Forefather

The Forefathers were an ancient alien race and the creators of Treasure Planet.

History
One million years before our story takes place, an extremely advanced race of alien scientists known as the "Forefathers" invented an elaborate, planet sized mechanism that created portals which could instantly transport anyone to virtually any place in the universe. Eventually, the Forefathers evolved beyond sheer physicality, merging yo become a brilliant force of living energy which drifted away.

Thousands of years later Captain Nathaniel Flint found the Forefather's machine and used it to his advantage by opening portals to plunder a thousand worlds.

Culture
The Forefathers used their portals for for research, exploring different worlds and gaining knowledge of other civilizations. A benevolent race, they never interfered or exercised harm to any of the worlds they visited.