Vratix/Legends

The Vratix were native to the planet of Thyferra. They were a hermaphroditic species who invented bacta.

Characteristics
Vratix spoke the language Vratix. Vratix were an insectoid species with large compound eyes, long thin necks, and six limbs sprouting from a cylindrical thorax. They had two arms that were triple-jointed which extended from their shoulders. Small thin hairs covered their bodies and changed color to express emotion.

Vratix were a logical and straightforward species, that had trouble grasping abstract concepts like art.

History
Vratix used bacta for thousands of years, and were not hesitant to share their secret with the galaxy at large. During the Old Republic a thriving business evolved around the sale and distribution of bacta.

During the New Order, Palpatine eliminated all but two bacta producers, the Zaltin and Xucphra factions. These two cartels would be the Empire's bacta supply. During this time some Vratix resorted to terrorism to beat out competition in the bacta market.

With the help of Rogue Squadron, the Vratix liberated their world from the cartels and asked the New Republic for admission as a member world.

During the New Jedi Order era, the Verachen sect of Vratix controlled bacta production, supplying the vitally needed bacta during the Yuuzhan Vong Invasion.

The Vratix allied with the Killiks in the Swarm War.

Appearances

 * X-Wing: The Bacta War