Buryn was a Togruta male who served as a member of the Republic Military during the Great Galactic War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire. In 3653 BBY, he served as the theater commander for the Battle of Balmorra—a long-running conflict between the Republic and the Empire over the planet's rich resources and manufacturing capabilities. During the fight for Balmorra, the Dark Council of the Sith Empire extended an offer of peace to the Republic. Upon the acceptance of the offer and the ratification and enactment of the Great War-ending Treaty of Coruscant, all Republic Military forces were expected to stand down, including those belonging to General Buryn on Balmorra.