Did R2-D2 know Anakin was Luke's father?

Based on the Star Wars prequel films, R2-D2 likely did not know Darth Vader was Luke’s father, as his memory was never wiped, but he was not present when Anakin was christened "Vader". R2-D2 witnessed Anakin's fall, the birth of the twins, and served Obi-Wan, but likely assumed Anakin died on Mustafar.

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Did R2D2 know Luke and Leia were related?

R2's never had a memory wipe (he recognizes Obi-Wan in Episode 4). R2 was also there for the birth of Luke and Leia, so knew they were twins. Based on what R2 hears Obi-Wan tell Luke about his father, the homestead, etc., there is no way R2 doesn't realize in Episode 4 that Luke is Anakin's son and Leia's brother.

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Did R2D2 and C3PO know Darth Vader was Anakin?

C3PO had his memory wiped at the end of the PT so he didn't remember who Anakin was. R2D2 did know who Anakin was, but he didn't know that Anakin ever became Darth Vader.

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Is Darth Plagueis technically Anakin's father?

No, Darth Plagueis is not Anakin Skywalker's biological father, but there's a strong theory (especially in Star Wars Legends and early drafts) that his experiments with midi-chlorians to create life led the Force itself to create Anakin, the Chosen One, as a reaction, making Plagueis the "unintentional father" of the prophecy. In current canon, Plagueis is a legend Palpatine uses to lure Anakin, and the exact nature of Anakin's conception by the Force remains a mystery, though he had no conventional father.
 

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Who is Qimir to Plagueis?

During the High Republic Era, Plagueis was actively working against the Jedi. By 132 BBY, he had taken on a former Jedi—a human known as "the Stranger" or by the pseudonym "Qimir"—as his apprentice.

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Why R2-D2 Never Told Luke that Darth Vader is Anakin - Star Wars Explained

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Why does R2D2 not recognize Yoda?

Because R2 and Yoda rarely crossed paths. At most R2 would remember Yoda but only as a Jedi master. To Yoda, on the other hand, R2 probably was a background droid.

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Who was Yoda's favorite Jedi?

I genuinely believe ahsoka was one of yoda's favourite Jedi ever!!!

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Did Vader ever know Leia was his daughter?

Perhaps the strongest factor in Darth Vader's failure to perceive that Leia Organa was his daughter was his own denial. Darth Vader simply couldn't bring himself to believe that Anakin Skywalker's child was still alive.

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Who does Ahsoka fall in love with?

Lux Bonteri

However, Ahsoka found it annoying, as she immediately shrugged his crush off her. This changed during their time together, as Ahsoka began developing feelings for Lux until she and Padme left Raxus, she and Lux said their goodbyes before going their separate ways.

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What happened to R2D2 after Anakin became Darth Vader?

After Anakin's fall and defeat, R2 left Mustafar with Obi wan and Padme. Once Padme died, Bail Organa took R2 and gave him to Captain Antilles on the Tantive IV. From there he became Luke's and then Leia's. Anakin and Padme traded droids as if they were wedding rings.

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Who is canonically the chosen one?

Though there was some debate among the fans that Anakin Skywalker's son, Luke Skywalker, was actually the Chosen One since he caused his father to destroy Darth Sidious, the debate was settled when George Lucas himself confirmed in an interview that Anakin, even after becoming Darth Vader, was still officially the ...

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What is the saddest death in Star Wars?

The saddest Star Wars deaths often involve poignant sacrifice, broken relationships, or innocent lives lost, with fan favorites including Kanan Jarrus (heroic sacrifice for his family), Duchess Satine (Obi-Wan's lost love, brutally killed by Maul), Clone Trooper 99 (innocent loyalty and tragic end), Tech (sacrifice for his squad), Padmé Amidala (heartbreak and loss of hope), and Han Solo (fatherly tragedy). These deaths resonate due to their emotional impact, the characters' potential, or the deep impact on other heroes. 

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Did Boba ever forgive Mace Windu?

The young Boba swore vengeance against Jedi Master Mace Windu, who killed Jango, and teamed up with a group of bounty hunters that included Aurra Sing and Bossk. Their plot to kill Windu failed, and Boba realized that he had gone too far in trying to kill the Jedi Master—but he vowed never to forgive Windu.

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Why doesn't C-3PO remember tatooine?

Protocol droids were pretty common and C- 3PO had his mind wiped which is why he didn't even recognize Tatooine.

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Did R2-D2 ever have his memory wiped?

However, R2-D2's memory is not wiped; as a result, R2-D2 is the only surviving character at the end of the saga who knows the entire story of the Skywalker family. Both R2-D2 and C-3PO end up in the possession of Captain Raymus Antilles (Rohan Nichol) onboard the Tantive IV.

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Who is Anakin's half brother?

History. Owen Lars was a young adult when his father Cliegg married Shmi Skywalker, a Mos Espa slave he'd purchased and then freed. After Tusken Raiders kidnapped Owen's stepmother, a Jedi Padawan arrived in search of Shmi. This was Shmi's son Anakin, the stepbrother Owen had wondered if he'd ever meet.

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Did Palpatine cause Anakin's birth?

YES, Palpatine and/or Plagueis did create Anakin is a bit rubbish because it's a bit of a retread of 'I am your father', and to be honest I think that's where the idea originally came from (Lucas's early draft has a moment where Palpatine explicitly tells Anakin that he used the midichlorians to begin the cell ...

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Why does Darth Vader not know Leia is his daughter?

Darth Vader's failure to recognize Leia as his daughter in Star Wars: A New Hope stems from George Lucas's late decision to make Luke and Leia siblings. Leia's Force abilities and her lack of awareness of her true identity also contributed to Vader's inability to sense their familial connection.

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