Sacking of Coruscant

The Sacking of Coruscant occurred at the end of the Great War approximately 3,656 BBY.

Background
The Sith Empire surprised the Galactic Republic and plowed through Republic territory in a quick offensive. The Emperor's Dark Council then suddenly engaged in peace talks with the Galactic Senate, bewildering its enemies.

The battle


While the talks were ongoing, an elite Sith army led by various Sith Lords including Lord Angral infiltrated Coruscant and sacked the world. Sith warships pummeled the world with turbolaser fire, while Sith Marauders engaged Jedi in lightsaber combat.

They destroyed the Jedi Temple, killed six of the Masters on the Jedi Council and held the entire planet hostage.

Aftermath
This action left the Republic with no choice but to sign the Treaty of Coruscant. Which forced the Republic to give up many worlds and allies including the Bothans.

Appearances

 * Star Wars: The Old Republic