Taral V, a planet under the control of the Sith Empire during the era known as the Cold War, became the target of a Galactic Republic strike force. This team was sent to Taral V during the Cold War to obtain information pertaining to a missing Jedi. This world was the home of a variety of perilous species.
The environment of Taral V was tropical. The planet's terrain consisted of extensive fields of tall grass and towering mountains. Frequent and powerful lightning strikes were also a characteristic of Taral V, capable of destroying an Imperial shuttle.
Numerous dangerous indigenous species inhabited Taral V, making it their home. These included lurkers, jurgorans, gundarks, and vine cats, all known for their aggressive nature and posing a threat even to well-equipped Galactic Republic forces.
Fleet Admiral Oteg dispatched a Galactic Republic strike team to this planet, tasking them with assaulting a heavily fortified Imperial compound. The purpose of this mission was to gain access to an ancient Gree navigation computer to facilitate passage through the Maelstrom Nebula and locate the prison holding the Jedi Revan. Throughout their mission, the strike team faced encounters with both native creatures and Imperial forces. The team proceeded to engage in combat with Captain Shivanek and his pet Ripper, ultimately defeating them and disabling the base's security measures. After successfully infiltrating the base, they were able to access the Gree computer. Grand Moff Rycus Kilran later initiated a bombardment, destroying the base in a failed attempt to stop the Republic strike team from escaping with the Gree technology.
Taral V is one of the planets present within the LucasArts video game Star Wars: The Old Republic. Specifically, it serves as the setting for the Flashpoint titled Taral V.