD perfect...

[@guyincognito3530]

@@wildgurgs3614 I watched that episode after watching the episode of the clone wars with Hera's father

[@TransamJc]

possible Roblox channel? Did you notice they gave a nod to Hera I am hoping Dave goes back and give her the colors or that they say twilek color changes with age

[@TransamJc]

Pryce I will deal with you personally

[@paulscott2037]

Palpatine has his slow, menacing dirge. Vader his warrior's march. Thrawn has this... Art.

[@isuckatlife2631]

the empire has the best music jedi: you dare question the force theme??? me:sorry

[@oliversmalley7771]

"It was so... artistically done..." -Grand Admiral Thrawn, moments before his death. Temporary death, that is.

[@andreipoplauschi180]

Well tbf vader is a much more menacing figure on the battlefield,he strikes fear as this unstopable force but while he is still a capable general/admiral he pales in comparasion to Thrawn. I think the best way to put it is,soldiers are afraid of Vader,officers are scared of Thrawn

[@bobertvc7492]

@@oliversmalley7771 temporary? He’s alive?

[@nathaniellazo5912]

@@andreipoplauschi180 can't be better said than that.

[@theblackarrow1373]

“I will tear the Rebels apart, piece by piece. They will be the architects, of their own destruction”

[@ZOVRUSSIAZZ0ZZ0ZZ]

*S* *E* *N* *A* *T* *E*

[@HaloPrime212]

The Blackarrow your empire will fall it has been forseen

[@franciscocabanasgac68]

My favorite Thrawn's scene

[@thesenate9767]

I AM THE SENATE !

[@JeanLucCaptain]

Now, shall we begin?

[@daenerysitargaryen5210]

"But...It was so artistically done..." -Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@threnn9509]

Is this from the Legends Thrawn trilogy?

[@Sorfex1]

@@threnn9509 Legends, I believe when his Noghri bodyguard betrayed and killed him.

[@mateuszpogrebniak9323]

Sleep vell my admiral. You will defeat New Republic in heaven. I believe.

[@yodua2149]

Its legendary...

[@nathanross4036]

Threnn You mean the true canon and not the trashcanon?

[@swordstcg201]

“There are things in the universe that are simply and purely evil. A warrior does not seek to understand them, or to compromise with them. He seeks only to obliterate them.” -Thrawn

[@iambird.2153]

PERFECT

[@bartoszduszczyk1]

I was reading this book - beautiful.

[@thefuza150]

@@bartoszduszczyk1 it's a good book

[@bowenorcutt78]

Always thought those were ironic words coming from a man who serves a literal sadist.

[@noahfountain7037]

Bowen Orcutt True that. Maybe he didn’t know. Is there a story where Thrawn knows Vader and the Emperor are Sith?

[@buffalobill4892]

“What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose us.” -Grandest Admiral Ever

[@lordtachanka4520]

Samuel has got to do a cover of thrash’s new theme.

[@District4Studios]

Yes he really does @samuelkimmusic

[@ThatOneRussianTank]

@@lordtachanka4520 Thrash? Its autocorrect huh?

[@ThatOneRussianTank]

@@lordtachanka4520 also pretty sure they are re-using his old theme in Ahsoka

[@mish375]

@@ThatOneRussianTank It is the same Thrawn theme. They just changed the tempo and added to it. But the base theme is the same.

[@TeteBruleeFR]

"I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep, I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion" -Alexander The Great

[@zakariaali8864]

If a sheep can get control of an army of lions, my bet is on him

[@ThelegoLord]

@@zakariaali8864 although I do understand your definition, what this quote actually means is that if an army of lions is led by sheep then its most likely to fall because although there is an army of unstoppable beings which are the “lions”, their leader which is a “sheep” is weak and timid, eventually making the army turn against their leader. Now I don’t wanna point fingers, but The USA is the perfect example of lions being led by a sheep. There are fierce marines and navy men fighting for their country and always dying in the battlefield but their leader, The President, stays in his/her office with luxury and fancy food enough for them to enjoy and when it comes down to it with war, they tend to flea and cower making the USA a weak country, easy enough to penetrate the defenses. Now I know Donald Trump wasn’t the best president, but he was the perfect example of a lion leading an army of sheep. Why? Well here it is. An army of sheep is not imposing at all. However if they are lead by a strong leader then the army is able to learn to become strong aswell. If you think about it, no other President was able to make peace with North Korea because they will always cower and flea. Whereas Donald trump imposed a fearsome threat to the other country and that lead for North Korea to actually love the USA and make peace Now a dictatorship is different. That’s when a lion leads other lions, they are able to withstand anything and destroy everything in their way creating havoc and carnage. Just like the Republic, the clones were lions being lead by a sheep = the USA The Separatist were lions leading lions. Always creating havoc = Afghanistan And The Empire were Lions leading the Sheep...although the empire can be described as lions leading sheep. You have to remember, like Nazi Germany, Nazis were actually wolves in sheep’s clothing leading the lions.

[@amanrashid1978]

@@ThelegoLord couldn't have said it better myself

[@deathstarii4344]

@@ThelegoLord Agreed.

[@deathstarii4344]

@@ThelegoLord But, if a lion becomes too proud, his quest will fail.

[@cjlewis9228]

Grand Admiral Thrawn: “To defeat an enemy, you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.” Great theme! Very appropriate for a cold and calculating antagonist

[@tannerlucas4351]

Best quote, gave me chills the first time I heard it!

