Alderaan vigil rioting

The Alderaan vigil rioting took place in Coruscant after the destruction of the planet Alderaan by the Death Star in 1 BBY. Rumors of what occurred began reaching the Alderaanian population residing in Coruscant, most of whom lived on Level 3204, and vigils were held which soon became heated and angry when images followed the rumors, confirming Alderaan had been destroyed. The vigils turned into rioting which lasted for several days until the security forces and Imperial stormtroopers were sent in to restore order.

However, as the troops marched into the streets, the stormtroopers opened fire with their blasters. One of the causalities was Reffe who died during his tirade against the Empire. The crowds, frightened, dispersed. The following day, the Coruscant police arrested anyone caught out in the streets. The day after that, stormtroopers began going door to door stating that Rebel spies had recruited local residents and Alderaanians had to be taken in for questioning.

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