Sacking of Coruscant

The Sacking of Coruscant occurred at the end of the Sith-Republic War approximately 3,600 BBY. The Sith Empire had surprised the Galactic Republic and plowed through Republic territory in a quick offensive. The Emperor's Dark Council engaged in peace talks with the Galactic Senate - but, at the same time, an elite Sith unit comprised of Army commandos and Sith Lords infiltrated Coruscant and sacked the world. They destroyed the Jedi Temple and held the entire planet hostage. This left the Republic with no choice but to sign the Treaty of Coruscant.