The GY-I information analysis droid was created by Cybot Galactica to be an efficient and hardworking "Intelligence Analysis Unit". The droid performed admirably in this role, able to process up to 500,000 packets of information per second. Originally intended for use by government and educational centers, both the Rebel Alliance and the Empire used these powerful droids for data analysis, tactical planning, logistics and sorting through espionage reports. The GY-I series would also find themselves working for the Imperial Department of Research at the Science Academy on Raithal.