Summary
After first debuting in the originalStar Warsin 1977, mouse droids have become a fan-favorite, much like gonk droids - but their purpose has long since been unknown.Star Wars(later retitled toA New Hope)introduced many new creatures, droids, and more to the galaxy as the franchise’s very first film, many of which have either been seen or fully fleshed out in otherStar Warsmovies and TV shows. One such element is the mouse droid, the adorable yet pesky little droids who wheel around Imperial bases on their four wheels.
Mouse droids have since appeared all overStar Wars, in just about every medium. Despite these prolific appearances, the purpose behind mouse droids, particularly in Imperial settings, has never been explicitly explained.The Mandalorianseason 3 provided a basis of understanding, but now,Star Warshas officially revealed what exactly it is that mouse droids do.
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Mouse Droids Serve A Wide Range Of Roles In Star Wars
But They’re Mainly Used for Spying & Infiltrating
According to the upcoming officialStar Wars Encyclopedia, “Mouse droids are simple, versatile, and work quietly,” and thusthey are used “for spying and infiltrating secure areas or data networks that would otherwise be inaccessible.“This makes sense based on what audiences have seen mouse droids doing ever sinceA New Hope. Their smaller size makes it easy for them to sneak around undetected, and they can blend in well with their surroundings. This could be why mouse droids have tried to sneak onto turbolifts withStar Warsheroes before.
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Cast
Star Wars is a seminal science fiction film released in 1977 that follows the quest of Luke Skywalker and Han Solo to rescue Princess Leia from the oppressive Imperial forces. They are aided by the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, as they strive to restore peace to the galaxy.
The Mandalorian Movie’s Footage Teases A Major Mouse Droid Role
A Mouse Droid’s Specialty for Spying Could Be Used Against Itself
New footage fromThe Mandalorian & Grogumovieshown exclusively at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event seems to use the purpose of mouse droids against themselves. Din Djarin and Grogu are on a mission inside an Imperial base, and in the midst of one of Din’s fights against snow troopers, a mouse droid can be seen scurrying towards the Mandalorian. The camera even shows this from the mouse droid’s perspective, which - after seeing a clip of Grogu wedged in a small space with Nevarro’s Anzellans -seems to suggest the mouse droid is operating on Din’s behalf.
This would be giving mouse droids their biggest role inStar Warsto date, if only for a single mission. Mouse droids were previously seen inThe Mandalorianseason 3 as security droids, with a group of them teaming up against R5-D4 while he assisted Din with disabling ray shields. Now, it looks as ifStar Warswill gear them up for an even bigger role inThe Mandalorian & Grogu, showcasing their true purpose as revealed by the upcomingStar Wars Encyclopedia.
The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Mandalorian and Grogu is a Star Wars movie directed by Jon Favreau that continues Disney+’s immensely popular TV Show, The Mandalorian.
