AZI-345211896246498721347

AZ-345211896246498721347 was a who served the  during the. He was known as AZ-3 by the "," who felt that numbers were demeaning.

Biography
AZ-3 served in the medical facility at 's. He was present for the arrival of "," a who was suffering from a mysterious condition that had caused him to attack and  the. He was assigned to oversee testing on Fives, whom it was believed might have been exposed to whatever condition had affected Tup.

Fives, wanting to help his friend Tup, enlisted AZ-3's help. He explained to the droid that no clone went by a number these days and his camaraderie with Tup. AZ-3 suggested that a complete Level 5 atomic brain scan on Tup, but the doctor refused, AZ-3 being unaware that she had her own agenda.

Continuing to work with Fives, AZ-3 performed the procedure, eventually conducting a biopsy based on the readings, and discovered a mysterious "tumor" inside Tup. It transpired that the tumor was actually an and when it was removed, Tup died. It was discovered that, in fact, all clones had such a chip, the stated purpose of which was to prevent clones from being overly independent and aggressive, but actually could be used to execute. AZ-3 was threatened with having his for his knowledge of these chips and malfunctioning, but his ultimate fate was uncertain.