[@bradleygalo4775]

CJ Johnson Very*

[@JaydenVarghese]

It’s actually a cover of his theme that was done in Rebels.

[@sabinewren3310]

Uh...we have a problem in the art department there. His analysis is well, great. But...doing--actual art... (bites lip and grins)

[@WolfeSaber9933]

Cold and calculating? Thrawn is a genius and one that is to never be underestimated or overestimate.

[@TheCubixPL]

-Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, ensign? -No sir. -Everyone can make an error, ensign. But that error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it.

[@quantumseraph8030]

My favorite quote from the books

[@generalantilles2586]

I have corrected the mistake, Ensign.

[@MaitreEtherion]

@@quantumseraph8030 me too!

[@MostValuableB]

THANK YOU!!!!! NOONE UNDERSTANDS THAT ANYMORE!!!!

[@sorrrbet4923]

*Proceeds to shoot the ensigns supervisor*

[@yasendenev4749]

“One may learn a great deal about a people by the stories they tell of others.” - GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN

[@mish375]

Thrawn spitting straight facts. You can learn a lot about a culture that way.

[@наномасюнисынок]

That's some Hans Landa-like shit damn

[@matthewblack2926]

"Each culture is different. Each species is unique. That presents challenges to the warrior, who must often ascertain from limited clues the strategy, goals, and tactics of the opponent."

[@bradleygalo4775]

"Sir, he's running out of remixes!" Mace Windu: Not yet.

[@allknowingfreddybear9291]

A peaceful theme must be made for the after party.

[@plague3478]

I AM the remix.

[@guyincognito3530]

@@plague3478 social distancing: not for long :)

[@constantinschmoelz7862]

Samuel Kim: I AM the remix.

[@AaronDarkus]

It doesn't really matter to me if Samuel just does remixes for the most of the time. Those remixes are probably the best ones around the platform for the moment.

[@Starscream0625]

"Who deserves what is irrelevant. What matters is who has power. The Jedi won't teach you that."

[@venus5061]

"So I'll take you to someone who will"

[@Hidensee]

@@venus5061 "I bring to you Ezra Bridger my Emperor"

[@venus5061]

@@Hidensee "My dear boy, I've so wanted to meet you, and here you are at last"

[@gonesol_aero5215]

Tbh this line isn’t something really within Thrawn’s character

[@mcolottiboy]

@@venus5061 "That will be all, Grand Admiral."

[@PeterParker-wy5zd]

"It is said that one should keep one's allies within view, and one's enemies within reach. A valid statement. One must be able to read an ally's strengths, so as to determine how best to use him. One must similarly be abe to read en enemy's weaknesses, so as to determine how best to defeat him. But what of friends? There is no accepted answer, perhaps because true friendship is so exceedingly rare. But I have formulated my own. A friend need not be kept within either sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if the paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his presence. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone." - Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@nicolaridolfi6510]

Why isn't this dude studied in philosophy?

[@TheBabyCaleb]

@@nicolaridolfi6510 Thrawn or the comment writer? Because the comment is a quote from Thrawn, ay least I’m 90% sure please correct me if I’m wrong 😅

[@nicolaridolfi6510]

@@TheBabyCaleb Thrawn, I meant Thrawn

[@the_king_of_kings_3413]

I am copying down this quote because these are words to live by.

[@mcolottiboy]

“To defeat an enemy you must know them, not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy....ART...” -Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@SimonGrossMusic]

Such an fantastic quote! My favorite of him... fitting to the music^^

[@dariusdaniel888]

The wise words of the great Thrawn himself.

[@amychan811]

He know the art of war

[@LiObiWan]

A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented on him. A fair tactician must see the plan succeed before offering approval - Admiral Thrawn

[@goodmind4940]

Sounds like KK is bad tactician

[@MarioPerez-ng9it]

@@goodmind4940 Absurdly bad.

[@DeweyMcStewey]

"Military leadership is a journey. Not a destination. It is continually challenged and must continually prove itself anew against fresh obstacles".

[@marrqi7wini54]

@@goodmind4940 She's a civilian so I wouldn't think of her as tactical.

[@goodmind4940]

@@marrqi7wini54 she's a president, so she should create plans :d

[@seanmorton4689]

“Fighting over glory?” “I do not require glory, only results for my Emperor.” - Thrawn to Kallus

[@luluflu1140]

"History is on the move, Captain. Those who cannot keep up will be left behind, to watch from a distance. And those who stand in our way will not watch at all." Thrawn to his best buddy Gilad Pellaeon. (The Last Command)

[@gilmadreth680]

You forgot to mention he's throwing a glare that could pierce hull armor towards the retreating back of Joruus C'baoth as he says this.

[@luluflu1140]

@@gilmadreth680 Thank's for reminding me ! 😉 It was the first book I red so I don't remember every detail. And you what was your first Star Wars book ?

[@YAH93]

@@luluflu1140 Deceived

[@SatansPooper]

Those two are the best bromance in Star Wars. change my mind.

