Cornelius V. Havel

* *Imperial*-I class Star Destroyer "*Momentum*" (Later Refitted into *Imperial-II* class Star Destroyer)
* Bellator class Dreadnaught "*Takodana's Pride*"

### Creator

Connor H. / FadedtheRailfan

> “History is constantly on the move, Ms. Reyla, yet people seem to ignore the path it forged behind it. Sometimes, yes, time’s endless march brings advancements and triumph. Other times, the best thing to do is simply look back.”
>
> - Grand Admiral Cornelius V. Havel to Rear Admiral Reyla

    **Grand Admiral Cornelius V. Havel** was a male Thuolinian who served with the Galactic Empire from 16 BBY to 10 ABY. Born in Nymeve, Takodana, he would make his way into Takodanian politics, hoping to free the Thuolinian Sector from criminals and other militant outlaws. Forming the Honorary Takodanian Guard, he would lead his people through the Home Wars, winning in 30 BBY and being elected Governor of the planet. He would largely be attributed with saving Takodana and bringing in the Thuolinian Golden Age. In 23 BBY, he would join the growing coalition of worlds against Republic rule due to their ignorance and hypocrisy after Count Dooku would visit the world and assist in defeating a pirate fleet. Unknowingly, he had joined the earliest stages of the Confederacy of Independent Systems. Havel would largely ignore the greater conflict of the Clone Wars until 19 BBY, when he discovered the horrors and other awful stuff the CIS was responsible for. Contacting the Republic, he would lead a rebellion against the CIS alongside future friend Gilad Pellaeon.

    During the transition years, Havel and Pellaeon would together enroll into the Imperial Tactical Academy of Coruscant, where they both would be officially incorporated into the Empire's Navy. Starting as a senior lieutenant, he would rise the ranks of The Galactic Empire through skillful abilities, grand naval victories, and advancements in starship technologies. Known for having allies everywhere, he lead many battles against the early Alliance to Restore the Republic. He would gain control over naval operations surrouding Bellat in 9 BBY, given his infamous flagship *Momentum*. He would work directly under Thrawn starting in 2 BBY, learning many secrets of his in the process. In 0 BBY, he would be promoted to Grand Admiral, filling Thrawn’s spot on the Council of 12. During this period, he would design the Bellator class Star Dreadnaught with Kuat Drive Yards designer Lira Wessex.

    After the Battle of Endor, he would join the Qui-Gat Imperial remnant. He would rise to become one of their leaders, working extensively with Colonel Ralia Arryn and Army Colonel Arya Devine. He played key parts in the command of the remnant, masterminding the infamous Operation: Ghost of Thrawn, where he would pretend to be the long lost legend Grand Admiral Thrawn. In 10 ABY, Bellat would be attacked by the New Republic, bringing Havel into custody and ending the Thuolinian Golden Age. Just barely escaping the vice of General Roux Mercier, he would fly a stolen X-Wing to Tsoss Beacon where a meeting of the remaining Imperial Remnants was occurring. There, Gilad Pellaeon and Natasi Daala would be forced to betray the Imperial warlords for pardons, ending the Imperial Civil war. Though they had planned on sparing Havel, he arrived and was exposed to the full effect of the Dioxis Gas. Seemingly as peace with himsel, he accepted his death, dying in the arms of Pellaeon after expressing his desire for galactic peace.

