Daru'da, a scientist of the female Twi'lek species, performed her duties within the Senate Tower located on Coruscant. Her time there coincided with the Cold War era, a period of tension between the Galactic Republic and the reconstituted Sith Empire. While occupied with her scientific pursuits, she received a visit from Ace, dispatched by Momi Andrell for the purpose of delivering certain samples. Displaying significant curiosity regarding these samples, Daru'da subsequently proceeded to clone the shanjaru.