Nikto/Legends



The Nikto are a humanoid species from the planet Kintan in the Si'Klaata Cluster. The species features five distinct mutated sub-species due to a massive radiation from a nearby star M'dweshuu. The five sub-species inhabit different geographic areas of Kintan, developing unique adaptations to suit their environs. The varying appearance of the Nikto sub-species has caused confusion amongst those who are unfamiliar with the Nikto.

Early in their development, tensions between the sub-species erupted into four bloody wars, although as their civilizations advanced, conquering the dangerous mutated flora and fauna of Kintan united them.

Nikto civilization gradually developed to a pre-startravel level, when they gained an understanding of M’dweshuu’s influence on their species and their world. Numerous cults and secret societies developed in praise of M'dweshuu, offering sacrifice through bloodshed. The most prominent of these was the Cult of M'dweshuu, which has risen and fallen several times through its history.

Around 25,130 BBY, the Nikto were discovered by the Hutts during a high point in the Cult of M’dweshuu’s reign of fear. The Hutts crushed the cult, and offered their allegiance to the Hutts in return. Shortly thereafter, the Nikto fought alongside other newly discovered Hutt-aligned species like the Klatooinians and the Vodrans against the forces of Xim the Despot. Their fierce combat skills proved crucial at the Third Battle of Vontor when Xim the Despot was defeated.

Firmly placed within the control of the Hutts, the Nikto have served as bodyguards and soldiers for almost 25,000 years, and have managed to avoid most galactic events as a result.

Behind the Scenes
The name Nikto is a reference to "Klaatu Barada Nitko", a famous quote from the classic science-fiction film The Day the Earth Stood Still. The same quote was the source of the character name Barada and the name of Barada's species, the Klatooinians.