Gueni was the leader of the Daan Council in 44 BBY during the long-time Melida/Daan Civil War. He was forced to wear a breath mask to keep him alive due to injuries received during the war. His grandson, Rica, was a member of the Young. When the Jedi Knights Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi arrived on Melida/Daan, Gueni was forced into an alliance with Melida head Wehutti to control the Young and avoid an all out war.