HK-model Gladiator Droid 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-model Gladiator Droid 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.

HK-model Gladiator Droid has been equipped with an explosive arsenal, oriented around siege tactics as opposed to precision strikes. As a result, HK-model Gladiator Droid is more volatile to incoming attacks.

HK-model Gladiator Droid has developed a personality around the concept of a caretaker. It has assumed the needs of its owner to be its prime directive, even such tasks that have not been requested of it. This results in HK-model Gladiator Droid often flitting about in an attempt to meet any possible task before it is necessary, including menial tasks.