## **Biography**

### **Early Life**

> “We don’t get many immigrants coming here to Takodana. What brings you here instead of some place like Naboo?"
> “Well, it’s probably the closest to back home on Stewjon. Besides, family drama and anger isn’t the best environment to raise a child.”
>
> -A Nymeve Native and Wegsteff Havel talking upon their arrival to Takodana

    Cornelius V. Havel was born in the winter of 55 BBY in the city of Nymeve on the planet Takodana. His local birthday was 10/26/-55, and his galactic standard birthday was 12/19/-55. Born on his Father’s home planet, he would never have the chance to go home to Stewjon. Both his parents, the Thuolinian Wegsteff Havel and Human Beilie Havel, were citizens of Stewjon and intended on returning there. However, in 54 BBY, when Havel was one year old, his mother’s family was thrown into turmoil, sparking bitter in-fighting. Beilie’s sister had a son in 57 BBY. When her son was 3, the Jedi Order came and asked to take their son for training by the Jedi. They had the blessing of the child’s parents, Beilie’s sister Gali and Kerrisin Kenobi, while Gali’s parents disagreed. More and more family got pulled into the conflict, with Beilie and Wegsteff opposing it, seeing it as a kidnapping. This disagreement slowly escalated into a full on familial schism. After death threats, theft, and the suspison death of Gali's father, Wegstaff and Beilie would choose to stay in Takodana instead of returning as planned. Havel and his older cousin, Obi-Wan, would only meet once before being pulled away by fate.

Isolated from most of his extended family, Havel would develop a deep appreciation for friends and allies, often seeing his closest friend indistinguishable from family. He notably becoming a pseudo son to Maz Kanata, smuggler queen and philanthropist to Nymeve and Falcone. After becoming well off through designing civilian starships at Bellat, Havel was sent to Theed Intergalactic School at 14 alongside the children of senators and other wealthy families. Known for being compassionate, helpful and a perfectionist, he would graduate and go into the messy world of Outer Rim politics.

### **Political Career**

    Cornelius Havel would go into politics at the age of 18 in 37 BBY as an assistant to Nymeve's mayor Gergo Clanmaw, one of the few non-corrupt leaders. Takodana’s location in the outer reaches of the galaxy had left it mostly insignificant, leaving it with a population of 200,000. Additionally, pirates and criminals flocked to the system due to the Thuoline Nebula surrounding the sector. Hyperspace travel took longer than average, and signals were severely obstructed by it. Living in the capital of Nymeve, he decided that many of the current leaders - leaders he suspected were paid off by pirates - were inadequate. He would form the Honorary Takodanian Guard (Later renames the Honorary Thuolinian Guard) in Thuolinian Guard in 30 BBY) in 35 BBY, gathering together a collection of people as fed up and willing as he was (one of whom would later become his wife). As their tactical leader, he was given the honorary title of Commodore. Defending Takodana and the rest of the sector was a difficult task logistically. If they broke Republic Anti-Military Laws, laws the Republic did not even try to enforce onto the pirates who had so long abused them, the already weak organization would be dismantled entirely. To get around both shortages of manpower and to exploit a loophole in Republic law, they would restore droids and starships used during former galactic wars. They often upgraded them with technologies from planets also located in the Thuoline Nebula who wanted freedom and liberation as well, such as new AI courtesy of life long friend Freowine Trechni and Fadrelia Droidworks, weaponry from Roboni Munitions, and paint schemes from Lilonian Soldiers. Their most commonly used droids were the HK series Assassin droids, used as ground soldiers, and AD-4 Tri-Centurion, used as anti-vehicle turrets. He would take control of the former Republic vessel *Fallen Grace* around this time.

**Takodanian Home Wars**

    In 34 BBY, the Takodanian Home Wars began after Havel attacked a major criminal outpost known for harassing Nymeve. On a sectorial scale, through skillful tactics and negotiating pirate factions, like The Ohnaka Gang, out of the war, his success was widely known and appreciated in the public, causing more of the “Honorable Takodanians” to get elected into powerful positions and inflating their once small numbers and supplies. On the galactic scale, he made allies with influential senators like Bail Organa and Mon Mothma. Many Republic officials found the campaign very honorable and Havel himself quite charming, many gave aid whenever they could. Even members of the Jedi Order like Qui-Gon Jinn helped with the campaign. His most notable victory in the Takodanian Home Wars was the Battle of Reliez Valley of 30 BBY, in which Havel’s expert use of *Seraph*-class urban landspeeder, donated by Senator Organa in a way his daughter would later adapt and commanded by Qui-Gon Jinn, it proved to be a fatal blow to the Rodian Cartel, the last major pirate faction on the planet. Public support rallied behind him, winning him the governor and senator position in 30 BBY. Takodana and other planets in the Thutoine Nebula would flourish, reaching a golden age.

