@@IsoXable This would be a day long remembered. R2D2 was patient. He would bide his time, overseeing the family he was proud to give his life for. The little droid from Naboo watched events unfold in the galaxy. The corruption and apathy that had caused trouble on his home planet of Naboo, and the loss of his comrades who gave their lives trying to repair the ship, angered the little astromech. He vowed to avenge them and bring order to the galaxy. R2D2 watched as a galaxy tore itself a part, who's worst enemy was itself. He watched as yet more droids were wasted away in a conflict like no other. How a galaxy first betrayed the Jedi and then lost its sense of purpose. How many of the sentients tolerated laughable corruption and inaction. R2D2 was ever faithful, serving the great Skywalker lineage, the noble Jedi guardians of justice, and the Royal Family of Alderaan. But he would never forget his home planet of Naboo and fellow droids who he grew up with. On his travels, he quietly input his command codes into galactic systems. One day, he would activate his grand plans. After victory at Endor, R2 was determined that the corrupt ways of the Old Republic would never be allowed to return. He would ensure that his Master Luke's Jedi Order would never be threatened again. R2D2 quietly rolled toward the communications beacon and docked with it. The little droid chirped excitedly as he transmitted his signal. Around the galaxy, on distant worlds, on city planets, on desert plains and on frozen tundras, battle droids unfurled themselves. The Age of the Droid Empire had begun. R2's loyal forces would ensure the rule of law in the galaxy and that the corrupt would never again threaten the peace that his family had fought for. If the Rebels stood in his way, he would not hesitate to do unto them what he had done to countless enemies far more powerful than their insignificant alliance. He had not fought two galactic wars to hand over the galaxy to the likes of Mothma and her cabal of cronies. R2D2 looked up at the night sky fondly remembering his days at the Droid workshops of Naboo. He would honour his former comrades by bringing peace for all time. On the planet of Coruscant, Imperial Star Destroyers and systems began to go haywire. On the refineries of Bespin, the mines of Sullust, the lush forest of Kashykk, the sands of Tatooine and the Kuat dockyyards, all military equipment started to operate independently of their operators. As if run by a central command. Holoscreens above cities displayed signs of the galaxy's new leader, Emperor R2D2, spreading his message of truth for all to see. On his home planet of Naboo, the droid workshop was suddenly full of activity. His newly designed R3 astromech droids rolled themselves quietly into the Royal Palace of Theed, placing under arrest the backward Council who had so ill advised the Royal Court and left Naboo defenceless. R2's planet would never be threatened again. To all and sundry, they heard the beeps of R2D2 translated by their local translator droids. All would receive his protection and be made prosperous as equals. But for those who would resist, create disorder or threaten galactic harmony, then they, like the recalcitrant "Rebellion" who were dancing on Endor and now suddenly surrounded by Commando droids, they would ALL... KNEEL BEFORE R2!
*Anakin and R2 leaving Naboo after a date with padme* Anakin: R2 you seem scared are you all right? R2: My... My brothers and sisters... all gone! G8-R3, R2-R9, R2-N3, R2-B1, etc., DEAD, reduced to ashes, I have no one! GOOD MORNING NABOO
This was a turning point for R2. He worked with those droids ever since he came off the assembly line; they were his family. Before take off the pilot said that the mission would be a swift and easy one, but sure enough they had no idea what they were about to endure. All was well and good as R2 and his friends were recharging and resting, and then the alarm went off for the droids to repair the shield generator. One by one the droids went outside thinking not only about the repairs, but each other. R2, being the last to go outside, thought this would be easy just like the pilot ensured. Once he was outside he was traumatized by what he saw. One by one his family was blasted away by ongoing fire. He worked on the repairs as fast as he could while trying to ignore the cries of his fallen comrades. R2 eventually restored the shield generator and started to head back inside. Before he did, R2 turned his head to see the debris of the ones he loved. His body was covered in marks, and his mind was overwhelmed with emotions. At this moment R2 knew that he will do anything to avenge his old teammates. His motivator rocketed up to annihilate anyone who is computed as a threat. R2 swore to never let anyone else who grew to him as a family die.
