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History of the Astromech line of droids as told by http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/R-series/
 
The R-series originally began with the P2-series astromech droid, which was sold exclusively to the Republic merchant fleet.
 
=Anatomy of an Astromech=
 
The follow is a description of the components you will find an Astromech droid.  Different series can have different components
 
==R-Series Dome==
 
'''[[Ref_radar_eye|Radar Eye]]''' Also called the 'main eye,' it's one of the more recognizable dome parts.
 
'''Radar Eye Lens''' The "lens" that is within the Radar Eye
 
'''Logic Displays''' A color matrix display of light for the glowing effect.
 
'''PSI (Process State Indicator)''' The PSI, for most droids, is a two-color fading light panel.
 
'''Holoprojector (HP)'''  The original screen used HPs were reading lights from Vickers Viscount airplanes, used in Great Britain beginning in the early 1950s.
 
'''Pie Panels''' These are pie shaped pieces often cut from the dome. These can open to reveal extensions from the dome such as periscopes or lifeform scanners.
 
'''Dome Panels''' These parts of the dome, including the pie panels, may be painted, etched or cut from the dome, and may open by means of servos and hinges.
 
'''P5 Picture Panel''' P5 refers to the name of the panel in the [http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/r2builders/ R2 Builders Group] blueprints. The panel has an open round-cornered center with shows the aluminum dome underneath. In a scene in the movie Return of the Jedi, the panel glows red.
 
'''Dome Bumps''' These are two small raised domes on the back of the dome. 
 
'''Dome Ring''' The dome ring is the lowest ring between the dome and body and is typically metallic in appearance.
 
==R-Series Body==
 
'''Large Data Port''' (LDP)
 
'''Utility Arms''' Arms located in the upper middle of the body.
 
'''Front Vents'''  The vent internals are different between the top and bottom and include a "housing" known as vent surrounds.
 
'''Side Vents''' "Vents" located on the the side of a droid.
 
'''Coin Slots''' These are usually made in a 'strip' of rectangular pieces that are slotted on the face.
 
'''Pocket Vents''' These are similar in appearance to the side vents, except for a recessed metal pocketed at the bottom of the part.
 
'''Coin Returns''' Named because they resemble a coin return on a vending machine.
 
'''Power Couplings''' These are round ports with a cross pattern in the middle.
 
'''Octagonal Ports''' These are octagonal shaped ports.
 
'''Skirt''' The skirt is located on the base of the body.
 
==R-Series Legs / Feet==
 
'''Shoulder Horseshoes''' These are called horseshoes because they resemble an upside down horseshoe.
 
'''Shoulder Hub''' These are aluminum (or aluminum colored) parts mounted in the round hole created by the shoulder horseshoes.
 
'''Booster Covers''' Large structures on the side of the leg that (in the movies) split apart to extend Artoo's rocket boosters.
 
'''Leg Struts''' Cylindrical lathed pipes that insert into, and run the length of, the booster cover. At the top they appear connected to a box on an angle.
 
'''Main Leg''' The main structural part of the leg itself is the base onto which the detail parts are attached.
 
'''Shoulder Hydraulics''' Metallic tube/pipe structure which mount inside the long opening in the shoulder horseshoes.
 
'''Shoulder Buttons''' Small metallic cylinders which mount into the two small openings on the shoulder horseshoes. These each have three holes and resemble metal bottle caps.
 
'''Ankle Bracelet''' Thin metal plate which caps the top of the ankle.
 
'''Outer Ankle Sides''' Also referred to as 'beefy ankle pieces' these refer to the curved portion of the ankle that faces away from the body.
 
'''Ankle Details''' Angular flat parts which are attached to the front and backs of the ankles.
 
'''Ankle Cylinder Wedges''' Triangular shaped wedges which connect the ankle cylinders to the ankle sides.
 
'''Ankle Cylinders''' Metal-colored cylindrical shaped pipes that mount to the ankle.
 
'''Ankle Cylinder Holders''' Crescent-shaped parts which attach to the lower portion of the ankle and cradle the ankle cylinder.
 
'''Under Shoulder Details''' Small structures consisting of a knurled cylindrical shape with smaller pipes attached at a 90 degree angle. Metallic in color, they attach into the recessed area on the undersides of the main leg.
 
