Star Wars Answers an Era-Spanning Fan Question in 1 Sentence

Warning! Spoilers ahead for Star Wars: Dark Droids #2!There is no more put upon race of beings in Star Wars than its iconic droids. These mechanized denizens of the galaxy are ubiquitous, serving in roles for organizations of all creeds and purpose while participating in virtually every facet of everyday life. Despite some droids possessing colorful personalities, they’re typically perceived less as individuals and more as tools. This perception, however, has proven time and time again to be flawed: droids are capable of independent thought, of throwing off the shackles of their programming and achieving true, sapient intelligence. Thanks to recent revelations, Star Wars fans now know the true nature of droid self-awareness.