The Chiss Poachers were a contingent of Chiss hunters who operated within the Kashyyyk system throughout the duration of the Galactic Civil War. Following the Battle of Yavin, the Chiss established a settlement and actively hunted in the Etyyy region of Kashyyyk. Unlike other hunting factions, like the Rodian Hunters, who secured permission from the Galactic Empire and paid for the right to hunt on Kashyyyk, the Chiss took residence and began hunting on the planet without seeking any authorization. The Chiss Poachers also maintained a base within the Kashyyyk system. Due to their substantial financial resources, the Chiss maintained consistent supply lines and, through access to various independent shipyards, kept their combat vessels constantly patrolling the area. During space engagements, Chiss pilots utilized Kihraxz assault fighters along with Ixiyen-class fast attack crafts.
The Chiss Poachers made their debut in Star Wars Galaxies, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game launched in 2003. This video game was created by Sony Online Entertainment and distributed by LucasArts, before its servers were shut down on December 15, 2011. The Chiss Poachers were introduced to the game on May 5, 2005, with the release of the expansion pack known as Rage of the Wookiees.