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R2-series astromech droid

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The R2-series astromech droid was a model of astromech droid produced by Industrial Automaton, boasting a level of success that was never equaled in Industrial Automaton's long history. A combination of excellent design, high-quality marketing, and good timing made this astromech droid one of the most sought after droids in history, and one of the few vintage astromech series still in active production decades after it was first designed, including the prototype R2-0. The line was so successful, even being given a positive review by Mechtech Illustrated for its versatility, that the Galactic Empire would later take credit for the design. The average cost for an R2 unit was about 4245 Republic Credits.

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Facts

Manufacturer: Industrial Automaton
Line: R-series
Class: Astromech droid
Degree: Class two droid
Cost: 4,525 credits
Height: 0.96 meters
Equipment: Acoustic signaller; Extendable 0.3 meter long video sensor; Fire extinguisher; Holographic projector/recorder; Retractable fine work grasper arm; Retractable heavy grasper arm; Small electric arc welder; Small internal cargo area; Three wheeled legs; Video display screen
Firstmade: During or prior to 32 BBY

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Non-canon appearances: 42

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