These murals depicting Mandalorian crusadersbattling Jedi were displayed in Sundari, the capital city of Mandalore. One depicted three ancient crusaders slaying Jedi and was mounted beneath the speaking balcony above the royal platform. Another mural depicted a large battle between sword and rifle-wielding Mandalorians and Jedi and was displayed at the foot of the royal platform. A third mural, depicting a single crusader slaying a Jedi, hung on the wall in governorPre Vizsla‘s home on Concordia, one of the moons of Mandalore.
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Another relief by Mandalorians. “MORALITY SEPARATES HEROES FROM VILLAINS.”
I have holograms of all the Mandalorian images so that I may counter them.
You think you can take whatever you want. Things you didn’t make. Didn’t earn. Things you don’t even understand. You don’t deserve to have this art or Lothal.
You think you can take whoever you want. People you hurt. Didn’t earn your trust. People you don’t even understand. You don’t deserve to have Sabine or her art!
Thrawn says that he will destroy Lothal but he saved Sabine Wren’s art. Then tells Ezra that she is quite talented, but since he is destroying Lothal, she will die. Thrawn is tormented with Sabine Wren’s demise because his eyes flash from his emotional outburst.
For the amount of emotion Thrawn shows, it does not amount to the response Ezra returned. If Thrawn is mocking Ezra over his relationship with Sabine, Ezra failed to sense through the Force, Thrawn’s derision. Ezra can sense the feelings and thoughts of Thrawn when Thrawn emotes. What emotions did Ezra sense in Thrawn to merit Ezra’s enraged response he gave?
Ezra walked toward Thrawn in anger. It was as if Thrawn knew all about Ezra’s and Sabine’s relationship and knew it was Ezra’s weakness. Thrawn could have done enough analysis to deduce Ezra’s and Sabine’s intimate interactions. But, a jealous competition between Ezra and Thrawn over Sabine does not account for Ezra’s enraged response toward Thrawn.
Was it the fact that Thrawn threatened to kill Sabine that caused Thrawn’s red-in-red eyes to flash as they did? It pained Thrawn to kill an artist. He did not want to. But as a villain, he had to destroy Lothal.
But sorrow and disappointment are not what Ezra sensed in Thrawn’s head.
To merit the enraged response Ezra delivered with his aggressive action he took toward Thrawn, Ezra must have sensed a feeling or thought more adult-oriented about Sabine Wren than he expected.
Normally, Imperials do not share their sexual fantasies to anyone. It is during their private moments. They could be brought up on “unbecoming of an officer” if an Imperial showed immorality. Most military adhered to those rules. The ones who did not led to their demise, quickly. Since, Thrawn is a Chiss, the first alien to reach high rank in the Empire, he knew he could not behave inappropriately or the Empire would execute him. He steered clear of most extraneous relationships and was able to suppress his emotions by his Chiss military training to overcome his proclivities.
But there was a memory engram that Ezra sensed in Thrawn’s mind which freaked out Ezra. Ezra must have been able to tell Thrawn had a secret crush on Sabine Wren. In fact, for the Force to make the feeling so strikingly strong in other Force Users, such as Minister Hydan who specifically asks Sabine about why Thrawn finds her talented and acquired a collection of her art. Sabine blows off that notion by Hydan that suggests she has no idea.
Would Thrawn violate Sabine? No. He cared for her too much.
This protective care that Thrawn feels passionately about Sabine falls under “Her Royalty and Her Knight” trope in literature. Ezra as a brother figure felt she was to be protected from the Chiss because they were strange aliens and she should not be subjected to that.
Moreover, Ezra could see the Dark Side in Thrawn’s mind. Something Chiss do not suffer often. But Thrawn did whether he knew it or not.
There was something else. Chiss have always worked for the Sith. As have the Mandalorians. Chiss did not like the Mandalorians but would work with them, temporarily, if ordered. But a Chiss would never seek a Mandalorian alliance unless both groups could overthrow the Sith. Thrawn is doing is different, his crush on a powerful Mandalorian. That alliance would be a direct threat to the Emperor.
So Ezra Bridger senses an adult-oriented emotion in Grand Admiral Thrawn about Sabine Wren and can see how Thrawn is being manipulated by the Dark Side of the Force. The destruction that Thrawn believes he can do will only lead the Sith to destroy the Chiss Ascendancy.
Thrawn’s crush on Sabine is more about protecting a frontier that borders between Mandalorian space and Chiss space in the Unknown Regions that flow to the void outside the galaxy and any unknown threats lying there.
