The Carida, a starship utilized by the Galactic Republic, saw action throughout the Cold War. In the year 3643 BBY, Sith forces launched an attack aimed at it. Despite being wounded, Laranna Fain, a Jedi Knight, mounted a defense of the vessel. Vivicar, a Sith Lord disguised as a Jedi Master, healed her wounds, yet simultaneously infected her with the Dark Plague. Subsequently, a Jedi Consular executed a rescue operation to save her.
Within the game itself, the ship is characterized as a typical Republic patrol craft, although its visual representation aligns with an Ajuur-class heavy cruiser. Charles Boyd has stated that the original development team likely envisioned the ship as a Thranta-class corvette.