R5-G8

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R5-D2/R5-G8 "Mynock"/"Gate" Production information Manufacturer Industrial Automaton Product line R-series Model R5-series astromech droid Technical specifications Height 1.0 meter Equipment Retractable heavy grasper Small circular saw Acoustic signaler Holographic projector/recorder Fire extinguisher Chronological and political information Era(s) Rebellion era New Republic era Affiliation New Republic [Source]

R5-D2 was Wedge Antilles's astromech after he reformed Rogue Squadron. It was called "Mynock" because of how noisily it whistled. Prior to the Battle of Thyferra, Wedge became so irritated with the droid's shrill cry that he had its memory wiped. Zraii took this opportunity to upgrade the droid's internal components as well, resulting in its new designation and nickname: R5-G8, or "Gate". As Gate, the astromech had a very dispassionate demeanor.

During Isard's return, Gate and fellow Rogue astromech, Whistler, bravely escaped to get word of the squadron's status to Mirax Terrik and the New Republic.

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[edit] Appearances

• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron (Mentioned only)
• Star Wars: Rogue Squadron III: Rebel Strike
• X-wing: Rogue Squadron (First appearance as Mynock)
• X-wing: Wedge's Gamble
• X-wing: The Krytos Trap
• X-wing: The Bacta War (First appearance as Gate)
• X-wing: Wraith Squadron
• X-wing: Iron Fist
• X-wing: Solo Command
• X-wing: Isard's Revenge
• X-wing: Starfighters of Adumar

[edit] Sources

• Star Wars Encyclopedia
• The Essential Guide to Droids
• The Official Star Wars Fact File 37 (AST6, Astromech Droids)
• The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia

[edit] External links

• R5-D2 action figure 2003