Over the next few months the Chimaera made visits to other known Imperial Commanders, some would join, the others would fall quickly to the surprise attacks Thrawn designed for them. However, they were still unable to find Veers, or anyone who knew where he was hiding. Thrawn's new Imperial fleet was now in control of a good portion of the galaxy. Planets were falling into submission rather easily, and the Imperials had control over most of the Farfin, Dolomar, and Glyth sectors. The New Republic was mostly out of Thrawns way, keeping their business on the other side of the galactic core, and it was rather easy to regain control over worlds the Empire once occupied, and the New Republic had overlooked.

On the bridge of the Chimaera in orbit over Arkania.

"The Assault shuttles report they are ready sir." Lieutenant Collins said.

"Begin the attack." Thrawn said, sitting ever so quietly in his command chair.

"This will be an easy attack, and yet another world for the Empire." Pellaeon said. "The reports from the Death's Head Attack on Elrood have come in. They report a victory, with no losses, and the Orbital Shipyards have been captured intact, and in working oder."

"Excellent, what word from our spies, have they found any clues as to Veer's whereabouts?" Thrawn asked, an annoyed sound in his voice.

"No sir." Pellaeon answered.

"Perhaps it is time we sent our Noghri friends on their first mission." Thrawn said, standing up from his chair. "Collins, inform me when we have achieved victory, have the Conquest and the Hydra blockade this planet and capture any incoming vessels. When the ground troops have taken control of the planet, I want anyone with ties to the New Republic arrested and sent to the Hydra for interrogation. You have the bridge Lieutenant, Captain, follow me."

Thrawn walked off of the bridge, and Pellaeon followed behind him. Thrawns attitude has grown more bitter as the hunt for Veers goes on. They reached Thrawns chamber and entered.

"Rukh, leave us." Thrawn said into the darkness.

Pellaeon caught a glimpse of a figure moving in the darkness, and then a siloet of the figure when he left the room, the door closing behind him.

"Sir, what mission do you have for the Noghri?" Pellaeon asked.

"I want them to spy for us on the New Republic." Thrawn said, staring out the window at Arkania. "Is that wise? The New Republic does not know of your existence, and that is an advantage." Pellaeon explained.

"Yes I know that Captain, but sooner or later they will discover who is commanding the Imperial Fleets so orderly. And they will definitely notice the change so suddenly." Thrawn said. "I've been making my plans for the destruction of the Rebellion, I will attack the very heart of their fleet, and I will capture their shipyards!"

"A good plan, but other Imperial commanders have attempted it before, and the New Republic has very high defenses." Pellaeon said.

"Yes, but I will distract them, they will not see it coming." Thrawn said, now looking at his display panel. "It is of no matter, these plans lay down the road some. As for my mission for the Noghri, I want them to land on Coruscant and see if the Rebels have any idea on where Veer's might be."

"Coruscant! How can they get on that planet?" Pellaeon asked.

"Easy, the Rebels have no clue who the Noghri are, and they do not appear hostile when dressed apropietly." Thrawn explained.

The comm. Came on and the voice of Lieutenant Collins came over the speaker.

"Our ground forces have taken control of the militant forces, the planet is secure." Collins said. As the intercom turned off, Pellaeon looked at the display on the wall.

"Another victory, easily achieved." Pellaeon said, priding his men on a success.

"Go to the bridge, and once the system is secure, set course for Honoghr. You are dismissed." Thrawn said.

As Pellaeon exited the room, Rukh went back in. Pellaeon was in high doubt that the Noghri would be able to infiltrate Coruscant. And in addition t that, be able to spy on the New Republic without being noticed. It was an overconfidence Thrawn had, but Thrawn has not made a mistake yet, and the Empire was once again growing.