Slaughter on Concorda

 was a battle fought between a force of armed civilians and the Royal Army on Concorda over a freighter of food supplies.

Prelude
In the weeks prior to the battle, King Baran increased the tax on food supplies exported to Condorda, in an attempt to force the colony to become more self-sufficient. It grew difficult for citizens to buy food, and people went hungry. When it was announced that the Count of Baranton would be holding a feast for the nobles of the planet, a small group of colonists plotted to steal the food off the freighter when it arrived.

The battle
The ambush took place in the early morning. As the crew started to unload the food, the colonists struck. Armed with clubs and pieces of metal, they attacked the crew. What they didn't know or expect was the force of Royal Army soldiers that opened fire as soon as the attack began. Nine people were killed in the opening salvo alone, and another 11 died during the ensuing melee. The raid was a dramatic failure.

Aftermath
The remaining eight colonists were arrested, half of them wounded in the fighting. Proclaimed rebels by the Crown, they were quickly executed. The massacre, and the subsequent public executions, only served to further heighten tensions between the colony and it's home-world.

Behind the scenes
The battle was inspired by both the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party, both of which occurred during the American Civil War.

Appearances
Tattered Forces (Mentioned)