Why does Vader not recognize c3po?

Perhaps, Darth Vader just figures that this is another protocol droid and not C-3PO. Obviously, C-3PO does not recognize Vader because his memory was wiped at the end of Revenge of the Sith. What are your possible explanations for this hole in the Star Wars plot?
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Why does Luke's uncle 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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Why did Obi-Wan not recognize R2-D2?

R2-D2 was always assigned to Anakin, not Obi-Wan. If Obi-Wan did recognize R2-D2 but did not want Luke to know, this would explain why Obi-Wan called R2-D2 his “little friend” while Luke was still unconscious.
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Why did R2-D2 not recognize Yoda?

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 Darth Vader ever meet 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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Why Didn't Darth Vader Remember C-3PO in The Empire Strikes Back? Star Wars Explained (Legends)



Why didnt R2-D2 tell Luke about Anakin?

R2-D2 was present when Padmé gave birth to Leia and Luke, so he knew Luke was Anakin's son – but what he didn't know was that Anakin became Darth Vader. In addition to that, Anakin's fall was surely a painful event in R2-D2's life, one that he definitely wouldn't like to remember or even talk about.
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Does Luke understand R2-D2?

He also relies on C-3PO to interpret these sounds. 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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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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Why does 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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Why didnt Obi-Wan tell Luke about Leia?

Obi-Wan did not disclose to Luke the identity of his sister, as his attachment to her could betray them both to the enemy (as it did in RotJ).
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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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Does C-3PO remember Anakin?

Revelations about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker's story keep coming, and C-3PO now officially remembers everything he witnessed in the saga. According to a new novelization of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, C-3PO now remembers the entirety of the Skywalker saga.
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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 Owen recognize C-3PO?

C-3PO also joins the ranks of aggrieved droids, as he spent time on the Lars' family farm in Attack of the Clones but there is no recognition of him when he meets Owen years later after being sold by the Jawas back to him.
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How did Grogu survive Anakin?

Hear us out: We think Grogu attempted to escape the temple but ran into Anakin just as he thought he was safe. However, Grogu unexpectedly found Anakin frozen in disgust over his own murderous actions. In a moment of genuine, untarnished empathy, Grogu reached out to him, and Anakin Skywalker let him go.
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Did Mace Windu save Grogu?

Favreau is slowly revealing new details about what happened, which is only building anticipation for the eventual reveal. As a result, an expectation is being set that it will be a character Star Wars fans are familiar with. Well, it might just be revealed that Mace Windu is responsible for saving Grogu from Order 66.
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Who saved Grogu in Order 66?

Coleman Kcaj. Coleman Kcaj is a member of the Jedi Council during the latter stages of the Clone Wars. Like Oppo Rancisis, he was revealed to be one of the known survivors of Order 66 in the Darth Vader comics, meaning he could have been the one to save Grogu.
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How does Han understand Chewie?

Han Solo was capable of understanding it, as he understood what Chewbacca was saying. When he first met Chewbacca, the pair became friends when they helped each other escape the Imperial Army, after Solo showed Chewbacca he was on his side, by speaking to him in Shyriiwook.
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Can Anakin speak droid?

Yes, Anakin Speaks Droid in 'STAR WARS: Revenge of the Sith' Deleted Scene. When it comes to the Star Wars prequels, fans are both divided, and vocal. The Phantom Menace is usually met with the same reaction across the fandom.
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What language do droids speak?

Binary. Binary, or Droidspeak, is made up of beeps and whistles. The language is “spoken” by droids such as R2-D2 and BB-8. In an early draft of the Star Wars script, R2-D2 speaks standard English.
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Why does Darth Vader not 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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Did Vader recognize Ahsoka?

So when she's fighting Vader, and slashes his mask to see her master's eye, it's a shock. But then he recognizes her, which makes it worse. “When he calls out to her after the dramatic moment…
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