'''Main Foot Shell''' Trapezoidal shaped foot covering.
 
'''Foot Side Plate''' Plate which attaches to the foot shell sides, and usually through which the foot motors and drivetrain is accessed. These are usually part of the footshells, and have several detail parts attached to them.
 
'''Half Moon Details''' Half moon shaped part which attaches to the foot side plates.
 
'''Foot Details''' Small raised areas which attach to the side plates.
 
'''Battery Boxes''' Boxes with curved top and bottom sections, which fit into the insides of the outer feet.
 
'''Battery Box Harnesses''' Metallic structures which attach to the upper and lower overhangs on the battery boxes, and give the appearance of latches.
 
'''Foot Hoses''' Braided metal hoses which connect the battery boxes to the outer foot shells.
 
'''Knurled Fittings''' Knurled metallic fittings into which the foot hoses insert.
 
'''Foot Strips''' Thin aluminum strips which attach to the front and back of the feet. On the fronts of the feet, the knurled fittings insert into these foot strips.
 
=BB Series=
The BB-series, also known as the BB unit, was a model of astromech droid active during the era of the Cold war, featuring a spherical body that allowed the droid to roll in any direction, with a head usually atop the body but not meant to be permanently physically attached to it (which would inhibit the droid's ability to roll around).
 
 
=C Series=
The C-series was a line of astromech droid employed as mechanics or co-pilots on starships of all sizes. By the time of the Galactic Empire's reign, they were outdated by most standards. One model within the line was the C1-series astromech droid.
 
=P2 Series=
The P2-series astromech droid was Industrial Automaton's first astromech droid prototype for the R-series, using a rounded body design that would later prove popular with the R2-series astromech droids.
 
=R Series Droids=
 
==R1 Series==
The original R1 unit was designed from the body shell of the earlier Mark II reactor drone and was generally seen as an improvement of the P2 in its early years. The R1 was much less bulky than the P2, although still large, and able to hold 500 starship configurations. It was the first of the series to hold hyperspace navigational capabilities.
 
==R2 Series==
The '''[[R2 Series]]''' then far surpassed the R1. It was smaller, able to fit into a standard starfighter, and had more capabilites than its previous model. It was extremely popular with pilots and was often used by the Galactic Republic. It could hold 700 configurations and featured full-spectrum, electromagnetic, heat, motion, and life-form sensors. The R2 unit was built for all environments, and came with an array of tools, which could include electric zappers, fuel-squirting compartments, pincers, lights, holoprojectors and computer arms able to access any computer. R2-D2 is the most notable one of its class.
 
==R3 Series==
The R3 unit was based on the R2's basic design, and was only distinguished visually by its clear dome. Unlike the R2, this unit was built for military and government uses, and could hold an immense amount of data.
 
==R4 Series==
The R4 unit was designed for antigrav vehicles, and was more suitable to the public than its predecessor. Several of the R2's advantages were removed to lower the price, and make it more available.
 
==R5 Series==
The '''[[R5 Series]]''' followed the R4 in many ways, including its inexpensive build. It was prone to malfunction and an unpleasant personality, so production ended quickly.
 
==R6 Series==
The '''[[R6 Series]]''' was released after the Battle of Endor by Industrial Automaton to cover the huge failure of the R5 unit. Its programming was similar to that of the R2 unit, although it had a shell similar to that of the R5. The R6 boasted more storage than the R2, and was equipped with extra tools.
 
==R7 Series==
The R7 model was designed specially for the E-wing escort starfighter, and did not show the same performance with other ships. Its systems were even more advanced than those of the R6 and R2 models.
 
==R8 Series==
The R8 model was designed similarly to the R7, but with a satellite dish instead of a sensor "eye." It was built to accommodate a larger array of starfighters, instead of focusing on a particular ship, such as the E-wing.
 
==R9 Series==
The R9 model was similar to the R2, but with enhanced systems
 
==R0 Series==
The R0 droids were the last series of astromechs built by Industrial Automation before giving way to the new BB series of droids. 
 
=T Series=
 
==T3 Series==
 
==T4 Series==
 
==T5 Series==
 
==T6 Series==
 
==T7 Series==
 
==T8 Series==
 
==T9 Series==
 
 
 
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