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{{Quote|There was a lot of thought given to making changes to the R2 units while staying within the protocol of what's been established. [The C2-B5] is a product of that imagination.|Neal Scanlan|Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One}} |
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⚫ | The character of C2-B5 was created for ''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]'',<ref name="EW Guide" /> the [[2016]] film that marks the first entry in the ''[[Star Wars Anthology Series]]''.<ref name="RO release">{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-details-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration-anaheim|text=''Rogue One'' Details Revealed at ''Star Wars'' Celebration Anaheim|archivedate=20170730225514}}</ref> The droid was first seen in a behind-the-scenes reel for ''Rogue One'' that debuted at [[Celebration Europe (2016)|''Star Wars'' Celebration Europe 2016]],<ref name="Celebration">{{SW|url=video/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-celebration-reel|text=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Celebration Reel|archivedate=20170906110647}}</ref> and it was later fully revealed in an episode of ''[[The Star Wars Show]]'', a weekly digital video series by [[Lucasfilm Ltd.|Lucasfilm]], released on [[August 31]], 2016.<ref name="SW Show date">{{SWYoutube|GJWjotccTHg|New Rogue One Droid Revealed, Rayne Roberts Interview, and More <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Star Wars Show}}</ref> |
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⚫ | The character of C2-B5 was created for ''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]'',<ref name="EW Guide" /> the [[2016]] film that marks the first entry in the ''[[Star Wars Anthology Series]]''.<ref name="RO release">{{SW|url=news/rogue-one-details-revealed-at-star-wars-celebration-anaheim|text=''Rogue One'' Details Revealed at ''Star Wars'' Celebration Anaheim|archivedate=20170730225514}}</ref> The droid was first seen in a behind-the-scenes reel for ''Rogue One'' that debuted at [[Celebration Europe (2016)|''Star Wars'' Celebration Europe 2016]],<ref name="Celebration">{{SW|url=video/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-celebration-reel|text=Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Celebration Reel|archivedate=20170906110647}}</ref> and it was later fully revealed in an episode of ''[[The Star Wars Show]]'', a weekly digital video series by [[Lucasfilm Ltd.|Lucasfilm]], released on [[August 31]], 2016.<ref name="SW Show date">{{SWYoutube|GJWjotccTHg|New Rogue One Droid Revealed, Rayne Roberts Interview, and More <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Star Wars Show |
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+ | According to [[Neal Scanlan]], creature effects supervisor for ''Rogue One'', C2-B5 was created upon the idea of reimagining [[R2 series astromech droid|R2 units]] while respecting the model's established characteristics.<ref name="EW Guide">''[[Entertainment Weekly's Ultimate Guide to Rogue One]]''</ref> Despite the droid's prominent presence in the film's marketing and merchandising, C2-B5 only briefly appeared in the film as a background character.<ref name="SlashFilm">{{Cite_web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/c2-b5-rogue-one|title=Imperial Droid C2-B5 Is The Constable Zuvio of 'Rogue One'|accessdate=2018-08-23|last=Sciretta|first=Peter|date=2016-12-22|work=[[Wikipedia:/Film|/Film]]|publisher=[https://www.slashfilm.com/ slashfilm.com]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823200529/https://www.slashfilm.com/c2-b5-rogue-one|archivedate=2018-08-23}}</ref> |
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Prior to the release of ''Rogue One'', C2-B5 made its first [[canon]]ical appearance in the ''Rogue One: Scarif'' expansion pack of the [[video game]] ''[[Star Wars Battlefront]]'',<ref name="SWBF" /> released on [[December 6]], 2016.<ref name="BF date">{{SW|url=news/palm-trees-and-death-troopers-rogue-one-scarif-expansion-arrives-for-battlefront|text=Palm Trees and Death Troopers: ''Rogue One: Scarif'' Expansion Arrives for ''Battlefront'' – Exclusive Interview|archivedate=20170820044341}}</ref> In the game, the droid can be deployed into battle as a non-playable character by the player-controlled [[Director]] [[Orson Callan Krennic|Orson Krennic]].<ref name="SWBF" /> The astromech then generates a large personal [[Deflector shield|shield]]<ref name="EA.com" /> to protect itself and its Imperial allies, releases a cloud of dioxis gas to deal damage to nearby rebel [[trooper]]s, and periodically scans the area to reveal enemies hidden from view.<ref name="SWBF" /> |
Prior to the release of ''Rogue One'', C2-B5 made its first [[canon]]ical appearance in the ''Rogue One: Scarif'' expansion pack of the [[video game]] ''[[Star Wars Battlefront]]'',<ref name="SWBF" /> released on [[December 6]], 2016.<ref name="BF date">{{SW|url=news/palm-trees-and-death-troopers-rogue-one-scarif-expansion-arrives-for-battlefront|text=Palm Trees and Death Troopers: ''Rogue One: Scarif'' Expansion Arrives for ''Battlefront'' – Exclusive Interview|archivedate=20170820044341}}</ref> In the game, the droid can be deployed into battle as a non-playable character by the player-controlled [[Director]] [[Orson Callan Krennic|Orson Krennic]].<ref name="SWBF" /> The astromech then generates a large personal [[Deflector shield|shield]]<ref name="EA.com" /> to protect itself and its Imperial allies, releases a cloud of dioxis gas to deal damage to nearby rebel [[trooper]]s, and periodically scans the area to reveal enemies hidden from view.<ref name="SWBF" /> |
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C2-B5 was an astromech droid in the service of the Galactic Empire during the Imperial Era. The droid was frequently subjected to memory wipes to keep it subservient, causing the astromech to have no distinctive personality. It was capable of deploying a large personal energy shield, scanning the area for hostiles, and releasing a poisonous dioxis gas.
