Show Notes
Will and Alex are back to close out the Ashes of the Empire leader lineup. This week we work through the back half of the set from a Premier constructed lens: Bo-Katan Kryze, Cad Bane, Vane, Ezra Bridger, The Mandalorian, Emperor Palpatine, Shin Hati, Greef Karga, and Grogu.
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Music: “The Path of the Force — Inspired by Star Wars” by Luis Humanoide via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/main-title-the-path-of-the-force-inspired-by-star-wars-405335/
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