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Within the subsequent wave of their assault, Imperial Captain Kaido orders a gaggle of droids to exit into the fleeing crowd. It looks as if the intent of those droids is ‘crowd management’ or moderately indiscriminately beating the hell out of anybody who crosses their path. We see these droids choose up and toss individuals like rag dolls, killing them as their our bodies slam towards the onerous buildings and pavement. It’s a terrifying scene to witness.
As Cassian tries to make his escape from the sq., he finds himself being pursued by one among these lanky monstrosities. He tries to fireplace his blaster, however finds that this hulk of steel can take fairly just a few hits. Fortunately, a member of the Ghor resistance slams a automobile into the droid, lastly taking it out of fee.
Seeing what this droid can do first hand, Cassian decides to take the stays again with him to Yavin. After some tinkering and reprogramming, the droid that we come to know as Ok-2SO is reactivated on the finish of episode 9. He could have some snark, however not less than his murderous impulses have been taken care of, for now.
Even although Cassian got here near dying at this droid’s fingers, as so many Ghor did, that additionally means he is aware of how highly effective this droid may be. Ok-2SO isn’t just a useful gizmo now that he’s been reprogrammed. He additionally now serves as a reminder of that tragic day on Ghorman, and of what Cassian and the rebels are combating for.