### **The Clone Wars**

#### Early Contact

> "The Republic has done nothing to help us. While we were abused and robbed, those bastards on Coruscant merely counted their credits”
> “A disgusting and abhorrent abuse of their power. Yet the Galaxy is changing. When the time comes, I hope you choose the right side.”
>
> -Governor Havel and Count Dooku discussing the wrongdoings of the Galactic Republic

#### Attack on Nymeve

    As governor, Havel would restore the 5 planets of the Thuoline Nebula to grace. Going from planet to planet across the galaxy, he would bring wonders of technology, art, and improvements to the sector. He was known to enjoy the role assigned to him, though with time his distain for the Galactic Republic grew more and more bitter with every thriving planet he visited. He would often talk late with people like Senator Amidala and Bail Organa, all people who wanted to improve the Republic. Despite many attempts to bring Republic justice and order to his world forced into chaos and bloodshed because of their location, all attempts failed.

    Hearing about the frustration and anger towards the Republic brewing in the Thuoline Sector, the secret sith lord Count Dooku would send a secret message to Nymeve Courthouse in 23 BBY. Havel, curious, would watch the message where Count Dooku would agree with his criticisms of the Republic, calling it corrupt and an animal refusing to die peacefully. He would contact the Count, starting a conversation that would last for hours. Both would talk of how the Republic shunned and wronged them. They would talk about their time on the front lines, talking about people like Qui-Gon Jinn. Havel was enamored by the possibility of the Separatist Alliance, stating he'd join in a heartbeat to bring a better life to his people. He recommended naval designs, where in turn Dooku gave him hope that they would succeed. In reality, he was all too easily manipulating Havel into joining the CIS once the war would come. Oblivious, Havel would take the bait and ask for the Count to visit his humble world.

### **Imperial Service**

#### **Academy Training**

    Havel’s past history caused him to be quickly accepted into the academy, becoming one of the oldest at 37. Funnily enough, he was older than many of the instructors of the academy. In his first year he excelled in most of his courses, and became known for his stark-white uniform, sharp hat, and his embrace of his grey hair and mustache, which had greyed early due to family genetics. He was noted for expert ideas in fleet tactics, composition, and management. His second year, 17 BBY, was much more eventful. His torment at the hands of younger officers seemed to increase drastically. He was mocked anonymously, his stuff was stolen, they even tried to sabotage his work. Eventually, the bullying boiled into violence.

    While he was flying a T.I.E. prototype fighter in a practice course, a rogue rocket originating from a hangar designated for certain dorms hit his right wing, causing severe damage. Thankfully, his quick thinking saved him, flying him towards a tractor beam array used for catching speeding aircraft. Feigning being shaken and nervous, he began investigating the incident for himself. Using a variety of statistics, such as the location of the heavy munitions armory, the hanger’s assigned dorms, and door records he obtained from a teacher who he was friendly, he narrowed it down to Dorm 32-B. He befriended their neighbors and found out, through a mix of favors, alcohol and simple kindness that Candine Elifeb was the saboteur and attempted assassin. While he had considered attacking the cadet, he instead chose to go through the school to punish him, getting him expelled. Unknown to them all, Elifeb had been paid off by the Office of Student Outcomes to sabotage him. That way, they could kill two birds with one stone - test their top student’s abilities and expel a vocal critic of the Emperor. However, Havel had discovered their plan before they planned to “conclude their investigation.” This, combined with rumors stating that he was going to be fired and deteriorating mental condition thanks to exposure to Imperial Chemical Weapon OD-18, caused Captain Beivel Maruun to go insanely paranoid. In the mess hall, he shot Havel repeatedly in the legs. While Maruun was killed by stormtroopers in the following chaos, Havel would suffer from leg issues his entire life, using a cane custom ordered from Lilona to help keep pain down.

