Does R2D2 recognize Darth Vader?

Star Wars Theory: R2-D2 Didn’t Know Anakin Skywalker Became Darth Vader. R2-D2 served Queen Amidala and later Anakin Skywalker, accompanied by C-3PO. Unlike the golden protocol droid, R2-D2 never had a full memory wipe, so he was well aware of all events that happened around him.

Does R2D2 know Darth Vader is Anakin?

Be ause R2-D2 doesn’t know Vader was Anakin. The tin can have never witness Anakin being picked up by Palpatine. It would also be easy to understand that R2 never saw the transformation either. Vader never told R2-D2 he was Anakin.

Why did Obi-Wan not recognize R2D2?

R2 definitely didn’t belong to Obi Wan because he was always used by Anakin and then given to Senator Organa after order 66 and presumably still belongs to Senator Organa since he is being used by his adopted daughter (Princess Leia).

Can R2-D2 see Darth Vader’s ghost?

Darth Vader is dead anyway. Only his helmet survived which can’t interact with R2-D2. It’s not clear whether R2-D2 can see a force ghost. As of April 2014, the comic serial is now considered part of the main Star Wars canon. In Book 1, Part 2 of the New Marvel Star Wars serial, both Vader and Artoo are on Cymoon 1.

Did Vader ever meet R2D2 on the Death Star?

Darth just misses R2D2 on the Tantive IV. They’re both on the Death Star at the same time but it’s reasonably clear that they didn’t meet, even for a polite lunch. They’re around 50 yards from each other during the trench run. Vader shoots at Luke and inadvertently hits Artoo in the head.

Why didn’t R2-D2 tell Luke that Darth Vader was his father?

One of the mysteries from the original trilogy that was fueled by the prequels is why R2-D2 never told Luke that Darth Vader was his father, as he actually knew Anakin Skywalker and witnessed his turn to the dark side. Continue scrolling to keep reading Click the button below to start this article in quick view.

Does R2D2 ever meet up with Darth Darth?

Darth just misses R2D2 during the Hoth escape. They’re both (briefly) in Cloud City together. Once again, they fail to meet up, even for drinks or a chat. Possibly R2D2 is still sore about the whole “shot me in the head” thing. They’re both on the surface of Endor during the rebel assault sequence. Once more, they fail to touch base.