Orman Massacre

The Orman Massacre was an early atrocity committed by the Galactic Empire, c. 18 B.

Orman Massacre

Conflict: Imperial Period Conflicts

Date: 18 B

Place: Orman in the Sern Sector

Outcome: Galactic Empire atrocital victory, many protestors killed and maimed

Combatants

Galactic Empire Protestors

Commanders

Willhuff Tarkin Protestor leaders

Strength

Willhuff Tarkin's vessel Thousands of Peaceful Protestors

Casualties

None Over 1,000 killed and injured

=Background=

After the Declaration of a New Order, the Universe was ruled with absolute power by Emperor Palpatine. Initially, many people of the new Empire enthusiastically supported the vision outlined in the Declaration of a New Order, largely due to the violence that had plagued the Universe for so long. Over a million senators wholeheartedly supported the new government.

But the Empire's policy became increasingly despotic in nature. Non-Humans and women were excluded from much of this New Order, and atrocities committed by powerful regional governors became common. Peaceful demonstrations were organized against the Empire's policies throughout the Universe.

=The Massacre=

A group of activists were protesting Imperial taxation on the planet Orman in the Sern Sector. Wilhuff Tarkin's vessel was blocked by peaceful protestors who stood on the ship's landing pad and refused to move. With implied permission from the Emperor, Palpatine,  himself, Tarkin landed the ship anyway, right on the protestors, injuring and killing one hundred-to one thousand. An overwhelming majority were killed instantly. A lucky few escaped the ordeal with their lives, but sustained severe injuries, some later resulting in death.

=Aftermath=

Tarkin was promoted to the position of Admiral as a result of the massacre. The members of the former Delegation of 2,000 were prompted by the tragedy to begin plotting open rebellion against the Empire, culminating in the formation of the Alliance to Restore the Republic about seventeen years later.

The massacre is commemorated every year on its anniversary by citizens throughout the Universe.

The Alliance later named a Corellian gunship, the Ghorman's Honor, after the massacre's victims.