Why doesn't Owen Lars 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.

Why doesn't Owen Lars 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.

Why doesn't Obi-Wan recognize R2 D2 and C-3PO?

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Note that he says nothing about not recognizing R2; his clever dodge gives the impression that they're strangers, but doesn't actually deny knowing the little astromech. Thus, there really isn't a "contradiction" in the first place—Obi-Wan was just being his cunning self.

Does Obi-Wan recognize C-3PO?

Obi-Wan never explicitly stated in the 3 Star Wars movies that he didn't remember R2D2 and C3PO.

Does Darth Vader not recognize C-3PO?

Late in the film, Darth Vader does not recognize C-3PO who is in Cloud City with Han Solo, Chewbacca, and Leia. Although C-3PO is not completely assembled in the scene, he is definitely visible to Vader.

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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.

Did Owen and Beru 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.

Does Yoda recognize R2-D2?

Yoda recognized R2-D2 during The Empire Strikes Back.

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.

Why was R2-D2 memory not wiped?

R2-D2 himself refused to show Luke or Leia the recordings and insisted he was trying to protect them. The only way to remove the recordings safely was to either find the original designers of the unit, a prototype, or erase R2-D2's memory, an idea only C-3PO seemed to take seriously.

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.

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.

Did Owen and Beru know Anakin was Vader?

This is more of an in-universe thing. Owen and Beru definitely know that Luke is Anakin Skywalker's son, but it's not common knowledge in the Galaxy that Darth Vader is Anakin Skywalker.

Who is Obi-Wan Kenobi's brother?

A long time ago, the original screenplay for The Return of the Jedi contained a tantalizing Obi-morsel: The Jedi hermit did have a brother, and his name was Owen Lars (once Phil Brown, now Joel Edgerton).

How is Owen Lars related to Anakin?

Owen Lars was a human male from the desert planet Tatooine who worked as a moisture farmer. He was the son of Aika and Cliegg Lars, and he became the stepbrother of Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker when Cliegg married Anakin's mother, Shmi Skywalker.

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.

Did Anakin know he was having twins?

Leia is raised by Senator Bail Organa and Queen Breha Organa on Alderaan. Anakin, who has since become the Sith Lord Darth Vader, is unaware of his children's birth. The twins soon became part of the Rebel Alliance following the deaths of their adoptive families at the hands of the Empire.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Does C-3PO have a silver leg in all the movies?

Anthony Daniels himself has already come forward to confirm that C-3PO always had a silver leg, and even shared that it was a bit problematic when filming as it reflected the gold leg and the desert.