There are many great sidekicks in movies and literature: Robin (Batman and Robin), Garth (Wayne and Garth) and Sancho Panza (Don Quixote) just to name a few; that stick by their friend's sides through thick and thin.
If you had the choice of anyone to be your sidekick, who would it be?
For me, no one beats R2D2. Just how many times did he pull the fat out of the fire anyway?
1) Always there in a pinch.
2) Always prepared for any contingency.
3) Never complains.
4) Gets the job done.
5) Willing to sacrifice himself for the mission or the cause.
6) Saves you from things you don't even know are dangers.
7) Always has your back.