2-1B surgical droid
Production information
Manufacturer	Geentech (development) Industrial Automaton (production)
Model	2-1B surgical droid
Class	Medical droid
Technical specifications
Height	1.5 meters
Gender	Masculine programming
Sensor color	Gray
Equipment	Hydraulic lines Analytical computer Precision servomotor Multiwave visual sensors (2) Vocabulator Interface socket for computer tether Medical diagnostic computer Torso sheath Hydraulic systems pumps Hypodermic injector attachment point Precise servogrip pincers Knee assembly AutoMed Specialty Medical Head[1] Veril Line Systems OMI Lightweight Bipod Unit[1] Cybot Galactica Microweight Torso[1] Cybot Galactica MD-1 Micromanipulation Arm[1] Brodan Triple-Opposing Midweight Pincher[1] AutoMed Intravenous BioInjector[1]
Chronological and political information
Era(s)	Rise of the Empire era Rebellion era New Republic era New Jedi Order era Legacy era
Affiliation	Galactic Republic Coruscant Tours Royal House of Naboo Confederacy of Independent Systems Galactic Empire Gentis' Faction Alliance to Restore the Republic New Republic

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2-1B surgical droids were advanced medical droids popular across the galaxy to those that could afford them.

Typically, a 2-1B droid cost 4,300 credits.^[2]

DescriptionEdit

The 2-1B series was humanoid in shape. Many of its internal components were visible through a translucent torso sheath. A 2-1B model's arms featured exceptional joint articulation with precision crafted servogrip pincers at the end of each limbs. Sometimes, in certain operations, these pincers could be removed and replaced with multiple arm attachments for various medical tools and software packages for diagnosis and treatment including hypodermic injectors and cutting saws.

The droid model was highly advanced and intelligent with its programming being further advanced by some of the top physicians in the galaxy at the State Medical Academy of Rhinnal, which also integrated heuristic processors. The most useful characteristic of the 2-1B droids was the ease with which owners could update their programming and appendages. A 2-1B droid could easily become specialist in neurosurgery, podiatry, pediatrics, cybernetic limb replacement, and alien biology with a trip to a certified service center. While advanced, 2-1B droids were generally paired with an FX-series medical assistant droid for medical assistance and detailed patient analysis.

HistoryEdit

The 2-1B surgical droid was the result of a joint development project between Industrial Automaton and a small medical company known as Geentech during the final years of the Galactic Republic. It was developed in response to most medical droid models being unable to deal with sudden complications and to foresee unpleasant side effects in patients. Also, many patients were distrustful of being operated on by a droid.

Geentech was able to address the first of these two problems by installing an advanced analytical and diagnostic computer with the 2-1B, making it an extremely intelligent droid unit. When the prototype matrices were completed, they were sent to the Rhinnal State Medical Academy where several of the top physicians in the galaxy enhanced its programming even further by integrating heuristic processors.

The 2-1B was an instant success in the medical market and could be found at nearly every major clinic, emergency ward, and even on starships. It was notable for its familiarity with alien biology, most notably the Pui-ui species. A 2-1B could diagnose cardiac arrest in a hibernating Pui-Ui, deal with an enzyme eruption in the patient's third heart by inserting an Intravenous Access Unit catheter, administer a mixed dosage of Iotramine and Clondex, and was aware that members of the species had a fatal allergy to perigen. Prior to this, this level of sophistication had not been seen in earlier droid models.

Despite the 2-1B surgical droid's success, Geentech went bankrupt after the rival Genetech Corporation sued it over a copyright-infringement in Geentech's similar name. However, Industrial Automaton acquired the rights to the 2-1B and continued production of the droid series. Despite its age, the 2-1B line continued to serve in a variety of medical and surgical capacities until the New Republic era.

Two 2-1B units were used by Emperor Palpatine in 19 BBY to resuscitate Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader, after his vicious scarring and dismemberment on the volcanic world of Mustafar at the hands of Obi-Wan Kenobi, replacing much of his body with bionic prosthetics.

Another droid, known only as 2-1B, defected from the Galactic Empire to serve the Alliance to Restore the Republic. This droid was responsible for treating the famed Luke Skywalker in 3 ABY following his encounter with a wampa and later, after his duel with his father Darth Vader in which he lost his right hand.

At least one red-colored 2-1B unit served in the Theed Royal Palace in 32 BBY. At the same time, another unit served as a repulsorlift platform transport pilot for Coruscant Tours. Another 2-1B was found at the Aurora Medical Facility on Obroa-skai in 43 ABY.^[3]

Another known 2-1B unit was the medical droid known as Waste, who served on the Imperial Prison Barge Purge. He assisted Zahara Cody in attempting to treat those infected with the Blackwing Virus, and the droid was destroyed on board the Purge in 1 BBY. At least one more of these units was encountered by Cody aboard the Star Destroyer Vector, inside Bio-Lab 242.

The proud and wealthy also used these droids to perform facial surgery on them and to burn away pockets of body fat.

AppearancesEdit

Non-canon appearancesEdit

• LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
• Junkheap Hero (Ambiguously canonical source)
• The Emperor's Court
• Star Wars: Yoda Stories
• Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back
• LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
• Tall Tales (Ambiguously canonical source)

SourcesEdit

• Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back toy line
• Galaxy Guide 3: The Empire Strikes Back
• Rebel Alliance Sourcebook, Second Edition
• Star Wars: The Power of the Force (1995)
• Star Wars Gamemaster Screen, Revised
• Hideouts & Strongholds
• Star Wars: DroidWorks
• The Essential Guide to Droids
• Star Wars: The Action Figure Archive
• Star Wars: Power of the Jedi
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 1 (MED1-2, 2-1B Medical Droid)
• Hero's Guide
• Star Wars Trading Card Game – The Empire Strikes Back (Card: Medical Center) (Picture only)
• Star Wars Galaxies: An Empire Divided Quick Reference Guide
• "Standoffs"
• The New Essential Guide to Droids
• The Force Unleashed Campaign Guide
• Rebellion Era Campaign Guide
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Squadrons Over Corellia (Card: Medical Droid)
• Star Wars Galaxies Trading Card Game – Agents of Deception (Card: Automated Diagnosis) (Picture only)
• Galaxy at War
• Scavenger's Guide to Droids
•  2-1B in the Databank (content now obsolete; backup link on Archive.org)
•  Nien Nunb in the Encyclopedia (Picture only)
•  Rebel Alliance in the Encyclopedia (Picture only)

Notes and referencesEdit