1958 Imperial Coup d’état

The 1958 Imperial Coup d'état attempt, more commonly known as the Black Coup was a within the Galactic Empire on Sedratis, the current capital of the Empire. It was performed by the Capital Defence, a military unit tasked with defending the capital of the Empire. The coup was enacted against the ruling leader of the Empire, Mas Amedda and the Sovereign Powers Committee. The Coup was successful in overthrowing the Sovereign Powers Committee however the Imperila White Guard manage to capture and kill Thorus Harkal, the orchestrator of the coup and restore Amedda to power. Following this Amedda monopolised the remaining power within the Empire.