Imperial Hall of Heroes

Th Imperial Hall of Heroes was a monument on Coruscant built for the heros of the Galactic Empire. In 5 BBY, a new wing for the Hall of Heros was being constructed by the Imperial Commander Nyklas who was using Wookie slaves to complete the work. Nyklas repeatedly whipped and beated his Wookie workforce, so much so that one Wookie rose up in anger against him. Nyklas drew his blaster but was prevented from killing Chewbacca by the then lieutenant Han Solo. The two fled Coruscant and took up carrers in smuggling.