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Droid brains, sometimes referred to as data-brains,[1] a droid processor,[2] cognitive modules,[3] cognitive units,[4] or computer brains,[5] were a form of processing computer usually used in droids. They could also be used in starships, and the modified YT-1300 light freighter known as the Millennium Falcon was equipped with three: an R3-series astromech droid's brain, a V-5 transport droid brain and a slicer droid brain.[1] The astromech droid brain is a hybrid of L3-37.[6] The droid brains of the Falcon quarreled endlessly unless they were forced to work together, leaving the ship cantankerous. None of the brains could stand the protocol droid C-3PO, whilst one had a fondness for both romantic gossip and dirty jokes, which the astromech droid R2-D2 provided in large quantities.[7]
Droid brains could also be applied to armor; by doing so, the droid brain defense system had an increased defensive ability.[8]
Appearances
Sources
- Ultimate Star Wars (First mentioned)
- Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
Star Wars Helmet Collection 22 Databank A-Z: Gungans–Rako Hardeen
Star Wars Helmet Collection 23 Databank A-Z: Hassk Triplets–Holograms
Star Wars Helmet Collection 28 Weapons & Uniforms: Droid Firefighters
Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 7 Droid Directory: LOM-series Protocol Droids (First identified as cognitive unit)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Incredible Cross-Sections
- The Last Jedi: Bomber Command
Star Wars Helmet Collection 56 Databank A-Z: Tractor Beams–Tri-Fighters
- Solo: A Star Wars Story: Tales from Vandor (First identified as cognitive module)
Star Wars: X-Wing Second Edition — Scum and Villainy Conversion Kit (Card: IG-88B — Aggressor Assault Fighter)
- Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition (First identified as computer brain)
- Rise of the Separatists
"C-3PO" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
"Anakin Skywalker" — Star Wars Encyclopedia
- Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know
- ↑ Darth Vader (2020) 43
- ↑ Solo: A Star Wars Story: Tales from Vandor
- ↑
Star Wars: Build Your Own R2-D2 7 Droid Directory: LOM-series Protocol Droids
- ↑ Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary, New Edition
- ↑ Solo: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ Star Wars: The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition
- ↑ Fully Operational