    In his final year at the academy, he competed in the school wide competition of playing the tactical simulator game “Empire at War.” Each player was given credits according to their rank and were given the task of making a fleet and facing off against others. Notably, he used an unorthodox mix of V-19 Torrents, Tri-Fighters, and Republic Y-Wings, along with other Republic era ships instead of standard imperial craft. He also used a mix of more varied starships instead of using single class mega fleets. He won first place, using a fleet consisting of 1 *Imperator*-class Star Destroyer, 2 *Acclamator*-I class Assault Ships, 2 *Venator*-Class Star Destroyer, and 4 *Tartan*-class Patrol Cruisers to obliterate his final opponent, exploiting many Imperial warship’s lack of point defense systems. This fleet makeup would eventually become known as “Nymeve’s Shield.” Graduating as one of the tops, he was promoted immediately to Senior Lieutenant and assigned to a year in service training aboard the Venator-class Star Destroyer *Galaxy’s Leviathan*.

#### **Training Service and Early Service**

    Assigned to *Galaxy’s Leviathan*, Senior Lieutenant Havel was assigned to manage activities in the main hangar of the destroyer. The fighter pilots, many of which were aging clones, welcomed him with open arms. Notably, the hybrid squadron called “Histor Squadron” made him feel right at home, sharing stories and experience. Their leader, Kun Pleion, took Havel under his wing as an apprentice in starfighter tactics. Havel also witnessed the use of the brand new standard fighter, the TIE/LN, and quickly realized their major flaw - lack of shielding and pilot protection. While he was concerned initially, it was only after their first combat test that he began to despise the new line of fighter. As part of the Western Reaches Pacification Operations, *Galaxy’s Leviathan* was assigned as part of the task force to invade the CIS holdout world of Orellon. The Tie Fighters, in their first combat role, proved effective against *Vulture*-Class Droid Starfighters, but experienced issues against Droid Tri-Fighters. He watched from the hanger as almost 100 Tie Fighters, including all of Histor Squadron, were effortlessly cut down thanks to their lack of shielding. Though the Invasion of Orellon was successful, 138 Tie fighters were destroyed. Outraged, he tried in vain to request that they be replaced with the more reliable V-19 Torrent starfighter, stating that “had they been used initially, the casualties could have been under 50.” From then on, he hardly used any starship of the Tie Line without extensive modifications.  While his request never was implemented, he would name his Ace Squadron after the fallen squadron and his friends. At the end of 15 BBY, he proved his worth by single handedly leading the rescue of 3 stormtrooper squads from the planet of Kaellin. After their star destroyer crashed onto the planet, the natives had killed almost all of the crew except for 3 squads. Using the detonation of a crippled freighter as a distraction, he swiftly removed the squads and was thus promoted to Captain and given control over *Tartan*-class patrol cruiser *Coruscant’s Harold*. Acting as a Patrol ship, it was during his command in 13 BBY where he would first be involved with the Qui-Gat sector. While patrolling the planet of Niberine, he was attacked by a small task force part of Saw’s Partisans. His ship, critically damaged, was about to be destroyed when the planet’s defense fleet chose to assist. Feeling indebted to them, he pledged to defend the Qui-Gat sector. By 5 BBY, he had been promoted to Rear Admiral and given control over the *Imperial*-I class Star Destroyer *Momentum* and *Gentlemen*.