Thrawn was taller than Samakro had expected, and carried himself with grace and a certain air of confidence. He was also courteous to the officers and warriors, and knew his way around the Springhawk. Aside from that, he really wasn’t that big a deal.
Right now, he was also late.
“Approaching target system,” Kharill reported. “Breakout in thirty seconds.”
“Acknowledged,” Samakro said, looking around the bridge. All weapons systems showed green, including the balky plasma sphere targeting computer that had been giving them trouble for the past few days. All air lock doors were sealed against possible breach, the electrostatic barrier that hugged the Springhawk’s hull was at power, and all warriors were at their stations.
Impressive, but hardly really necessary. As far as Samakro could tell, this whole mission was only a small step above a wargame exercise. The Vigilant was a full-class Nightdragon man-of-war, and Admiral Ar’alani’s current force also included five other cruisers besides the Springhawk. With that much firepower, appearing without warning over the Paataatus homeworld, they weren’t likely to face any effective resistance.
None of which meant that Springhawk and its crew should be anything less than fully professional here, of course. And that professionalism included its captain. If Thrawn wasn’t here by the time they left hyperspace, Samakro would just have to take over—
“Stand ready,” Thrawn’s calm voice came from behind him.
Samakro turned, fighting back a reflexive twitch. How in hell had Thrawn sneaked onto the bridge without him hearing the hatch open? “Captain,” he greeted his superior. “I was starting to think you’d missed the alert.”
“I’ve been here for the past hour,” Thrawn said, sounding mildly surprised that Samakro hadn’t noticed. “I was overseeing the work on the sphere targeting computer.”
Samakro looked over at the plasma sphere console as two techs emerged into sight from behind it. “Ah. I see it shows green now.”
“Indeed,” Thrawn said. “The quality of the Springhawk’s repair and maintenance crews has improved considerably since you were placed in command.”
Samakro felt his eyes narrow. A compliment? Or a subtle reminder that Thrawn was the ship’s captain now?
“Any last-minute instructions from the Vigilant?” Thrawn continued.
“Nothing since the last jump,” Samakro said. Probably a compliment, he decided. Thrawn didn’t strike him as the gloating sort. “Just Ar’alani’s usual warning to be ready for anything.”
Through the viewport, Samakro saw the star-flares flash and shrink, bringing the Springhawk out of hyperspace.
Into a storm of laserfire.“Enemy fighters!” Kharill snapped. “Bearing . . . all around us, Captain. Swarming us. Swarming everyone.”
Samakro hissed out a minor curse. Kharill was right. There were at least fifty Paataatus fighter craft out there, buzzing around the Chiss attack force like angry weltflies, their lasers creating flashes of pale green as they cut through the rarefied interplanetary dust.
And as with weltflies, even though each individual sting was too weak to damage the Springhawk’s electrostatic barrier, a sufficiently massive barrage of such fire could conceivably take down the defenses and start eating into the hull.
“Acknowledged,” Thrawn said calmly. “Sphere One: Fire at nearest attacker on my vector.”
“Sphere One firing.” The plasma sphere blazed away from the Springhawk’s portside launcher.
And missed its target completely.
“Sphere control!” Samakro snapped. “Retune and fire again.”
“Belay that,” Thrawn said. “Helm: Yaw ninety degrees to port and bring Sphere Two to bear. Fire when ready.”
“No, wait!” Samakro snapped.
Too late. The Springhawk was already turning, angling toward the enemy ships on that side.
Turning away from the Vigilant.
And before even the plasma sphere launcher was in position to fire, the enemy fighters were repositioning to take advantage of Thrawn’s mistake, sweeping in to surround the Springhawk as it pulled away from the other Chiss ships.
“Springhawk, get back in formation,” Ar’alani’s voice boomed from the bridge speaker. “Thrawn?”
“No reply,” Thrawn said. “Fire Sphere Two.”
This time the plasma sphere flew true, bursting into its target fighter and unleashing a multicolored flash of ionic energy across the enemy’s hull as it took down the fighter’s electrostatic barrier and scrambled all the electronics within its reach. “Reload and prepare to fire,” Thrawn said.
“Shouldn’t we get back to the main force?” Samakro pressed. “Admiral Ar’alani—”
“Hold course,” Thrawn said. “Sphere Two, fire when ready. Lower barrier strength twenty percent.”
Samakro mouthed another curse, a major one this time. “May I suggest we deploy decoys?” he pressed. “It would at least divert some of the focus away from us.”
