The Safecrackers were a squad of specialized troopers that belonged to the Republic Special Forces Division within the army of the Galactic Republic. These troopers engaged the Sith Empire during the period known as the Cold War. This unit was composed of highly trained demolitions experts, whose purpose was to penetrate heavily defended enemy bunkers and command centers. Once inside, they would neutralize enemy forces and either secure the location for the Republic's use, or destroy it completely.
During the latter part of the Cold War, the Safecrackers were stationed on Quesh, operating under the leadership of Lieutenant Coria. General Elin Garza dispatched Havoc Squad, led by its current CO, to Quesh with the mission to aid and extract the Safecrackers.
Following this, both Havoc Squad and the Safecrackers worked together to infiltrate the Gauntlet superweapon, sabotaging it from the inside before escaping its destruction.
Once the Galactic War began, the Safecrackers were sent to Corellia to provide support in retaking the Bastion, which served as the Republic's central military hub. This location had been seized by General Arkos Rakton during the initial invasion. Alongside Havoc Squad and the Fifty-third Armored Platoon, the Safecrackers participated in the siege, breaching the Imperial lines and holding off enemy reinforcements while the Havoc Squad CO confronted Rakton. After the defeat of the Empire's supposedly "unbeatable" general, the Safecrackers were tasked with escorting him.
The Safecrackers often experienced "Killed in Action" rates exceeding thirty percent on their missions. Due to this, the squad maintained a dedicated memorial area within their barracks to honor those who had fallen in service. After each successful mission, the Safecrackers would gather at the memorial as a unit to salute and pay tribute to their lost comrades.