Post by Rose on Apr 4, 2007 16:27:09 GMT -5
WED Treadwell Droid
Basic Information -
Species: Droid
Manufacturer: Cybot Galactica
Type: Repair Droid
A common utility droid, the WED Treadwell model is characterized by a flat, treaded base providing a low center of gravity. From this extends a spindly neck and cluster of manipulator arms. The droid has goggle-like photoreceptors mounted atop a telescoping neck. Its vocabulator speaks in a warbling binary code. The Lars family has had a stubborn dim-witted treadwell droid in their possession for over 20 years. It suffered a final meltdown in the days preceding Luke Skywalker's departure from Tatooine. Cheap, mass-manufactured repair droids from Cybot Galactica, WED Treadwells can be found throughout the galaxy, particularly in the Outer Rim where their affordability makes them popular.
The droid's treaded base is the source of its nickname, and its wide array of tool-tipped appendages the source of its versatility. Their arm-bases typically have sockets to support six manipulators, though some models carry eight or more. Cybot Galactica encourages consumers to purchase multiple arms for various tasks, swapping out the limbs as needed. WED-15-77 was a recalcitrant yet hardworking droid that belonged to the Lars Homestead for over 20 years. It assisted young Luke Skywalker on a variety of chores, but preferred working for Beru Lars since she always had it do the same predictable jobs.