Painted over a year and a half ago, this was my first Mara Jade piece for FFG's Star Wars games. It actually appeared in the Beta book for those few who were able to grab one, but now with the Balance of the Force expansion she's finally in the LCG. I still remember reading the Thrawn trilogy when they came out, and she's been one of my favorite characters ever since.
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Alas, Rogue One is altering established canon as well;
In Episode IV the Death Star is meant to fire for the first time, destroying Alderaan (the dialogue makes this very clear). In the latest Rogue One trailer the Death Star is shown firing at a planet which the rebels are on. Plus, the first trailer shows the superlaser being installed, when at the end of Episode III the weapon is shown as being constructed already in place.
It also seems that the upcoming Han Solo film will alter things as well. Disney is making its mark.
With the Han Solo movie, if they take out one certain thing, many fans will be upset I think.
Disney seems to be focusing in drawing in a younger audience, kids who will think Disney that has always owned the Star Wars franchise. To ensure this the Disney execs will do all they can to ensure this, even if it means risking the ire of diehard fans. It's theirs now, so they will do what want, including establishing new backstories for characters.
What if.....Mara Jade was in the story but was killed by Kylo Ren...and is Reys mother?