Coup of Dromund Kaas

The Coup of Dromund Kaas was a violent uprising on Dromund Kaas by the Sith Sorcerer Cluj and his followers against the pro-Republic monarchy. It was successful for the Sith, and the Crimson Empire, the first Sith Empire, was founded. During the Coup, many townsfolk were killed by Cluj and his followers, then they stormed the palace. The King's guards were overwhelmed. Cluj hired native Barbarians to fight for them.