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8D8

8D8 is a ruthless protocol and torture droid renowned for its service under both Darth Vader and Jabba the Hutt. Programmed for interrogation and physical torment, it oversaw the ruthless questioning of recruits at Vader’s Mustafar castle before being sold to Jabba’s palace, where it performed brutal tortures on high‐value captives, most famously severing Luke Skywalker’s mechanical hand. Equipped with cortosis‐weave armor, hydraulic joints, and a built‐in sonic stunner, 8D8 became one of the galaxy’s most feared tormentors. Major milestones include its tenure as Vader’s interrogation overseer, its acquisition by Jabba the Hutt, its role in the events leading up to the Battle of the Great Pit of Carkoon, and its presumed disappearance following the destruction of Jabba’s sail barge.

Homeworld: Roche

Species: Droid

Force Sensitive: No

~100 BBY - Activation

Constructed and activated as a specialized torture and protocol droid by an unknown manufacturer.

~1 BBY - Service under Darth Vader

Assigned to Darth Vader’s castle on Mustafar, overseeing the interrogation and torture of Imperial recruits.

~4 ABY - Acquisition by Jabba the Hutt

Purchased by Jabba to serve as his personal torturer in the palace dungeon on Tatooine.

~4 ABY - Severing of Luke Skywalker’s hand

During the rescue attempt at Jabba’s palace, 8D8 tortures Luke Skywalker and severs his mechanical hand before being driven off by Leia and Lando.

~4 ABY - Battle of the Great Pit of Carkoon

Escapes the sinking sail barge after the battle; its subsequent fate is unknown, though it is presumed reclaimed by Imperial forces.

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