HK-52 has been painstakingly cared for, and even upon close examination it appears as though HK-model Gladiator Droid was freshly off the manufacturing line. Absent of any scratches, dents or even the slightest imperfections, the only thing missing is the new droid smell.

HK-52 has developed a predatory nature similar to those often associated with assassin droids. As a result, HK-52 will often approach a situation with the mind set of a hunter, and convey their findings as such. This can be disconcerting to others who are unaccustomed to HK-52.

HK-52 has been equipped with advanced targeting systems, enabling it to acquire targets with greater accuracy than factory a factory default HK-model Gladiator Droid. As a result, HK-52 has a reduced rate of fire.

HK-52 has received advanced automated repair programming based on the original HK-model Gladiator Droid schematics, giving it an ability to perform or assist in the performance of self-diagnosis and self-repair of its mechanical systems. This system engages automatically upon damage, and can render the droid temporarily unavaialble while it assesses any necessary repairs before further action can be taken.