This is not truly a topic of great concern in my view, but a thought did occur that perhaps R2 programmed the capsule prior to its departure? After all did he not appear to be in control of its launch, etc…?
The matter, as I said, is settled by the novel: R2 piloted the pod. There’s no debate remaining. Sure, folks here can argue, if they want to, but they can also argue that the sky is green.
You’re taking the NOVELIZATION of the ORIGINAL script while the OFFICIAL script makes no mention of R2 piloting anything…Shite evidence if you ask me but whatever. Also too bad nothing that’s shown on screen reflects anything you say but I’m used to that now