| “ | As I am the adviser to this group and to the Empire at large, I shall take for myself the title of Counselor to the Empire, serving as an interstitial leader only until Grand Admiral Sloane returns to us. | „ |
| ~ Gallius Rax to the Shadow Council. |
The Shadow Council are major antagonists in the Star Wars franchise, serving as the overarching antagonists of the New Republic era.
History[]
The Shadow Council was founded in 5 ABY by Fleet Admiral Gallius Rax. Rax aimed to establish a secret organization that would lead the remnants of the Galactic Empire. Rae Sloane, who officially represented the weakened Empire's leadership after the Battle of Endor, was meant to be strengthened by the Shadow Council.
The Council was also directly involved in the Battle of Jakku, as it was planned and carried out by high-ranking members of the Council. The dissolution of the Council occurred at the same time as the Battle, in 5 ABY. Gallius Rax orchestrated the killing of most Council members during the Battle of Jakku. It was later revealed that Rax had planned the elimination of the Council members long before the Battle of Jakku took place.
Around the year 9 ABY, however, the Council reorganized under the leadership of Grand Admiral Thrawn. This new council served as the leadership of Thrawn's new confederation of imperial remnants. Among the members was once again Brendol Hux, who had belonged to the old Council. Other members included Moff Gideon and Captain Gilad Pellaeon.
The Council members pursued partly different interests. While Captain Pellaeon primarily focused on initiating the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn and keeping it strictly secret until then, Hux aimed to establish a new leadership of the Empire with Project Necromancer, showing particular interest in clone research. These two endeavors were known to the Council and supported by it.
Moff Gideon, on the other hand, doubted Thrawn's leadership and sought to build his own army, combining the best qualities of various societies such as the Mandalorians and the Jedi to restore order in the galaxy. Gideon also displayed great interest in cloning and conducted his own research, which he kept secret from the Shadow Council.
Quotes[]
| “ | Gilad Pellaeon: The New Republic is vulnerable, but we must be cautious and show no sign of our true strength. Warlord Commander: Easy for you to say, Captain. There’s a fortune to be had plundering the hyperspace lanes. Gilad Pellaeon: Commander, your hit-and-run operations are gaining too much notice. If we are perceived as anything other than a group of unorganized remnant warlords, the New Republic will increase their efforts to hunt us down. Warlord 1: There are citizens loyal to the Empire on every planet in this galaxy. They’re already getting sick of this New Republic and its rules and regulations. Warlord 2: And if we give them a show of strength, they will rally behind us. Warlord 1: Yes. Gilad Pellaeon: But that strength must not be wasted. Grand Admiral Thrawn's return will herald in the reemergence of our military, and provide Commandant Hux enough time to deliver on Project Necromancer. Gideon: Captain Pellaeon, you always speak with much authority, and yet, I see, once again, that Grand Admiral Thrawn is missing from your delegation. Any word on when he will be able to participate in the Shadow Council?. Gilad Pellaeon: With respect, our one hope for success relies upon the secrecy of his return. Gideon: Captain, secrets are my stock-in-trade. I hear whispers from one end of the galaxy to another, and never a word of Thrawn. You have spoken of his imminent return. Perhaps, it’s time we look to new leadership. Warlord 1: Hear, hear. Brendol Hux: Project Necromancer is in place for that. Gideon Yes, Commandant. Brendol Hux: What has become of Doctor Pershing and the research you promised us? Gideon: Doctor Pershing was captured by the New Republic. His research is lost. For now, at least. Brendol Hux: I also hear whispers, Gideon. You held Pershing and were attempting your own experiments on Nevarro. Gideon: The creation of clones is your obsession, not mine. I account for what goes on in my sector, no more, no less. The same can be said of every member of this Council. Warlord 3: Yes. Warlord 4: Of course. Warlord Commander: He's right. Warlord 2: Yes. Gideon:And yet, we individually scrape and claw resources awaiting the grand plan to take shape, while you and Pellaeon amass countless resources and equipment which should be shared. Brendol Hux:Oh, we already received your request. “Three Praetorian Guards.”Sounds like someone is concerned about an assassination attempt. Gilad Pellaeon: And he thinks I’m being the flashy one. Brendol Hux: And reinforcements for your TIE interceptor squadron. Gideon: And… bombers. Gilad Pellaeon Yes, I see. And what is your security concern? Gideon: Mandalorians. Warlord 3: What? Gilad Pellaeon: They continue to be an issue? Gideon: They do. I am increasingly confident that they are preparing to retake their home world of Mandalore. Gilad Pellaeon: A resurgent Mandalore would hamper our efforts. Gideon: Which is why we need to stamp them out now. Warlord 1: Yes. Brendol Hux: You’ll have your reinforcements. And your guard. Gideon: We shall be rid of the Mandalorians once and for all. LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE! All other warlords:LONG LIVE THE EMPIRE! |
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| ~ The first Shadow Council meeting with Gideon present on Mandalore |
