“The tone of a government is set by its leader. But Emperor Palpatine will not live forever. When it comes time for his authority to be handed to another, my position as a senior officer will allow me to influence the choice of that leader.” “And do you expect that new leader to spread light into the darkness?” “There is hope that he will,” Thrawn said. “But if evil is victorious, that hope will be extinguished. Forever.” “Hope.” Nightswan shakes his head. His body stance holds no such hope. “I fear, Admiral, that you’re still dangerously naïve on political matters.” He lifts a hand. His body
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