[@gilmadreth680]

@@luluflu1140 X-Wing: Rogue Squadron. I read it cover to cover over the course of a weekend when I was in fifth grade. I had been struggling with reading comprehension tests at school and my dad declared: "I want you to select and read 5 books then tell me all about what happens in them." Little did he know the monster he was unleashing haha

[@Erikzone90]

“Leadership is a role and a task that should never be aspired to lightly. Neither should loyalty be given without reason.” -Thrawn

[@timshottakes4673]

Crazy how OP this guy was. Just when you felt like he was fooled, he was two steps ahead of his opponents. The way he breaks down how Kallus is the traitor is still chilling to me. In the end, he did underestimate Ezra and had some pretty incompetent underlings, but he is still one of the greatest villains EVER and personally one of my favorite SW characters.

[@Jetzer12]

yeah people always say he wasnt that good in rebels like in the books, i always just watched rebels and still he is one of my favorite characters and i can believe how he would be on the books

[@jowbabadook8530]

He didn't underestimate Ezra, he just didn't plan for the giant hyperspace tentacle whales.

[@joshuaded1052]

Well how was he gonna be prepared to fight some space squid whales

[@e.v4892]

Thrawn’s one of those characters where the heroes genuinely need their plot armour to win. Whether it comes in the form of a bodyguard turning traitor or space whale migratory patterns changing, you need bullshit to beat Thrawn. For both Legends and Canon, he’s just that good.

[@davidfrederiksen3185]

@@Jetzer12 the new canon books are 10 times better then Thrawn in the series def

[@Darceus2000]

Hearing little hints of this theme in _Ahsoka_ whenever Thrawn is mentioned gave me chills. Can’t wait until he shows up and we hear the full theme, it’s going to be *EPIC!!!*

[@eureitate]

SO?

[@cbccinematics2806]

“Where is he? Where is Grand Admiral Thrawn?” - Ashoka

[@csfelfoldi]

Aye. Season 2 will end will likely end with this theme.

[@omega3120]

Is he safe? Is he alright?

[@Obi-Wan_Kenobi62]

if the force is connected to all living things, just use the force to find the living thing your after lol

[@YuuzahnDragon]

Thrawn: If I reveal myself and the work I've built in the outer rim, then I would doom the galaxy to a greater threat that I've discovered; a threat that can only end with our annihilation...

[@Commandong]

Ahsoka

[@megolasaurus67]

"To defeat an enemy you must know your enemy, not simply their battle tactic's. But their history, philosophy... art!" (seriously didnt think i would still get replies to this, let alone so many likes. Thank you to you all, The Empire will take note of your dedicated service to our cause!)

[@deathstrike]

So true, not just in a fictional universe, but in the true Art of War.

[@megolasaurus67]

@@deathstrike Everything in war is an art, either on the front lines... or in command in a headquarters. This is what makes Thrawn dangerous, because he fully understands what it takes to win a war. And what kind of information is needed, even the smallest details.

[@sanstheelumbu]

And thats how kallus was caught

[@megolasaurus67]

@@sanstheelumbu Very true, because while any other Imperial Officer would ignore details like this. Thrawn did not, its what makes him a tactical genius. He pays attention to everything, while most Officers only take in what they want to hear, and gain more power and favor from the emperor. As Thrawn once said to Kallus 'I do not require glory, only results... for my Emperor!'.

[@Докторпарадокс]

"When you understand Species art you understand that species"

[@chandlerl2189]

Recently I read Heir to the Empire. The “do you know the difference between an error and a mistake” scene, when Zahn described the bridge as “dead silent”, all I could hear in my head was the organ, playing this. Probably the most notable thing I have ever felt reading a book, and I’ve read sooo many. So, very, very epic Heir to the empire? No. Hero of the empire.

[@jonathanryan9946]

Just wait until you get to the third book in that Trilogy, The Last Command. Timothy Zahn tops that tractor beam scene with what Thrawn does. It truly made that scene you're referring to come full circle. Timothy Zahn is a master of his craft and imho wrote the true Star Wars sequel trilogy.

[@jonathanryan9946]

@Rising Horizon Gaming Your referring to direct questions EVERYONE who worked with Lucasfilm got in very clearly staged questions after the fan backlash. Every last one of them said something about how toxicity is wrong and Rian Johnson is 'gREaT!' Even Lucas said it was a very beautiful film... which sounds great until you remember his old quote about beautiful films can still be boring. However Timothy Zahn also stated in interviews at that same time period he prefers characters not being killed off and just prefers stories where they overcome challenges... in reference to his old EU characters getting killed off. By that same logic though he doesn't like the Sequels storytelling methodology but his Legends stories. So what Zahn said was on the surface very great, but any examination of the details shows he was steering away from going into more details other than the internet gives people a way to voice things anonymously, thus things appear more toxic today and he personally doesn't like to dwell on negativity. Timothy Zahn does like being involved, so too does Lucas... but just because they were contacted doesn't mean what they discussed was respected. Theres a key difference between those two things. Dont get me wrong, JJ Abrams Star Wars films had tons of issues too. I'm not solely against Rian Johnson but of the directors he is the one who went off script of the planned outlines more than JJ Abrams. Rian Johnson refused any vision but his own and had no follow up plans.

[@sethb3090]

I'm currently reading the new Thrawn trilogy (also from Zahn) and laughing to myself because Timothy Zahn has hacked Disney canon for his own use. Even though the original trilogy is no longer "canon," the new novels are written to not only fit Disney canon but also fit in perfectly with the original trilogy. He built a "pick your own ending" into the new novels and Disney doesn't even know.

