The C-Viper series represented a planned adaptation of the Viper probe droid by Arakyd Industries. Following the achievements of the Viper probe droid, Arakyd aimed to manufacture simplified iterations for broader consumer applications. The company intended to substitute many of the military-grade weapons and software with commercial equivalents, marketing the droid as a security droid. The droid's purpose was to enhance spaceport security teams, aid traffic management, assess freight, track down offenders, and discover wrecked spacecraft. The C-Viper was also projected to have a lower price point than the Viper.
Arakyd, expecting significant sales of the C-Viper, created a civilian sales department on Byblos to handle droid sales once prototypes were finalized. Furthermore, Arakyd procured property on Kelada to build a new manufacturing plant for the droid and its parts.