There is the merest twitch at the corner of Thrawn's mouth at her measured reply.

"Of course," he says again, because in many ways they have been here before.

"Human disaffection has increased, as we spoke of all those years ago, that is clear enough. There are whispers of it even here. That leads me to believe it is somewhat more widespread out in the galaxy proper, but precisely how far it has gone and what resources might be available -- "

He spreads his hands.

"That, I have no way of knowing."