Since he is back in the story...how long till he is in the game?

And how would he be used?

it will happen

At this point, the only question is "when." He'll definitely make it into the game as a commander, as one of the most frequently requested characters since the launch of the game FFG won't pass on this opportunity.

What he'll do and how he'll operate are more up in the air, and will be largely dependent on how he is portrayed in the Rebels cartoon.

Traits Thrawn is traditionally associated with include elaborate planning, foreknowledge of enemy actions, and combined arms tactics.

Is expect that he'll have an ability that improves Imperial strategy by either interfering with enemy strategy, or giving a critical boost to friendly ships at a key moment.

At this point, the only question is "when." He'll definitely make it into the game as a commander, as one of the most frequently requested characters since the launch of the game FFG won't pass on this opportunity.

What he'll do and how he'll operate are more up in the air, and will be largely dependent on how he is portrayed in the Rebels cartoon.

Traits Thrawn is traditionally associated with include elaborate planning, foreknowledge of enemy actions, and combined arms tactics.

Is expect that he'll have an ability that improves Imperial strategy by either interfering with enemy strategy, or giving a critical boost to friendly ships at a key moment.

it will happen

it *has* to happen!

Traits Thrawn is traditionally associated with include elaborate planning, foreknowledge of enemy actions, and combined arms tactics.

Is expect that he'll have an ability that improves Imperial strategy by either interfering with enemy strategy, or giving a critical boost to friendly ships at a key moment.

I think this is the key problem with introducing him currently. Any power they give him which justifies his status in the lore appears to be overpowered with our current thoughts. But introducing him with a weak power will be just as disappointing.

Let the game evolve a bit, then get him right.

Well I predict Piett will be an imperial version of Ackbar add dice to the front arc. Thrawn might be one of two things either affecting enemy ship command dials/ activations or allow you to change your ship command dials after your enemy reveals his

Frankly, he didn't even need to be canon again. Corran isn't canon yet, and he's in. VSDs were in before they were canon, etc.

At this point, the only question is "when." He'll definitely make it into the game as a commander, as one of the most frequently requested characters since the launch of the game FFG won't pass on this opportunity.

What he'll do and how he'll operate are more up in the air, and will be largely dependent on how he is portrayed in the Rebels cartoon.

Traits Thrawn is traditionally associated with include elaborate planning, foreknowledge of enemy actions, and combined arms tactics.

Is expect that he'll have an ability that improves Imperial strategy by either interfering with enemy strategy, or giving a critical boost to friendly ships at a key moment.

Not just when but with what.

That! There not much ships out there to be released that would be fitting.

Perhaps a Capaign set? The Thrawn Capampaign?

Possible.

He will be a 38 point Imperial commander that brings the pain to rebel-scum.

Given FFG's affection for the old X-Wing and TIE Fighter PC games, I can't imagine Thrawn being overlooked.

I like the Corellian Conflict Campaign concept with including squadron cards. If it's a success and FFG puts more resources/attention into developing campaign systems, then I could definitely see other campaigns offering different types of upgrades/crew to use in the campaign (admirals, crew, and upgrades that are thematic to the specific campaign).

Although, he could always be to Armada what the XG-1 Assault Gunboat is to X-Wing. Or maybe that is the SSD and Piett ...

..or we will see questions like: "How to fit Thrawn and and ISD into a 400 point list?"

Given FFG's affection for the old X-Wing and TIE Fighter PC games, I can't imagine Thrawn being overlooked.

I like the Corellian Conflict Campaign concept with including squadron cards. If it's a success and FFG puts more resources/attention into developing campaign systems, then I could definitely see other campaigns offering different types of upgrades/crew to use in the campaign (admirals, crew, and upgrades that are thematic to the specific campaign).

Although, he could always be to Armada what the XG-1 Assault Gunboat is to X-Wing. Or maybe that is the SSD and Piett ...

If there would be such an affection we would have our Avengers and Gunboats!

Given FFG's affection for the old X-Wing and TIE Fighter PC games, I can't imagine Thrawn being overlooked.

Where is the connection here?

Given FFG's affection for the old X-Wing and TIE Fighter PC games, I can't imagine Thrawn being overlooked.

Where is the connection here?

Thrawn was in there? Can't say I remembered that.

Thrawn

-On the 5th turn you may activate all of your ships before your opponent.

50 Points

Slightly different, less jaw dropping

Thrawn,

-On the 2nd and 5th turn, you may decide who has initiative.

30-40 Points

Reduce the cost of your ships and squadrons by half (not upgrades just ships) 60 points

Thrawn was in there? Can't say I remembered that.

Was the latter stages.

You were under Thrawn as you basically tried to hunt down Zaarin, if I remember correctly...

They even rounded out the campaign on the collectors edition cd..

Gran Admiral Thrawn: 36 pts.

Each round, you may decide which ship your opponent activates first.

OR

42 pts

Exhaust this card to nominate a ship. Your opponent must activate that ship on their next activation.

Far too game breaking with Demolisher still around.

He'll be in the Super Star Destroyer pack.

::grin::

Reduce the cost of your ships and squadrons by half (not upgrades just ships) 60 points

this would mean you can have 5 naked ISD 2's and 10 tie fighters I don't think any legal fleet could stand a chance.

I kind of like the idea that with thrawn all the enemy dials are always visible to you. he wouldn't need to be THAT expensive, but I think it fits his character well.

Reduce the cost of your ships and squadrons by half (not upgrades just ships) 60 points

this would mean you can have 5 naked ISD 2's and 10 tie fighters I don't think any legal fleet could stand a chance.