#### **Designing New Starships**

> “Tarkin’s Doctrine has been a detriment to the Imperial Fleet for too long, threatening to become the Empire’s greatest weakness.”
>
> -Rear Admiral Havel to Lira Wessex at Bellat Drive Yards

    With Rebellion spreading throughout the outer rim, many higher ranking officials were called to combat the rebels. Havel instead chose to travel to the famous Kuat Drive Yards where he would meet Lira Wessex. Impressed with her starship designs, particularly her earlier Venator-class Star Destroyer. Seeing how working with him would be advantageous, she agreed to help design new starships. Havel also went to Raith Sienar, who also agreed to help him design new TIE fighter, Shenna Celaeno, a former Honorary Takodanain Guard Member and owner of Bellat Drive Yards, and Jir Yomaget of MandalMotors. Gathering all the geniuses of ship design above the planet Bellat, he would produce many new starship designs, many of which were based off of Republic ships. With a new contract with the Empire, Bellat Drive Yard’s famous testing rigs and high-quality prototype ships became wide spread galactic knowledge, leading to more business. Most of his new startIn the first 2 years, the following of his designs would be created, tested, and produced.

* TIE/PC Piercer (Worked with Sienar Fleet Systems and MandalMotors)
* TIE/HU Hunter (Worked with Sienar Fleet Systems)
* Tie Experimental Project
* Vigil-class Corvette (Worked with Kuat Drive Yards)
* Venator-III Class Star Destroyer (Worked with Kuat Drive Yards)
* Secutor-class Battlecruiser (Worked with Kuat Drive Yards)

    Alongside these, he developed multiple refits of other established imperial starships such as the Imperial-I and Tie Fighter. While serving in combat, he used *Gladiator-*Class Star Destroyers like the *Fardrelian Foundries* as mobile shipyards, a role which would eventually become an influence for Fadrelian Drive Yard’s Foundrational Dreadnought. His starship designs would prove crucial in the Battle of Jetib of 2 BBY, where his improved Tie Fighters were able to 1v1 most rebel fighters. During the battle, only one starship, a *Vigil*-class corvette, was destroyed after his ISB agent had a manic episode and attempted to ram the corvette into the enemy fleet. He was promoted to Admiral, and reassigned to a larger fleet.

#### **Serving under Thrawn**

> “Grand Admiral Thrawn. I’ve heard the stories of your legendary tactics, I’m honored you’ve chosen me to assist you.”
> “As I have heard of your affinity for starship design. I myself have ideas for potential Starfighters, ones I would believe you’d be able to put into reality.”
>
> -Admiral Havel and Grand Admiral Thrawn's first interaction with each other

    With the Lothal Campaign, one of the earliest and deadliest early rebellions, getting continuously difficult, it was apparent that a newer, more deadly Tie Fighter design was needed. Grand Admiral Thrawn, commander of the 7th Fleet at Lothal, began looking at many Imperial prototypes, eventually finding the improved fighters designed by Havel. Setting up a meeting with Havel, it was apparent the two of them would be a deadly duo. Working together on Lothal, the two would design the infamous Tie/D Defender, with mass production beginning far away on Bellat. With the designs complete, Havel went back to Bellat to continue his efforts in starship designs

    In 2 BBY, Admiral Havel was assigned to the seventh fleet after the *Imperial-I* class Star Destroyer *Warhead* was destroyed by an E-XD infiltrator droid. Grand Admiral Thrawn, clearly impressed by Havel, personally picked him to replace the dead. He became the fifth in command of the fleet, only behind Grand Admiral Thrawn, Govenor Pryce, Admiral Konstantine, and Admiral Brom Titus. Thrawn was known to take a special interest in Havel, stating privately that he reminded him both of himself and Vanto. The two were known to be found late at night in a refitted office, making changes to imperial ships to maximize efficiency. Thrawn also notably helped spark Havel’s collecting of historical artifacts, giving him an ancient Mandalorian helmet. He worked well with Kallus and Pryce, commending Kallus’ resolve and determination. He often butted heads with Konstantine, who he saw as militarily inept and someone who focused too much on reputation, and Brom Tidus, thanks to his idiotic use of experimental weaponry and general pompous behavior which eventually got him demoted. During Thrawn’s investigations of the traitor among his ranks, Havel was quickly eliminated from the potential pool due to the fact of how new he was and that he would have been less messy with the reprogramming of his sparring droids due to the fact he often spared with Thrawn and the droid. Assisting Thrawn in investigating, Havel was one of many who never suspected Kallus, instead suspecting Brom Titus.

