Story by Jody Houser. Art by Luke Ross. Cover by Paul Renaud.
Part 4 of 6. Thrawn's rise in the Imperial Empire continues at a trajectory one can only dream of. Meanwhile, Eli Vanto is still stuck in the same position as when he graduated - Thrawn's aide. But will Thrawn's obsession and pursuit of the mysterious crimelord 'Nightswan' lead both Imperials to success in the Emperor's eyes? Help comes from mysterious places in the Empire... Rated T