The MD-2 was a model of medical droid and a part of the MD-series that was manufactured by Industrial Automaton. It was slightly humanoid in appearance.
This droid model had an extensive knowledge of chemistry and was used as an anesthesiologist assistant with specialized appendages for the task.
Description[]
Constructed and marketed by Industrial Automaton,[1] the MD-2 was a class one droid,[3] part of series of medical droids designated as the MD-series.[1] The MD-2, like other variant productions of the MD-series, was similar in design to the 2-1B surgical droid, another of Industrial Automaton's products.[2] Standing at a height of 1.5 Imperial standard meters,[4] the MD-2 had a cranial unit attached to a torso with two arms.[4] The lower half of the droid was bipedal[3] with the internal mechanisms protected by a surgical gown.[2] MD-2 droids were ambidextrous.[3]
Gray plating generally covered MD-series droids, highlighted in green with yellow photoreceptors.[4] MD-2s cost 2,000 credits to buy, and were commonly available for purchase throughout the galaxy.[3] The torso also contained a connection socket located on the lower half to allow the droid to directly connect to a computer.[2]
Role[]
An MD-2's breath mask appendage
MD-2 droids were intended for use as anaesthesiologists, and were equipped with breath masks and anaesthetic dispensers on their hands. MD-2 droids monitored vital functions during surgery and controlled circulation, respiration and nervous system.[1]
History[]
Constructed on the droid factory world of Telti,[2] they were employed by the Empire during the Galactic Civil War. Aboard the Imperial EF76 Nebulon-B escort frigate Far Orbit, an MD-2 droid was responsible for assisting the MD-4 droid with surgery, as well as consulting with the MD-1 over laboratory matters.[5] MD-2 droids were also part of the medical complement about the luxury liner Kuari Princess. They served alongside the head nurse, Calfta Bongi.[6]
Appearances[]
- Riders of the Maelstrom (reprinted in Classic Adventures: Volume Three) (First mentioned)
Sources[]
- The Star Wars Sourcebook (as Emdee-two (MD-2))
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook (as MD-2)
- The Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition (as MD-2)
- The Star Wars Sourcebook, Second Edition (as Emdee-two (MD-2))
- The Far Orbit Project
- The Essential Guide to Droids
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 9 MAN 1-2: Droid Manufacturers
- Arms & Equipment Guide
- The Official Star Wars Fact File 96 MED 5-6: MD Medical Specialist
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Strongholds of Resistance
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 The Star Wars Sourcebook
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Essential Guide to Droids
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Arms & Equipment Guide
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 The Official Star Wars Fact File 96 MED 5-6: MD Medical Specialist
- ↑ The Far Orbit Project
- ↑ Riders of the Maelstrom