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 developed a predatory nature similar to those often associated with assassin droids. As a result, HK-model Gladiator Droid 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-model Gladiator Droid.

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 Saitou Tarentae, but at the expense of it being usable for much else except for combat.