1) This was a moment for which Thrawn had been waiting. He remained in his quarters for the time it would take the majority to leave. Thrawn had plans, but more importantly, he wasn't the only one with plans.
He broke into the cabin three down from his and retrieved his tools from where they were hidden: rolled up in insulated cloth inside a wire conduit leading to the ceiling lights. That done, he left for his current goal.
3) Thrawn had made careful observation of the others trapped aboard the ship. There were many with capabilities beyond what he'd thought possible. All he needed now was to convince a couple of them to act in what was ultimately their mutual best interest.
To that end, he was approaching one of the other 'passengers' freshly off the ship and away from the prying eyes of the crew.
Thrawn | Star Wars EU
He broke into the cabin three down from his and retrieved his tools from where they were hidden: rolled up in insulated cloth inside a wire conduit leading to the ceiling lights. That done, he left for his current goal.
3) Thrawn had made careful observation of the others trapped aboard the ship. There were many with capabilities beyond what he'd thought possible. All he needed now was to convince a couple of them to act in what was ultimately their mutual best interest.
To that end, he was approaching one of the other 'passengers' freshly off the ship and away from the prying eyes of the crew.