A-5DS was a droid designed for diplomatic tasks between the Ebranite species and other species; it was designated as a 5DS Ebranite Relations Droid. This model was characterized by its robust build and additional limbs, a feature implemented specifically to facilitate interaction with the multi-limbed Ebranite species.
The A-5DS unit holds the distinction of being the initial production model in the 5DS line. In an unexpected turn of events, it came under the ownership of the Rebel Alliance, who subsequently made alterations to its programming and hardware.
The Rebel leadership assigned A-5DS to serve as an aide to the Ebranite agent Rith Tar'ak. Tar'ak's mission was to enlist new members for the Rebellion on her home planet, Ebra. To further this objective, Tar'ak reconfigured A-5DS, enabling it to aid her in establishing communication with Ebranite individuals enslaved within the Grythsorin canyon.
- " Cracken's Rebel Operatives " — Star Wars Adventure Journal 11
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