Droid series
R4 courier droid
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The R4 courier droid, also known as the Imperial courier droid or Imperial communication droid, were modified R4 astromech droids used by the Galactic Empire designed to be couriers, carrying information from one place to another, avoiding the use of networks. Courier droids wore the badge of the Imperial Press Corps, which allowed them access to top-secret information, and often featured unique markings to help differentiate them. After Grand Moff Wilhuff Tarkin ordered the destruction of Lothal's Imperial Communications Center, the Empire began using R4 courier droids as a means to physically transport data to and from the planet's surface.
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Facts
- Manufacturer
- Industrial Automaton
- Line
- R-series
- Model
- R4 astromech droid
- Class
- Astromech droid (repurposed)
- Courier Droid
- Sensor
- Black
- Plating
- White, black, and red with silver trim
- Equipment
- Fire extinguisher
- Affiliations
- Galactic Empire
- Imperial Press Corps
Appearances
8 works, in story order
- Servants of the Empire: The Secret Academy (mentioned only)
- Battle to the End
- Rebel Resolve (first appearance)
- Stealth Strike (indirect mention)
- Hera's Heroes (indirect mention)
- An Inside Man
- Through Imperial Eyes
- Double Agent Droid
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