Jedi Droid
There is a story in Star Wars: Tales that explains R5-D4 as a self-aware Jedi droid. Click here for scans of the comic. How to reconcile that with what's here? --SparqMan 13:52, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- I say all copies should be burned and purged from the collective memory. Well, I know that I can't have my way, but I still think it's a possibility that the comic has been completely put out of Star Wars canon by the movies, which state that midi-chlorians are required for Force-sensitivity. Droids can't have midi-chlorians. I'd like to see the explanation for this one. – Aidje talk 14:34, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- Oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear. That's tragic. --Fade 15:04, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- The movies have not explicitly stated that midi-chlorians are in definition required for Force-sensitivity. At best it was a popular modern scientific theory that was being used to explain the phenomenon at the time. Given that it seems to have vanished with the rest of the Jedi records, it doesn't seem to be something that was upheld by the galactic scientific community. Outside the films, the TPM to AOTC EU books have explained that the theory was held by a select few individuals like Qui-Gon Jinn. Plus, it's freakin' science fiction, so anything is possible. =) --SparqMan 15:12, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- It's Tales. They were *all* technically Infinities until recently, and that included the humorous tale of Skippy the Jedi Droid (though it also, unfortunately, included tales like "Extinction," though some of the more sober tales are being referenced anyway). Our articles don't need to reflect this tale any more than Darth Vader's article needs to reflect the white-armored Rebel that showed up at the end of Infinities: RotJ. JSarek 19:20, 1 Jun 2005 (UTC)
- The more realistic tales, if referenced, are considered canon. However, Skippy the Jedi Droid and Melvin Fett are not at all real.--Erl 21:47, 27 March 2006 (UTC)
- I agree that Skippy the Jedi Droid is non-canonical. Are there canonical references to a rumour about him? If not, why is there reference to such in the main article?
- Having reference to non-canonical material such as Skippy, outside of 'Behind the Scenes', is just daft! Kev-La Ttolya 12:59, 26 July 2006 (GMT)
Wedge's droid
Isnt this wedges droid? Revan 00:59, 16 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- I think you're thinking of R5-G8. -- SFH 01:02, 16 Jan 2006 (UTC)
- Oh! :P Revan 01:11, 16 Jan 2006 (UTC)
Behind the Scenes - Action Figures
Actually, wasn't there an R5D4 figure produced in the original Kenner Star Wars line? I am pretty sure that I had at least one, and maybe two of them.—Unsigned comment by Chervil (talk • contribs)
- I'm pretty sure you're right. In fact, I think that was the first place it was labeled as R5-D4. jSarek 07:33, 9 August 2006 (UTC)
- Yes there was an R5-D4 in the vintage line. It used most of the same body parts as the vintage R2 used. The figure was produced through all of the vintage line from 1978 till 1985. It came on Star Wars, Empire, Jedi and the European Tri-logo cards. The Star Wars and Empire card featured the name R5-D4 whilst the Jedi and Tri cards featured both the numerical name and Arfive-Defour on the name plate.--Commander Odball 12:12, 17 February 2009 (UTC)
R5-D4, R2-AG4, or R2-5?
Some sources suggest that R5-D4 is really R2-AG4. One book even called it R2-5! Which name is right? Gonk123 00:38, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
- I just call it "Red," since that's what Luke called it. Crazyswordsman 07:14, 12 November 2006 (UTC)
Possible Cameo?
At the 2005 MTV movie awards, an unnamed R5 droid that bears a distinct likeness to R5-D4 appears in a short RotS parody, long enough to fire a beer can out of his top (ala R5 blowing his motivator) and then shake his head at Jimmy Falon's antics. Should this be added to BTS? Master Kavar 08:56, 2 November 2006 (UTC)
Doesn't Luke call R5 an R2 unit?
- Yes, he does. The story I heard at the time (1978) was that Kenner changed the name for their line of toys -- "R5-D4" would sell better than "Red R2 unit," the thinking went. 63.148.235.6
Prequel Appearance
- Ep2: AotC is listed as being an R5-D4 appearance. Where was he spotted? - Rebel Dragon 03:16, 13 May 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah, where?? Klow 11:10, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
- I believe it's right after Anakin and Padme land on Tatooine and go into Mos Espa. Adamwankenobi 18:49, 23 June 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah, where?? Klow 11:10, 20 June 2007 (UTC)
Motivator malfunction
Surely it is possible that Luke was correct and R5 simply has a bad motivator that happened to blow at that time. Should this be put next to the other theories?212.74.27.54 08:34, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
This is certainly the original meaning for that scene, the motivator blows by accident thus giving R2 a last minute reprieve, but it does seem very coincidental that a freak mechanical break down happens at such an pivotal moment. Maybe the Force played a hand in it? I do sometimes think that R5 seems reluctant to go with Luke, hence his slow rolling forward towards the house. I like the thought that R5 sabotaged himself for R2 though, seems a reasonably theory for the scene.--Commander Odball 18:23, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
I could have sworn in one of the short story collections, the author implied that R5-D4 purposely malfunctioned to allow R2-D2 to go with C-3PO. I don't remember where the story was published though. Probably one of the first short story anthologies. 74.108.101.101 03:34, October 5, 2011 (UTC)
R5-D4 cheaper? Is that Canon?
I'm an older SW fan and don't keep up with everything established in prequel land, but I thought it was pretty clear in ANH that Owen and Luke pass up R2 because he is the older and "supposedly" less capable droid. It always appeared to me that we were supposed to think that the R5 unit was superior... ( In fact, the R5 designation would seem to back that claim up i.e. 5th generation unit vs. R2 )
Anyway... I'm happy with whatever, but this just seemed to strike me as odd when I read it. 99.61.214.66 14:48, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
- Consider Wizards of the Coast RPG material, as it includes price catalogs for droids. An R2 unit costs 3,500 following the Star Wars Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook, or 4,500 following the Revised Core Rulebook. Arms and Equipment Guide prices an R5 droid at 1,500. Now, besides of role-playing stuff: Following The Essential Guide to Droids, Industrial Automaton reduced costs for the R5 series, offering a cheaper droid for people not needing the high versatility of the previous astromech models (For instance, an R2 can store ten sets of hyperspace coordinates while an R5 can only store one). The R5 was a commercial failure, by the way. I hope this helps.--Skippy Farlstendoiro 08:35, 4 August 2009 (UTC)
?!
"The explanation for this is that the act of sabotage by R2 was edited out of later versions of the film, the 'continuity error clip' was shown seconds before the act as R2 looks around to see if anyone is watching him. This scene was in versions of the film shown at UK cannon cinemas (Sheffield) in 1978".
Is this true? - MK (t/c) 19:05, February 5, 2010 (UTC)
- No. Some people say they remember this scene, which seems to be based on later sources trying to explain the "coincidence" of why R2 ends up with Luke, which didn't need to be explained until Luke became somebody important via retcon in ESB. R2 only ended up with Luke by pure coincidence. Sometimes people remember scenes from the books being in the movies when there is zero evidence for it. 71.53.28.82 18:03, April 19, 2017 (UTC)
Attack Of The Clones?! What?
1: When and where does he appear? 2: What is the Source for that being the same Droid? (143.137.94.27 17:07, September 18, 2020 (UTC))