In the year 0 BBY, C2-B5 was stationed in the Imperial security complex on the planet Scarif, patrolling for needed maintenance and performing computer network sweeps within the Citadel Tower's data vault. The droid was present in the Citadel when the Battle of Scarif broke out against the Rebel Alliance, which resulted in the destruction of the entire base by the Empire's Death Star superweapon.
Biography
C2-B5 was an astromech droid who served the Galactic Empire during its reign across the galaxy.[1] In the year 0 BBY,[6] the droid was stationed in the Imperial security complex on the Outer Rim planet Scarif, tasked with searching for maintenance needs and sweeping the computer network to locate any electronic discrepancies within the data vault of the Citadel Tower.[1]
The Imperial droid was present in the Citadel when a Rebel Alliance squad called Rogue One infiltrated the base to steal the plans for the Empire's Death Star superweapon. Three undercover rebel agents—Jyn Erso, Cassian Andor, and ex-Imperial droid K-2SO—walked past C2-B5 inside the base.[7]
Later, when rebel troopers outside the base began their attack to facilitate the rebel trio's entrance into the data vault, the astromech was roaming the Citadel corridors alongside the stormtrooper garrison rushing to intercept the rebel infiltrators. The Battle of Scarif eventually concluded with the Alliance's theft of the plans and the destruction of the entire Imperial complex by the Death Star's superlaser.[7]
Characteristics
C2-B5 was an astromech droid that stood 0.93 meters (3 feet 1 inch) tall.[3] Featuring gunmetal plating with matte black and silver accent panels around its cylindrical body, C2-B5 contained a black sensor and a processor state indicator on the front of its dome[4] that produced a red light,[1] which could alternatively switch to blue.[5] The astromech also had another indicator on the back of its dome[4] that emitted light in alternating yellow and green.[5] C2-B5's dome additionally featured illuminated logic function and diagnostic light display ports,[4] and the droid also had a retractable third leg.[5]
As an Imperial droid, C2-B5 was not granted independence and was routinely subjected to memory wipes by Imperial technicians to ensure its subservience.[8] For this reason, the droid did not have any sort of distinctive personality[1] and considered serving the Empire as its sole purpose until it was destroyed or its memory was wiped for a new mission.[9]
Equipment
C2-B5 was equipped with a deflector shield generator[5] capable of deploying a large personal energy shield,[10] and the astromech could also release toxic dioxis gas in order to neutralize nearby opponents. The droid was additionally able to emit a 360-degree scan pulse burst that revealed enemies out of sight.[5]
Behind the scenes
Development
- "There was a lot of thought given to making changes to the R2 units while staying within the protocol of what's been established. [The C2-B5] is a product of that imagination."
- ―Neal Scanlan
The character of C2-B5 was created for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,[11] the 2016 film that marks the first entry in the Star Wars Anthology Series.[12] The droid was first seen in a behind-the-scenes reel for Rogue One that debuted at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016,[13] and it was later fully revealed in an episode of The Star Wars Show, a weekly digital video series by Lucasfilm, released on August 31, 2016.[14]
According to Neal Scanlan, creature effects supervisor for Rogue One, C2-B5 was created upon the idea of reimagining R2 units while respecting the model's established characteristics.[11] Despite the droid's prominent presence in the film's marketing and merchandising, C2-B5 only briefly appeared in the film as a background character.[15]
Star Wars Battlefront
Prior to the release of Rogue One, C2-B5 made its first canonical appearance in the Rogue One: Scarif expansion pack of the video game Star Wars Battlefront,[5] released on December 6, 2016.[16] In the game, the droid can be deployed into battle as a non-playable character by the player-controlled Director Orson Krennic.[5] The astromech then generates a large personal shield[10] to protect itself and its Imperial allies, releases a cloud of dioxis gas to deal damage to nearby rebel troopers, and periodically scans the area to reveal enemies hidden from view.[5]
Appearances
- Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- Rogue One Adaptation 5
- Star Wars Battlefront (DLC) (First appearance)
Sources
Notes and references
External links
- Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif - Official Trailer on the EA Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link (J48gd0GZGWk) not verified!)
- Behind the Magic of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story on the ILMVisualFX YouTube channel (backup link (ZBvi8opWTiQ) not verified!)