[@jonathanryan9946]

@Rising Horizon Gaming At the TIME 7 was filming Daisy Ridley confirmed she was a planned Kenobi. So you really can't trust the Lucasfilm sources, they're covering their butts. They'll say anything to justify Rian Johnson's script. Even though Johnson himself said he threw out the plan on Twitter and they approved his first script.

[@chandlerl2189]

Seth B woah, I never realized that. Zahn is a genius

[@bobafett9348]

"Do you know the difference between an error and a mistake, Ensign?" 'No, sir.' "Anyone can make an error, Ensign. But that error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it"

[@Schmeter1]

he saved Ensign's life Anybody who said that Thrawn wasn't fair or forgiving is wrong. ALL HAIL STAR WARS: LEGENDS!

[@lucas-xf7rc]

@@Schmeter1 HAIL

[@Laserbeak316]

CLANKA KILLA you do know Thrawn had Rukh decapitate that Enisgn for his failure, right? But it was only because the Ensign refused to accept responsibility for his mistake and even tried to blame his superior officer for it.

[@jeck988]

Laserbeak316 then another ensign failed in a similar manner but because he tried to be creative and took account for his failing he was given forgiveness and praise for ingenuity

[@YAH93]

@@jeck988 And he got promoted for Lieutenant

[@Gayacegunslinger]

I like Thrawn a lot. He's a very good villain, but he's not truly evil and not arrogant at all when compared to others in the Empire. He's a soldier, fighting for the Emperor.

[@raphaelborg8565]

No. He's fighting with the Empire to be certain that it will not bestroy or threaten Chiss Ascendency. Never tell he's a soldier, soldiers aren't essentially proud of why they're fighting for, they *just follow orders*

[@ASmartNameForMe]

*GOOD SOLDIERS FOLLOW ORDERS*

[@darienwest4748]

In truth, Thrawn doesn't care about the Emperor or what the Empire stands for. All he cares about is a unified government with a powerful military, as he believed that was the only thing stopping a Vong invasion.

[@asliceofcheese7152]

Yes, if many of the empires officers, captains and admirals were competent and were creative thinkers like thrawn, the empire would have demolished the rebels

[@kurtheil4922]

@@darienwest4748 part of me hopes they bring the Vong back into cannon.

[@sirinherrscherofvoid.chose2235]

Hopefully if Thrawn actually gets screen time in The Mandalorian we get this theme or a new rendition of it

[@josef-ralfdwerlkotte8333]

Hopefully his theme.

[@manumainio]

Hopefully they'll finally do him justice. So far the empire has been comically incompetent in the mandalorian.

[@alexh6681]

They should make him the antagonist of a new trilogy. A new sequel trilogy preferably. He would be a threat the big screen has never seen in Star Wars before! Intimidating not because of his raw strength but his sheer intelligence and strategic capabilities. He was always 10 steps ahead of the new republic and almost reformed the empire in legends. THAT is what we needed in a sequel trilogy, not what we got with an even more incompetent empire than the one in the originals.

[@FroggyQC23]

Probably, they did it for Ashoka

[@hawkins347]

If they do I really hope Ludwig won't get rid of the organ. I love how Gothic his theme sounds.

[@siennenijdam581]

“To defeat an enemy you must know them. Not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art.” I'm so hyped for his live action debut!!

[@AsymmetricalCrimes]

I'm ready for Thrawn to completely steamroll the entire Disney expanded universe in these upcoming shows and movies they got planned. According to the rumors Thrawn is planned to be Star War's equivalent to Thanos. Edit: *HE'S COMING BACK BOYS. LET'S GO*

[@TheFutureIsBritish]

Good

[@TheGeoCheese]

Yes very good. I always admired and feared Thrawn.

[@derkurier2710]

We won´t be a Thanos, Thrawn is not an mad man like him in the EU he wantet simply to protect his Galaxie and The Empier had the means to acive this goal when he was given the Unknown Regians he Ruled similar to the Empier but nicer he wasen´t a hatet Dictator more like a acepete King may even an Loved one

[@max1muslegend772]

@@derkurier2710 Thrawn and Thanos are more similar than you think. They're both authoritarians who believe they are the guiding hand the galaxy needs. They both will sacrifice anything if it means achieving their goal. Also, they have similar motives, as they both want to save their species/homeworld from a threat they only realized, and were both exiled for this, as well. Also, learn to spell and use grammar properly.

[@timunderbakke8756]

Looking forward to it. Thrawn is the villain the fandom deserves

[@megadanzilla]

If Thrawn was given his own standalone movie, this should definitely be the trailer music for it.

[@jekkfractal5164]

Trilogy, it has been written

[@the_grim_gamer3039]

@Anna Alieva same but with the information the thrawn novels and Ezra taking him alive i think filoni is going for a redemption arc for him. He only is ruthless and fighting with the empire Because he fears that the emperor might destroy the chiss ascendency his home. So yeah.

[@charles-olivierdenis6633]

"I'm not looking for your surrender . I want you to know failure, utter defeat. And that it is I who deliever it, crashing down upon you. Now, let us proceed."

[@octopi6462]

I wish they would make a series about Thrawn actually being the protagonist. He's my second favorite SW character and isn't even a villain. He cares about the greater good.

[@ahcenesameur9196]

Man do I have a book for you

[@octopi6462]

@@ahcenesameur9196 Haha I meant a live action series. I read the novels

[@matthacker3481]

@@octopi6462 I’ve only read most of the canon novels... boy, did those books make me like him 1000x more

[@ahcenesameur9196]

@@octopi6462 I'd love that. I think it should be something like Heir to the Empire, set after RotJ.

