32 BCE
Assigned to Naboo Royal Starship
R2-D2 is assigned to the Naboo Royal Starship, serving as an astromech droid for Queen Padmé Amidala. #starwars #naboo
Chronological Storyline (38 Milestones)
32 BCE
Participates in Battle of Naboo
R2-D2 flies in Anakin's starfighter during the Battle of Naboo, helping destroy the Trade Federation Droid Control Ship. #starwars #battleofnaboo
32 BCE
R2-D2 Manufactured
R2-D2 is manufactured by Industrial Automaton as an R2-series astromech droid. #starwars #droid
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32 BCE
Repairs Queen's Ship During Blockade
During the Trade Federation blockade of Naboo, R2-D2 performs critical repairs on the Royal Starship, allowing it to escape. #starwars #blockade
32 BCE
Meets Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine
R2-D2 accompanies Qui-Gon Jinn and Padmé to Tatooine, where he meets young Anakin Skywalker. #starwars #tatooine
22 BCE
Captured by Separatists on Christophsis
R2-D2 is captured by Separatist forces on Christophsis but later rescued by Anakin and Ahsoka Tano. #starwars #christophsis
22 BCE
Serves Anakin in Clone Wars
R2-D2 becomes Anakin Skywalker's personal astromech droid, serving alongside him throughout the Clone Wars. #starwars #clonewars
22 BCE
Helps Rescue Jabba's Son
R2-D2 assists Anakin and Padmé in a mission to rescue Jabba the Hutt's son, Rotta, on Teth. #starwars #jabba
21 BCE
Participates in Battle of Ryloth
R2-D2 aids Anakin in the Battle of Ryloth, helping to liberate the Twi'lek homeworld from Separatist occupation. #starwars #ryloth
20 BCE
Infiltrates Citadel Prison
R2-D2 accompanies Anakin and Obi-Wan on a mission to rescue Jedi Master Even Piell from the Citadel prison. #starwars #citadel
19 BCE
Assigned to Princess Leia
R2-D2 is assigned to serve Princess Leia Organa of Alderaan, becoming her trusted astromech. #starwars #leia
19 BCE
Memory Wiped by Bail Organa
Senator Bail Organa orders R2-D2's memory wiped to protect secrets, but R2-D2 later restores some memories. #starwars #memorywipe
19 BCE
Participates in Battle of Coruscant
R2-D2 flies with Anakin in the Battle of Coruscant, helping to rescue Chancellor Palpatine from General Grievous. #starwars #battleofcoruscant
19 BCE
Witnesses Anakin's Turn to Dark Side
R2-D2 is present during Order 66 and witnesses Anakin's transformation into Darth Vader on Mustafar. #starwars #order66
0 CE
Lands on Tatooine
R2-D2 and C-3PO land on Tatooine in an escape pod, beginning their search for Obi-Wan Kenobi. #starwars #tatooine
0 CE
Captured by Jawas
R2-D2 and C-3PO are captured by Jawas and sold to Owen Lars, where they meet Luke Skywalker. #starwars #jawas
0 CE
Travels to Mos Eisley
R2-D2 accompanies Luke and Obi-Wan to Mos Eisley to find a pilot to Alderaan. #starwars #moseisley
0 CE
Discovers Alderaan's Destruction
R2-D2 is present when the Falcon arrives at the destroyed Alderaan. #starwars #alderaan
0 CE
Captured by Death Star
The Falcon is tractored into the Death Star, and R2-D2 is captured along with the others. #starwars #deathstar
0 CE
Escapes Death Star
R2-D2 escapes the Death Star with the group, carrying the plans that reveal the station's weakness. #starwars #escape
0 CE
Participates in Battle of Yavin
R2-D2 flies in Luke's X-wing during the Battle of Yavin, helping to destroy the Death Star. #starwars #battleofyavin
0 CE
Locates Princess Leia
R2-D2 helps locate Princess Leia's cell on the Death Star. #starwars #rescue
0 CE
Stores Death Star Plans
R2-D2 receives the stolen Death Star plans from Leia and escapes the Tantive IV with C-3PO. #starwars #deathstar
0 CE
Boards Millennium Falcon
R2-D2 boards the Millennium Falcon with Luke, Obi-Wan, and C-3PO, beginning their journey. #starwars #falcon
0 CE
Plays Leia's Message for Obi-Wan
R2-D2 plays Leia's holographic message for Luke and Obi-Wan, revealing her plea for help. #starwars #message
3 CE
Escapes Hoth with Luke
R2-D2 escapes the Imperial attack on Hoth with Luke in his X-wing. #starwars #hoth
3 CE
Assists on Hoth
R2-D2 serves on Hoth, maintaining equipment and assisting with the Rebel base operations. #starwars #hoth
3 CE
Participates in Rescue of Luke
R2-D2 helps rescue Luke from Cloud City after his duel with Vader. #starwars #cloudcity
3 CE
Repairs Falcon's Hyperdrive
R2-D2 repairs the Millennium Falcon's hyperdrive while on Bespin. #starwars #bespin
3 CE
Travels to Dagobah
R2-D2 accompanies Luke to Dagobah for his Jedi training with Yoda. #starwars #dagobah
4 CE
Witnesses Celebration on Endor
R2-D2 celebrates with the Rebels on Endor after the Empire's defeat. #starwars #endor
4 CE
Participates in Battle of Endor
R2-D2 flies with Luke in the Battle of Endor, aiding in the destruction of the second Death Star. #starwars #battleofendor
34 CE
Goes into Low-Power Mode
After Luke's disappearance, R2-D2 goes into low-power mode, waiting for his return. #starwars #luke
34 CE
Reunites with Luke
R2-D2 is reactivated and reunites with Luke Skywalker on Ahch-To. #starwars #ahchto
34 CE
Helps Find Exegol
R2-D2 provides the missing piece of the map to Exegol, aiding the Resistance. #starwars #exegol
34 CE
Serves Leia in New Republic
R2-D2 continues to serve Leia Organa in the New Republic, assisting with various missions. #starwars #newrepublic
35 CE
Celebrates Victory on Ajan Kloss
R2-D2 celebrates the Resistance's victory on Ajan Kloss. #starwars #victory
35 CE
Participates in Battle of Exegol
R2-D2 flies with Poe Dameron in the Battle of Exegol, helping to defeat the Final Order. #starwars #battleofexegol