"That is what the Terrans call a knight," Thrawn says, as Hera turns the piece. "It moves in an irregular fashion compared to the rest of the pieces, which all move in straight lines. I shall demonstrate."

He sets the piece down on the board, moving it in a three square L-shaped pattern.

"It may take some time to become used to, but this piece is particularly strong when one is capable of imagining the unexpected."