- "A Delta-Seven pilot would usually use an Arthree-Dee. It's better at keeping the guns targeted, and the fighter is so maneuverable that handling the laser cannons is tricky."
"[…]"
"Suppose the pilot didn't need the extra gunnery skills of an Arthree-Dee? Would an Arfour-Pea then be a better choice?"
"Yes."
"And what pilot wouldn't need the extra droid gunnery skills?"
"You!" - ―Boba and Jango Fett compare the R4-P and R3-D
The R3-D (Arthree-Dee)[3] was a variant of the R3-series astromech droid[2] manufactured by Industrial Automaton[1] that aided in target acquisition and management.[2] They were hardwired into Kuat Systems Engineering Delta-7 Aethersprite-class light interceptors[4] used by the Galactic Republic,[2] as the starfighters were so maneuverable that handling their laser cannons was difficult. However, those who did not require the R3-D's extra gunnery skills, such as members of the Jedi Order, instead preferred the superior navigation capabilities of the R4-P.[3]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones novelization (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones unabridged audiobook (Mentioned only)
Sources[]
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. III, p. 112 ("R series astromech droids")
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. III, p. 113 ("R3-D droid")
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones novelization
- ↑ The New Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels
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