[@SlavicDoom]

Who is your favourite?

[@KoPT01]

In Star Wars, a character is never really dead unless their death is confirmed. Thrawn *will* be back. EDIT: I now predict Thrawn will be the main antagonist of Season 3, after Gideon is killed towards the end of Season 2.

[@KrypticWarrior2]

well they already confirmed that he is still alive a long time ago

[@jlokison]

It has been said that both Thrawn and Ezra survived, as did most of the crew of the Chimera, the emergency Atmospheric shields kicked in on the bridge before the Purgill jumped. Filoni has first dibs on continuing the story after the Purgill make Chimera and everyone onboard disappear. However, Zahn has also said he has lots of ideas as to where to take the story if Filoni gets to busy. Me personally I hope they share notes and work together.

[@jimluebke3869]

How else would the Empire / First Order ever have any military victories? It's still appalling to me how militarily incompetent both the First Order and the New Republic / Resistance turned out to be, in the sequel series. Thrawn is absolutely the best answer to that flaw. Even if you're totally unwilling to celebrate martial virtues in your heroes (they can lose every battle but the last), you can't make the villains so incompetent without making a mockery of your heroes' victory.

[@dawsonindustries]

@@jlokison yeah but i want mostly dave until i can trust this other man

[@aravdogra4192]

​@@dawsonindustries Zahn wrote the original legends Thrawn Trilogy. He created Thrawn .

[@liadanmcrae3215]

oh my god this gave me chills it's incredible! Thrawn is one of my fav villains because he's just... he's got such a strategic mind and the way he looks at the world just like... he studies things and he's *smart* about it because he doesn't overlook or underestimate things the way other people would. like he literally studies Sabine's art style and learns what it symbolizes like.... damn

[@mitthrawnuruodo3632]

Lia McRae you should read the Thrawn trilogy from legends if you think his rebels portrait is good. In those books, he near annihilated the New Republic on several occasions, and predicted pretty much every single one of their counter moves. In short, he would have won, if not for the actions of one individual in the finale of the last book...

[@solarismaster50]

@@mitthrawnuruodo3632 never - trust - a - noghri

[@ArcRogerr]

"Sometimes a commander’s decisions must be made without regard for how they will be perceived. What matters is that the commander does what is necessary for victory.”

[@kruger9086]

In the books Thrawn is the first and only one non human in the Empire. He earn his title by destroying the traitors in the Empire and earn the respect of Palpatine. He became so good in the art of war so the Emperor sees him a treat that can over throne him so he sends him in the unknow to search for new planets and expand the Empire. After the defeat of the Empire on Endor, he returned and collect what left and turn it in to one of the best forces in the galaxy. In the unknow Thrawn founds a creature that can empty the force so he carried it with him on his shoulder everywhere. Any force user was unable to use the force against him. He founds a cloned Master Jedi and corrupt him to work for him . But even in the books he dies betrayed by his personal assassin, stabbed on his Star Destroyer Chair. The new republic celebrate the victory, but they all was deluded , because Thrawn was planned his death, he thought for everything. All this time he had a perfect clone of his self that collect information every day. And when he died, the clone took his place and crushed the republic. He is the first non Sith leader of the Empire. I will always remember how he said that the greatest mistake of Palpatine and Vader was to rule the empire with fear and I will always remember when he said that the greatest force in the universe is not the force it self, it is the information.

[@CosmicStorm3141]

Anyone who writes this much deserves some likes this is awesome

[@kokushibo6234]

Dude. That big comment is great and all (it really is), but a spoiler warning would have been nice😭😭😢

[@blushingbutterfly7742]

this would have been the potential of the sequel trilogy. ending without the heroes winning.

[@jowbabadook8530]

I find your lack of grammar disturbing.

[@shril171]

No words

[@smithjimmypantz3228]

The dude is so chill he has one foot propped up on the chair lol!

[@bobbycoleman3057]

“What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose us.”

[@jensenrogers6611]

Long live The Empire ✊

[@adamH.1]

​@@jensenrogers6611that's Moff Gideon's line

[@IcyBrickzStudios]

"Someday, Mitth’raw’nuruodo, you’ll overthink and overplan, and it will come crashing down all around you. When that happens, I hope someone is there to lift you back to your feet.” “You, perhaps?” “I very much fear I will never see you again. The growing chaos in the Ascendancy warns of coming war. If you don’t return quickly, there may be nothing left for you to return to.” “I understand. But for now, I must remain here.” “Then do what you deem right, And may warrior’s fortune be ever in your favor.” - Admiral Ar'alani and Thrawn

[@willmattes7793]

The best part about his theme is that it's evil but at the same time heroic because Thrawn doesn't know evil. He just knows war and that he must win.

[@mish375]

Thrawn's duality: evil to his enemies, a hero to those he wants to protect.

[@coIormebloodred]

Now that Kevin Kiner's confirmed as the composer of Ahsoka, I'm really hoping we hear a reprise of this when Thrawn shows up.

[@mish375]

Well, guess what? That organ thrme music was on full display when he showed up.

[@Lareneg418]

“You’ve simply moved my forces to a safe location, so I can destroy your city without incurring Imperial casualties.” This is everything I wanted it to be! Great stuff! I hope to see all these Star Wars songs on an album in the near future!

