This is the first time they have ever required a legendary character. They also brought back the r2 event. Imagine if that wasn't even here. R2 is a great toon and hope everyone can get him. He's a superb ls support toon.
That being said after this please farm your pheonix. Thrawn is great and pheonix have other uses than just Thrawn event.
Once the Luke journey was announced I was lucky enough to be in a position and theory craft based off hints- my old ben wasn't unlocked either at the time.
Also I am sure double drops will be added plus packs and this event will definitely come back.
The road ahead - "refreshing" is the key/punny word there. My guess adding more cantina bonus refreshes - 2 45's meaning no more purples for 600- or daily counter fixed, raid rewards fixed, or the mod switching made easier (we can all hope)
The journey begins - thrown off by this because - Luke's journey has already started. I'm thinking journey begins is territory battles.
