Several distinct pieces of evidence go some way toward defining the title of Syndic as used among the Chiss. * It is known that a title of Syndic was used by representatives of the Eighth Ruling Family, including, in 27 BBY, Mitth'ras'safis (Thrass), brother of the future Imperial Grand Admiral Mitth'raw'nuruodo (Thrawn). It is possible that the other Ruling Families also used the title in similar ways, but no direct evidence exists. * Among the warriors of his own rogue Household Phalanx, Mitth'raw'nuruodo was later known formally as "Syndic Mitth'raw'nuruodo," suggesting that he had acceded to a comparable position to that which his brother had once held; the House Phalanx was not commanded by Mitth'raw'nuruodo himself, however, but by Stent, with the rank of Commander. In 22 ABY,