The original inhabitants of the radiated planet Istic II were known as the Isticians. Radiation exposure caused the Isticians to undergo mutations, resulting in diverse appearances, dimensions, and hues. Following the Galactic Empire's colonization of Istic II, the Empire classified the Isticians as beings lacking full sentience. This designation empowered the Imperial governor stationed there to promote the hunting of Isticians, with the explicit aim of creating space for Human colonists.