Battle of Alderaan

During the Great Galactic War between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, the Sith recognized that the Core World of Alderaan held the reputation as the soul of the Republic. Looking to severely damage Republic morale, the Empire invaded the peaceful planet in a brutal assault. Taking the Royal Family hostage, the Sith appeared to have won the battle, but in a swift and aggresive counter-attack, the Republic and Jedi Order invaded the world and freed it from Imperial oppression. In the aftermath of the battle, the normally peace-loving Alderaanians became advocates for stronger military action against the Sith. This position brought the world into direct conflict with the Republic when it succumbed to the demands of the Empire and signed the Treaty of Coruscant. The conflict eventually resulted in the Alderaan Civil War during the Cold War.