During the early stages of the Yuuzhan Vong War, Cianba worked as a journalist, reporting on the formation of the Outer Rim Alliance. This felinoid individual, characterized by black fur, feline-like eyes, elongated ears, whiskers, and pointed teeth, was seen as a dissenting voice in journalism. Cianba challenged the perceived inaction of the New Republic in response to the Yuuzhan Vong threat. Numerous refugees, including those residing on the Dibrook Space Station, tuned into her HoloNet broadcasts to receive updates regarding their homeworlds and the whereabouts of their loved ones.