The Confederacy of Independent Systems

The Confederacy of Independent Systems, also called the CIS, the Separatists, and the Droids, is a collection of several galactic powers that chose to remove themselves from the Galactic Republic, and chose to rebel against it in armed conflict. They are very powerful, commanding countless legions of droids that follow every order given them.

During the Clone Wars, they sparred against the Republic for many years, which led to the razing of countless worlds and the deaths of many jedi. It also led to the ultimate demise of the Republic at the war's conclusion.

The CIS was led by Count Dooku, an apprentice of Darth Sidious, as well as the primary general, Grievous.