The FLTCH-series battle droid, a type of mercenary combat droid, was manufactured by the Colicoid Creation Nest for the Trade Federation in the time leading up to the Clone Wars.
Frequently employed as assassins, these droids came with integrated blasters, explosive ammunition, and blades and spikes for up-close fighting. These droids stood at a height of 2.3 meters. Created for security and military roles, they gained a reputation as resolute and capable combatants. A shortcoming in their design was their hands, which necessitated the use of custom-made weaponry. Its considerable dimensions also presented a limitation, potentially impeding its mobility or its capacity to manipulate smaller items.
A particular droid, FLTCH R-1, received orders from Representative Bron and Ephant Mon to carry out the assassination of Cerean Jedi Knight Ki-Adi-Mundi. Ki-Adi-Mundi prevailed against the droid and subsequently reprogrammed it to assist him in tracking down Mon.
Firkrann, an Iron Knight, who were Force-sensitive Shards that were part of an splinter group of the Jedi Order , utilized a FLTCH series droid as a physical form.