Summary
- Droids are an essential and beloved part of the Star Wars galaxy, providing both comedic relief and accomplishing tasks no one else can.
- The Star Wars universe features a wide variety of droids, with new types constantly being introduced.
- Each droid listed in the article has unique qualities and contributions, with R2-D2 ultimately being the most iconic and important droid in the franchise.
The Star Wars galaxy wouldn't be the same without droids, from the loving companions of the franchise to the hilarious standalone characters with rough-around-the-edges programming. Droids have always been essential to the story of Star Wars, beginning with R2-D2's mission to deliver Leia Organa's message to Obi-Wan Kenobi on Tatooine. Not only are they an important part of the galaxy, but they're also a beloved one, often acting as agents of comedy while also accomplishing tasks that no one else in the galaxy could ever do.
There are many types of droids in the Star Wars galaxy, and their numbers are only growing. From the B-1 battle series droids often seen during the Clone Wars era to the record-breaking set full of droids in The Mandalorian season 3, episode 6 at the droid bar, Star Wars has only emphasized the importance of droids and their influential role in the galaxy. With so many droids to choose from, here are 15 of Star Wars' very best.
Your browser does not support the video tag. 15 AP-5 First Appeared: Star Wars Rebels 
AP-5 becomes the reluctant friend of Chopper in Star Wars Rebels, which is no small feat given the astromech's less-than-friendly record. He's present not only as the Squidward Tentacles type of grumpy character, but also as an actual important part of the early Rebellion, providing them with information from the Imperial manifests he had to look over so many times. AP-5 is a great addition to the galaxy, especially the scene of him floating alone in space before he's retrieved by the Ghost crew once again, but he otherwise hasn't done much else.
