Why does 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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How did Uncle Owen not recognize R2-D2?

Owen never hears his name in ANH. And as others have said, Owen is not likely to recognize him anyway, as he is just another protocol droid. Owen has very little contact or time spent with R2 in AOTC, and again, he doesn't hear his name in ANH. And like C-3PO, R2 is also just another astromech droid.
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Why didnt Obi-Wan recognize C-3PO?

Obi-Wan never said that he didn't recognize the droids, but even if he did, he's been known to fib before. For instance, he initially lied to Luke about Anakin's fate (well, I suppose it was true from "a certain point of view"), and in a sense, he's been lying for years under his fabricated identity of Ben Kenobi.
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Why doesn't Obi-Wan recognize R2 D2 and C-3PO?

By claiming he's never owned a droid before, he's apply the same tactic as his embellishment about Anakin. He hasn't owned a droid before because R2 is his friend and peer. No one can “own” him, and to claim to have done so disrespects the countless ways the little astromech droid has saved the galaxy with his heroics.
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Why did C-3PO not recognize Princess Leia?

C3PO did not know her, as somebody already mentioned, because his memory got wiped at the end of episode III.
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Five Reasons Why Uncle Owen Doesn't Recognize C-3PO



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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Does R2-D2 know Anakin is Vader?

Star Wars Theory: R2-D2 Didn't Know Anakin Skywalker Became Darth Vader. R2-D2 served Queen Amidala and later Anakin Skywalker, accompanied by C-3PO. Unlike the golden protocol droid, R2-D2 never had a full memory wipe, so he was well aware of all events that happened around him.
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How did 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 Darth Vader remember Anakin?

Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi

Numerous times, Vader associates himself with Anakin in the context of Luke. This is important because it was Vader's love for his son which turned him back to the light side. As Luke had pointed out, Vader is still Anakin but had "only forgotten" it (or attempted to forget it).
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Does Yoda recognize R2-D2?

“Carefully moving through the swamp while staying beneath the fog, Yoda soon spotted the boy and his droid unpacking their supplies. Even though the droid was caked with algae, dirt, and stomach fluid, its appearance and familiar blips were still quite recognizable. R2-D2.
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Does C-3PO know Darth Vader is Anakin?

It was curious, however, when the droids returned for the prequels, and Threepio's maker was revealed to be Darth Vader himself, Anakin Skywalker.
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Why did Vader listen to Tarkin?

Whether Tarkin has earned Vader's respect, or Vader simply sees Tarkin as a useful ally due to his intelligence, isn't clear, but either way, it makes sense that the two would work together when they find themselves both on board the Emperor's Death Star together.
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Does 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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Why was C-3PO's mind wiped?

Shortly after the Galactic Empire was formed, Bail Organa had C-3PO's memory wiped clean in order for the droid to not spill any confidential information. When he purchased C-3PO and R2-D2, Owen Lars also wanted the droids' memories wiped after he learned they were looking for Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Who owned C-3PO before Luke?

Anakin and his mother Shmi were enslaved by a junk dealer named Watto, and Anakin had (re)built C-3PO to help Shmi with chores.
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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.
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Who is Palpatine's blue friend?

Mas Amedda was the Vice Chair of the Galactic Senate during Chancellor Valorum's term, a position he continued to hold as Chancellor Palpatine transformed the Republic into the Galactic Empire.
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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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Can Darth Vader sense Luke?

Prior to the final climactic battle above and on the surface of Endor in Return of the Jedi, Darth Vader is able to sense Luke approaching in the shuttle, but Emperor Palpatine is not able to and finds himself surprised by this.
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Did R2-D2 know who Luke?

And if you're wondering if R2-D2 knows that Luke and Leia are Anakin's kids, the short answer is yes. R2-D2 and C-3P0 were present for their birth, and knew Anakin and Padmé were together. However, C-3P0's memory was wiped afterward, whereas Artoo's was not.
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Does Luke understand R2-D2?

Then, in The Last Jedi, Luke has his brief scene where he interacts with R2-D2, and while R2 continues to make his familiar sounds, Luke is now able to understand the droid.
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