Zahn – as any Star Wars fan might say especially if they're a fan of C-3PO – replied 'Never tell me the odds.

With Thrawn coming to Star Wars Rebels and now Pellaeon being referenced, things are changing.īria asked about the odds of this happening. When the decision was made to consider the former Expanded Universe as non-canon, it meant a number of fan favorites would probably never see the light of day again. While Captain Pellaeon is a part of the Legends series and formerly canon, the one reference to him gets Thrawn's right hand man back into Star Wars canon. On being asked if his character of Captain Gilad Pellaeon would make an appearance after being referenced in Star Wars Rebels, Zahn responded: 'It remains to be seen. He is one of the assistant directors on Stardust, extremely loyal to Director Krennic, not really liking Thrawn much at all.īut what about the most important question? Does Ronan wear a cape? 'It is a thigh-length, not full length. As for that brand new character's name and who they may be associated with, he couldn't say too much: 'His name is assistant director Ronan.

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