"Yes, my people have been examining one of the downed mind flayer vessels. It's interesting that it seems to be mostly organic," It wasn't technology that the Empire would be in a hurry to utilize, but it was interesting nonetheless. The scans of the vessel alone would be added to Thrawn's art collection. "As for me, I find that this ship allows me to be less conspicuous."

Thrawn took the pilot's seat and invited Astarion to sit in the copilot seat, the Death Troopers hanging back and taking seats. After initiating the takeoff sequence, the ship rose into the air and breached the atmosphere.

As they neared the Star Destroyer, Thrawn turned to Astarion. "I hereby invite you onto the Chimaera." The ship was technically a vessel, but it could count as a home and thus Thrawn chose to err on the side of caution. His research told him that vampire invitations lasted until the homeowner rescinded it, which was convenient.