R2-D2 knew critical secrets about the Jedi, Anakin, and Luke's lineage but chose not to disclose them. Artoo's knowledge of Yoda's identity and his history with Obi-Wan could have been helpful to Luke, but he remained silent.

Did R2-D2 know Anakin was Darth Vader?

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How can Luke and Anakin understand R2?

Luke appears to use a central panel inside his cockpit, which provides him with an on-screen translation of whatever Star Wars' R2-D2 says. That said, Luke spent much of his childhood with droids, living with and fixing them up. He seemed to pick up on their language rather more quickly than a normal human could.

Why does Vader not recognize R2-D2?

Darth Vader acts like he doesn't even know C-3PO or R2D2. They were with him since he was a child. He did everything he could to forget his past. Also, his plating had been replaced many times, and protocol droids all look very similar.

Who is stronger Luke or Anakin?

The realistic answer seems to be, yes, Anakin in his prime could have defeated Luke Skywalker (in the current canon) if they battled one-on-one. The main reason behind this is Luke's lack of formal Jedi training, at least when it comes to combat.

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Why was Anakin too old but Luke wasn t?

It's less of a question of actual age, rather it's the maturity. Anakin was already highly developed and attached in comparison to other younglings. Not to mention that it's going based off two different leaderships. Luke's own training started late and he didn't follow all the Jedi rules to the T.

Did Leia forgive Anakin?

Yes. In the book 'Tatooine Ghost', Leia learns of Anakin's life prior to his evolution into the Darth Vader personae. This revelation leads her to forgive him. She even named her third child in memory of her father.

What do R2-D2 and C-3PO stand for?

They aren't abbreviations — they're model and serial numbers. R2 is a second generation R-series astromech, serial number D2. * And C-3PO is a C-series protocol droid with the serial number 3PO. *And likely several more numbers that get dropped for the sake of time.

Why did Padmé give Anakin R2?

R2 was later able to restore his companion during the Battle of Geonosis. After the battle, R2-D2 and C-3PO were the sole witnesses to the marriage of Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala in Lake Country. After this Padmé gave ownership of R2 to Anakin while she kept 3PO.

Does C-3PO ever remember Anakin?

As has been noted in several instances, Artoo has never had a full memory wipe, enabling him to retain his recollections of everything he saw and heard over the decades. This includes his first meeting with Padme Amidala, a nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, and C-3PO himself during the events of The Phantom Menace.

Did R2-D2 recognize Yoda?

Yoda and R2D2 knew each other and the galaxy is even a smaller world than we think.

Why doesn't Obi-Wan remember R2-D2?

Summary. Obi-Wan's seeming inability to remember R2-D2 in "A New Hope" was a deliberate choice to downplay the droid's arrival and avoid revealing too much too soon.

Why did Yoda refuse to train Luke?

A Jedi needs to be a selfless servant, not an aggressive warrior. Yoda's teachings were focused on balance, both literally and figuratively. He wanted Luke to gain an understanding of the Force so that he would not be consumed with the prospects of combat.

Who is the real father of Anakin Skywalker?

Anakin Skywalker's birth mystery is solved - his mother, Shmi Skywalker, reveals that there was no father and she can't explain what happened. Qui-Gon Jinn believed that the Force itself created Anakin in Shmi's womb, making him the Chosen One who would bring balance to the Force.

Is Padme too old for Anakin?

Summary. Padmé Amidala was five years older than Anakin Skywalker during their relationship in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Though they had a significant age gap, especially given the young age they met at, their relationship could not be avoided, nor could its tragic end.

Could Yoda have beaten Anakin?

Yoda lost his fight against Palpatine in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, but if he faced Anakin, it's likely the Jedi Master would come out on top.

Is Anakin the chosen one or Rey?

The Chosen One was revealed to be Anakin Skywalker, who conceived by the Force itself via the mystical one-celled organisms called midi-chlorians completely without outside influence.

Is Rey stronger than Anakin?

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Although Rey is also strong with force, she doesn't compare to Anakin's pure strength with the force and his connection, being created by the Force itself. Even in the movies, comics, and shows we see Anakin accomplish greater feats of strength that Rey was years away from learning.

Did Darth Vader ever see C-3PO?

in the Dark Horse comic series star Wars Tales, which is now part of legends, it's revealed that Darth Vader did recognize C. 3PO on Cloud City. when 3PO was shot by Stormtroopers, his parts were brought before Vader.

Did C-3PO know Luke was Anakin's son?

He did know what Luke was his son, once he knew that Luke's last name was Skywalker.