Alderaan

Alderaan ( AWL-də-ra(h)n) is an Earth-like fictional planet featured in the Star Wars franchise. It is depicted as a blue-green terrestrial planet with humanoid inhabitants, and characterized by a peaceful culture. It is the home planet of Princess Leia Organa, one of the lead characters in the film series, as well as former Rebel shock trooper Cara Dune. In the original 1977 film, Alderaan is destroyed by the Death Star's superlaser on orders from Grand Moff Tarkin.