In the third book of the epic trilogy, Thrawn: Domination, the fate of the Chiss Domination is thrown into the balance. For thousands of years, the Chiss Dominance has remained an island of calm, a center of strength and a model of unity. The unshakable power of the Nine Ruling Families serves as a bastion of stability amid the Chaos of the Unknown Regions. But this stronghold is being undermined by a cunning enemy who knows how to attract both comrades and blind followers to his side. Despite the efforts of the officers of the Expansion and Defense Fleet, the threat of civil war is getting closer. The Chiss are no strangers to war: they have earned their legendary reputation among the denizens of Chaos through battles and horrific deeds that have passed into oblivion. To save the future of the Domination, Thrawn will turn to matters long past and uncover the dark secrets that shroud the rise of the First Ruling Family. Is Thrawn ready to sacrifice everything he has, including his only refuge, to save the Domination?