It’s a galaxy filled with droids, too. It’s not like they’re a new concept.
My theory is that Vader sensed that R2 was on board and his old friendship got the better of him in that moment. He never had the hard feelings against R2 that he had against Obi-Wan, for example.
If only they had shot down that escape pod with no lifeforms aboard (Star Wars ANH)
Seriously. To what, save one laser bolt? Damn beancounters.
It’s a galaxy filled with droids, too. It’s not like they’re a new concept.
My theory is that Vader sensed that R2 was on board and his old friendship got the better of him in that moment. He never had the hard feelings against R2 that he had against Obi-Wan, for example.