An interactive guide for in-character discussions

(Or how we play our MUSE)

In 2016, SWAG77 shifted this blog, the “Get Thrawn In Campaign” (re-canonization of Thrawn from Legends) on Tumblr to a partial roleplaying (RP) blog on WordPress. This blog shares posts to Facebook, X, and Bluesky. All social media accounts are IN-CHARACTER.

Based on our research, this is how we choose to portray and roleplay our muse, Thrawn:

Fans eager to delve deeper into our portrayal of the iconic Thrawn character can gain valuable insights by exploring this blog.

Fans delve into the latest literature, media, and discussions on our Discord, creating a space for thoughtful exploration away from the confrontations of public forums.

Fans avoid public conflict by prioritizing the best interests of their muse, striving to maintain an in-character ecosystem. When this balance is disrupted, we can no longer effectively serve our shared goals.

Fans should understand that SWAG77 operates as a business, with a primary mission to KEEP THRAWN IN CANON while supporting Disney, Lucasfilm, and their decisions regarding Star Wars. We encourage everyone to embrace this vision and learn from our approach.

If fans resist, Thrawn will undoubtedly defeat them.

SWAG77 is engaged in multiple activities simultaneously, and while Thrawn serves as an inspiration, he is far from the only character we focus on.

This account is dedicated solely to the accurate portrayal and roleplay of Thrawn, drawing from literature, media, and SWAG77 fan discussions. It is not intended for sharing personal shopping lists or emotional reflections. Our primary objective is to deliver the most authentic representation of Thrawn, and SWAG77 is responsible for ensuring the resources to support this endeavor.

We typically reserve this approach for fans who engage with us in a hostile or delusional manner. Some individuals attempt to challenge our portrayal of Thrawn in an effort to undermine his character. However, only SWAG77 members who roleplay as canon characters are allowed to engage with us in this way. While we do accept original characters (OCs), they will not participate in verbal or physical roleplay combat with Thrawn at this time.

There are broader issues with OCs that fall outside the scope of this post, but a common problem is that many OCs tend to be overly powerful. This often results in behaviors like godmodding, metagaming, and puppeteering. In our roleplay, we focus on story arcs and scripted narratives when not in portrayal mode. We do not adhere to someone else’s fantasy-driven storylines, particularly those centered on wish-fulfillment fantasies, nor are we interested in portrayals that deviate into multiverse concepts or contemporary settings..

BLUNT: If you haven’t read at least one Star Wars Thrawn novel, your understanding of the character will remain shallow at best.

Most Star Wars fans sing his praises after reading just a single novel.

Most fans are likely familiar with Heir to the Empire, a must-read for anyone looking to quickly understand the character. It’s an engaging and accessible novel, and many of the quotes we reference come directly from its pages. Additionally, we draw insights from newer canon books to provide a well-rounded perspective.

Star Wars: Thrawn Series Books 1 – 3 Collection Set by Timothy Zahn (Thrawn, Alliances & Treason)

Thoughts On Star Wars Rebels Season 3 and 4: 

It was expected that Thrawn’s backstory would undergo changes with his retcon. The release of the new novels, including Thrawn and the Thrawn Ascendancy trilogy (Chaos Rising, Greater Good, Lesser Evil), reflected these updates. These changes were further incorporated into Star Wars Rebels during Seasons 3 and 4, showcasing how Lucasfilm adapted Thrawn’s story within the Star Wars universe.

Significant changes from Legends Thrawn to the television show: 

In Star Wars Rebels, Thrawn’s eyes were given visible pupils, a departure from the depiction in Legends, where his eyes featured entirely red sclera, resembling those of a “shark” or “rodent.” This stylistic choice was a deliberate decision made by the show’s artists to take a different creative approach.

Thrawn holds the rank of Grand Admiral prior to the events of Star Wars: A New Hope. However, in the Legends timeline, it was established that he achieved this rank during the events of The Empire Strikes Back, not before A New Hope. This shift in the timeline, altering when Thrawn attained his final rank, reflects the “long game” narrative approach taken by Disney and Lucasfilm in shaping the Star Wars story..