[@dylanglasbergen1351]

Thrawn smiled-a smile that sent a shiver up Pellaeon's back. "Why, the only puzzle worth solving, of course," the Grand Admiral said softly. "The complete, total, and utter destruction of the Rebellion.”

[@tsarfox3462]

"I do not require glory, only results." - Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@giantslayer9335]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one

[@ZockEnderLP]

This is the theme, now we need the movie. Absolutely amazimg

[@TrainedClub11]

Let’s be real here, Who here came after the beauty of Lars Mikkelsen’s live-action appearance in Ahsoka Ep 6???

[@maxfrankow1238]

Me.

[@bagelthebeagle6925]

Was this song in that episode?

[@g.santoro1387]

I think I hear elements of the theme while Thrawn is walking through his ranks while they were chanting his name

[@lordtachanka4520]

Im so hype to see him destroy some rebels

[@jo_89_]

Yes it is perfection!

[@nathanielp.phillips7167]

"You cannot see. But I CAN." "Wh-what do you see?" "I see your defeat. Like many arms surrounding you in a cold embrace."

[@yanivgalmor1747]

That’s foreshadowing

[@likethemovies8991]

*Blaster fires*

[@idrahajedan6515]

If this man comes back and still wants to be part of the Empire, everybody’s fucked

[@georgeofhamilton]

"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles." -Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@charleskimball7058]

Close enough

[@RPGTKingpin]

I wonder how many of those likes is from people who actually believe that's his quote xD

[@the_dragonlady]

If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.

[@Kaarl_Mills]

"Do them dirty in front of they whole squad" Thrawn

[@coloneljoshuachamberlain3788]

Does he actually say this in the show? Because thats straight out of the art of war 😂

[@trevorscoversandmusic5656]

As of today’s mandolorian episode, we know the legend lives. I hope he’s as badass in live action as he was in legends of he makes an appearance!

[@ShadowNova300]

The question is not "if he makes an appearance." It's "when?"

[@grandmasteryoda8919]

Possibly Season 3 of the Mandalorian or Heir to the Empire (Now Recanonized).

[@asliceofcheese7152]

@@grandmasteryoda8919 WHAT

[@Arbiter7707]

I hope the Yuuzhan vong come with him when he makes his appearance.

[@matthacker3481]

@@asliceofcheese7152 the Ahsoka show

[@ASegal-om6ne]

“To defeat an enemy you must know them, not simply their battle tactics, but their history, philosophy, art” -Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@aerophine]

Thrawn is the only person that can pull the amount of badassery he usually does with a fucking Organ playing in the background...

[@Lucasfan375]

"Learn about art captain...when you understand a species art...you understand the species." -Grand Admiral Thrawn Star Wars: Heir to the empire

[@amandalorian3684]

GUESS WHO'S BACK!!

[@patrickstewart3446]

Since everyone has taken all of the good quotes, I'll just have to settle for his most frequently used quote: "Perhaps." :)

[@venus5061]

Patrick Stewart "Fascinating"

[@somethingbeyondwords9553]

Wrong franchise?

[@digitaldrew2210]

He has one AMAZING voice actor

[@alxphx]

why is you smiling at me?!

[@Redwood2002]

“Of course. However, I offer an alternative”

[@vicsworldofficial]

YES!!! Thrawn is one of the best things from Star Wars!!💯

[@grandadmiralthrawn4031]

He is indeed.

[@lucas-xf7rc]

True

[@thecrimsoncommando3875]

Thrawn? Check! Was a little disappointed Disney removed his original eyes, but hey, got over it easy enough. Chimera? Check! Loved the belly artwork. Rukh? Check! Decent model design. Could have been closer to his book descriptions, but Rebels' animation < Clone Wars animation. Palleon? Uhh... check? Would have preferred to see him on screen, but I'll settle for hearing him speak.

[@vicsworldofficial]

The Crimson Commando I feel ya, I prefer Thrawn’s original glowing red eyes as well.

[@gregorylumban-gaol3889]

The Crimson Commando Here’s hoping Thrawn’s in a movie and Pellaeon has a bigger role. Now they also need to give more to Voss Parck and bring back both Soontir Fel, the 181st, Dagon Niriz, and Freja Covell.

[@jneumy566]

Hearing the hint of this in the premiere today was the first of a few signs that told me everything will probably be alright. Using the character's motifs from Rebels was a good move. Makes it feel that much more like a real continuation rather than a cheap knockoff.

[@leopoldo_swf178]

Wait his theme already played?

[@jneumy566]

@@leopoldo_swf178 in the first episode when Ahsoka is talking to Hera about the map possibly leading to Ezra, she says "the location of the last missing Imperial Grand Admiral" and when she pauses before saying Thrawn's name, there's a very quiet part of his theme played on what sounds like a cello, cause it's very deep, quiet string sound

[@sarthdidious96]

“War is primarily a game of skill. It is a contest of mind matched against mind, tactics matched against tactics. But there is also an element of chance that is more suited to games of cards or dice. A wise tactician studies those games, as well, and learns from them. The first lesson of card games is that the cards cannot be played in random order. Only when laid down properly can victory be achieved.” -Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@thegamingkaiser2874]

Me bout to hit my little cousin with 3 draw fours, 2 color cards, and a go fish before calling uno.

[@HobbitNinjaWizard]

"Long have I waited...for music is cool as this." ~ A paraphrase of Emperor Palpatine

[@Jenn-lq9yu]

It's really a shame Revan and Thrawn never got to live in the same era. KoTOR Revan and Thrawn were pretty much the two greatest tactical minds in Star Wars history.

