Donta Gesset held the position of Governor for the planet Naboo towards the end of the Galactic Civil War. When Princess Leia Organa landed in Theed to ensure Naboo joined the New Republic, Gesset welcomed her. He then accompanied the princess to Queen Sosha Soruna so that talks could commence. Gesset was there when the Galactic Empire initiated Operation: Cinder aimed at making Naboo uninhabitable.