The Clone Wars Rewatch: "R2 Come Home"

Their only hope is the brave little astromech R2-D2, a courageous droid who has been by Anakin's side for years. Battling gundarks and dodging the bounty hunters who mistakenly believe his high-flying moves are Windu at the helm, Artoo not only escapes with Anakin's desperate message, he makes it all the way to Coruscant to deliver it to Ahsoka and Jedi Master Plo Koon.

All the while, Anakin's faith in his friend never waivers despite Mace's doubts. Anakin trusts Artoo quite literally with his life, and why shouldn't he? Artoo has proven before to be so much more than a standard droid co-pilot.

Faithful and bold, opinionated and fierce, R2-D2 is more than just a droid. He's an essential part of Anakin's family, arguably this particular man's best friend.

Intel:

• The Aurebesh seen on the saddle of the bounty hunters' speeder bikes translates to say, "Let's go already."

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Next up: Come back next Thursday when Ahsoka and Plo Koon catch up to the bounty hunters in "Lethal Trackdown."

Associate Editor Kristin Baver is a writer and all-around sci-fi nerd who always has just one more question in an inexhaustible list of curiosities. Sometimes she blurts out “It’s a trap!” even when it’s not. Want to talk more about The Clone Wars? Hop on Twitter and tell @KristinBaver what you thought about today’s episode.

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