TheAhsokashow set up a major adversary forGrand Admiral Thrawn, and it could prove so much more daunting than the Jedi.TheAhsokaendingwas action-packed, to say the least. In addition to Sabine Wren and Ahsoka Tano being trapped on Peridea (alongside Anakin Skywalker’s Force ghost) and Ezra Bridger and Thrawn making their way back to the mainStar Warsgalaxy,the show’s season 1 finale saw the death of Morgan Elsbeth.
Morgan Elsbeth has proven to be a fascinating addition totheStar Warstimeline, and her importance has only grown with time. After being introduced inThe Mandalorian, Elsbeth returned to live-action inAhsokaand then made her animated debut inStar Wars: Tales of the Empire. As influential as those appearances have been, though, it is her death that could spell serious trouble for Thrawn for one key reason.
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Grand Admiral Thrawn Chose To Sacrifice Morgan Elsbeth
Although Thrawn and Morgan had worked alongside one another for quite some time, in the end,Thrawn chose to sacrifice Morgan Elsbeth, leaving her behind on Peridea fighting Ahsoka, which ultimately led to her demise. While, yes, Thrawn is undoubtedly a villain who prioritizes his own interests, he is also one ofStar Wars’more calculating characters. The decision to leave Morgan to die was very intentional, and it was all about her loyalties.
In theAhsokaseason 1 finale, Morgan embraced her origins as aNightsister of Dathomir, swearing her allegiance to them. Notably,Ahsokahighlights this shift in loyalty directly with Thrawn stating"For the Empire"and Morgan (under her breath, as Thrawn walks away) countering with,“For Dathomir.“This moment goes far beyond just Morgan’s allegiance, though. Rather, this moment between Thrawn and Morgan reveals that Thrawn and the Nightsisters have opposing interests, which could set up a major schism between them.
Thrawn and the Nightsisters have opposing interests.
Will Thrawn & The Nightsisters Turn On One Another?
Although the Nightsisters are on their way back to the mainStar Warsgalaxy with Thrawn, that doesn’t mean those allegiances will hold. In fact,Ahsokaalready set up tension between them when Morgan died. The Nightsisters sensed Morgan’s death when it happened, but when they told Thrawn, he coldly replied,“She has done what was required.“The Nightsisters are known to treasure one another, so there is simply no way this comment sat well with them.
Thrawn could find himself facing off against not only the Jedi but also the Nightsisters.
Given that, Thrawn could find himself facing off against not only the Jedi but also the Nightsisters, and that would prove quite challenging. The Nightsisters are incredibly powerful Force-users, and, even with their numbers so diminished, they would pose a major threat. Combine that with the Jedi working to take down Thrawn (along with the New Republic, no doubt), and Thrawn’s grab for power is facing quite the opposition. In truth,Ahsokamay have set upGrand Admiral Thrawn’sgreatest opposition yet.
Ahsoka
Cast
Ahsoka follows the journey of former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. Released in 2023, this series takes place within the Star Wars universe and features Ahsoka navigating through a complex political and cosmic landscape.
