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"Still resisting? Unwise."
―A KX-series security droid[src]

KX-series security droids,[1] also referred to as KX-series enforcer droids,[3] 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[edit | edit source]

"KX droids have a long range of combat capabilities, excellent probability analysis algorithms, and direct access to the Imperial datanet."
―R0-GR[src]

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,[6] one of which could be emblazoned in gold if the droid had received an enhanced status.[7] 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.[6]

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.[6]

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.[6]

History[edit | edit source]

The droids were deployed as early as 14 BBY[8] to guard Imperial installations, such as the Imperial Refinery or the mining headquarters on Ilum.[9]

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.[7]

Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]

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.

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Notes and references[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Star Wars: Commander
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Star Wars: Rogue One: Rebel Dossier
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Dawn of Rebellion
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
  5. ↑ Last Shot
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Star Wars: Rogue One: The Ultimate Visual Guide
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Adventures in Wild Space: The Rescue
  8. ↑ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order takes place five years after the Great 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.
  9. ↑ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
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