Vortga, a Hutt known as Vortga, constructed a secret facility upon the surface of Pybus, a planet. The planet contained several ancient ruins, and Vortga strategically chose one of these ruins as the foundation for his hidden base. Furthermore, due to a cultural prohibition preventing Hutts from visiting Pybus, the location of his complex was inherently safe. As Vortga aged and his paranoia intensified, he commanded the execution of every servant who possessed knowledge of the facility's existence. Only Lalkan managed to escape this fate.
Vortga's death occurred many centuries prior to the Battle of Yavin. His amassed wealth was left behind within the complex, which was replete with lethal traps intended to eliminate any potential looters. In addition, security droids were stationed to protect the base.