K-2SO announces the rescue at the prisoner transport.

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K-2SO

Congratulations. You are being rescued. Please do not resist.

— Rogue One: A Star Wars Story • 2016

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The language of assistance sounds almost like another command from a captor. K-2SO’s blunt efficiency leaves little room for the rescued person’s opinion.

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Spoilers for Rogue One: A Star Wars StoryShow the scene

During the prison transport rescue near the beginning of Rogue One, K-2SO delivers a mechanically reassuring announcement to Jyn. His instruction against resistance clashes with the violence and confusion of the extraction.

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