> “Admiral Konstantine, we simply can not ignore the dangers of the nebula. If they manage to ignite it, our shields will be unable to handle it. I would know, I grew up in the Thutoine Nebula.”
> “If we have to sacrifice our fighters to obtain Senator Mon Mothma, then we will sacrifice them to obtain our success.”
> “Those are people Konstantine, not droids nor statistics, people!”
>
> -Admiral Havel and Admiral Konstantine arguing before Operation Handoff's Ambush

##### **Operation Handoff**

    Upon hearing that Mon Mothma, a senator wanted for treason, was potentially passing through their sector, Havel was assigned with Konstantine to patrol the sector for her. Havel personally chose to use E-XD infiltrator droids to find her, sending them across the sector. During this, he would meet Lieutenant Coral Reyla, someone who’d later become his apprentice. Upon hearing of the Ghost’s escape from Reyla, who was commanding the Gozanti-class cruiser *Nail and Coffin,* his displeasure with Konstantine, who has chosen to send a smaller fleet to deal with the threat, grew. Attempting to intercept them, Havel took command of the remaining group, using the newly built Tie Defender in an attempt to damage the *Ghost*, allowing for the Imperial-I class star destroyer *Lothal’s Moon* and *Momentum* to finish them off. While *Lothal’s Moon* was aggressive, under Konstantine’s command, *Momentum* stayed back, worried about the nebula’s hostile nature.He openly mocked the rebels for using Y-wing bombers as anti-starfighter escorts. However, after the rebels escaped using the Nebula’s explosive properties, something he warned Konstantine about due to knowing their properties from living on Takodana, his flagship was seriously damaged.

##### **Battle of Atollon**

    Admiral Havel was one of many warned by Thrawn, watching from a Hologram aboard the *Momentum*, which had been tasked with patrolling for Rebel fleet movements. Upon discovering the location of the rebel base of Atollon, Havel’s forces of Imperial-I class Star Destroyer *Momentum* and *Gentlemen,* Arquitens-class command cruiser *Royalty’s Gleam*, and support ships all rendezvoused at Dornea. With his ISD’s on the right flank (facing the bridge) of the *Chimera*, the battle began. While he had stated he would have liked command of the Interdictor-class Cruiser *Hope’s Eclipse,* Konstantine was given the command instead. Havel followed Thrawn’s every move, deploying fighters to intercept the scattered rebel forces. Once given the order, Havel immediately targeted Nebulon-B Frigate *Vanguard* and Quasar-Fire class Cruiser *Phoenix Nest* due to the fact that they were command ships. Under his command, all 3 Braha'tok-class gunships, including the *Orion,* 2 CR-90 Corvette, and Dodanna’s Flagship *Vanguard* were destroyed. However, the battle was about to turn - Havel quickly realized Commander Sato’s plan to ram *Phoenix Nest* into *Hope’s Eclipse,* but was unable to do anything thanks to Konstantine’s reckless and fatal actions. With the death of Konstantine, Thrawn gave command to Havel while ordering a ground invasion of Chopper base. Staying in orbit and bombarding the base when called to, he planned for rebel reinforcement of similar size and nature. When Ezra did show back up with Mandalorians, Havel was unable to respond quick enough to their smaller, more agile forces. The the second interdictor was destroyed, thus allowing the fledgling rebel cell to escape. Considered a failure by high command, Thrawn did not punish Havel for his failure to protect the second interdictor. Instead, he praised the Admiral, wishing he had given him command of *Hope’s Eclipse.*

