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«Hello, I'm JB-7. My kind master has recently upgraded all of my vital parts and I'd like to donate my old parts to a droid in need.»
―JB-7 mentions its master[1]

The master of the BB-series astromech droid JB-7 was a kind individual.[1] In 34 ABY,[2] he upgraded all of the droid's vital parts, including its photoreceptor, arc welder, and welding torch. Following the upgrade,[1] the droid called into the radio show Droid Station Frequency 3-7-6-4-3-7 on station BSO 401.72, which was based in Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu, in order to donate its old spare parts,[3] stating that they came from a moisture and creature-free home.[1]

Behind the scenes

JB-7's was mentioned in the background radio loop of the themed land Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge,[3] which opened to guests at Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2019.[4] He is only mentioned by JB-7 in binary,[3] with a translation of what its saying available from staff.[1]

Appearances

Notes and references

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 BSO 401.72 has official backstory elements that, while not directly published for the public, are officially canon details that can be obtained verbally from cast members working in the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed land.
  2. Star Wars: Timelines dates the events of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, including JB-7's appearance, to 34 ABY.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 GalaxysEdgeLogo icon Star Wars: Galaxy's EdgeBSO 401.72
  4. D23-Logo Creatures, Droids, and Aliens: Meet the Fantastical Figures of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge on D23.com (backup link)