During the early years of the Galactic Empire's rule, an RA-7 protocol droid provided service to the organization. This particular droid was assigned to Sentinel Base. On one occasion, it served as a tailor for Governor Wilhuff Tarkin. The RA-7 unit offered fashion advice inspired by trends from the planet of Coruscant, suggestions that Tarkin initially showed no interest in. However, the droid successfully persuaded the Governor to change his mind, presenting a visual projection of the proposed uniform. Tarkin then began to make modifications to the design. Before the fitting could be completed, Tarkin was called away to address reports of an attack on the adjacent Rampart Station.
During the early years of the Galactic Empire's reign, an RA-7 protocol droid was in service to the Empire. In 14 BBY, the droid found itself stationed at Sentinel Base. This remote Imperial installation was under the command of Governor Wilhuff Tarkin, who was overseeing the construction of the Death Star superweapon from the base. On one particular occasion, the droid took on the role of Tarkin's tailor, visiting his personal quarters equipped with a garment-fabricator to take measurements and offer style suggestions. Tarkin initially disregarded the droid's ideas, which included flare-legged, gray-green trousers, black knee boots with turndown topside cuffs, and a tunic that reached mid-thigh and was secured with a belt at the waist. He expressed his disinterest in fashion, prioritizing functionality above all else.
The RA-7 ultimately convinced the Governor to reconsider its design and proceeded to display a projected image of the proposed uniform. Tarkin carefully examined the projection before requesting alterations, specifically asking for the removal of the boot's topline and a reduction in the heel height. After a final review of the modified projection, Tarkin requested the addition of a command disk to the belt and hat. However, the fitting was interrupted by the Governor's adjutant, who delivered news of an attack occurring at the nearby Rampart Station. The Governor then abandoned the fitting and departed from his quarters to address the attack, prompting the droid to call out to him as he left.
The RA-7 based its uniform suggestions for Tarkin on the prevailing fashion trends of Coruscant, the Imperial capital planet. When Tarkin rejected the fashion-oriented suggestions, the droid experienced disappointment and attempted to persuade Tarkin to reconsider. While viewing the proposed uniform, Tarkin chuckled at a memory of his uncle Jova, which caused the droid to become distressed, misinterpreting the laughter as criticism of the design. The droid possessed silver plating and communicated in a sharp, penetrating tone.
The RA-7 droid made its debut in the 2014 novel, Tarkin, penned by author James Luceno.