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R5-series astromech droid

The R5 series astromech droid, also known as the R5 line was a model of R-series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton.

Cut-price versions of superior R2 units, they were low cost, but prone to malfunctions, defects, and bad attitudes. Standing 0.97 meters in height, they generally had shorter, cone-shaped heads and were equipped with repair arms. Their reputation was so bad that their manufacturer, Industrial Automaton, had to pull the model from the market to save their own reputation. LX-R5 served Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. R5-D4 was one of the last units produced in the R5 line. R5-D8, R5-K6, and S4 were R5 droids that served the Rebel Alliance during the Galactic Civil War.