Ahsoka episode 8 raises questions about why Thrawn referred to Ahsoka as a Ronin, sparking curiosity about the meaning and relevance of this term. A Ronin is a wandering Samurai with no master, which aligns with Ahsoka's situation, as she has been without a Jedi Master for a long time in the Star Wars timeline.
At the close of the sixth episode of Ahsoka on Disney+, Grand Admiral Thrawn instructed Morgan Elsbeth to research Ahsoka Tano, including her master. When he finds out that General Anakin Skywalker trained her in the Jedi arts, Thrawn's reaction is, for him, the equivalent of a terrified scream.
Padme tells Thrawn about Ahsoka in Thrawn: Alliances when she's explaining to him what the “Marg Sabl” is when she says that Anakin is a “One man Marg Sabl” she tells Thrawn about what that is and who invented it. Ahsoka. Thrawn later uses the maneuver (and is known for it) So clearly it stuck with him…
In the episode, Thrawn learns that Anakin Skywalker was Ahsoka Tano's master. This new information hits him like a bag of bricks. While Thrawn is a very even-tempered, calculated being, a bit of true emotion hit him in that moment.
Why Yoda Didn't Believe Ahsoka, Ezra, Kanan and Cal Were "True" Jedi - Star Wars Explained
Why is Thrawn so scared of Anakin?
Thrawn's knowledge of Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader and Ahsoka's connection to him causes fear and antagonism towards Ahsoka. Thrawn's reaction to learning about Anakin's son Luke Skywalker and his role in bringing down the Empire will increase his caution and fear of the Jedi.
Thrawn learned that Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader were the same person during a mission with Vader, but kept the secret to himself. Thrawn's knowledge of Anakin's history explains his surprised reaction to hearing his name in Ahsoka episode 7 and likely gives him an advantage against Ahsoka Tano.
Force Ghosts only speak when a Jedi needs guidance, and since Anakin didn't say anything to Ahsoka, she no longer needed his help. It represents Anakin passing the torch to Ahsoka, as his story received closure thanks to their meeting in the World Between Worlds.
These differences are highlighted in the ongoing Star Wars series where Vader and Thrawn are partnered up together, which shows that Thrawn is, indeed, smarter than Vader, but still cannot compare to the Dark Lord of the Sith in one undeniable way.
Ahsoka's departure haunted Yoda for a long time afterwards; he felt extremely guilty and remorseful, partly for refusing to stand by her and partly for placing her on the path that led to her departure from the Jedi Order. In fact, his guilt was so great that the dark side tried to use it against him, but failed.
While their duel on Malachor was interrupted before a victor could emerge, the damage sustained by the Sith Lord was evidence enough that Ahsoka could beat Darth Vader.
Barriss Offee shocked viewers of Star Wars: The Clone Wars when she betrayed the Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order, bombing the Jedi Temple on Coruscant and later framing Ahsoka Tano for the heinous act.
She senses Anakin when she reaches out to the pilot — and Vader realizes that Ahsoka, his former Padawan, lives on. In Season 2, Episode 18, “Shroud of Darkness,” Ahsoka's guilt manifests as a vision of Anakin, who's angry with her for leaving him all those years ago.
Thrawn definitely knows and Vader knows he knows. In terms of Palps, Tarkin knows Vader is Sith, they talk about using the force in ANH, when Vader chokes Tagge.
She was my friend. Ahsoka and Padmé Amidala. Ahsoka and Padmé greatly respected and admired each other. It was Padmé who taught Ahsoka that politics, as well as other things, aren't as black and white as she once thought.
Ahsoka probably found out soon after Order 66, or just assumed that she was dead. After all, if Padme were still alive, she'd be doing something to actively combat the Empire. Ahsoka also talked to Bail Organa periodically, so there's a good chance he would have told her.
And while his warnings don't work, at the very least, it shows that Maul became aware of Anakin and what he would soon become. With the rise of the Empire, it's likely Maul caught on to Vader's existence pretty quickly.
R2-D2 was present when Padmé gave birth to Leia and Luke, so he knew Luke was Anakin's son – but what he didn't know was that Anakin became Darth Vader.
Return of the Jedi establishes that Yoda was aware that Anakin Skywalker had fallen to the dark side and become Darth Vader. When questioned by Luke Skywalker, he confided that Anakin was Darth Vader. Later, Obi-Wan Kenobi's Force ghost confirmed that Anakin had indeed fallen to the dark side and become Darth Vader.
Anakin Hated Obi-Wan Because of an Imagined Relationship With Padme. Although Padme and Obi-Wan's affair couldn't have been further from the truth, Anakin apparently built up a scenario in his mind, which was only heightened by the Jedi Council's obfuscation in other areas.
Summary. Grand Admiral Thrawn's genius lies in his ability to consider all possible outcomes and devise counterstrikes, while Darth Vader lacks strategic thinking. Thrawn knows when to retreat and reevaluate the situation, whereas Darth Vader stubbornly refuses to retreat even when it's necessary.
