Mark IV Architect Droid

Architect droid were a model of droid designed to help build things. They date back to the time of the Old Republic and perhaps older, as no records of their creation exist.

One such droid was the Mark IV Professor Huyang, who specialized in the construction of lightsabers.

Basic Information

Behaviour

Somewhat eccentric, with little to no social filter, they will typically speak their mind, though they are, in general, designed to be helpful in many ways.

Additional Information

Domestication

Architect droids are the only known droids not effected by restraining bolts or software locks requiring them to follow orders, they were designed to be self-governing, though they often choose to remain in some type of command structure and will typically follow orders that they find will help in fostering a healthy result.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

Architect droids were created to design things, and teach how to create those designs.

some examples are as follows:

  • "Professor" Huyang was a Lightsaber Architect

Facial characteristics

Facial structure is humanoid, featuring two eyes, a nose and mouth, likely to emulate the early humans they would have encountered

Geographic Origin and Distribution

It is unknown how many Architect droids were created, by whom, or where they ended up.

Average Intelligence

Hyper Intelligent, capable of learning at a significantly higher rate than humans and with expansive and adaptive data storage, they are able to retain information as long as necessary, baring damage or defects.

Scientific Name
Class 3 Droid, Social and Service
Origin/Ancestry
Unknown (Theorized they were created by either the Zeffo or Rakata and after the fall of those empires, began to work with the Republic and Jedi)
Lifespan
Until deactivated
Average Height
1.8 meters (5'11")
Average Weight
700lbs
Average Physique

Thin humanoid form, with two arms and two legs
Some models featured additional limbs:

  • "Backpack" like structure which houses an additional two arms
  • Forarms housing two smaller arms which can separate at the elbow.

Body Tint, Colouring and Marking

Ranging from Silver, gold and bronze.