Star Wars: Heir to the Empire

The comparison with The Chimaera from Heir to The Empire with the past Chimaera's was a very good comparison. The mythical monster that represents sort of evil, but chaotic seemed to fit Grand Admiral Thrawn well. (I've read the book) He's the empire (evil) but still kind of a wild card (chaotic). The different portrayals of the Chimaera were also helpful in understanding it's place in Epic literature.