Post by Marcus Starkiller on Oct 18, 2006 16:27:33 GMT -5
The 3D-4 administrative droid was a protocol droid produced by Genetech Corporation after the success of Cybot Galactica's 3PO-series protocol droid.
Rather than compete directly with Cybot Galactica, Genetech created a protocol droid with emphasis on systems administration over interstellar diplomacy. 3D-4 droids were commonly purchased as personal assistants to businessbeings requiring a traveling aide able to handle a variety of tasks independently. 3D-4 units were also used to initiate trade negotiations with commerce guilds or merchant houses, before their owner took over to finalize the deal.
These droids were programmed with almost two million forms of communication, and their internal databanks held exhaustive information on business, financial and administrative issues. 3D-4 units were known to be meticulously precise and endowned with a personality that seemed both aloof and deferential. They were covered with thick silver plating that became blistering to the touch under a hot sun. A laser pointer was fitted into the droid's right index finger.
One 3D-4 unit, 3D-4X, took part in IG-88's droid revolution about 11 BBY, killing the administrator of Mechis III, Hekis Thun.