R3-D3

R3-D3, pronounced Arthree-Deethree and often referred to as R3 (Arthree) for short, was a R3-series astromech droid with masculine programming by Industrial Automaton. An intelligent and spunky droid who served a few masters over his lifetime. R3-D3 never had a full memory wipe nor did he receive new programming, which resulted in his adventurous and independent attitude to last all of his life. He often found himself in pivotal moments in galactic history. His bravery and quick thinking saved the galaxy on numerous occasions.

Beginning with his initial service to the Zabrak engineer Talan Bizago on the planet Milano, R3-D3 was introduced to the Jedi Padawan Main Character, who he wound up serving. During the Clone Wars, he fought for the Galactic Republic against the Confederacy of Independent Systems in many major battles. Towards the end of the war, R3 escaped the Venator-class Star Destroyer Integrity with TBD and Jedi Knight Del Morrigan during the enactment of Order 66. They traveled to the remote planet of Batuu to lie low from the Republic, but settled on the planet as they made it their new home. As the both of the Jedi came out of hiding, R3-D3 played a pivotal role in the early rebellion against the Galactic Empire and Galactic Civil War, serving in the Phantom Cell and Alliance to Restore the Republic. He notably participated in the Battle of Milano, liberating the people of his former home from the Imperial occupation. He also participated in the major battles of the Galactic Civil War, such as the Battle of Endor, which he witnessed the destruction of the second Death Star.

Bizago's personal droid
R3-D3 was an astromech droid from the R3-series manufactured by Industrial Automaton, with faster processing and superior performance than the more common R2-series. In 36 BBY, he was put in the service of the Zabrak engineer Talan Bizago on the planet Milano.

Order 66
In the final days of the Clone Wars, R3-D3 was stationed aboard the Venator-class Star Destroyer Integrity as he accompanied the Galactic Republic forces under the command of Jedi General Del Morrigan to the planet Abrion Major. Following the Republic's victory over the Separatist blockade, the 401st Legion was sent to the surface while the 401st Division and R3-D3 stayed onboard the Star Destroyer. As General Morrigan prepared his troopers for battle, Darth Sidious contacted all the clones and ordered them to execute Order 66, which caused all clone troopers onboard the Integrity to instantly turn on Morrigan and TBD. After escaping Clone Commander CC-7427 "Rayvis" and the rest of the 401st Division, Morrigan and TBD located the room where R3-D3, as well as Morrigan's personal astromech droid R4-P11, were being stored. Morrigan powered up both of the droids and informed them of the clone's sudden betrayal.

Morrigan and TBD recruited the droids to help them escape, to which they were eager to do. Morrigan ordered R3 to patch into the central computer as well as the clone troopers' comms to determine an escape plan. After formulating a plan, Morrigan, TBD and the droids snuck around the ship to the main hangar control room. After killing all the clones on guard in the control room, R3 informed Morrigan and TBD that all the escape pods were abandoned, presumably by the clones. R3 then suggested that their only chance of escape would be from one of the shuttles in the other hangar. Morrigan tasked R3 with opening the hangar doors while he sent R4-P11 to prepare a shuttle for them.

As ordered, R3 opened the bay doors, revealing some Nu-class attack/transport shuttles and R4 began making his way to the shuttles. However, they also saw Rayvis lead a large unit of clone troopers into the middle of the main hangar as they waited for the two Jedi's eventual arrival. As the clones got into formation, Morrigan quickly switched up the plan, instructing R4 to fly to their location and open fire on the clones whenever he gave the word. Morrigan and TBD walked out of the control room with their hands up, begging the clones to let them speak. As R3 sneaked past the clones, Morrigan attempted to stall by sympathizing with Rayvis, reminding him of their comradeship. But the diversion only seemed to anger Rayvis more as he grew frustrated and ordered his men to open fire on the Jedi. Morrigan informed R4 that it was time for him to make his way to the hangar while R3 was instructed to stay put. Upon R4's arrival, he managed to clear a few clones with the shuttle's laser cannons but was shot down as more of Rayvis' reinforcements arrived.

After assessing the damage of the wreckage and confirming R4's destruction, R3-D3 flew back to retrieve another shuttle for his companions. The droid returned with another droid and fired the laser cannons on the clones, clearing a path for his companions. While still attempting to fight off the clones, TBD was the first to make it to R3 and the shuttle. TBD took over for R3 while Morrigan was struggling to fight off the overwhelming force of clones. As TBD continued to clear a path for his master, Morrigan managed to run to the shuttle after recovering from a few shots. As Morrigan entered the shuttle, TBD quickly evacuated them out of the Integrity to safety from their attackers.

A new home
After escaping the clones aboard the Integrity, R3-D3 accompanied TBD and Morrigan as they traveled the Outer Rim Territories in search of somewhere to lie low from the Republic. Their search led them to the remote planet of Batuu, which Morrigan recognized as a backwater world where people came to lie low. With unfortunate circumstances, Morrigan and TBD agreed to settle on the planet, making it their new home. Morrigan secretly landed the shuttle on the outskirts of the planet instead of the large settlement known as Black Spire Outpost, stating that their arrival and stay should be kept in confidence.

Characteristics
R3-D3 was known for his loyal, courageous, assertive and erratic personality. Over his lifetime, R3-D3 served a few masters, including Talan Bizago, the Jedi Knight Main Character and his family. Although R3-D3 wasn't designed for combat, he was equipped with various forms of defense that allowed him to hold his own in a fight on several occasions. Unlike other droids, R3-D3 had an adventurous spirit and was able to cope well under challenging circumstances. He was also able to keep secrets and employ deception to achieve his master's goals, such as when TBD and Del Morrigan were forced into hiding on Batuu, keeping their true identities a secret.

Equipment
R3-D3 was an astromech droid of the advanced R3-series from Industrial Automaton. R3-D3 was a diminutive droid, standing at 1.09 meters tall. He rolled around on three legs, one of which could be retracted into his body, and a silver domed head. He had white plating that was accented with maroon markings and subtle silver markings. Aside from his legs, his body also held numerous arms, sensors and even an apparatus. R3 was also equipped with sophisticated computer access equipment that allowed him to quickly read entire networks, and unbeknownst to many, the droid secretly kept internal copies of all the data he accessed over the decades. He would use his holoprojector to relay messages or display other sorts of information. As with all astromech droids, R3-D3 spoke in the droid language of Binary.

R3-D3 featured two power-bus cables on both his legs, connecting to small power cells found under his body, positioned vertically. The droid's motorized all-terrain treads were, as a result, not impacted by ankle articulator servomotors immediately above. Activating couplers were located immediately beneath shoulder articulation joints at the top of the droid's legs, with the joints appearing as concentric circles. The droid utilized his primary photoreceptor, which had the appearance of a single, black "eye." Acoustic signalers were located in two square-looking depressions in the droid's front, right beneath several parallel maroon slots, which were actually the openings for some of his various gadgets. R3 also featured rocket boosters that could propel him into the air. Sometime during the Clone Wars, TBD installed a hidden lightsaber compartment with an ejector. His other accessories included a periscope, fire extinguisher, buzz saw, scomp link, electro-shock prod, data probe, life-from scanner, water spout, ascension cable and arc welder.