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The IT workers of Star Wars

By Jessica Learish November 22, 2016, 9:40 AM PST

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The IT workers of Star Wars

They do the real work

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They do the real work

Sure, rebels and stormtroopers do all the dying in the Star Wars franchise, but it’s the IT people who keep the Death Stars running. Here’s to them; for 40 years, they’ve worked tirelessly…and never even gotten a medal from Princess Leia.

(Once you’re through here, check out our ongoing appreciation of all things Star Wars … including, yes, even the worker droids.)

For even more Star Wars 40th anniversary stuff, check out sister site CNET’s Star Wars at 40 collection.

Updated on May 24, 2017: Added new images and links to more TechRepublic Star Wars content

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Thanks for calling the Empire, may I help you?

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Thanks for calling the Empire, may I help you?

Oh. Hello Mr. Binks. Again. I’m going to put you on hold for a moment while I access your account.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Yeah, that Artoo is kinda mouthy...

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Yeah, that Artoo is kinda mouthy...

… now select, “restore to factory settings.” That’ll shut him right up for you.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Is there anything else I can oppress you with today?

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Is there anything else I can oppress you with today?

Great. You WILL participate in quick five-minute survey to let us know about your experience.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

My system is telling me that there is a cable outage on Alderaan.

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My system is telling me that there is a cable outage on Alderaan.

Actually, it’s a really, REALLY big outage. I apologize for the inconvenience.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

So you dropped your Note 7...

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So you dropped your Note 7...

… into an exhaust port? On the Death Star? No worries. You’re fine.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Did you try Force-quit?

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Did you try Force-quit?

Ha! Get it? Force-quit? Oh. You got it the first time. Cool, cool.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

25 parsecs, still on hold

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25 parsecs, still on hold

C-3PO? Whining, you say? That’s not a bug. It’s a feature.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Dude: Do you HEAR this guy?

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Dude: Do you HEAR this guy?

Have you checked to see if your moisture vaporator is plugged in, sir?

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The IT workers of Star Wars

We thank you for your continued rebelliousness.

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We thank you for your continued rebelliousness.

I’m obligated to let you know that this call is being recorded for quality assurance.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Uh oh.

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Uh oh.

Use by a Wookiee automatically voids a warranty. Even that. Yes, even that. Pretty much any use by a Wookiee.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

We apologize ...

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We apologize ...

… we no longer provide support for Old Republic software.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

It appears the payment is 12 minutes late.

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It appears the payment is 12 minutes late.

Can you provide me with the VIN number on your TIE Fighter?

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The IT workers of Star Wars

I'm sorry, Mr. Fett.

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I'm sorry, Mr. Fett.

The cartridges on that blaster are discontinued. Please don’t kill me.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

That's an interesting question.

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That's an interesting question.

Let me put you on hold while I confirm that this is, in fact, the droid you’re looking for.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Now open Disk Utility and select hyperdrive.

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Now open Disk Utility and select hyperdrive.

Or just disk drive. Disk drive is cool, too.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Did you back up your data?

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Did you back up your data?

We recommend Carbonite. Preserves anything.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

No, sir.

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No, sir.

I’m afraid there is no way pair your laptop with your AT-AT.

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The IT workers of Star Wars

Go ahead and pose...

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Go ahead and pose...

…it’s cool. The IT guy’ll just be back there … making sure the rebellion has enough data storage.

Also see

  • Video: 3 leadership lessons from Star Wars
  • CES 2017 video: Cracking open BB-8 droid live on the CNET stage
  • The coolest and most expensive Star Wars collectibles your space money can buy
  • The 20 coolest Star Wars coffee mugs in any galaxy
  • The 25 coolest Star Wars laptop stickers
  • Star Wars at 40: CNET celebrates 40 years of the Force
  • Star Wars at 40: It’s 2017, and these aren’t the droids you’re looking for (ZDNet)
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