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R5-D8 (1)Full unit name: R5-D8 (Jek Porkins' Astromech Droid)Last updated: 20.11.2025 16:45:50Version: 9.03.000.2025.10.24Links: 15 |
Basic info
First appearance: A New Hope A New Hope(MOVIE) | |
| Model: R5-series Astromech Droid | |
| Was killed by: Death Star of Galactic Empire (Battle of Yavin) | |
Known Facts (2)
Battle of Yavin (2) »
- Served as Astromech on T-65 X-Wing (Red 6)
- Was killed when Death Star of Galactic Empire destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red 6Crew Jek PorkinsR5-D8) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser
Summary
| R5-D8 was an R5-series astromech droid used by Rebel Alliance pilot Jek Porkins.Porkins had used the droid since he was a part of the Tierfon Yellow Aces.R5-D8 exploded together with Porkins's X-wing during the assault on the first Death Star. | ||
Known roles
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Related vehicles (starships, vehicles etc)
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DetailsBattle of YavinServed on this ship as Astromech (Red 6)Death Star of Galactic Empire destroyed this vehicle operated by Red Squadron (Red 6) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser, killing them, Yavin System |
All organizations this character interacted with (specific members unknown)
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DetailsDeath Star destroyed T-65 X-Wing of Red Squadron (Red 6) with XX-9 Heavy Turbolaser killing them, Yavin System during Battle of Yavin |
Known superiors, managers, supervisors or employers
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Complete list
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| ASTROMECH |
| R5-D8 (Unique) |
| UID00004120 |
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Full unit name: R5-D8 (Jek Porkins' Astromech Droid) Last updated: 20.11.2025 16:45:36