The Ghorman Massacre stands as one of the most notorious atrocities in Star Wars lore. It’s a fictional event, but its impact within the galaxy far, far away is very real to the characters who lived it. In a confident yet conversational tone, let’s break down what happened on Ghorman, why it mattered, and how this dark incident helped ignite the spark of open rebellion against the Galactic Empire. This isn’t your dry history lecture from the Jedi Archives; it’s an engaging look at a pivotal moment that changed the fate of the Star Wars galaxy. Imperial walkers and stormtroopers face down a massive crowd of peaceful protesters on Ghorman, exemplifying the Empire’s oppressive response that led to the infamous Ghorman Massacre. This brutal crackdown ended any illusion that dissent would be tolerated under Emperor Palpatine’s rule and became a rallying cry for the nascent Rebel Alliance. (In the Star…
