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This rumor raises significant concerns for fans of the EU. Thrawn’s character, originally introduced in Timothy Zahn’s novels, was later incorporated into Rebels—though the portrayal was altered in ways that displeased many purists. In particular, the Rebels Thrawn, while visually similar (blue skin, distinctive look), is notably different from the EU version—possibly a bastardized version that fans feel doesn't do justice to the original.