BD-1E "Buddy"
(BD-unit Backpack Droid)
Type:
Droid
Category:
Probe Droid
Droid Enhancement Upgrade - III: Upgraded Processor (Experimental)
Droid Structural Upgrade - I: Data Probe
Droid Personality: Sarcastic Tendencies
Droid Cosmetic: Splash Of Color
27,000
Owned by: Thran Occasus-Palpatine
Prototype: BD-unit Backpack Droid
Slotted in: Gadgets and Gismos Aplenty
The BD-unit Backpack Droid is a small bipedal droid designed to assist with research and exploration in remote and dangerous locations. It has a flat rectangular head with two photoreceptors, a small body, and two legs with clampable feet, allowing it to climb a person's body or other surfaces and traverse many different kinds of terrain . It is equipped with various tools; including a holocam and holoprojector, computer link, and a spotlight.
The experimental memory upgrade provides quantum computing power to this BD-unit Backpack Droid, allowing it to perform complex analytical operations at an incredibly faster rate than before.
This BD-unit Backpack Droid has been fitted with an extendable data probe, allowing BD-1E "Buddy" to access and operate terminals and other computers.
BD-1E "Buddy" has developed a quirked personality, granting it an inclination towards heavy doses of sarcasm when engaged in dialogue. As a result, BD-1E "Buddy" comes across as having issues taking direction and developed a reputation for 'snark'.
BD-1E "Buddy" makes a mark that is immediately apparent upon first setting eyes upon it. Looking like the victim of an explosion of color, BD-1E "Buddy" is covered in multi-hued designs and patterns utilizing as many variations as possible. While appearing to be random upon first glance, there is a certain uniformity to the chaotic display of the artist.