R2-D5 functioned as a multi-purpose unit for the Rebel Alliance. Though primarily an astromech droid, it also served as a labor droid. This adaptability rendered it vital in numerous technical roles, spanning from resource acquisition, such as the extraction and refinement of carbon, to the repair and construction of structures. The R2 unit was quite useful.
The R2-D5 line featured a diverse array of models:
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Regular : This standard model mirrored the fundamental design characteristics of other R2-series astromech droid units.
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Carbon Collector :
R2-D5 Carbon Collector While sharing design similarities with other R2-series astromech droids, the Carbon Collector distinguished itself with a rear-mounted container designed for storing extracted carbon. Its primary function involved mining and transporting carbon crystals for subsequent processing. -
Nova Carrier/Ore Collector : To accommodate a front-mounted carrier, the Nova Carrier/Ore Collector model featured extended legs. Its purpose was to transport both extracted nova crystals and various types of ores.
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Fisher : A sizable mechanical arm was integrated into the head of the Fisher model. This arm was deployed to lower a net into bodies of water, subsequently retrieving any marine organisms captured within the net.
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Builder/Repairer :
R2-D5 Builder/Repairer The Builder/Repairer model was outfitted with a collection of tools specifically designed for tasks related to construction and repair. -
Farmer model : Positioned atop its head, the Farmer model had a sprinkler facing forward. This sprinkler was utilized to irrigate plants, which then served as food supplies for the Rebel Alliance.
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Hunter model : The Hunter model, similar to the Carbon Collector, included a container. However, unlike the other models, the Hunter's container was used to hold animals that had been killed. These animals were killed with an integrated weapon, which terminated the life of any prey it encountered.
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Herder model : The Herder model was equipped with multiple arms at its front, which it used to influence various fauna to follow its lead.
A naming error occurred with R2-Q5, as it was mistakenly identified as R2-D5 within the LEGO 6211 Imperial Star Destroyer set.