C-3PO
C-3PO is a robot film character who features in Star Wars.
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Biography
C-3PO was a model of protocol droid that was built by Anakin Skywalker using salvaged parts on Tatooine during the peaceful era of the Old Republic.
C-3PO served Anakin and his mother Shmi by performing household chores. During his time with Skywalker and Shmi, C-3PO's wiring was left exposed since Skywalker was unable to outfit him with an outer covering.
Following the Trade Federation's invasion of the Mid Rim planet of Naboo, C-3PO's owner Anakin met several off-worlders at the shop of his owner, the Junk dealer Watto, and then invited them to seek shelter at his home during a sandstorm. The Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn, the Queen of Naboo Padmé Amidala, the Gungan Jar Jar Binks, and the astromech droid R2-D2 were brought to the slave quarters that Anakin shared with his mother Shmi. As a result of this invitation, Amidala and R2-D2 were introduced to C-3PO. Anakin plugged in one of C-3PO's photoreceptors and came to meet his master's guests. Upon encountering R2-D2, C-3PO was shocked when the candid astromech droid commented that he was 'naked'. Despite the exchange, the two droids fast developed a friendship of sorts, working together to help Skywalker make final adjustments to his podracer in time to race it in the Boonta Eve Classic race. While working on the podracer, the two droids discussed space travel and noted the clumsy actions of Binks. On the day of the race, C-3PO represented his owner in the opening flag parade, carrying Skywalker's flag onto the course prior to the start of the race. He then stood on the sidelines with R2-D2 and two of Skywalker's playmates, Kitster Banai and Wald, who cheered their friend on. Skywalker won the race, which, thanks to a deal that Jinn had struck with Watto, earned the boy his freedom from slavery and secured Jinn the hyperdrive generator he needed to leave the planet. As Skywalker prepared to depart Tatooine, he said his goodbyes to C-3PO, apologizing for not having completed the droid's construction, and expressing his wishes that Shmi wouldn't sell him.
Overview
Personality and attributes
Powers and abilities
C-3PO was a droid that was one of the 3PO-series protocol droid which were designed to interact with organics, programmed primarily for etiquette and protocol. As a protocol droid, C-3PO could communicate in over seven million different forms of communication.
Notes
- C-3PO was created by George Lucas where he featured in the setting of the Star Wars universe.
Alternate Versions
- In Star Wars Legends, C-3PO appeared in the continuity of the former Star Wars Expanded Universe.
In other media
Television
Video games
Appearances
- Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope:
- Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back:
- Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi:
- Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace:
- Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones:
- Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith:
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