“It would indeed,” Thrawn agreed. “Negative on decoys. Yaw another five degrees to portside, then three degrees starboard.”
The Springhawk turned, then turned again. The Paataatus lasers continued to beat against the weakened electrostatic barrier, and through the viewport Samakro could see the Paataatus fighters again re-forming their attack cluster to bring more of their force to bear.“Captain, if we don’t get back to the others, we’re not going to last long,” he warned quietly, wondering distantly what had happened to the Thrawn who’d once brought renown to the Springhawk.
“We’ll last long enough, Mid Captain,” Thrawn said. “Don’t you see it?”
Samakro lifted a hand in a gesture of confusion and futility.
The hand froze in midair as he suddenly understood. More ships attacking the Springhawk meant fewer attacking the other ships. Fewer attackers meant less confusion for the Chiss gunners, targeting computers, and triangulation observers, allowing for an organized, systematic destruction of the attackers who weren’t focused on the Springhawk.
And that systematic destruction meant . . .
From the Springhawk’s starboard side came a sudden barrage of laserfire, breaching missiles, and plasma spheres, ripping into the swarm of enemy fighters. Samakro looked at the display to see the Vigilant and the other Chiss ships charging toward them in full battle-wedge formation.
“Raise the barrier to full power; all weapons: Fire,” Thrawn ordered. “Focus on the enemies outside our other ships’ firing arcs.”
The Springhawk’s lasers and plasma sphere launchers opened up, and the number of attackers dropped precipitously as the Chiss force continued to blast the enemy ships to dust. Samakro watched until the Paataatus force was down to a few fleeing ships being pursued by two of Ar’alani’s other cruisers, then stepped close to Thrawn’s side. “So we play the wounded animal and draw the enemy to us,” he said. “Giving the rest of the force time to regroup and counterattack.”
“Yes,” Thrawn said, sounding pleased that Samakro had figured it out. Even if he’d figured it out a little late in the day. “The Paataatus have a swarm mentality. That thought pattern predisposes them to concentrate their attention on wounded opponents.”
“They start by finishing off the weakest, then work their way up,” Samakro said, nodding.
“Exactly,” Thrawn said. “When I saw the size of the attacking force, I realized the best strategy would be to draw as many of them as possible away from the rest of our ships before they were able to inflict significant damage.”
“As well as drawing them into a tighter cluster that our gunners and targeting computers would have less trouble with.”
“Correct.” Thrawn smiled wryly. “That multi-targeting difficulty is our weakness. I trust the fleet’s technicians and instructors are working to resolve it.”
“Senior Captain Thrawn?” Ar’alani’s voice came over the speaker.
“Yes, Admiral?” Thrawn called.
“Well done, Captain,” Ar’alani said, an edge of annoyance in her tone. “Next time you have a clever plan, kindly share it with me before executing it.”
“I’ll endeavor to do so,” Thrawn promised. “Provided there’s time.”
“And provided you don’t mind tipping off the enemy if they’re eavesdropping,” Samakro added under his breath.
Apparently not under his breath enough. “If you think that’s a legitimate excuse, Mid Captain Samakro, let me suggest otherwise,” Ar’alani said. “I’m sure that in the future Captain Thrawn will find a way to communicate the necessary information without the enemy listening in.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Samakro said, wincing. There was a rumor that flag officers had a special comm setting that enabled them to hear more from their escort ships than was normally possible.
“Captain Thrawn?”
“Admiral?”
“I think we have the situation under control,” Ar’alani said. “You may continue on to your next mission whenever you’re ready.”
Samakro frowned. There hadn’t been anything about an extra mission in the Springhawk’s orders.
“Thank you, Admiral,” Thrawn said. “With your permission, I’d like to take an hour first to run a check on the ship and begin repairs on any damage we may have sustained.”
“Take all the time you want,” Ar’alani said. “We’re heading in-system to talk to the Paataatus commanders. Hopefully, they’ve learned the folly of attacking the Chiss Ascendancy.”
I was given this painting of my family, Mitth Family Women on the summer Csillan beach. The ice melts for a month and gets warm enough to enjoy. The water mix with aromatic compounds is still freezing cold. As a youngling, my family visited there for a brief holiday. Good times.
Blue in biological organisms is RARE on Earth. Most organisms that are blue in color are in biophysics engineering — the way their structures are formed absorb all light except blue light wavelengths.
