R5-D8/Legends
R5-D8 was an R5-series astromech droid used by Rebel Alliance pilot Jek Tono Porkins. The R5 unit assisted in navigation, in-flight maintenance, and repairs. Porkins had used the droid since he was a part of the Tierfon Yellow Aces.[2] R5-D8 exploded together with Porkins's X-wing during the assault on the first Death Star.[1]
Behind the scenes
R5-D8 first appeared as a prop in the 1977 original trilogy film, Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.[1] Its name was first used in 2000 in a "Force File" included with a Jek Porkins action figure released by Hasbro Inc. as part of the Star Wars: Power of the Jedi line.
On July 13, 2012, R5-D8 appeared as an action figure in a Toys "R" Us-exclusive Yavin Pilot Pack released by Hasbro, and appeared in a LEGO Star Wars set that same year.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope (First appearance)
- Star Wars (1977) 6
Sources
Star Wars: Power of the Jedi (Pack: Jek Porkins (X-Wing Pilot)) (backup link not verified!) (First identified as R5-D8)- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars: Movie Heroes (Pack: Yavin Pilot Pack) (backup link not verified!)
Classic Star Wars (Set: 9493 X-wing Starfighter)- File:FFGXWMG.png Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game – Y-Wing Expansion Pack (Card: R5-D8)
Yavin 4 Rebels Guardians of the Hidden Fortress on StarWars.com (backup link)- Like the Force, Astromechs are Everywhere in Star Wars on StarWars.com (backup link)