[@williamcostigan91]

They both waged a war against the Republic, to reform it into something capable of withstanding an invasion by an extragalactic force. They believed in the both necessity of their choices and that the alternative would spell the end of the Galaxy. Combined these two tactical and strategic wizards would be unstoppable.

[@asliceofcheese7152]

@@williamcostigan91 i can imagine thrawn and revan side by side with a remix of thrawn x revan theme

[@Vespillo_]

Revan is smart and all, but i think thrawn outsmart him, Not easily but he probably outsmart revan

[@williamcostigan91]

@@Vespillo_ In a fight of straight up strategy and tactics most likely. The force is one of Thrawn's few blind spots in both Canon and Legends so that might give Revan a bit of an edge, either way it would be a hell of a thing to watch.

[@Vespillo_]

@@williamcostigan91 Yes If we see that way, but i don't know why i have a feeling of thrawn Victory for a bitter cost but Victory

[@themusicman9140]

"What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose us." -Grand Admiral Thrawn (Ahsoka)

[@samuelkimmusic]

Who is here after Mandalorian Chapter 13?!?!?!?

[@Konstantine62]

DUDE I CANT WAIT

[@enderpup9289]

The admiral lives

[@dramos8847]

Right here! Did not see that coming.

The true Villain...

@@enderpup9289 He lives... he... lives... -Maul xD

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

To think we went from Thrawn reappearing in canon to Thrawn being mentioned in a live-action Star Wars project after ROTJ. Timothy Zahn must be pleased.

[@mish375]

Zahn could change Thrawn's ending now. Have him fake his death to escape the FO and return to the Ascendancy. Then Zahn could write more books on what happens to him. Bonus if we get a new Heir to the Empire Trilogy following the new canon as well.

[@stormtendo]

“It is said that one should keep one's allies within view, and one's enemies within reach. A valid statement. One must be able to read an ally's strengths, so as to determine how to best use them. One must similarly be able to read his enemy's weaknesses, so as to determine how to best defeat him. But what of friends? There is no accepted answer, perhaps true friendship is so exceedingly rare. But I had formulated my own. A friend need not be kept within sight or within reach. A friend must be allowed the freedom to find and follow his own path. If one is fortunate, those paths will for a time join. But if paths separate, it is comforting to know that a friend still graces the universe with his skills, and his viewpoint, and his present. For if one is remembered by a friend, one is never truly gone.”

[@CJ-BZ]

That Thrawn namedrop shook me to the core.

[@notanedgydragonrulerguy5157]

"When i am done here, i want you to be alive, just to know that i suceeded. Now, goodbye" - Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@samsmith2635]

Thrawn is one of the few characters ever imagined that deserves their title.

[@mannyman1012]

"Leadership and obedience are the two legs on which a warriors life is balanced. Without both, victory cannot be achieved. Leadership depends on information and comprehension, not so obedience. Sometimes a commander may chose to share details of his plan, often he may not. In either case obedience must be instant and complete. Such automatic response relies on trust between commander and those commanded. And that trust can only be attained by leadership"

[@ahcenesameur9196]

Everyone is a gangster until the Star Destroyer starts playing high pipe organ

[@doch.8039]

HE'S BACK, LADIES AND GENTLMEN

[@drakemason9211]

The theme playing was (chefs kiss) perfecto

[@jbgaming3221]

And my god he’s amazing. Long live the empire.

[@darthrevan704]

Long live the empire

[@tbphillips9649]

Long live the empire

[@Ivbo]

*”If she has time for another, look to her mother.”* - Grand Admiral Thrawn

[@mega-chad8809]

Wait a minute

[@fivebrosstopmos]

Hol up.

[@kou5479]

wait what?

[@DominusOWSWGOH]

You never disappoint when it comes to fan requests. Like damn, I've just seen people asking for Thrawn themes and then the very next day you drop it. Holy hell, you deserve the Silver Play Button. A great theme from a great composer for a great tactician and antagonist.

[@Ddarth_sidious]

"I'm not accepting surrenders at this time. I want you to know failure, utter defeat, and that it is I who brings it crashing down upon you. Now let us proceed..." - Grand Admiral Thrawn.

[@Mando_2700]

“A great tactician creates plans. A good tactician recognizes the soundness of a plan presented to him. A fair tactician must see the plan succeed before offering approval. Those with no tactical ability at all may never understand or accept it" - Thrawn

[@Edgelite306]

A lot of people say that Thrawn was nerfed in rebels. But then again... He can predict tactics of the rebels, but can he really predict something so random, bizarre like a force god or space whales?

[@conorb7094]

Agreed, some people act like the Rebels never lose to Thrawn, but he destroys most of their fleet then stops the attack on the tie defender factory before it even begins. The only times Thrawn gets defeated are when the Rebels draw on the mysteries of the Force to win. Thrawn admits that's unpredictable for him. I wish Thrawn did more cool tactical stuff in the show but he wasn't nerfed. Rebels gave him an amazing screen presence with this incredible theme, great voice acting and more.