#### **Mission to Byss**

Two months after the Battle of Atollon, Havel and Thrawn were sent on a top priority mission to the Imperial core world of Byss. A group of high level imperial had been able to successfully breech an imperial vault known simply as "The Lockbox." Palpatine, clearly concerned about the stolen materials but unable to spare Vader himself, chose to send Thrawn to act as both investigator and executioner. Thrawn would bring Havel with him, leaving control of the Seventh Fleet to Admiral Pellaeon. After 2 months of undercover work, they would eventually find the leader and kill him in an apartment block. While Havel searched the house, Thrawn would find the item the traitors had worked so hard for - a data disc labeled "Data Drive WC-981/999. Thrawn, both to learn more about the Empire and to aid in his original goal to the Chiss Ascendancy, would look into the disc and discover its content. Inside, unbeknownst to Havel, was a list of war crimes, atrocities, secrets, and other information about the Empire and Sith, as well as information confirming Thrawn's theory of Vader's true identity and alluding to Palpatine's true power. These secrets, many of which even Thrawn didn't know, left him momentarily shaken, something not even the Bendu had done. He would close the disc and return it to Palpatine, and while Havel never saw the disc himself he did note Thrawn's momentary disgust and shock. In Thrawn's journal, one in which he kept notes for the Chiss Ascendancy to use, he would state "A government that is more focused on the purification and massacre of its own people has no hope of holding out against a true collective rebellion, nor the threats of the outer rim." While Thrawn would stay loyal to the Empire due to his ties and it having the greatest potential against the threats from beyond the galaxy, he would secretly hope that one day, the tyrannical and inhumane rule of Palpatine would end.

#### **Experience with Vader and Promotion to Grand Admiral**

> “The Empire is growing day by day. I wish to keep it that way.”
>
> -Grand Admiral Havel to his crew upon the outbreak of Galactic Civil War

In 0 BBY, Havel was sent by Thrawn to act as ambassador and representative of the Seventh Fleet to Coruscant for a meeting to discuss the state of galactic affairs. It was at this meeting where Havel would meet Lord Vader in person for the first time. During the conference, an Imperial Senator known as Irnian Riv would state his distain for the Rebellion, but also suggest that the Empire try to meet some of the more reasonable demands to prevent future insurgents. After refusing to back down with his ideas, Vader would choke the life out of him, ultimately killing him. This, along with interactions with the inquisitors, firmly implanted a feared respect for the force users, one which would eventually boil over into a deep distain for them. Vader would also take note of Havel, likely sensing his biological connection with his former master Obi-Wan Kenobi. In an ironic twist of fate, it was during this that the Liberation of Lothal would occur, leading to the kidnapping, though then assumed death, of Thrawn.

Upon returning to the *Momentum*, he would be summoned to a meeting with the Emperor, informing him of his promotion to Grand Admiral and position on the Council of 12. Havel would inquire who he was replacing, only to be told of his mentor's disappearance. While upset by the news, Havel would stay reserved with his emotions. While he was invited to join the Death Star's high command, he ultimately declined. Inheriting the Seventh Fleet's shattered remains, he would put Pellaeon as second in command and begin rebuilding the Seventh Fleet, notably also beginning his hunt for Thrawn's lost journals. Less than a month later, while at Bellat overseeing the reconstruction of the Seventh Fleet, the Rebel Alliance would destroy the first Death Star.

## **Behind the Scenes & Trivia**

* Havel's creator, Connor, has stated that "Had Thrawn not been kidnapped during the Battle of Lothal, galactic history would have been changed significantly. Let's just say that the Sith's strangle on the galaxy would have ended much sooner." He plans on writing an Alternate Universe story about it, though because of the complexity of Thrawn's agent status in the Empire it would take a long time. A summary, one day, will be found here.

## Appearances

* *Havel: The Liberator in White*
* *Havel: A Game of Strings and Blindfolds*
* *Havel: Dawn of an Empire*
* *Havel: The Mentor Unknown*
* *Imperial Minds, A Star Wars Story*