Star Wars: Thrawn
Nicolas_Sperry for Cadet Eli Vanto
Eli Vanto is a human from the Wild Space region of the galaxy. Humans from this region are often treated poorly, which is where he and Thrawn find common ground in being fellow "aliens." He was initially in service to a commander in the Imperial Navy as an Ensign. He was a part of the team who discovered Thrawn in his exile. He quickly became the Basic tutor for Thrawn, serving as a translator, aide, and a fellow student in the Imperial Academy with him. He would initially be frustrated with being taken away from his passion of doing inventory and numbers for a permanent position as Thrawn's aide after graduating from the academy.
Eli: "It could be a variant of the Sy Bisti language, sir. Some of the words are familiar, and the syntax is right. The second script... I've never seen it before. Which means thanks to the unknown alien protocols, we'll be here for a while."
Eli Narrating: "Back home on Lysatra, there were myths about beings named the Chiss. Proud, deadly warriors. The come from the Unknown Regions. And they haven't been seen in hundreds of years. The tales speak of Chiss unity and military prowess. Cleverness. Tactics. Maintaining control of the situation. It is said that Chiss do not make idle boasts or promises. Once they set their minds to something, they succeed. Or die in the attempt."
Thrawn: "And you? I presume you asked for a supply officer position?"
Eli: "I did. Good chance I got it, too. The bigger ships are always hunting for supply personnel... The Blood Crow. Aide to... Lieutenant Thrawn. Lieutenants don't get aides! EVER! YOU set this up with the Emperor, didn't you?!"
Thrawn: "The Emperor does no speak to me. Nor have I spoken with him since my first day on this world."
Eli (furious): "This didn't happen by accident! You must have said something! What was it?!"
