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[Star Wars] How did the Hutts become so powerful in their particular system?
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Millennia of conquest and slavery. The hutts used to be vicious warriors and early in their history conquered neighboring races before enslaving them to be workers and warriors. Now they use vast mercenary forces and near total control of the spice trade to influence enemies. They can flood a rival with narcotics before savaging them with pirates and mercs.