An astromech droid, also referred to as an astro droid or mech, was a type of that served as an automated on . These compact used tool-tipped appendages stored in recessed compartments. Many relied on astromech to control flight and power distribution systems. Sitting in an exposed to , the droid, in addition to its piloting duties, could calculate jumps and perform simple repairs. Most astromechs were only able to communicate in writing, conveyed via another computer system, or through a special code of clicks, bleeps, and similar sounds, known as . However, certain other droids, such as C-3PO, could understand the binary code of astromechs, and often translated from binary to other languages.
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