[@skywardsoul1178]

After reading the books, they did Thrawn's character a dirty. In some respects they did decently, like his appreciation for art and tactical understanding. But they made him seem cold, cruel and even evil, which he was not at all in the books. Maybe a little socially inept. He was quite empathetic and avoided any unecessary loss of life. He cared for those under his command and was mostly concerned with protecting the galaxy from evil forces. He also had a split loyalty between the Empire and the Chiss Ascendancy, so he wasn't blindly loyal to the Emperor.

[@conorb7094]

@@skywardsoul1178 I feel this. I hope Dave Filoni actually factors in Zahn's new books with Thrawn's upcoming appearances but I feel like he won't.

[@skywardsoul1178]

@@conorb7094 Hope so too. I've read the first one then listened to them all through Audible since the narrator did such a great job. Got Thrawn's voice down pat. Seems less known but Thrawn also appears in a book called Outbound flight set during the Clone Wars.

[@Memelord1117]

While thrawn is no amatuer in combat, it's still unorthadox tactics that catch him off guard. take kallus throwing a helmet, Thrawn had not anticipated that, allowing kallus to temporarily gain the upper hand and send his message to phoenix group.

[@petrrozsival8554]

They need to do him right in Ahsoka.....he has to be a menace,a threat. He has to win and outsmart the main cast many times before being brought down. God I hope they portray him the right way....

[@randywells8974]

And not make out to be evil he the villain because he opposed to the good guys but morality wise he never intended to be the evil one but more of a Netrual but in the books he goes out of his way to minimize civilian casualties while thoes around him care lil about them.

[@Mangovalkyrie]

I love these so much. I love ALL of your Star Wars themes. They're so beautiful and create such a deep sensation when listening to them. It makes me feel like I'm actually in the show. And it's amazing. Your work deserves so much more credit. It deserves so much more love from people in the Star Wars community. Thank you, for creating such beautiful music for us to listen to.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

He’s the John Monash, General Rommel, and genghis khan all in one.

[@hibernianperspective6183]

Oh, it's beautiful.

[@breckenallegood8387]

Dude an organ is the PERFECT instrument for Thrawn's theme!

[@jddyeahpro2617]

Thrawn is back!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@davidbaldridge5801]

Thrawn is easily my favorite character in the Star Wars universe. From the books by his creator, Timothy Zahn, to the Rebels series and wherever it may go from here. His brilliance makes me almost cheer for the Empire.

[@AutumnAbundance]

After Tonight's Ahsoka Episode, This Theme Gon Hit Different.

[@linkianajones]

2:25 to 2:45 I can clearly see Grand Admiral Thrawn alongside Commodore Faro annihilating the Grysk flotilla. No cry of joy, only the satisfaction of having seen it right. To have been able to anticipate the opposing movements. Just the satisfaction of knowing that you are surrounded by a competent person, acting in the same way, with total respect for others. No arrogance, no glory. only the final result

[@thefuza150]

"I must admit the mysteries of the Force are an enigma to me. But for all those abilities, all the power, the Jedi lacked the vision for how to wield it."

[@WorivpuqloDMogh]

I love how calm he always was in Rebels, how he respects his adversaries and tests them until he had enough

[@brettdiving2744]

A lot of people quoting Thrawn from Rebels. There’s nothing wrong with that because he’s got some great moments in the show, but he’s extremely nerfed for the sake of plot armor for the protagonists. I highly encourage everybody to read the Legends Thrawn trilogy and the newer canon Thrawn trilogy (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, and Thrawn: Treason). Both trilogies give you a real sense of the kind of character Mitth’raw’nuruodo is. The newer canon trilogy are some of my favorite books ever.

[@davidbaldridge5801]

Completely agree.

[@SamvedIyer]

I should disagree. He was not nerfed a bit. Whenever he lost, it was either because of bad actions by a junior, or because there emerged something he could not have foreseen.

[@jdbewls5237]

Honestly feel like a 2-minute cut of this would work PERFECTLY as the background track for the Star Wars: Ahsoka trailer Make it happen Disney

[@SCPFoundation5609]

And now he has finally returned. . . "Once was what a dream has became a frightening reality for those who may oppose us. . ."

[@franksbtka1624]

Mandalorian: “The Jedi..” “...and the Grand Admiral.”

[@trainwreck_mk2]

With the Ashoka series announced, and the NAME DROP. It is only a matter of time until we hear this theme again. Personally I cannot wait. The live action appearance of Thrawn is something that would have been a fever dream 4 years ago when they brought him back to cannon. Yet here we are.

[@nonamebro7]

HE’S BACK

[@TheLethalGuy]

Failure is when someone learns the most. Now that Thrawn has experienced near catastrophic failure, I believe he will now be even more unstoppable than we've ever seen him in any Star Wars medium. And that... that is a scary prospect for the Mandoverse

[@ВладиславДараган-ш3ф]

Since Thrawn is best hope for the Galaxy against the Grysks that’s great

[@Mis7erSeven]

I'm not sure about it. In the previous stories with Thrawn (including books and Rebels), failure usually made him weaker. Because he can't deal with it. With all his plans and strategic thinking, failure is so rare for him that it really personally gets him. He get's frustrated and scared of making more mistakes. Getting over failures and growing stronger from it requires forgiveness. Being forgiving to others and to yourself. And this is really NOT one of Thrawns strenghts.

[@grandadmiralthrawn8434]

Finally, someone who appreciates art as I do.

[@tomoliver5861]

Can’t wait to hear this in Ashoka

[@echosdatacore2056]

This is... Awesome This is.... Perfection This gives... Thrawn's approval, Captain Kim