The 3PX-series protocol droid were third-degree protocol droids produced by Cybot Galactica in 50 BBY as an extension of the company's 3PO-series protocol droid line.
History[]
The 3PX line was marketed exclusively in the Outer Rim Territories[1], and due to the diversity of that region, had a less Human design than the mainline 3PO units. The 3PX-series could not match the 3PO's popularity, in large part due to its harsh, angular face, similar to that of the later RA-7 protocol droid model. The series thus enjoyed only a limited production run.
One of the most infamous 3PX units was C-3PX, converted into an assassin droid by Darth Maul and later refitted with the chassis of a 3PO unit by Raith Sienar.
Darth Vader used one of these droids, K-3PX, in his search for Luke Skywalker on Gamandar.
Appearances[]
- Episode I Adventures 3: The Fury of Darth Maul (Game Book)
- Droids (1994) 3
- Star Wars (1977) 74 (First mentioned)
- Star Wars (1977) 75 (First appearance)
- Star Wars (1977) 76
Sources[]
- Ultimate Adversaries
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 132
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 135
- The New Essential Guide to Droids
- Threats of the Galaxy
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia (as 3PX series droid)