Epidermis or skin are cells with several chemicals and cellular organelles and nucleic acids to give assistance to circulatory system, organs, and immune system. In skin cells has a large macromolecular structure called melanin — a secondary metabolite created by several gene products involved in human complexion. Only true albinos lack melanin production altogether. Some skin and eye colors are created by biophysical structures, such a blue color eyes.
Humans on Earth mainly create differing molecular melanin structures to vary complexions. These are determined by genetic inheritance and epigentics.
How would it work for Chiss? They have blue skin-complexion. They are from a cold planet, Csilla. The only way humans can “acquire” a blue color is through ingestion of silver or loss of oxygen in the cold. Silver as an element combines with several compounds and chelates key essential chemical nutrients. That is why it is toxic.
Blue skin by loss of oxygen in the cold rapidly kills our species.
There is also the methyl group modifiers to be extracted through the pores of skin. It would appear splotchy.
There are 3 known blue pigments in living organisms that are through its metabolism an even blue color.
Pterobilin
Phorcabilin
Sarpedobilin
In the skin cells, in the place of melanin chemical molecules, these pigments exist. But it would be interesting if Chiss had the biophysics in their skin cells that makes their color deeper or lighter bluer as a strategic battle enhancement and is affected by the Force.
Our research indicates that the Star Wars character, MITTH’RAW’NURUODO, also known as Thrawn or Grand Admiral Thrawn, is poised to appear in a live-action TV show or movie.
These are our opinions:
Asian male actors who are at least 50 years old and stand at 5’11” or taller are invited to audition. The character THRAWN is envisioned to resemble a figure akin to a “Hindu God,” with Shiva, the Destroyer, serving as a reference point. It is crucial for the actor to pay homage to and show reverence for Shiva to prevent any cultural missteps.
In our view, fans ought to embrace any actor chosen for the role of THRAWN. The ultimate decision lies with the casting directors. However, fans should express their reasonable expectations proactively before the role is assigned.
The actor should embody physical fitness with well-defined muscles, particularly in his biceps, abdomen, and thighs. This trait is integral to his character as THRAWN’s military upbringing and training in various martial arts emphasize his peak physical condition.
To enhance the portrayal of the character THRAWN, the actor should delve into studies of historical military leaders. Understanding the strategic acumen of THRAWN involves observing his calm demeanor as he crafts battle plans, engages in combat, and surveys the battlefield. Having dedicated a significant portion of his life to training, THRAWN’s character resonates most closely with the behavior of “Barca,” according to Star Wars enthusiasts. Below is a curated list of recommended military leaders for reference:
Numerous fans and production crew members have drawn parallels between THRAWN’s behavior and that of Sherlock Holmes. Delving into those books could greatly enhance the portrayal of this character.
Star Wars Thrawn Fan Requests for Consideration:
The actor should thoroughly familiarize themselves with all THRAWN books, encompassing both Legends and Disney canon, comic books, and reference materials — absorbing as much as possible. Star Wars enthusiasts are growing weary of performers who express interest in the franchise but neglect to delve into the background of established characters. This lack of engagement is disheartening for fans, particularly on social media, as we often face criticism for supporting the cast, only to encounter actors who display ignorance with remarks like, “What’s a lightsaber? PEW PEW PEW!”
As devoted Star Wars fans, we are adamant about the portrayal of THRAWN. We propose creating a shortlist of actors well-versed in the THRAWN BOOKS, allowing them to engage with @AdmiralThrawn77 through discreet social media profiles. SWAG77 enthusiasts stand ready to respond. We trust in casting directors to select astute actors aligned with business, marketing, and storytelling objectives. For THRAWN, it is crucial to avoid casting an A-list actor unfamiliar with the CHISS species. Let’s honor the fans’ passion!
We possess substantial evidence indicating that THRAWN will assume the role of a villain. However, there is a desire for him to embody a certain allure. Observations from fan interactions and artistic portrayals of the character, particularly in romantic fanfiction, hint at his attractiveness as a Cerulean-skinned individual. It is suggested that THRAWN should possess a well-toned physique to complement his appeal.
THRAWN maintains a formal and impeccable wardrobe befitting his rank and status. He reserves ragged attire solely for extreme missions, while opting for more refined clothing on other occasions.
How will his cerulean skin be achieved? Will it be crafted using the advanced technology seen in Cinematic Marvel’s characters like Thanos and Hulk? However, opting for practical effects such as prosthetics, blue skin makeup, and red contacts that cover the entire eye, including the sclera, raises significant safety concerns. THRAWN cosplayers have reported temporary blindness lasting for hours after prolonged wear of full-eye contacts.
