'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' story: The explanation behind C-3PO's red arm

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has evolved the "Star Wars" universe and storyline in many ways, creating big back stories in the smallest details. One of which that imply a colourful tale behind it is the red arm that replaces C-3PO's originally-gold left arm.

The latest "Star Wars" film is characterised by a 30-year time jump from Episode 6 and 7, wherein a lot could have happened to some of the main characters of the movie. While not bothersome to many, there are those who are dying to know what the story behind C-3PO's red arm is.

A recent leak posted on Reddit of a book that accompanies the release of "The Force Awakens" gives an interesting clue to the mysterious red arm. "C-3PO is uncharacteristically quiet when it comes to discussing his salvaged arm; it is a memento of another droid's sacrifice." a caption from the book says.

Cinema Blend reported that J.J. Abrams had previously said that he planned a change in C-3PO's look to highlight the aging of the droid, and other characters as well. Toys and shots prior to the film's debut gave fans a heads-up to the change in the droid's look.

Given the three decade time jump, it can be safely assumed that the model that C-3PO is made in has probably become out-dated, and spare parts have stopped manufacturing. The question that "Star Wars" fans need answered is "Why did C-3PO lose his original arm?"

C-3PO is one of the "Star Wars" franchise's most iconic characters, mostlyseen being bullied by the enemy forces or being teased by accompanying robot R2-D2. The droid is played by actor Anthony Daniels, who has played the translator bot from the very beginning.

"Star Wars" fans will be looking forward to the new one-shot featuring the back story of C-3PO's salvaged arm.

News
Tears and prayers for Christian camp girls swept away by Texas floods
Tears and prayers for Christian camp girls swept away by Texas floods

Christians have been praying after heavy downpours caused the Guadalupe River in Texas to burst its banks on Thursday night, deluging a Christian all-girls summer camp. 

Illinois community coming together to purchase Pope's old home
Illinois community coming together to purchase Pope's old home

Debt-hit town in Illinois is looking to buy the Pope's childhood home.

Fear, denial and control: Why the Cuban government prohibits the most natural responses to the country’s dire humanitarian needs
Fear, denial and control: Why the Cuban government prohibits the most natural responses to the country’s dire humanitarian needs

It may be hard to fathom how such pettiness plays into the government’s wider crackdown on FoRB and other fundamental human rights, or how on earth it could justify extending its repression to children, but ultimately it all comes down to fear.