Deze serie duikt in de opkomst van een van de meest iconische en raadselachtige figuren van de melkweg. Volg de reis van een briljante strateeg terwijl hij vanuit ballingschap opstijgt naar de top van militaire macht. Zijn onorthodoxe methoden en onwrikbare loyaliteit aan het Keizerrijk plaatsen hem tegenover zowel rebellen als politieke intriges. Ontdek hoe een leider een van de grootste schurken uit de galactische geschiedenis werd. Het is een meeslepende verkenning van strategie, ambitie en de vorming van een geduchte antagonist.
The origin story of one of the greatest Star Wars villains . . . a book that fans have wanted for decades.-The Verge A satisfying tale of political intrigue . . . Thrawn's observations and tactical thinking are utterly captivating.-New York Daily News Quite the page-turner.-Flickering Myth
In this sequel to the New York Times bestselling Thrawn, readers continue to follow the rise of Grand Admiral Thrawn to the heights of Imperial power--and accompany him into the past, witnessing his first encounter with the man who would one day become Darth Vader.
Grand Admiral Thrawn faces the ultimate test of his loyalty to the Empire in this epic Star Wars novel from bestselling author Timothy Zahn. "If I were to serve the Empire, you would command my allegiance." Such was the promise Grand Admiral Thrawn made to Emperor Palpatine at their first meeting. Since then, Thrawn has been one of the Empire's most effective instruments, pursuing its enemies to the very edges of the known galaxy. But as keen a weapon as Thrawn has become, the Emperor dreams of something far more destructive. Now, as Thrawn's TIE defender program is halted in favor of Director Krennic's secret Death Star project, he realizes that the balance of power in the Empire is measured by more than just military acumen or tactical efficiency. Even the greatest intellect can hardly compete with the power to annihilate entire planets. As Thrawn works to secure his place in the Imperial hierarchy, his former protege Eli Vanto returns with a dire warning about Thrawn's homeworld. Thrawn's mastery of strategy must guide him through an impossible choice- duty to the Chiss Ascendancy, or fealty to the Empire he has sworn to serve. Even if the right choice means committing treason.