Strike Force Cularin, alternatively referred to as Task Force Cularin, represented a military formation established during the era of the Clone Wars. This unit integrated elements from the armed forces of the Galactic Republic, the Thaereian military, and the Cularin Militia, with the primary goal of strengthening diplomatic relations among these three entities.
Colonel Lazlo Ardine from the Grand Army of the Republic held overall command, supported by Colonel Rast'tul of the Thaereian military as his second-in-command. The unit's composition included the Republic cruiser named Relentless (under the command of Captain Meeba), accompanied by a pair of support vessels, a complement of Z-95 Headhunters, and a contingent of two companies of Clone troopers. Furthermore, the renowned Heroes of Cularin joined its ranks, alongside individuals such as Biko, Teeloo, and Oora Gellandi. Robust medical support was provided, highlighted by the presence of Uublu, an Ithorian healer.
The task force's creation was driven by the need to execute a mission: an assault on a Separatist installation situated on a planetoid within the Ando system. Gathering initially within the Cularin system, their departure faced a temporary delay due to the intervention of a Thaereian customs frigate, a situation resolved only through Rast'tul's direct involvement.
Subsequently, the task force journeyed to the Ando system and initiated an attack on a CIS CR90 corvette. The Heroes of Cularin executed a boarding action on the vessel, which was secretly harboring a Thaereian operative engaged in clandestine discussions with the Separatists concerning a potential military alliance. Rast'tul, fearing exposure of this agent, dispatched one of the Headhunters to engage the corvette. However, the heroes successfully neutralized the attacker, leading Rast'tul to falsely claim the pilot had acted independently. The task force then proceeded with the assault on the base, resulting in engagements between Clone troopers and both B1-series battle droids and organic Separatist combatants, ultimately securing its capture. During the conflict, Rast'tul narrowly escaped death, thanks to the intervention of the heroes. Learning of their role in saving his life, he reacted with fury and inadvertently confessed to ordering the Headhunter attack. Ardine, overhearing this admission, promptly ordered his arrest by Clone troopers.
Following the successful completion of the mission, the task force was officially disbanded. In recognition of their service, a Strike Force Cularin Commemorative Medallion was bestowed upon all members of the unit, serving as a lasting tribute to their collective efforts.