#niriz

"But that's not our concern, at least for now. Our concern is the Unknown Regions; and it's time we were getting back." "Yes, sir." Niriz hesitated. "If I may be so bold, Admiral... your last comment implied that you received something in return for helping Vader against Thyne and Black Sun. May I ask what that favor was?" "A very personal gift, Captain," Thrawn said. "Which was why I felt the need to personally orchestrate Thyne's destruction. Lord Vader has turned over to me command of a group of alien commandos who have proven themselves highly valuable to him over the years. While I won't have much use for them in the Unknown Regions, I have no doubt I'll eventually be returning to the Empire proper. At that time-well, we shall see what they can do." "I never heard of Vader employing aliens," Niriz said doubtfully. "Are you sure he's telling-well-" "The truth?" Thrawn smiled. "Indeed he is. Mark their name well, Captain: the Noghri. I guarantee you'll be hearing more of them."