Young advisory council

For many centuries, the Melida and Daan, the two indigenous groups of the planet Melida/Daan, had been engaged in war. In 44 BBY, the Young—a group composed of children from both tribes—brought the conflict to an end by initiating a new war against the Melida and Daan, who united under the banner of the Elders. After achieving victory, the Young established a government that included a ten-member advisory council. The members were elected to serve for one year. This council was led by Cerasi and a temporary governor, Nield, who also possessed voting rights within the council.

The Melida/Daan Unified Congress Building was the location of the council's meetings, and one of their initial actions was the creation of teams to address the numerous challenges facing the war-ravaged planet. These teams included the Security Squad, led by Obi-Wan Kenobi—who had departed from the Jedi Order several weeks prior to join the Young—and the New History Squad, headed by Nield. Furthermore, the council prohibited anyone other than members of the Security Squad from carrying weapons. Shortly thereafter, Nield proposed the destruction of the Halls of Evidence, mausoleums constructed by both the Melida and Daan to honor their dead, which were frequently visited by members of both tribes to fuel their animosity towards the other. He argued that this action was essential to ensure peace, as the ongoing conflict on the planet was rooted in hatred, which was partially fueled by the Elders' regular visits to the Halls. Following a brief discussion and some debate regarding whether this task should take precedence over other matters, such as restoring power and rebuilding homes, the motion was ultimately approved unanimously.

Subsequently, Cerasi and Kenobi engaged in a discussion regarding the destruction of the Halls. Although Cerasi was hesitant to oppose Nield, they both concluded that the Halls should be preserved to maintain their records for historical purposes. They then confronted Nield as he and his squad had started destroying another Hall of Evidence, and convinced him to postpone the destruction for the time being. When the matter was brought before the full council for a formal vote, the initial tally was five votes in favor of halting the action and five votes against. Kenobi, who was the last to vote, cast his vote in favor of the action, resulting in a six-to-five victory. Nield immediately attempted to overthrow Kenobi and remove him from the council, citing his non-native status, but Cerasi intervened and adjourned the meeting.

Nield then addressed the audience, inciting them into a frenzy, and the council, along with the unity that the Young had once enjoyed, rapidly began to disintegrate. Soon, Nield began collaborating with Mawat—another council member and the leader of the Scavenger Young, a group of children residing in the rural areas of the planet—in an effort to secure enough votes to overthrow the entire council. Nield eventually persuaded Mawat to assist him in demolishing another Hall, despite the council's prohibition. However, Mawat had secretly armed both the Young and the Elders, the latter of whom had arrived to protest, and had positioned snipers on the roof. During the standoff, one of the snipers fired, resulting in Cerasi's death. With Cerasi's passing, the council completely fell apart. Following a last battle shortly thereafter, the Young, with the assistance of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, negotiated a peace treaty with the Elders.

The council was featured in Jedi Apprentice: The Uncertain Path, authored by Jude Watson and released in 2000.