Gyr Keela, a male Mrlssi, served as an instructor at the Mrlsst Trade and Science Academy throughout the Galactic Civil War. His distinctive feature was the striking yellow and red plumage adorning his face.
Following Rorax Falken's nervous collapse, Keela ascended to the presidency of the Mrlsst Trade and Science Academy. In an attempt to illicit funds from the Empire, he feigned the existence of a cloaking device. When the emerging New Republic expressed interest in this non-existent device, Keela initiated discussions between the New Republic and the remaining Imperial forces. Wedge Antilles acted as the Republic's representative during the meeting, while Loka Hask, his longtime adversary, represented the Empire. An Imperial scheme, which included fabricated footage of Tycho Celchu and Wedge's imprisonment during the negotiations, practically guaranteed Imperial dominance over the project. Ultimately, Keela confessed that the project was a fabrication. After the Empire was expelled from Mrlsst, Keela maintained his role as president, pledging to change his behavior and lead his people back to their previous prominence.