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Ghorman Massacre? 35 Years Later, 'Andor' Just Rewrote A Major Star Wars Tragedy

  • The Empire laid a deadly trap on the planet Ghorman around 2 BBY, resulting in a massacre of peaceful protesters led by Grand Moff Tarkin.
  • This event, known as the Ghorman or Tarkin Massacre, stemmed from Imperial taxes and oppression that provoked local protests and Imperial retaliation.
  • The massacre killed approximately 500 Ghormans, fueling rebel organization efforts by leaders like Bail Organa and Mon Mothma against the Empire.
  • Mon Mothma stated, "if we do not stand together, we will be crushed," highlighting the massacre's role in uniting rebel factions.
  • The Ghorman Massacre catalyzed the Galactic Rebellion by exposing the Empire’s brutality and inspiring widespread resistance across the galaxy.
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Nerdist broke the news in on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
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