The Non-Canon Expert explains how Thrawn, who was then only an Imperial Captain, reacted when informed that the Death Star had been destroyed in the Battle of Yavin, and describes why Emperor Palpatine thought this reaction made Thrawn a rising star in the Imperial Navy. This is a Legends story for Emperor Palpatine and Thrawn from the Legends novel «Star Wars: Rebel Force: Target» by Alex Wheeler. I hope that you enjoy it!
