Star Wars Dark Force Rising: The Thrawn Trilogy, Book 2 characters

Appears from the start

The Imperial Grand Admiral whose failed theft at Sluis Van has not disrupted his larger campaign. Thrawn is rebuilding Imperial strength through intelligence, misdirection, and hidden resources while searching for the legendary Katana fleet.

Appears from the start

Commander of the Star Destroyer Chimaera and Thrawn's experienced second-in-command. Pellaeon translates the Grand Admiral's designs into military orders and watches the increasingly difficult partnership with C'baoth.

Appears from the start

A smuggler chief and intelligence broker driven from his Myrkr base by Thrawn. Karrde is trying to preserve his people and independence while deciding whether the New Republic can be trusted with information valuable enough to change the war.

Appears from the start

Karrde's second-in-command, formerly the Emperor's covert agent known as the Emperor's Hand. Mara remains troubled by the Emperor's last command to kill Luke Skywalker, yet her loyalty to Karrde repeatedly places her in opposition to Thrawn.

Appears from the start

A New Republic leader whose pregnancy with twins is nearing its end. Leia is secretly working with the Noghri to expose the Empire's exploitation of Honoghr while political conflict on Coruscant threatens her ally Admiral Ackbar.

Appears from the start

Leia's husband and a former smuggler who remains most effective when official channels fail. Han sets out with Lando to investigate the campaign against Admiral Ackbar and the possibility that a concealed Imperial agent is shaping New Republic decisions.

First appears in chapter 2

The New Republic's leading military commander and one of the architects of the Rebel victory. Ackbar is abruptly accused of corruption after suspicious funds appear in his accounts, making him the focus of a political struggle before the evidence can be tested.

First appears in chapter 2

An influential Bothan councilor and Ackbar's chief political rival. Fey'lya presses the corruption allegations and argues that the New Republic must not excuse celebrated leaders from scrutiny, increasing his own authority as Ackbar's position weakens.

First appears in chapter 3

A Jedi trying to rebuild the order without living masters to guide him. Luke is drawn toward Joruus C'baoth's invitation on Jomark, hoping that the older Force-user may possess knowledge he needs despite warnings about C'baoth's instability.

First appears in chapter 5

A Noghri commando who has learned that the Empire deliberately prolonged Honoghr's ecological ruin. Khabarakh risks disgrace and death by helping Leia bring that evidence before his people's clan leaders.

First appears in chapter 8

A Force-user ruling the community around his home on Jomark and claiming the authority of a Jedi Master. C'baoth offers to train Luke, but his lessons emphasize domination and obedience, and his desire to possess other Jedi is stronger than his interest in serving either side of the war.

First appears in chapter 10

A smuggler and ship thief competing for influence in the underworld after Karrde calls for cooperation. Ferrier presents himself as a useful independent operator, but his willingness to bargain with stronger powers makes him difficult for Karrde to trust.

First appears in chapter 13

A celebrated founder of the Rebel Alliance long believed dead. Bel Iblis commands his own disciplined resistance force from hidden bases and remains personally committed to fighting the Empire, though an old break with Mon Mothma keeps him apart from the New Republic.

First appears in chapter 13

Bel Iblis's chief aide and representative. Sena helps maintain contacts between his private resistance and outsiders, including Han and Lando, while guarding the location and strength of his forces.