Thrawn's Plan
"Stupid decision? What are you talking about?" Gillard Perine was completely baffled.
Thrawn merely smiled faintly. "You'll know soon enough."
Before Gillard Perine had even finished his second drink, a communication from Dunn Vesex arrived.
In the holographic projection, Dunn Vesex was brimming with confidence. He swept a hand out and declared loudly, "It's time to show the Duchy of Dawn what we're made of! Now that the Endless-class Super Carrier stationed in Chiss territory has left, the Chiss territory has lost its deterrent. This is the perfect opportunity to overthrow the Chiss territory! Major General Thrawn, draft an operational plan immediately. Perine, you'll command this operation!"
Gillard Perine froze for a moment. He glanced at Thrawn, then at Dunn Vesex, and asked, "Governor, even if the Eternal has left Chiss territory, the Duchy of Dawn still has considerable forces there. According to reports from our informants, a red Luukri-Hok-class battleship far larger than normal, nearly five thousand meters in diameter, was seen at Csilla, the Chiss capital."
Dunn Vesex waved a dismissive hand. "No matter how big it is, a Luukri-Hok-class is still a Luukri-Hok-class. A warship converted from a cargo vessel is nothing to fear! I've already decided. The Seventh Army will be the main force in this operation. Gather everyone familiar with the Unknown Regions. And focus on internal subversion—make the people of Chiss territory rise up against the Duchy of Dawn's tyranny! I authorize you to use one billion credits from the reserve funds. Get those informants moving!"
Gillard Perine considered it and was about to refuse, but then he felt Thrawn kick him under the table. He nodded. "I will immediately organize the Staff Department to draft an operational plan, Governor."
"Good. I want to see a mature plan within three days! And