Coruscant Uprising

The Uprising on Coruscant was an event that occurred shortly after the Battle of Endor.

Background
Following the Rebel Alliance's victory on Endor and the deaths of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader, riots and uprisings took place on a multitude of Imperial-held worlds, as the news spread across the Galaxy.

The Uprising
On Coruscant, billions of citizens revelled the fall of the Empire, and an armed uprising sprang out in several sectors. Imperial patrols were attacked in the streets, statues of Palpatine were toppled and other Imperial symbols were desecrated.

In the midst of all the celebrating and rioting, Director of Imperial Intelligence Ysanne Isard ordered a massive crackdown on the rebellious elements in the city-planet's population and gave full power to the local military force to end the uprising and restore order to the system.

The populace was eventually put back under control through military retaliation with high death-tolls on the part of the insurrectionists. Grand Vizier Sate Pestage was glad of the results, although was less pleased at the fact that Isard took action without seeking his permission first.

Aftermath
Despite the victory and display of power, this was the beginning of the end for the Galactic Empire, as feuding warlords and an ever-growing New Republic would ensure its eventual disintegration.

Two years after the initial uprising was struck down, the New Republic would free the system from Imperial control.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars: Battlefront (Victory Cameo)