Allegiances on May the 4th

“Senior Captain Thrawn is of the Mitth []. I’m wondering… [] could there be a political aspect to this?”

“An excellent question,” Samakro agreed. “Let me give you a simple answer: no.”

Laknym frowned. “No, sir?”

“No,” Samakro repeated. “I understand your concern []. But the truth is…”

He paused []. “The truth, Laknym, is that I’ve been Thrawn’s first officer since he came aboard. I’ve watched him in battles, in preparation for battles, in the aftermath of battles, and dealing with Aristocra and senior officers.” He looked back at Laknym. “And I have never—never—seen anyone as utterly incompetent at politics as he is.” []

“You’re saying, sir, that Senior Captain Thrawn isn’t playing politics here because he never plays politics?”

“I’m saying,” Samakro corrected, “that Senior Captain Thrawn never plays politics because he doesn’t know how to play politics.” He took a deep breath, huffed it out. “Bottom line. When Thrawn comes up with a plan, it’s strictly military. Nothing more, nothing less.”

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“You should not know this,” [Ar’alani] said. Her voice holds resignation, but also stubbornness. “The Council will be furious if my words leave this room.”

“They will not.”

“Not even to your Emperor?”

“He commands only the loyalty of my actions, not the loyalty of my heart and mind. The deepest secrets of the Chiss will always remain secrets.”

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“Let me explain something, Qilori of Uandualon,” the Chiss said softly. “My job— the sole reason for my existence— is to defend the Chiss Ascendancy and protect my people. I will do whatever is necessary to achieve that goal, and I will allow nothing and no one to stand in my way. Do you understand?”

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While highlighting allegiances, I gloriously wrap this May the 4th.

Thank you, beautiful souls, for another year of incredible posts and stories.

Thank you for sharing your insightful ideas, for your wit and your kindness.

I cherish every single one of you, and I will never be able to fully express how exponentially you make my days better.

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