This R2-series "Rebellion Edition" Astromech Droid has greatly improved astrogation programming, allowing it to perform incredibly more complex maneuvers and store additional hyperspace coordinates or jumps within its memory.

There can be no mistaking R2-A0 "Amos" Astromech Droid for any other R2-series "Rebellion Edition" Astromech Droid. The droid's plating has been painstakingly coated in an application of chrome. The resulting appearance is a highly reflective silver coating that runs the risk of showing each and every minor scratch it endures.

R2-A0 "Amos" Astromech Droid has developed a personality around the concept of a caretaker. It has assumed the needs of its owner to be its prime directive, even such tasks that have not been requested of it. This results in R2-A0 "Amos" Astromech Droid often flitting about in an attempt to meet any possible task before it is necessary, including menial tasks.

An advanced toolkit has been integrated into R2-A0 "Amos" Astromech Droid, allowing it to perform sophisticated and large-scale repairs on other droids or technology.

R2-A0 "Amos" Astromech Droid has been fitted with advanced radiation redundancies and seals, preventing any serious damage when exposed but requiring the droid to operate at a reduced capacity or risk permanent damage.