Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn
Book Description
Discover Thrawn’s origins within the Chiss Ascendancy in the first book in an epic new Star Wars trilogy from bestselling author Timothy Zahn.
Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within its swirling chaos is the Ascendancy, home to the enigmatic Chiss and the Nine Ruling Families that lead them.
The peace of the Ascendancy, a beacon of calm and stability, is shattered after a daring attack on the Chiss capital that leaves no trace of the enemy. Baffled, the Ascendancy dispatches one of its brightest young military officers to root out the unseen assailants. A recruit born of no title, but adopted into the powerful family of the Mitth and given the name Thrawn.
With the might of the Expansionary Fleet at his back, and the aid of his comrade Admiral Ar’alani, answers begin to fall into place. But as Thrawn’s first command probes deeper into the vast stretch of space his people call the Chaos, he realizes that the mission he has been given is not what it seems.
And the threat to the Ascendancy is only just beginning.
Book Club Questions
Sky-walkers: Along with Pathfinders and Void Guides, these are people sensitive to their surroundings while in hyperspace in a way that allows them to assist in guiding ships around obstacles that would otherwise make interstellar travel even more dangerous or at least slow and tedious. Interesting choice by Zahn to use the term Sky-walker.
What connection do they have to the Force if any at all?
Is there an ancient correlation to the Skywalker family line?
For the Chiss, why does this ability only seem to appear in adolescent females?
Do, or will, any of these various navigators show any signs of other uses of the Force?
Can all these navigators track each other in hyperspace or just “Pathfinders”?
Is the term “Momish” the best description of caregiver ever?
