Keyan Farlander's R2 unit
- "Whatever the reason, it was clear that this apparently simple R2 unit was more than just a Navigation Droid. It was also a loyal companion."
- ―Keyan Farlander
Keyan Farlander's R2 unit was an astromech droid that worked with the Rebel pilot during his time serving on the Mon Calamari Star Cruiser Independence.[1]
History
The droid accompanied Farlander on his first mission after training, during which Rebel fighter pilots assisted in the capture of the Imperial corvette Talon. Rebel commandos who boarded the ship radioed the pilots for a spare R2 unit to access the corvette's computers. Farlander flew his X-wing starfighter into the Talon's airlock and was led through the ship by the droid, who actually saved Farlander by rendering an attacking Stormtrooper unconscious with an electrical shock. Once the pair reached the bridge, the R2 shut down any operating laser cannons and downloaded data from the ship's computer. After Farlander shot and killed an Imperial officer trying to destroy data disks, he and the R2 returned to their fighter and left the area with the rest of the Rebels.[2]
The droid continuted to fly with Farlander throughout his many starfighter missions. The droid would often meet Farlander in the hangar bay after the pilot returned from a mission flying a ship not requiring an astromech, such as an A-wing fighter.[1]
Behind the scenes
The unnamed droid (only referred to as "R2" by Farlander[2]) could be seen during cutscenes before and after missions in Star Wars: X-Wing, and when a player changed to a rear-facing view while flying missions. It can occasionally can be heard at key points during the mission.[1]
The droid's role was expanded in the story of Farlander's first mission in The Farlander Papers, reprinted and slightly expanded in X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide. The game allowed players to take part in the mission as part of a historical simulation which did not include the adventure inside the Talon. The droid was represented in the guide by a black and white photo of R2-D2.[2]
Appearances
- Star Wars: X-Wing (First appearance)
- The Farlander Papers
- Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: Imperial Pursuit
- Star Wars: X-Wing Tour of Duty: B-Wing
Sources
- X-Wing: The Official Strategy Guide
- X-Wing Collector's CD-ROM: The Official Strategy Guide
1995 Topps Star Wars Galaxy Series 3