HK-model Gladiator Droid has had every external component painted black as night, with attempts to minimize the brightness of external lights and features. This allows this HK-model Gladiator Droid to more easily blend into the shadows and darkness unseen.

HK-model Gladiator Droid has had most of the factory installed safety limitations on operation removed, both in the hardware and software, allowing this HK-model Gladiator Droid to perform acts at the limits of its physical capabilities. This can make the droid stronger and more resiliant than a standard HK-model Gladiator Droid, but at great risk to the droid itself or others.

HK-model Gladiator Droid has had its programs re-written and mechanical systems hard-wired for combat operations. This augmentation gives this HK-model Gladiator Droid a significant increase in combat efficiency in eliminating targets on behalf of Evelynn Wyrm, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.

HK-model Gladiator Droid has developed a quirked personality, granting it an inclination towards heavy doses of sarcasm when engaged in dialogue. As a result, HK-model Gladiator Droid comes across as having issues taking direction and developed a reputation for 'snark'.