"Steps Into Shadow" Episode Guide | Star Wars Rebels - S3 E1 & 2

The last unaccounted for Grand Admiral of the Imperial Navy, Thrawn is a brilliant strategist as ruthless as he is cunning. When the Empire needed a strong commander to dismantle the rebellion on Lothal, they called upon Thrawn, known for studying his enemies — including their art and culture — to gain tactical advantages often overlooked by his peers. Exiled into parts unknown with the Jedi and rebel Ezra Bridger during the Battle of Lothal, should he return to the galaxy, Thrawn has the potential to plunge the New Republic into war once again.

Arihnda Pryce was governor of the Lothal Sector, a confident leader, and believer in the Empire. While Lothal was under control, Pryce still wanted to eradicate the rebel threat. To do so, she asked for the Empire’s seventh fleet, citing the need for a commander who “sees a bigger picture.”

An ancient being, Bendu lived on Atollon, site of an early rebel base. He was massive in size and blended in with the planet’s coral-like landscape, remaining in a deep slumber until Kanan Jarrus’ imbalance awoke him. He called to the Jedi, recently blinded by Darth Maul, and began to train him in letting go of his fear and regret.

Terba, an Ugnaught male, was the cellmate of Hondo Ohnaka at an Imperial prison. Though rescued by the Ghost crew, his escape was short-lived. Terba ran, recklessly, toward an exit; instead of freedom he found an AT-DP, and was blasted high and far off the base.

Featuring an umbrella-shaped top, crab-like legs, and electrified pincers outfitted with saws, dismantler droids were used in salvage yards to turn starships to scrap. At Reklam Station, an Imperial base, they were also used as security. The fearsome droids did battle with the Ghost crew, who were looking to steal Y-wings for the rebel fleet.

An Imperial salvage yard, Reklam Station was positioned in the atmosphere of the planet Yarma. The Empire used Reklam Station to turn old starships and vessels into scrap, often using slave labor to run its operations. The Ghost crew attempted to steal Y-wings from Reklam, but the mission did not go smoothly, and the station was destroyed.