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==Equipment== |
==Equipment== |
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| − | C2-B5 was equipped with a [[deflector shield generator]]<ref name="SWBF" /> capable of deploying a large [[personal energy shield]],<ref name="EA.com">{{Cite_web|url=http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/rogue-one-scarif-new-hero-details|title=Rogue One: Scarif - New Hero Details|accessdate=2018-10-15|date=2016-12-12|work=[https://www.ea.com/games/star-wars/star-wars-battlefront Star Wars™ Battlefront™]|publisher=[[Electronic Arts]]|archiveurl=http://archive. |
+ | C2-B5 was equipped with a [[deflector shield generator]]<ref name="SWBF" /> capable of deploying a large [[personal energy shield]],<ref name="EA.com">{{Cite_web|url=http://starwars.ea.com/starwars/battlefront/news/rogue-one-scarif-new-hero-details|title=Rogue One: Scarif - New Hero Details|accessdate=2018-10-15|date=2016-12-12|work=[https://www.ea.com/games/star-wars/star-wars-battlefront Star Wars™ Battlefront™]|publisher=[[Electronic Arts]]|archiveurl=http://archive.is/LdYdP|archivedate=2018-08-31|quote=As the [[director]] of [[Imperial Military Department of Advanced Weapons Research]], [[Orson Callan Krennic|Krennic]] has access to C2-B5, an [[astromech droid]], and can deploy it in battle. This [[droid]] will periodically [[Scan pulse|scan]] the area for enemies, and will protect itself by deploying a large [[Personal energy shield|personal shield]]. Once C2-B5 detects a [[Alliance to Restore the Republic|Rebel]], it will release a [[dioxis]] [[gas]] to neutralize the enemy.}}</ref> and the astromech could also release [[Poison|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.<ref name="SWBF" /> |
==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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===Development=== |
===Development=== |
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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}} |
{{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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| + | [[File:C2-B5_LEGO.jpg|thumb|left|190px|C2-B5 in ''LEGO Star Wars Battles'']] |
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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=20191012024108}}</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=20191012012552}}</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> |
+ | 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=20191012024108}}</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=20191012012552}}</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|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116172904/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJWjotccTHg}}</ref> |
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=2019-10-12|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/20191012024303/https://www.slashfilm.com/c2-b5-rogue-one|archivedate=2019-10-12}}</ref> In the non-[[canon]]ical ''[[LEGO Star Wars Battles]]'' [[Video game|mobile game]], the droid is equipped with an electric arm that can be used to repair allied structures and zap enemy ground [[troop]]s.<ref name="LEGO SWB">''[[LEGO Star Wars Battles]]''</ref> |
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=2019-10-12|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/20191012024303/https://www.slashfilm.com/c2-b5-rogue-one|archivedate=2019-10-12}}</ref> In the non-[[canon]]ical ''[[LEGO Star Wars Battles]]'' [[Video game|mobile game]], the droid is equipped with an electric arm that can be used to repair allied structures and zap enemy ground [[troop]]s.<ref name="LEGO SWB">''[[LEGO Star Wars Battles]]''</ref> |
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===''Star Wars Battlefront''=== |
===''Star Wars Battlefront''=== |
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| − | {{Quote|As the director of Advanced Weapons Research, Krennic has access to C2-B5, an astromech droid, and can deploy it in battle. This droid will periodically scan the area for enemies, and will protect itself by deploying a large personal shield. Once C2-B5 detects a Rebel, it will release a dioxis gas to neutralize the enemy. This capablity to detect and dispatch enemies gives Krennic ability to impact the movement of both allies and enemies on the battlefield.|Official [[Electronic Arts]] website|url=http://archive. |
+ | {{Quote|As the director of Advanced Weapons Research, Krennic has access to C2-B5, an astromech droid, and can deploy it in battle. This droid will periodically scan the area for enemies, and will protect itself by deploying a large personal shield. Once C2-B5 detects a Rebel, it will release a dioxis gas to neutralize the enemy. This capablity to detect and dispatch enemies gives Krennic ability to impact the movement of both allies and enemies on the battlefield.|Official [[Electronic Arts]] website|url=http://archive.is/LdYdP}} |
[[File:C2-B5_Battlefront.png|thumb|right|200px|C2-B5 deploys a large personal energy shield in ''Star Wars Battlefront''.]] |
[[File:C2-B5_Battlefront.png|thumb|right|200px|C2-B5 deploys a large personal energy shield in ''Star Wars Battlefront''.]] |
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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]]'',<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=20191012023819}}</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 canonical 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=20191012023819}}</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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*''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story]]'' |
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*{{InsiderCite|170|Essential Rogue One Collectibles|Essential ''Rogue One'' Collectibles}} {{Po}} |
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| − | *''[[Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Official Collector's Edition]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know, Updated and Expanded]]'' |
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*''[[Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition]]'' |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| − | *{{Youtube|video=J48gd0GZGWk|text=Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif - Official Trailer|channel=user/EAStarWars|channelname=EA Star Wars}} |
+ | *{{Youtube|video=J48gd0GZGWk|text=Star Wars Battlefront Rogue One: Scarif - Official Trailer|channel=user/EAStarWars|channelname=EA Star Wars|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116173122/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J48gd0GZGWk}} |
| − | *{{Youtube|video=ZBvi8opWTiQ|text=Behind the Magic |
+ | *{{Youtube|video=ZBvi8opWTiQ|text=ILM: Behind the Magic in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story|channel=user/ILMVisualFX|channelname=ILMVisualFX|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200116170524/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBvi8opWTiQ}} |
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Revision as of 21:53, 11 February 2020
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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]
C2-B5 approaches Jyn Erso, a rebel infiltrator disguised in an Imperial ground crew uniform.
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 had gunmetal plating with matte black and silver accent panels.
C2-B5 was a sinister-looking astromech droid[8] 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.[9] 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.[10]
Equipment
C2-B5 was equipped with a deflector shield generator[5] capable of deploying a large personal energy shield,[11] 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
C2-B5 in LEGO Star Wars Battles
The character of C2-B5 was created for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,[12] the 2016 film that marks the first entry in the Star Wars Anthology Series.[13] The droid was first seen in a behind-the-scenes reel for Rogue One that debuted at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2016,[14] 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.[15]
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.[12] 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.[16] In the non-canonical LEGO Star Wars Battles mobile game, the droid is equipped with an electric arm that can be used to repair allied structures and zap enemy ground troops.[17]
Star Wars Battlefront
- "As the director of Advanced Weapons Research, Krennic has access to C2-B5, an astromech droid, and can deploy it in battle. This droid will periodically scan the area for enemies, and will protect itself by deploying a large personal shield. Once C2-B5 detects a Rebel, it will release a dioxis gas to neutralize the enemy. This capablity to detect and dispatch enemies gives Krennic ability to impact the movement of both allies and enemies on the battlefield."
- ―Official Electronic Arts website
C2-B5 deploys a large personal energy shield in 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.[18] 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[11] 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)
