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--><p class="single nomargin"> | --><p class="single nomargin">After the huge success of the [[R2_Series_Astromech_Droid|R2 model]], Industrial Automaton rushed to take advantage of its new dominance in the droid market and created two new droid models, the R3 and the R4, to be promoteted to two totally different sets of customers—high-tech government agencies and low-income urban consumers.</p><!-- | ||
--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}} | --><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}The R3 unit was marketed directly to military organizations, particularly the Galactic Republic, the Empire, and the New Republic, due to the specialized and sensitive nature of the droid’s programming. Sporting the ne Intelex V computer system, which can store detailed schematic for thousands of starships at any given time, the droid is able to perform effectively with hundreds of different operational groups aboard large-scale capital ships.</p><!-- | ||
--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}} | --><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}With the exception of its transparent dome that shows off the new computer system and allows its sensors a greater range, the R3 is almost identical in appearance to the more successful R2 unit, including the colored trim on its white chassis.</p><!-- | ||
--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}R3 | --><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}During IA’s initial production run of the R3 line, the Galactic Republic purchased about 125 million units, and the Empire extended the contract to buy even more to be stationed throughout the galaxy.</p><!-- | ||
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--><p class="single nomargin"> | --><p class="single nomargin">Originally designed to be a military droid , the R3 can be seen most commonly inside military installations and starships, including Imperial Star Destroyers and both Death Stars. Droids of this series are used in many capacities and, though they work well with any type of mil1tary support group, are most commonly found accompanying astrogators, gunnery teams, maintenance details, and security squads. Although it was not originally designed to work in a starfighter, the droid can also be found assisting pilots of all types, especially since R3s are able to store up to five sets of hyperspace coordinates at one time.</p><!-- | ||
--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Aside from military applications, R3 units can also be found working for civilian governments. It is not uncommon to find the droid assisting in all levels of government, from city clerks and datapad pushers all the way to magistrates, Moffs, and even assistants to the Chancellor or Emperor.</p><!-- | |||
--><p class="single nomargin">{{indent}}Despite the fact that R3 droids are commonly found with military units, they tend not to get involved with any combat actions around them. Instead, they look for the nearest cover to get out of the way of the soldiers that are involved in the fight. If possible, R3s will plug into a computer network to provide support for the troops or communicate with headquarters to advise it of the attack and call for reinforcements if necessary.</p><!-- | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:19, 11 September 2025
R3 Series Astromech Droid
After the huge success of the R2 model, Industrial Automaton rushed to take advantage of its new dominance in the droid market and created two new droid models, the R3 and the R4, to be promoteted to two totally different sets of customers—high-tech government agencies and low-income urban consumers.
The R3 unit was marketed directly to military organizations, particularly the Galactic Republic, the Empire, and the New Republic, due to the specialized and sensitive nature of the droid’s programming. Sporting the ne Intelex V computer system, which can store detailed schematic for thousands of starships at any given time, the droid is able to perform effectively with hundreds of different operational groups aboard large-scale capital ships.
With the exception of its transparent dome that shows off the new computer system and allows its sensors a greater range, the R3 is almost identical in appearance to the more successful R2 unit, including the colored trim on its white chassis.
During IA’s initial production run of the R3 line, the Galactic Republic purchased about 125 million units, and the Empire extended the contract to buy even more to be stationed throughout the galaxy.
R3 series astromech droids can be played as droid heroes.
R3 Series Astromech Droid Encounters
Originally designed to be a military droid , the R3 can be seen most commonly inside military installations and starships, including Imperial Star Destroyers and both Death Stars. Droids of this series are used in many capacities and, though they work well with any type of mil1tary support group, are most commonly found accompanying astrogators, gunnery teams, maintenance details, and security squads. Although it was not originally designed to work in a starfighter, the droid can also be found assisting pilots of all types, especially since R3s are able to store up to five sets of hyperspace coordinates at one time.
Aside from military applications, R3 units can also be found working for civilian governments. It is not uncommon to find the droid assisting in all levels of government, from city clerks and datapad pushers all the way to magistrates, Moffs, and even assistants to the Chancellor or Emperor.
Despite the fact that R3 droids are commonly found with military units, they tend not to get involved with any combat actions around them. Instead, they look for the nearest cover to get out of the way of the soldiers that are involved in the fight. If possible, R3s will plug into a computer network to provide support for the troops or communicate with headquarters to advise it of the attack and call for reinforcements if necessary.
R3 Series Astromech Droid (CL 1)
Threats of the Galaxy, page 136.
Small droid (2nd-degree) nonheroic 3 playable
Initiative: +4; Senses: darkvision, low-light vision;Perception +3
Languages: Basic, Binary, 2 unassigned
Defenses: Ref 14 (flat-footed 11), Fort 9, Will 10
Hit Points: 10; Damage Threshold: 9
Immune: droid traits
Speed: 6 squares (wheeled), 4 squares (walking)
Melee: electroshock probe +1 (1d8 ion)
Base Attack: +2; Grapple: +0
Abilities: Str 9, Dex 16, Con —, Int 15, Wis 10, Cha 7
Feats: Skill Focus (Mechanics, Use Computer), Skill Training (Pilot), Toughness
Skills: Knowledge [physical sciences] +9, Mechanics +15, Perception +3, Pilot +9, Stealth +9, Use Computer +13
Systems: wheeled locomotion, walking locomotion, magnetic feet, heuristic processor, 6 tool appendages, 1 claw appendage, 1 telescopic appendage, diagnostics package, integrated comlink, internal storage (2 kg), improved sensor package, darkvision
Possessions: astrogation buffer (storage device, 5 memory units), circular saw, electric arc welder, electroshock probe, fire extinguisher, holoprojector, holorecorder
Availability: Military, Cost: 10,000