In the vast expanse of the Star Wars universe, droids have always been more than just mechanical entities. They’ve been companions, heroes, and sometimes, mischievous troublemakers. From the iconic C-3PO’s constant anxiety to BB-8’s cheeky antics, these droids have personalities that resonate with fans. But there’s one droid that stands out for a rather grim reason: Chopper, or C1-10P. This droid, my friends, has a body count that might just leave you astounded. Droids with Personality Star Wars has never portrayed droids as mere machines. They laugh, they cry (well, in their own way), and they have quirks that make them endearing. R2-D2’s brave antics and C-3PO’s nervous chatter have made them fan favorites. But then there’s Chopper, a droid that could easily be dubbed a “war crime on wheels.” Chopper’s Dark Resume For those who’ve followed the animated series Star Wars Rebels, Chopper’s violent tendencies aren’t news. This droid…
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Star Wars and AI: The Galactic Impact on our Earthly Imaginations
In a galaxy far, far away, it’s the droids who often steal the show. From the endearing chirps of R2-D2 to the golden eloquence of C-3PO, Star Wars has given us some of the most memorable and influential representations of artificial intelligence (AI) in popular culture. But beyond being mere characters, these droids have greatly shaped our perceptions and expectations of AI. So, let’s dive into the Star Wars universe and see how it’s impacted our views on AI right here on our humble planet Earth. The Droids We’re Looking For: Star Wars and AI The Star Wars franchise has given us a vivid array of AI characters, each with their own personalities and quirks. These aren’t your run-of-the-mill, emotionless machines. They’re characters with heart (well, metaphorically speaking, of course). They can be funny, they can be serious, and, most importantly, they can be relatable. Changing Our Expectations: AI in…
Circuit and Dice: The Role of Droids in Star Wars Gambling
What makes the Star Wars universe truly captivating isn’t just the epic battles, intricate politics, or the mystic power of the Force; it’s also the little nuances that build its fabric. One such nuance? Gambling, an integral part of the Star Wars culture. It’s an activity that transcends planetary borders and social classes. But it’s not just humans, aliens, or Force-sensitives who partake in this high-stakes realm. There’s another group that plays a critical role in this cosmic casino, and they’re not even biological. That’s right – we’re talking about droids. What’s their stake at the table, you ask? Let’s roll the chance cubes and find out. Droids as Dealers and Game Hosts First and foremost, droids serve as objective, unswayable game hosts and dealers in the universe’s most popular gambling spots. Whether you’re seated at a Sabacc table on Bespin or betting on a Podrace in Tatooine, you’re bound…
The Force Awakens: Celebrate May the 4th in Star Wars: The Old Republic
What happens when you combine the magic of Star Wars Day with the immersive world of The Old Republic? An epic celebration that’s out of this world! This year, Star Wars: The Old Republic is inviting all its players to celebrate May the 4th in The Old Republic with an array of exclusive rewards and promotions. So, buckle up, as we’re about to embark on an interstellar adventure! Celebrate May the 4th in The Old Republic: Discover the Rewards In honor of Star Wars Day, The Old Republic is giving away a special gift that’s sure to add a dose of charm to your galactic escapades. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg! The Green BX-23 Droid: Your New Adventure Companion Simply log in to The Old Republic anytime between May 4th and May 18th, and you’ll find a delightful surprise waiting for you in your in-game mailbox –…
R5-D4: The Little Droid that Almost Changed the Galaxy
In the vast Star Wars universe, there are countless iconic characters, from the brave Jedi to the villainous Sith lords. But among all these characters, there is one little droid that stands out as a fan favorite: R5-D4. While he may only have appeared in one scene in the original Star Wars film, this little astromech has become a beloved figure in the Star Wars community, known for his plucky spirit and heroic sacrifice. In this article, we will take a closer look at R5-D4, his role in the Star Wars universe, and his enduring legacy. First introduced in the original 1977 film, R5-D4 is one of the many astromech droids that populate the Star Wars universe. Like his more famous counterpart, R2-D2, R5-D4 is designed to perform a variety of tasks related to starship maintenance and repair. However, unlike R2-D2, who is known for his spunky personality and heroism,…
Re-Watching: Star Wars Droids – 1985
Star Wars droids have been a beloved part of the franchise since they were first introduced in the original trilogy. These intelligent and often quirky robots have played important roles in the Star Wars universe, providing both comedic relief and valuable assistance to the human and alien characters they interact with. One of the most iconic Star Wars droids is C-3PO, a protocol droid designed to assist with diplomatic missions. C-3PO, also known as Threepio, is known for his nervous personality and tendency to panic in dangerous situations. Despite this, he is a loyal companion to his human friend, Luke Skywalker, and plays a crucial role in the Rebel Alliance’s fight against the Empire. Another well-known Star Wars droid is R2-D2, a small astromech droid that is often seen alongside Threepio. R2-D2, also known as Artoo, is known for his resourcefulness and bravery. He is able to repair ships, hack…
Celebrate May the 4th in Star Wars: The Old Republic
