General R2 was the president of Saturn 5 and leader of the Saturn 5 Army and Air Force. He was also a member of the Separatist Council. He was a friend to droids Skipper Brisbane, Rex Pine and Snorzy and Human bounty hunter Prime Solo. His Sith Apprentice was Shade Laonash Kenobi, a young rogue Jedi Knight, who was very similar to her half-brother, Obi-Wan Kenobi in many ways. He was famous for his use of the national anthem, He'll Die In Glory.
Biography[]
R2 was once a Jedi and was taught by Jedi Master Jard Dooku until R2's master left the Jedi. R2 left as well and he then began training as a Sith under Count Dooku. He became good friends with two battle droids Skipper Brisbane and Rex Pine, both teachers and commander droids under the control of Nute Gunray. R2 also represented Saturn 5 in the Galactic Senate until it became a Tardian Moon in 26 BBY.
Early Life[]
As a boy, R2 went to the Royal Ambassador School in Reislip. He pursued a carrier as General of the Staurn 5 Army and he wished to rid himself of royalty. He also studied politics as well as history and woodwork. His mother died when he was 6 and R2 and his father traveled to Coruscant for her funeral. R2 was enlisted as a Jedi here and was trained by Jard Dooku. Dooku taught R2 well until he left the order. R2 followed and became Dooku's secret apprentice at 15 years old. He was requested by his father to represent Saturn 5 in the Senate. R2 did so and built a strong friend-enemy relationship with Senator Palpatine and overall his new master Darth Sidious.
Good Morning Coruscant[]
Good morning Coruscant."
"I've got a feeling it's gonna be a wonderful day."
"The ships in the sky."
"A smile on my face."
"And a salute to the Coruscant race."
"Oh, boy, it's glad to say."
"Good morning brand new day.
—Palpatine's song
During R2's training as a Sith, he learned many songs. R2 would often sit and talk to Palpatine, while listening to his recorded song 'Good Morning Coruscant'. R2, having reported to the Jedi, that he had left for personal reasons, was allowed to join their meetings with the new Chancellor. R2 also lead a Jedi mission to Kamino. He set up a C.I.S base there and didn't return for a long time, making the Jedi suspect he'd been killed. R2 lived a lot of his life on the streets of Coruscant and he often picked up useful information about Jedi and Republic plans.
Taking Stock[]
R2 became annoyed with Palpatine because he spent too much time with the Jedi and the Republic. R2 traveled home, to be greeted by the declaration of war against the LTG. R2 spent much of his time commanding his forces from Military Island until he took a midget submarine out for five months. Little came out of his mission apart a few more songs to keep the men in line and laughing. R2 left Saturn 5, knowing it would cope and went in search of his old friend Rex Pine. Rex was teaching at a Naboo school and joined R2 in educating the people of Saturn 5. When Saturn 5 lost the vote for the Galactic Olympics due to a high risk for tourists, Palpatine became very angry and pushed for the vote to be changed, which it was.
Swim To Victory[]
R2 invited many important politicians to his Olympics and he personally saw to invite his new apprentice Darth Maul. R2 was struck by many things aside the athletes, including the creativity of journalist Skipper Brisbane. Rex and Skipper were reunited and R2 allowed Skipper to join him on Military Island. During the swimming events R2 was far from entertained when Saturn 5 came last every time and so the swimming events stopped along with the rest of the Olympics and R2 continued to focus on the war in hand.
The Cannonball Run: Part 2[]
A few months later came the annual Cross Island race, which, despite the disaster at the Olympics, had a good turn out. R2 discovered the winner had beaten the last record by three hours and was well in the lead. the driver hadn't been stopped by police or army and had done a clear run. R2 became suspicious and when the winner received a phone call during the ending ceremony, R2 took her into custody and questioned her. he sensed she could use the force and after revealing that she worked for Palpatine, he took her on as his 2nd apprentice.