The Hy'tras represented a single race among the five that comprised the Shatras species.
Occupying the position of second most populous race following the Y'tras, the Hy'tras accounted for approximately 10% of the total Shatras population.
It is believed that they once possessed significant technological prowess; however, a protracted conflict spanning centuries with the Y'tras led to their abandonment of technology. Subsequently, the Y'tras proposed an arrangement: the Hy'tras would be left undisturbed in return for their wealth. Both sides honored this pact.