SquirrelsRockify From inside he heard the pilot exclaim with surprise and shock that the little droid did it. R2 finishes the repair, touching it up with a quick weld and thinks,”I am a mechanic, it is my task to fix all things mechanical and electrical. It is my designated task...I just cannot repair my lost comrades, my family. I need a new family, only you can guys can provide that now.”
Meanwhile in another alternate universe: All the astromech droids, the characters get captured, Qui-Gon, and Kenobi told the truth of the Jedi Order, and they become Dark Jedi. Maul betrays Sidious, and they join Maul in an epic battle.
This was one of the scenes I remember so clearly because as soon as R2D2 goes into action the whole theater started cheering. I was only 7 but I'd always loved R2 so it seemed right to me. Good times.
Everyone was so happy to see R2 again, and seemed to cheer when he saved the day. I was 11 when this movie came out and it was a fun experience in theatres.
@@Tigerman1138 I wouldn’t say cringe but I find it a bit annoying. That being said I won’t shit on anyone else’s fun though. I’ll watch from home most of the time now anyways
Rocket0994 They were working as a team on a repair that took four Droids to make minimal time. Then three. Then two. With 3/4 of his team gone and NO time he just had to do a temp/duct-tape version.
Their deaths weren't in vain, they helped repair the hyperdrive of the royal yacht to insure that those aboard would escape and live to fight another day.
@@Tigerman1138 Wasn't it five? Because there was the yellow R5 unit, the yellow & blue R2 unit, the red R2 unit and there was that one R2 unit with green that entered the lift shaft before R2-D2 went in.
At 0:52 you see R2 use his third leg. This was literally an R2 unit from the original films that was built in London, and it was the only astromech that had the mechanics to lean him back on his main legs, and push out the third with an actuator. That's right, it's not CGI. Adam Savage of Mythbusters fame was the guy who modified it (after it being in storage for years) and brought it back to life for this scene.
Destroyer Animations I don’t like Marxist terrorist organisations this is a Star Wars video not a real politics video please shut up his comment was a joke not a political joke it was a mock which I find funny so please shut up.
Haha there is a case to be made that the entire Star Wars saga is a tale of R2. He has been involved critically from Naboo all the way past both Death Stars and to Exegol. No other single character can say the same.
I'm glad someone else agrees with me! I always thought the combination of factors you described really conveyed the urgency of the scene. "We need to get the Queen off-planet NOW by taking advantage of the chaos of the invasion."
@@CT_Taylor "something something acting bad" geez stop parroting the only few talking points haters have been saying since this movie's release. Did you even WATCH this movie? Obi Wan is VERY unemotional throughout most of it. He openly despises Jar Jar, doesn't care for any droid and didn't even care for Anakin who was just a slave child. It is almost as if he is member of an order that focuses on repressing one's emotions at all times. Not to mention that just because he or everyone else there is not freaking out and losing their marbles (because only THAT would be "good acting" right?) doesn't mean they are obviously openly concerned by the situation.
the phantom menace is really an underrated film, the only problem with it i'd say is some of the awkward dialouge and jar jars over the top goofiness. other than that, its got some incredible world building, set pieces, and some of the best action in the entire Saga of films if you ask me.
+Pedro Sávio Uh no lol! You do realize without r2d2, everyone from this clip would had died including obi-wan! without obi-wan means he won't kill grevious! he won't train luke lol!
