Reasonable enough explanation. But on the topic of the 12 original Grand Admirals I have a distaste of Rufaan Tigellinus. I'm not a fan of all the political maneuvering, they should prove their worth through an exceptional battle record, not who they make friends with.
I agree. Of the Original 12 I think in terms of tactical brilliance, strategic genius, and all around talent the list is as follows from 1 to 12(1 being best and 12 being worst)
1:Grand Admiral Teshik
2:Grand Admiral Zaarin
3:Grand Admiral Grunger
4:Grand Admiral Pitta
5:Grand Admiral Takel
6:Grand Admiral Tigellinus
7:Grand Admiral Makati
8:Grand Admiral Grant
9:Grand Admiral Syn
10:Grand Admiral Declann
11:Grand Admiral Batch
12:Grand Admiral Il-Raz
(Grand Admiral Thrawn obviously outclasses all the aforementioned Grand Admirals and Grand Admiral Pellaeon was probably the equal of Grand Admiral Teshik by the time of his ascendance to the rank if not a bit better.)