In honor Nay the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, and to show our appreciation for all of othe players in a galaxy far, far away, The developers over at BioWare Asutine is giving away the orange P1-XL droid! This droid’s boxy chassis and high-visibility paint ensures that you’ll never lose sight of him as he follows along in your many adventures! Simply log in to Star Wars: The Old Republic anytime between May 3rd and May 10th and your very own mini-pet will be waiting for you in your in-game mailbox. Promotion period runs 5/3/22 (1200 GMT) – 5/10/22 (1200 GMT). In addition to your P1-XL minipet, players will also receive two additional benefits. First, we will be running a 50% off collection unlock sale alongside the Double XP event! Both of these will run for the same duration as the minipet login promotion. Join us in celebrating May the…
How to Build Affection with Your Ship Droid
While you’re out battling and collecting and trudging away at storyline, it’s easier to remember the companion you have at your side, taking for you, healing for you or providing much-needed DPS. They’ve got your back! But it’s not until you are greeted by that ever-annoying voice at the ship’s entrance that you remember your ship droid. He does so much hard work, even adding extra padding to the seats in your ship yet so many forget to build affection with the lonely ship droid. He lives to serve and please his master and you can say thank you easier than ever before now that the 30-second cool down to give companion gifts has been lifted. So what gifts does he want? It’s easy as pie! Cultural Artifacts: Rank 1 Polished Meteorite (200 Credits) Rank 2 Dubrillion Lizard Egg (600 Credits) These are available at your local companion gift vendor…
Reddit User Says: “I’ve silenced C2-N2 and You Can Too”
Who else is tired of hearing C2-N2? If this droid is driving you nuts like so many others players, then there might be a solution short of decommissioning him. Remember this video we brought you the other day, “SWTOR Horror”? Well, you don’t have to end like the player in the video. There is another option and it’s a pretty simple fix. This Reddit user explains: All you have to do is replace this file with an empty file by the same name. · swtor_en-us_cnv_comp_chars_rep_1.tor · (swtor_en-us_cnv_comp_chars_imp_1.tor if you’re an imp) It appears the above file contains all the voice acting done by your companions based on your location. Like when you leave the base on hoth your companion says, “Hoth, it’s so damn cold blah blah blah blah blah” It was cool while leveling, it’s annoying now. It also has the chatter from c2-n2 every time you run past…
Facebook Image Of The Week #10
You know how I know that you know that it’s wednesday?? BioWare is updating the official Facebook page with a new screenshot of Star Wars: The old republic – That’s how! This time we get to see Han Solo and Chewbacca shoot down an Imperial probe droid on Hoth. Han diden’t hit it that hard, so it must have had a self destruct mechanism… Oh wait. That’s much later in the story. Here is the real description: This Jedi Knight silences yet another security Droid as he approaches a Separatist stronghold on Ord Mantell.
Know your lore: T3-M4
T3-M4 (also called Teethree for short) was a T3-series utility droid built as a master slicer for crime lord Davik Kang. His life of crime was short-lived, however, after Taris was bombarded by the Sith and Davik was killed. He then accompanied Revan on his search for the Star Forge. Sometime after defeating Darth Malak, Revan left for the Unknown Regions, leaving T3-M4 with the Ebon Hawk. The droid then used the ship to rescue the Jedi Exile from Darth Sion, and aided her in her quest to stop the Sith Triumvirate. Biography Travels with Revan T3-M4 was a late-prototype model of the T3-series utility droid, built on Taris by Janice Nall for the local crime lord Davik Kang in 3,956 BBY. The droid was top-of-the-range for its time, and featured exceptional code-breaking and computer slicing skills, in addition to being able to mount armor and weapon upgrades. T3-M4’s original…
Fully functional T3-M4 in real life video.
This is GREAT! DarthMoose made a real life version of T3-M4. Well I finally have him all together now and just need to prep for paint. This is the newest video I have of him with all his moving parts…. You can see more cool projects at www.R2-CM.com
What Race Will You Be?
So what is everyone thinking as far as Race is concerned. I am torn at the moment between really wanting to play a Chagrian and possibly having to play a Human. Hrm… So, there are some races that are quite obvious will be in this game. Kind of because they have to be, like Humans. But what races can we say we have seen in screens or movies for sure, that because of so must show up. Well, here are some of them.
Know your Lore: HK-47
HK-47 was a Hunter-Killer assassin droid and Jedi hunter constructed by Revan towards the end of the Mandalorian Wars to kill those who Revan believed would destabilize the galaxy. Revan gave up the droid shortly before his redemption, and HK-47 went from owner to owner, many of whom he slew himself, before being unwittingly reunited with his master. The droid went on to help Revan destroy the Star Forge. Later, HK-47 was damaged, and his schematics were stolen by the droid G0-T0 to produce HK-50 units. Five years later, the Jedi Exile repaired HK-47, who went on to defeat G0-T0 with help from HK-50 droids he persuaded to join the Exile. Four millennia later, HK-47 was found on the planet Mustafar and given a new body. HK-47 turned on those that had created it for him, who were forced to disable HK-47’s new droid army and the factory producing them….