Governor Wilhuff Tarkin is portrayed as an admirer of Thrawn. While the Legends continuity offers no evidence of any interaction between the two, the Disney Lucasfilm Star Wars Story Group altered this dynamic. In Season 3 of Star Wars Rebels, their connection is explored, adding new layers to their relationship within the canon.

Why?

We can only speculate: It has to do with Disney Lucasfilm Star Wars’ transition of Thrawn from animation to LIVE-ACTION, which starts with the film, Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, and how Tarkin gained control of the Death Star from Director Orson Krennic.

In the Legends continuity, Tarkin’s doctrine and the construction of the Death Star are strategies that Thrawn would not have considered militarily sound. While the Emperor was convinced of the Death Star’s necessity, Thrawn’s absence from the battle aboard the station suggests a divergence in priorities and tactical philosophy.

In Disney Lucasfilm Star Wars canon, Thrawn does not necessarily like the idea of a superweapon such as the Death Star, but he thinks in duty is purely to protect his people, the Chiss, as we see in the novel Lesser Evil.

In the Disney Lucasfilm Star Wars canon, the depiction of Chiss cultural norms appears to have evolved from how they were portrayed in Legends. The principle of “Peaceful Watchfulness,” for example, offers intriguing insights into their society. These cultural elements can also shape characters in unique ways, influenced by how fans choose to interpret or engage with them. For instance, in roleplay, fans might use the Chiss language, Cheuhn, to exchange top-secret information, adding depth and authenticity to their interactions.

We regularly share “blue papers” about Thrawn in our metas and encourage our audience to contribute their own. If you’ve written or discovered thoughtful meta pieces, please share them with us! We’ll promote well-reasoned metas that align with our perspective to a wider audience on Facebook and Twitter. If relevant meta fan pieces already exist, feel free to send us the link. While we rarely accept YouTube blogs, we focus on refining and updating these metas to ensure consistency with timelines and continuity. Don’t forget to include the hashtag #bluepaper in your submissions!

What concepts we will support:

Our speculations and timelines are informed by Legends material, enhanced with updates and aligned with current canon content.

Our primary focus will be introducing perspectives from Imperials and Chiss, moving beyond the Rebel-centric narratives found in most Legends books. Currently, many casual Star Wars Rebels fans create overly idealized versions of the lead characters. Our goal is to encourage fans to engage more deeply with the story and consider its complexities.

Some Star Wars fans misunderstand Thrawn’s character, often requiring dedicated fans to explain his nuances on social media. Many mistake his actions as casual or “letting loose,” but this couldn’t be further from the truth. As a Chiss, Thrawn possesses a deep understanding of certain human emotions like jealousy, selfishness, and arrogance, yet relaxation is not within his nature. Every move he makes is calculated, designed to outmaneuver his opponents. While he may encounter setbacks, he adapts and finds solutions without offering apologies—an inherent trait of the Chiss. It’s crucial to remember: Thrawn is not human.

Here’s how we analyze and discuss Thrawn’s decisions:

Thrawn seizes a Twi’lek Kalikori, a treasured heirloom of the Syndulla family, to which Hera belongs.

1. Thrawn knew what the Kalikori is. He knew it by name, which suggests he has already extensively studied Twi’lek culture to realize the importance of the Kalikori.

2. He discovers the Kalikori’s meaning to a family, which is their warrior triumphs and past family members.

3. Thrawn sees the Twi’leks culture and their insecurities about being seen as primitives and oppression – the correct word is despotism.

So how do you beat a people who feel they are oppressed and constantly rebel against a superior force?

Thrawn already knows how and what that would entail.

We do not enjoy mary sue fantasizing fans who force supercilious folly down our throats. Such as, Thrawn has sex with anyone and lays eggs for his children to grow. We refuse to answer those kinds of questions.

This blog follows a narrative arc crafted by SWAG77, staying true to the official Disney Lucasfilm Star Wars storyline. Our commitment is to honor the canon, avoiding any unfounded or fantastical deviations.

While other roleplay Thrawn accounts cater to a fairytale fantasy, that’s not what we offer.

We run a Thrawn x Sabine Wren account, carefully crafting our stories through thorough research and thoughtful vetting. While some fans spread false claims about us, none of these accusations are true. Our stories are rich with twists, layered with angst, and occasionally conclude with bittersweet or tragic endings.

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-latest updated December 26, 2024-