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.

An experimental automated repair system has been installed on this R2-series "Rebellion Edition" Astromech Droid, giving it an ability to perform or assist in the performance of self-diagnosis and self-repair of its mechanical systems. This system slows the droid while it assesses any necessary repairs when dealing with heavy damage, and can perform very basic tasks or actions while assessing necessary repairs.

The memory databanks have been highly encrypted on this R2-series "Rebellion Edition" Astromech Droid, preventing unauthorized access from nefarious parties.

R2-series "Rebellion Edition" 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-series "Rebellion Edition" Astromech Droid often flitting about in an attempt to meet any possible task before it is necessary, including menial tasks.