R2-B3 "Bucket"
R2-B3 "Bucket"
(R2-series Astromech Droid)
Type:
Droid
Category:
Astromech Droid
Droid Cosmetic: Black As Night
Droid Modification: Toughness
Droid Personality: Sarcastic Tendencies
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Owned by: Archangel Palpatine
Prototype: R2-series Astromech Droid
Slotted in: Space Port
The R2-series Astromech Droid is a popular line of astromech droids designed to fit in the droid socket of any starfighter. It is commonly designed with a domed or tapered code head, with a cylindrical core in addition to a base, retractable tread leg and two main legs. It has multiple appendages and attachments within its compartments, such as shock prods, welding torches, and is equipped with a holoprojector and a periscope that has a probe function which is usable in space.
R2-B3 "Bucket" has had every external component painted black as night, with attempts to minimize the brightness of external lights and features. This allows this R2-series Astromech Droid to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.
R2-B3 "Bucket" has recieved redundant programming and a mechanical overhaul that reinforces known weaknesses from the original design that allow this R2-series Astromech Droid to continue operating and survive much longer against a wide range of attacks. This programming overhaul slightly slows processing times while the mechanical fitments can slightly reduce agility.
R2-B3 "Bucket" has developed a quirked personality, granting it an inclination towards heavy doses of sarcasm when engaged in dialogue. As a result, R2-B3 "Bucket" comes across as having issues taking direction and developed a reputation for 'snark'.