Why does Darth Vader not recognize R2D2 and C3PO?

There are several look-a-like protocol droids in the franchise. Prior to C-3PO getting shot, he sees a “rude” protocol droid. Perhaps, Darth Vader just figures that this is another protocol droid and not C-3PO. Obviously, C-3PO does not recognize Vader because his memory was wiped at the end of Revenge of the Sith.

Why does Obi-Wan not remember R2-D2 in Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope?

When A New Hope was written it was never intended for Obi-Wan to have had a previous relationship with R2D2 or C3PO. The in universe answer is likely because Obi-Wan was cryptic and not entirely truthful with Luke.

Did R2 have the Death Star plans?

Princess Leia, knowing the Rebels had no hope of defeating Vader’s forces, placed the plans within the astromech droid R2-D2, programmed him to deliver them with a message to Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine, and then, after being captured by Vader, denied that Tantive IV had ever received such plans.

Did Darth Vader ever meet R2D2?

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. Awkward.

Why doesn’t Luke Skywalker know who R2-D2 is?

” Obi-Wan purposely withheld information from Luke in order to keep Luke from straying away. This could offer an explanation as to why he appears to not know who R2-D2 is. Further in Empire Strikes Back, neither Yoda nor Darth Vader recognizes either droid. Luke travels with R2-D2 to the Dagobah where they find Yoda.

What is the name of the first Star Wars movie with R2-D2?

R2-D2, along with the original trio, his loyal friend C-3PO, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Darth Vader, was introduced in the film now known as Star Wars: A New Hope back in 1977, and is one of the few characters that appeared in all films from the Skywalker saga.

What happened to Darth Vader and Artoo?

Vader shoots at Luke and inadvertently hits Artoo in the head. Awkward. Darth just misses R2D2 during the Hoth escape. They’re both (briefly) in Cloud City together.