Rakata (species)

The Rakata, also known in lore as The Builders, were a race of humanoid amphibians that hailed from the planet Lehon, known in antiquity as Rakata Prime. They were extremely technologically advanced long before the rise of most modern galactic civilizations, and they are credited as the first race to develop hyperdrive technology independently of the Celestials. However, they were also an incredibly barbaric and warlike race, and they are known to have used the dark side of the force for millenia to foreward their goals, which included enslaving almost every other race in the galaxy for tens of millenia.

For over 30,000 years, the Rakata operated under the Celestials in the League of the Six Kingdoms. After the rebellion against Mata Nui and the expulsion of the Barraki to the pit, the League collapsed. For 10000 years, the Order of Mata Nui reigned peacefully. However, after the revolution 39,393 BBY, the Rakata reemerged as the Infinite Empire. During the time of this Empire, the Rakata were renowned for being incredibly cruel, savage, arrogant and greedy. They were known to strip entire planets of their natural resources, terraform worlds to fit their own needs, kill entire slave workforces, and to defile and devour the bodies of slain enemies.

The Infinite Empire would last nearly 15,000 years, before being dissolved. Soon after, the Rakata became Extinct.