Neimoidia / Legends Neimoidia , also called Pure Neimoidia to avoid confusion with the Neimoidian purse world s , was a planet in the Colonies region that the Duros from Duro colonized sometime around 25 , 000 BBY , bringing it into the Galactic Republic . Description . Neimoidia was ruled by a Trade Monarch , reflecting the Neimoidian ' s obsession with trade , commerce , and money . That was also present in the Neimoidian Inner Circle , the government / legislature of the planet . The Neimoidians established purse worlds on nearby Cato Neimoidia , Deko Neimoidia , and Koru Neimoidia . Neimoidia was populated by the less capable and aggressive members of the species , all others moving off - world as soon as possible . Many low - level worker drones were kept malnourished so as to never reach full mental maturity . Combined with the planet ' s natural unpleasantness , it was usual for Neimoidians to choose not to return home unless absolutely necessary . Biosphere . Neimoidia was known for its manax tree orchards and fungus farm s , tended by harvester beetle s . Such orchards and farms , as well as the beetles , were established on all the purse worlds . Other known native species include Mistfly , Neekoflight s and Pylat . History . Early history . Around 25 , 000 BBY , the Duros Chal Haan led a group of Duros explorers to colonize the planet Neimoidia . Neimoidia joined the Galactic Republic early in its history , sometime between 25 , 000 BBY and 22 , 000 BBY . By 15 , 000 BBY , the inhabitants had evolved to the point when they could be considered a separate species from their Duros ancestors . The genetic differences from the Duros that the Neimoidians developed were attributed to the features of the planet , including its heavier gravity , dimmer sun , humidity , and perpetual fog and mist . By 4800 BBY , the Neimoidians locked up the distribution rights of newly - discovered ryll spice from Ryloth . Their irresponsible distribution of this drug led to the Gank Massacres , including the extinction of the Porporite s . Rise of the Trade Federation . The Neimoidians helped found the Trade Federation in 350 BBY as a cartel of merchants and businessmen , although their defense force may have been some centuries older . In 33 BBY , the Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray took over Dorvalla and then monopolized the Trade Federation Executive Board , resulting in Kuat Drive Yards leaving the Trade Federation . To offset this loss , the Neimoidians acquired KDY corporate secrets through corrupt KDY officers whom set up Kuati Security Forces officer Kalyn Farnmir to take the fall . After the failed Invasion of Naboo , Trade Federation Senator Lott Dod was ordered to tell Trade Federation Viceroy Nute Gunray to disband the droid army . Fearing an attack from the Republic if they would not comply , the Trade Federation leaders seemingly complied by 29 BBY , but fled Neimoidia for the three purse worlds to continue the development of their army well into the Clone Wars . The Clone Wars . During the Clone Wars , the Republic retook Neimoidia and its purse worlds from the Separatists in 19 BBY . During the battle , Neimoidia was ravaged , and the destruction of many Neimoidian grub - hatcheries would affect the Neimoidian species . Later , Viceroy Gunray and Settlement Officer Rune Haako were killed on Mustafar by Darth Vader . With the rise of the New Order , the Trade Federation was disbanded after Acting Viceroy Sentepeth Findos signed a treaty on Neimoidia , and Neimoidians began to adopt the culture of the baseline Duros to disassociate themselves with the Trade Federation ' s shameful legacy . Afterward , Neimoidians rarely traveled , unless shifty dealings were afoot . Later History . In 6 ABY , Neimoidia was quarantined due to viruses . This was not the first time such a precaution had been taken ; numerous diseases and viruses originated on the planet , with the Neimoidians propagating them throughout the galaxy . The Intestinal Revenge of Bars Barka , which led to severe weight loss among Ubese colonists , as well as Great Pandemic of Deersheba , both called Neimoidia home . According to a joke made by Ebenn Q3 Baobab , onetime doctor for a Neimoidian fleet , " the principal export of the Neimoidian home planet is Brainworm Rot Type C " . Some Neimoidians joined the New Republic as pilots in the Yuuzhan Vong War , while others fell into criminal groups .