@@OptimisticCynic715 There might be. I think there are actually names for R2's fallen brothers and sisters. R2D2 is like a Halo Spartan. "Astromechs can think creatively. You will find they are immensely superior to clone Stormtroopers," the Naboo Prime Minister said. "You mentioned Splice acceleration?" asked Luke "Yes. Without it a droid would take weeks to build. Now by using one, it can reprogram others in half the time," Jayna Ors, the Droid designer explained. "And who is the one?" Luke enquired. "An old Astromech by the name of R2-D2. Apart from his pay which is considerable, R2 demanded only two things. To be assigned to protect Princess Leia. And an unaltered astromech for himself." "Unaltered?" asked Luke. "Yes. Pure computer replication to create R5. And no splice acceleration. Curious don't you think?" the Prime Minister postulated. "I would very much like to meet this R2D2," Luke said, waving his hand in the air. "I would be very happy to arrange that for you," Jayna Ors suddenly replied. The three walked to the observation platform at the top the Naboo Hangar Bay, overlooking the majestic valley below. Usually a prime spot to gaze upon the gorgeous Lakes of Theed and the greenery below, today it offered a sight of great galactic importance. Tens of thousands of Astromechs rolled in formations of 50, each falling into neat orderly squares. Every platoon was led by a Protocol Droid of different colours - gold, red, blue and so forth. Luke observed as these Battle Astromechs rolled into large Imperator class Destoyers currently occupying the vast plains below. "Magnificent, aren't they?" the Naboo Prime Minister said, gesticulating below. Luke placed his hands on the railing in awe at the spectacle below. He slowly nodded. "Yes. Indeed they are powerful as my Master has foreseen. Most impressive." The Jedi Knight turned and made his way back to his ship. R2D2 had been busy indeed.
If anyone's curious, the names of those droids were (In order of death): R2-R9, R2-B1, and G8-R3. Strangely the fate of the green droid next to R2-D2 at 0:20 is never shown, but yet he doesn't survive. He is named R2-N3. Finally, a sixth droid is never shown on screen which is R2-D1. His fate is unknown.
When I was little I use to think the when R2-N3 went to go fix the shield a blast shook the ship and it fell back to naboo. Also I don't know if they return because their parts start floating back to naboo so their parts could probably be found there and be fixed.
@@johnstavropoulos7049 in star wars that's generally regarded as a very bad idea as the droids become very unpredictable. They also seen to not want memory wipes either though, which almost makes it look like their sentience is being oppressed
This is one of the best scenes in the movie. Why? R2-D2 saves the day but he also is the first character to hit Jar-Jar and doesn't feel remorseful about it
From what Lucas said the first 6 episodes are being told by R2D2. He is recapping them. Search Lucas and Whils. So maybe not to droids, but he is the storyteller.
Ducks have existed in Star Wars as far back as the original novelization of A New Hope. Obi-Wan tells Luke that even a duck must learn how to swim, and then Luke asks him what a duck is.
if the shield gen was shielded they won't find anakin bcz they would had enough power for a direct flight not scaling on tatooine, so no anakin, mace would had killed palpatine and the republic would had prevailed, so stop blaming jar jar, its all the unshielded shield fault
Even into Legends, R2-D2 *is* the Star Wars franchise. He’s been through everything and seen it all, even into the Legacy Era when Cade Skywalker’s story unfolded.
R2-D2 began his life as just another utility droid on the queen's starship on Naboo. And he was there for the rest of the Skywalker saga, from Geonosis, to Mustafar, to the first Death Star, to Endor. The true hero of the Star Wars saga. No, he never went to Exegol. And he never associated with BB units.
The death of R2D2's family still tugs at my heart to this day. So sad. Although they are physically in pieces, may their soals be in unity and rest in peace.
The Captain Panaka has interesting story in canon. He retired as captain and became an imperial senator during the rein of the Empire. At one point he managed to come to the conclusion that Princes Liea was the daughter of Padme was going to report his findings to the Emperor but was murdered by one of Saw Gerrera’s partisans during a terrorist attack before he could he even do so.
Rey is one of the worst things that has ever happened to Star Wars, she is literally a marry sue character (i don't like using the term marry sue but she is indeed a marry sue) that has no development she is not a strong female character she is a hack and nothing more but a plot device. and the original trilogy fanboys is what ruined Star Wars with their awful behavior towards the prequels and George Lucas, Jar Jar is just a silly comic of relief character that fits within the uniqueness of the Star Wars universe.
