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- "R4, be careful! You have a—"
- ―Obi-Wan Kenobi warns R4 just before her destruction
R4-P17, nicknamed R4, was a feminine R4-P astromech droid that was assigned to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, prior to and throughout the Clone Wars. She was destroyed by a buzz droid during the Battle of Coruscant.
Biography[]

R4-P17 in the droid socket of Kenobi's starfighter
R4-P17 was manufactured by Industrial Automaton sometime prior to the Clone Wars.[3] A model of the R4-P[5] sub-line of the R4 astromech,[8] the feminine astromech droid accompanied Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi to Kamino and Geonosis as the Jedi sought to uncover the mysteries behind the assassination attempts on Naboo senator Padmé Amidala that occurred on the galactic capital Coruscant.[4]
During the final days of the Clone Wars, R4-P17 joined Obi-Wan Kenobi once again aboard his Eta-2 Actis-class light interceptor in a battle above Coruscant. During the battle, Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker approached Separatist General Grievous' flagship, the Invisible Hand, in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped Supreme Chancellor Palpatine. As the two Jedi neared the flagship they encountered attacks from Pistoeka sabotage droids; during the attack, R4's dome was torn apart by a buzz droid, ending her career.[2]
She was later replaced by R4-G9 as Kenobi's companion droid during his travel to the planet Utapau.[2]
Personality and traits[]
R4 had a female personality and showed bravery against Separatists.[3]
Skills and abilities[]
- "R4, prepare to jettison spare part canisters."
- ―Obi-Wan Kenobi to R4-P17
As a product of Industrial Automaton, R4 was designed to qualify as a hyperspace navigator to calculating lightspeed jumps. she was also an engineer for repair and maintenance.[3]
Equipment[]

R4 protects Kenobi's starfighter from Jawas.
R4 had an electro-shock prod, which she used to protect Kenobi's Delta-7B Aethersprite-class light interceptor from Jawas during a visit to Jabba's Palace.[7]
Behind the scenes[]
R4-P17 first appeared in the 2002 film Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones, the second installment of the Star Wars prequel trilogy.[4]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones (First appearance)
- Attack of the Clones Read-Along Storybook and CD
- "A Deadly Plot"—The Prequel Trilogy Stories
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Children of the Force"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Mandalore Plot"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Voyage of Temptation" (In flashback(s))
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Nightsisters"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Voices"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Unfinished Business"
- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- "The Last Adventure"—5-Minute Star Wars Stories
Non-canon appearances[]
Sources[]
- Journey Through Space
- Ultimate Star Wars
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- Star Wars Character Encyclopedia: Updated and Expanded
- Star Wars Expert Guide
- Star Wars: Complete Locations
- Star Wars: Geektionary: The Galaxy from A - Z
- Star Wars: A-wing Deluxe Book and 3D Wood Model (Picture only)
Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 48 (Droid Directory: Jedi Droids - Astromechs)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 35 (Weapons & Uniforms: Ready for Action) (Picture only)
Star Wars Helmet Collection 46 (Databank A-Z: Providence-class–Raxus)
- Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles (Picture only)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
Star Wars: Build Your Own X-Wing 21 (Starfighter Aces: Obi-Wan Kenobi – Clone Wars General)
Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Guardians of the Republic Squadron Pack (Card: R4-P17)
- Star Wars Search and Find Volume I
- Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition
- Star Wars: Extraordinary Droids
"R2-D2" – Star Wars Encyclopedia
"Republic, Rebel, and Resistance Starfighters" – Star Wars Encyclopedia
Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith (Set: 912066 Obi-Wan's Jedi Interceptor)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle!
"BB-8 and Other Astromech Droids" – Star Wars Encyclopedia
Obi-Wan Wednesdays: Reva Figure Revealed and More! on StarWars.com (backup link)
R4-P17 in the Databank (backup link)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Star Wars: Galactic Atlas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Ultimate Star Wars
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones
- ↑ 5.0 5.1
Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition – Guardians of the Republic Squadron Pack (Card: R4-P Astromech)
- ↑ Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Character Encyclopedia - Join the Battle!
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Star Wars: The Clone Wars film
- ↑ Rise of the Separatists