Hutt Empire

The Hutt Empire was an ancient interstellar empire founded by the Hutt species before the formation of the Galactic Republic.

History
Between the decline of the Infinite Empire and the rise of the Republic, the Hutt Empire was the dominant power in the Galaxy, although it exerted its influence primarily economically, as opposed to politically or militarily.

During the reign of Xim the Despot, the Tion Hegemony attempted to vanquish the Hutts and rule the Si'Klaata Cluster. However, the Hutt Empire made a pact with the Nikto, Klatooinian and Vodran. This new slave army was crucial in the Hutt victory at the Third Battle of Vontor circa 25,100 BBY which saw the defeat of Xim's War-Robots.

Following the battle, the Treaty of Vontor was signed by the Hutts, Klatooinians, Vodrans, and Nikto. This treaty set the Hutts up as eternal overlords of the three other species and of the Si'Klaata Cluster.

During the Tionese War in 24,000 BBY, the Galactic Republic won its war against the Honorable Union of Desevro & Tion (one of the feuding states that rose from the ashes of Xim's empire a century after his death) by using its agents to stir up trouble in Hutt space. However, this only worsened the divide between the Hutts and Tionese.

At some point in history, the Hutt Empire collapsed and all that was left became known as the Hutt Space, though the Hutt Kajidics, taken together, were often still referred to as the Hutt Empire.

Government and politics
It was governed by the Clans of the Ancients - later known as the Hutt Grand Council - which was composed of every Hutt clan.

Astrography
This empire was based mainly in the Outer Rim though it also covered a portion of the Mid Rim. The Hutt Empire was near the Tion Hegemony and occasionally both fought.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
 * Hutt and Seek