Star Wars Day "" and celebrate the Sith Lords and other villainous characters from the "Star Wars" series rather than the Jedi. Others celebrate this one day later, on May 6, citing "Revenge of the Sixth" as a better play on "Sith". The Los Angeles City Council declared May 25, 2007, as "Star Wars" Day, in honor of the 30th anniversary release date of "Star Wars". A separate initiative for observing Geek Pride Day on May 25 is based on the "Star Wars" connection along with ties to "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" (Towel Day) and "Discworld". Star Wars Day "Star Wars"
Droid (Star Wars) Droid (Star Wars) A droid is a fictional robot possessing some degree of artificial intelligence in the "Star Wars" science fiction franchise. Coined by special effects artist John Stears, the term is a clipped form of "android", a word originally reserved for robots designed to look and act like a human. The word "droid" has been a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd since 1977. The franchise, which began with the 1977 film "Star Wars", features a variety of droids designed to perform specific functions. A protocol droid specializes in translation, etiquette and cultural customs, and is typically humanoid in appearance.