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Attack on the Emperor's Villa

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In 18 BBY, an attack occurred on Emperor Palpatine's villa by Whiplash fighters. The goal was to kill Palpatine, but the attack had been expected, and while Whiplash managed to cause minor damage, the fighters were all killed.

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Facts

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Conflict
Great Jedi Purge
Date
18 BBY
Place
Emperor's Villa, Coruscant
Result
Attack repelled
Side 1
Galactic Empire
Side 2
Whiplash
Commanders (side 1)
Darth Vader
Commanders (side 2)
Tuden Sal
Whiplash Council†
Forces1
Stormtrooper Corps
Stormtroopers
Imperial Security Bureau
Security troopers
Inquisitorius
Emperor's Royal Guard
Forces2
Resistance fighters†
Casual1
Minimal
Casual2
All Whiphlash fighters are killed

Appearances

1 work, in story order
  1. The Last Jedi (first appearance)

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