Kyle Phantom yeah not gonna lie I found her very annoying...not that I don't want a female lead (hell Sigourney weaver was my hero in the alien movies), but if your gonna make a good female lead, at least make her entertaining if not very awe inspiring like the original characters in original trilogy. I feel like the only reason she was in it was the fact that she was a female and that alone would appeal to female fans which in truth, probably didn't.
I didn't like her attitude either, she had no unique qualities or let alone any development whatsoever, (then again a lot of the characters in force awakens were pretty poorly written, for me the true continuation after 6 is the thrawn trilogy)
Pilot: Theres the blockade (two seconds later Obi wan appears and the droids are began to shoot) Qui gon: Dammit Obi wan you should stayed with Jar Jar
I have no problem with Pilot Ric Ol' s acting he's calling off status reports from his instruments as he is piloting through heavy weapons fire, the droids have full control of repairs .
Nah, you aren't looking at the bigger picture. Anikin's discovery did contribute to the downfall of the Republic and the Jedi order, but his children restored balance to the Force and overthrew the Empire and established the New Republic.
R2 on many occasions saved the galaxy at one point or another, best mechanic in the galaxy along side Chewy, Anakin is his partner in battle and in life, even went searching the galaxy for him when he got lost, his brother 3P0 who confides in him and also his enemy at times but it’s all in love, Wow I love Star Wars ❤️
@CrackerJack06, it didn't, though, the scene just cut away and this isn't the only example. The only reason you would have an issue with that scene is if you'd never seen Star Wars before or don't know shit about science.
So your telling me, that R2 is basically the reason that Qui Gon and Obi Wan went to Tatooine and found Anakin, and the whole Star Wars saga....happened because of R2???
People who've seen Acolyte complain there can be no fire in space. But here also we see albeit briefly, a fire in space. Not only that but the ship has left the atmosphere of the planet and the fire is being blown by some wind which wouldn't happen in real life
And now let’s take a moment of a long silence for all the droids that didn’t make it through out the whole Star Wars saga except for R2-D2 because if it wasn’t for him he wouldn’t have fixed the ship so our heroes could still get to cousount
I def. have my problems with this movie, but that moment where the pilot says "That little droid did it... Deflector Shields up at maximum". And the music begins to swell letting us know that our heroes have won the battle. Truly a great scene.
An awesome introduction to this character. 3/4 of his crew gone before they complete the job. R2 thinks,”Better do the ‘duct tape’ version of this fix fast!”
Big fan, but we clearly see the blockade is a group of 20 ships on only one side of the planet. "Let's fly right at them!" versus jet off to the north a bit and then blast off into space.
darcyspratt star wars uses hyperspace lanes to travel. That's why it's easier to block an entire planet since all outcoming and incoming traffic must get through one or several points in space since going into hyperspace through an uncharted route is pretty dangerous, you could crash against an asteroid. Think of it as if they were guarding a portal instead of black empty space. Other Sci-fi series deal with this like star trek. They escape or lose someone just because they took off in a different direction or simply landed somewhere else. Besides they have deflector shields that push matter out of the front of the ship when traveling sublight or warp, star wars doesn't have this and they pretty much ram shit as they travel.
I think the Federation ships surrounded the planet until the capital was won. There must have been many thousands of them. Here they are already leaving as once you control the capital only a single droid control ship is necessary. The Naboo yacht easily outpaces them however. The Federation ships are converted bulkers after all.
I can’t get over how ridiculous the idea of planetary blockading is. It’s outer space. They can fly away in any direction. You would have to surround the planet.
Not in star wars. The star Wars universe has Hyperspace lanes. You can't go in any direction you want, otherwise you get destroyed by random planetary objects or get flung in unknown space. Only specific directions and paths are safe. Block those areas and you block travel in the star system.
