The individual on the Tantive IV who managed the work duties of the starship's droid and personnel was called the Labor Pool Overseer. Just prior to the Battle of Toprawa occurring in 0 BBY, this Overseer allocated tasks to the droids present on the vessel. Specifically, the astromech droid known as R2-D2 and his counterpart C-3PO received a unique assignment to assist Captain Antilles.