Thrawn: Treason — Ion Cannon #283

Join Tom, Stephen, and William, along with friend of the show Brendan Hugo, as they review Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn! They also discuss the recent news about Star Wars Resistance, including the premiere of the second and final season on October 6th, the Season 1 DVD release on August 20th, and more. “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 protégé 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. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like The Clone Wars and Rebels to books, comics, games, and more. Email: [email protected] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ioncannoncast Twitter: @IonCannonCast, @MasterDevwi, @kal_skirata, @srice08 RSS: http://feeds.feedburner.com/SoloSound/WeTalkClones iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ion-cannon-star-wars-entertainment/id377671337 Thank you for listening and may the Force be with you.