THRAWN possesses a truly unique voice, distinguished by its sound and accent. Renowned actor LARS MIKKELSON lends his voice to the iconic GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN in Star Wars Rebels. Voice direction becomes crucial if a younger actor were to take on this role. THRAWN’s voice exudes a smooth, gentle quality that mirrors his sharp intellect, careful planning, and strategic brilliance. Fans form a profound connection with the character as they observe his calculated maneuvers unfold. When in a position of authority, THRAWN’s voice transforms into a firm and resolute tone under the guidance of MARC THOMPSON. As a military leader, THRAWN rarely reveals his soft-spoken nature to others. He shows utmost respect to his superiors, while his subordinates obediently carry out his commands. In cases of defiance, he displays his ruthless and deadly side. When interacting with peers of equal rank, THRAWN attentively listens until they fail to present a logical argument, thereby exposing their weaknesses or leaving them to confront potential consequences, as depicted in Star Wars Rebels.
The actor should have an appreciation for fine art, particularly paintings from various historical periods. On our THRAWN Twitter account, we follow renowned artists like Monet, Klimt, and Kandinsky, among others such as Picasso and Miro. THRAWN’s art analysis often references the Pre-Raphaelites, noting that the architectural style of most CHISS buildings on the homeworld CSILLA resembles a modified ART DECO form. While the production team’s choice is paramount, THRAWN holds a deep passion for art. Interestingly, Twitter art accounts managed by art students and historians are well aware of THRAWN’s identity. Encouraging artists to delve deeper into the realm of fine art represents an untapped market.
THRAWN’s interactions with humans influence his appreciation for art, leading to a subtle shift in his emotional expression. Unlike the Chiss norm of concealing emotions, THRAWN realizes the need to convey feelings to gain acceptance, like through dance – an unexpected attribute. His fondness for classical music, as depicted in the book “Thrawn Treason,” hints at his potential enjoyment of composers like Rachmaninov. Our analysis suggests that THRAWN’s synesthesia aids his art interpretation, heightened by Death Metal music, which induces a sensory overload, causing him to briefly lose consciousness. This unfamiliar experience challenges his Chiss upbringing, yet sparks a newfound curiosity and enjoyment in exploring human freedoms. The portrayal should emphasize THRAWN’s knowledge of various art forms, including paintings, music, and even the enigmatic world of graffiti. Despite its unpredictability, graffiti offers valuable insights into emotions and locations that intrigue him.
Finally, THRAWN’s emotions differ from those of the Chiss, known for their emotional restraint akin to Vulcans in Star Trek. Trekkies may disapprove if THRAWN is not accurately represented in Star Wars. Despite the typical Chiss emotional stoicism, THRAWN exhibits unconventional emotional tendencies, as seen in his impulsive actions in Outbound Flight.
However, his emotions are typical for humans (until he becomes furious at Captain Slavin in Star Wars Rebels). Our group suggests that it illustrates the contrast in the source of anger: a blue individual with red eyes versus a man encased in a machine suit (Vader). When Vader is enraged, he employs the Force to choke individuals, believing that those who survive deserve it. On the other hand, when Thrawn displays anger (or emotion), his red eyes illuminate, instilling fear in humans of a “blue-skinned man of color” who serves as an alien within the Empire. We argue that THRAWN is acutely conscious of his sense of otherness. Humans perceive him as a threat due to his cerulean skin tone. He recognizes that humans view it as a microaggression and takes offense, yet he refrains from succumbing to their provocation, viewing most humans as cunning assets. While humans utilize the Force akin to Jedi, like Ezra Bridger, the Chiss have taught him to perceive Force Powers as a handicap. THRAWN understands that Force Powers are not a hindrance, but upon discovering that Chiss Force users are vulnerable, his demeanor shifts to one of anger. Thrawn exercises caution in abstaining from exhibiting such behavior publicly. He regards people as assets – akin to chess pieces on a board. Therefore, an actor embodying Thrawn can grasp these character traits by delving into the current canon literature as a guide and integrating them as requested by the production.
These opinions are specifically for live-action. SWAG77 understands the rationale behind these actions. Nonetheless, we have observed drawbacks in certain productions stemming from actors’ lack of familiarity with the subject matter. For instance, Benedict Cumberbatch’s unfamiliarity with the character Thrawn and reluctance to portray a blue character. Those of us deeply engaged on social media platforms are actively supporting the success of Disney Lucasfilm’s Star Wars. We believe that one effective approach to achieve this success is by casting actors who grasp the fundamental essence of characters, especially like Thrawn.
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