*Starting with the magnificent Heir to the Empire novel by Timothy Zahn, Star Wars was granted its first new villain in nearly a decade. Thrawn, painted her by artist Nick Choles, was a blue skinned Chiss who ensured the Empire's survival after the demise of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader. Grand Admiral Thrawn was a brilliant tactician and he is shown commanding Imperial forces throughout the galaxy. Despite his efforts, Thrawn would fall in battle, thus allowing the Rebellion to further push the destruction of his beloved Empire. *Source: Back of card