House Taneel was one of the galaxy's Ancient Houses and the ruling house of the planet Neelanon in the Senex sector. A member of this house, Terr Taneel, was Neelanon's senator during the Clone Wars. Són Halliikeenovich of House Halliikeenovich, an unimportant noble house in Juvex sector, hoped to gain his house prestige by marrying Taneel and joining their houses. If she returned his interest, it was not obvious to the public.