Why didn't Obi-Wan remember owning a droid?

The reason Obi-Wan claimed he had no memory of owning a droid was not because of his fear of Luke knowing to much, it was simply George Lucas's mistake. He admitted this at a Star Wars convention years ago, but he then excused it with a perfectly logical explanation.
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Why didn't Obi-Wan recognize the droids?

Neither of the droids are apt to correct him, especially after his kindness becomes apparent. Obi-Wan, however, has more respect for them, or at least for R2. By claiming he's never owned a droid before, he's apply the same tactic as his embellishment about Anakin.
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Why did Obi-Wan say he didn't remember R2-D2?

Obi-Wan greets R2-D2 and later recalls “not owning a droid.” Obi-Wan purposely withheld information from Luke in order to keep Luke from straying away. This could offer an explanation as to why he appears to not know who R2-D2 is. Further in Empire Strikes Back, neither Yoda nor Darth Vader recognizes either droid.
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Did Obi-Wan remember R2-D2?

In addition, Obi-Wan remembering R2-D2 would explain how he knew the precise way to make R2-D2 play Princess Leia's video again. When Obi-Wan met with Luke in Star Wars: A New Hope, he could have told Luke about his relationship with both Darth Vader and Leia.
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Did Obi-Wan Kenobi have a droid?

R4-P17, nicknamed R4, was a feminine R4-P astromech droid that was assigned to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, prior to and throughout the Clone Wars.
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Why did Yoda not remember R2-D2?

What is this? The reason is because of the infamous scene where Luke Skywalker meets Obi-Wan (who went by Ben). Obi-Wan states that he doesn't remember owning a droid. (He doesn't say he doesn't recognize R2-D2.)
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Why did Darth Vader not recognize C-3PO?

The real answer is: When the original trilogy was written and filmed, Anakin Skywalker was not the creator of C3PO. There was no consideration given to who Vader would recognize, because there was no reason for Vader to recognize the droid, at all.
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How did Darth Vader not recognize Leia?

Leia was not using the Force or was currently Force-sensitive during her confrontation with Vader. She began training as a Jedi years later. All these reasons prove my point: Vader didn't know Leia was his daughter, and felt no presence of the Force in her, as she was not currently strong with the Force.
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Does Yoda recognize R2-D2?

Yoda recognized R2-D2 during The Empire Strikes Back.
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Why did Obi-Wan change his name to Ben?

It was highly unlikely that the Grand Inquisitor, Reva, or Darth Vader were ever going to hear anything about Kenobi from Tatooine, and simply changing his name from Obi-Wan (most likely an uncommon name in Tatooine) to Ben would already help him blend in with the locals.
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How did Owen not recognize C-3PO?

So Owen had no idea his "new" protocol droid's name was C-3PO. A counter to that might be asking why Owen didn't recognize C-3PO's distinct voice, but again, it's worth remembering Owen hadn't seen C-3PO in more than 20 years. It's possible Owen simply forgot what C-3PO's voice sounded like.
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Does Darth Vader remember Anakin?

Yes, he remembers everything about his past (just not based on reality), but he probably doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about it, and when he does, his memory of things is clouded and twisted by the lies of the sith, the dark side, and his own flawed thinking and character.
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Does Vader see R2-D2?

Darth just misses R2D2 on the Tantive IV. They're both on the Death Star at the same time but it's reasonably clear that they didn't meet, even for a polite lunch. They're around 50 yards from each other during the trench run. Vader shoots at Luke and inadvertently hits Artoo in the head.
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How did Yoda not sense Palpatine?

Yoda once sensed a void in the Force while meditating, but it did not lead him to suspect Palpatine. Yoda could not sense Palpatine despite this void because the Sith Lord used Force Stealth to block his sensitivity. Palpatine, able to render himself inactive with his Force Stealth, also did not have Sith yellow eyes.
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Why did Luke see himself in the cave?

When Luke enters the cave he sees Darth Vader. He is confronted by his fate, and when Luke strikes down Vader to reveal his own face in the mask. It demonstrates that Luke's self-confidence in his skills to beat Darth Vader will ultimately result in his death. The idea is simple.
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Does Luke understand R2-D2?

Luke can understand R2D2 on Dagobah just before he's swallowed by the creature. He doesn't use a readout and he doesn't have C3PO with him. It must be familiarity, as Anakin also does this in the prequels.
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Did Vader know Boba was a clone?

Vader definetely knew who Boba was as a bounty hunter. He was called Boba Fett. Anakin KNEW Jango Fett, as he had history with him. This is somewhat evident by Vader's treatment of the bounty hunter who succeeded in carrying out Vader's plan.
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Why can't Vader use Force lightning?

Darth Vader can not use force lighting, because of his severed arms. Robotic hands can't summon the force lighting. However Darth Vader can still use other forms of the force, such as force choke.
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Why didn't Vader upgrade his suit?

This means that Vader has multiple suits. He just chooses not to change it, because doing so might remove Vader from his private cloister of brooding and meditation. This connection to the Dark Side, and not the physical armor he wears, makes Vader one of the most dangerous threats in the galaxy.
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Why did Darth Vader stop Boba Fett from shooting Chewbacca?

As Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia were gathered in one location at the same time, Vader and his stormtroopers had the perfect opportunity to take them down. However, because he saw their dynamic as a source of weakness, he opted to spare them.
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Why didn't Vader know Leia was his daughter?

Vader discovers Leia is his daughter because of Luke.

Luke had only recently discovered the two were siblings and, even more recently, had revealed their connection to the princess. Vader likely sensed their emotional bond through the Force when speaking with his son.
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Did Grogu recognize R2-D2?

The theory — TikToker darthjarjar suggests R2-D2 is the one who rescued Grogu from Order 66. It sounds far-fetched, but judging by R2's excited reaction upon seeing Baby Yoda, it's possible they have a history. We also know Grogu doesn't remember who saved him, which explains why the reaction wasn't mutual.
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Did Yoda predict Rey?

Star Wars: Yoda Predicted the Rise of Rey in The Empire Strikes Back.
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