- "KX-series droids are hardened against intrusion. Getting past their programming is a challenge."
- ―Cassian Jeron Andor
KX-series security droids,[1] also referred to as enforcer droids,[6] were a model of security droid manufactured by Arakyd Industries that was in service to the Galactic Empire during the Galactic Civil War.[1]
Description
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- "KX droids have a long range of combat capabilities, excellent probability analysis algorithms, and direct access to the Imperial datanet."
- ―R0-GR
A pair of KX-series security droids.
Arakyd Industries KX series Enforcer droids came equipped with a built-in comm package, recharge port, and a computer interface arm that allowed them to connect with standard communication frequencies for areas they were assigned to. The Imperial crest was imprinted on the side of each shoulder,[7] one of which could be emblazoned in gold if the droid had received an enhanced status.[8] The droids were designed with exaggerated human proportions but with the mobility of a human athlete. They were able to operate a variety or tools and equipment and can carry gear without becoming exhausted.[7]
While the Imperial Senate had prohibited the creation of battle droids, Arakyd was able to use a loophole in the law by marketing the KX-series as "security droids." They were programmed without the standard restriction against harming organic sentient lifeforms.[7]
The KX-series droids were programmed to speak and interact with people, but were not as proficient at it as protocol droids were. They could handle a wide range of tasks, including escorting dignitaries, protecting important people and defending Imperial installations.[2] The droids were also programmed to recognize and defer to Imperial Military officers ranked Lieutenant or higher.[7]
HistoryEdit
The droids were deployed as early as 14 BBY[9] to guard Imperial installations, such as the Imperial Refinery or the mining headquarters on Ilum.[10]
During the Galactic Civil War, they were present on both Jedha and the Imperial facility on Scarif. K-2SO[4] and K-4D8 were examples of these droids.[8]
Behind the scenesEdit
KX-series droids were developed for the Star Wars spinoff film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Their first canonical appearance was in Star Wars: Commander.
AppearancesEdit
Non-canon appearancesEdit
- LEGO Star Wars: All-Stars – "The Good Stuff!" (Appears in flashback(s))
SourcesEdit
Notes and referencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars: Commander
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
- ↑ Dawn of Rebellion
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
- ↑ Last Shot
- ↑ Rogue One: Ultimate Sticker Encyclopedia Combines the Fun of Stickers with Deep Insight – First Look! on StarWars.com
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Adventures in Wild Space: The Rescue
- ↑ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order takes place five years after the Jedi Purge, which is dated to 19 BBY by Star Wars: Galactic Atlas. Therefore, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, in which the droids appear, is set in 14 BBY.
- ↑ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
