R2-R5 Astromech Info

R2-series (Canon)

Produced by Industrial Automaton, the R2-series Astromech droids were the most

sought after of the series, with R2-D2 being the most famous. The series prototype

was R2-0, which had brass coloring. R2 droids were 0.96 meters in height, and fitted

with an Intellex IV computer.

R3-series (Canon)

Designed specifically for high-tech companies, the R3-series Astromech droids

looked exactly like their predecessors, except for the clear plastex dome.

R3 droids were primarly equipped to work on capital ships, but could also

be used in starfighters. The series was equipped with Intellex V computers.

R4-series (Canon)

Simpler, tougher, and cheaper than the previous R3-series, the R4-series

Agromechs were designed for life outside of the hangar. The R4's were

unsuited for starfighter use, as they could only hold coordinates for only

one hyperspace jump. The series was equipped with Intellex VI computers.

Another version of the R4-series are the "Jedi R4's", or R4-P-series

Astromech droids. These droids were modified by the Jedi Order for

starfighter use, and were equipped with R2-style domes.

R5-series (Canon)

A line of low cost astromech droids by Industrial Automaton that was targeted

toward budget buyers. The R5-series was plagued by design flaws due to its

low cost. After poor sales of the units, the company discontinued the series

22 years before the Battle of Yavin (BBY). Industrial Automaton covered the

losses by repackaging the R4-series and R2-AG-series in R5 unit shells.

R5's of the prequel trilogy had pointier heads than their counterparts in other movies.

Last modified: 8/2020