SD-K4a mini-assassin droid
The SD-K4a mini-assassin droid, alternatively referred to as the probe killer or mini-assassin probe, represented a specific type of assassin droid produced by Baktoid Combat Automata. Resembling spiders, these diminutive, six-legged droids were designed to be housed within the small cavities located on the head of the larger SD-K4 assassin droids.
Description
These small, six-legged droids, measuring just 0.14 meter in width, were named SD-K4a mini-assassin droids. Manufactured by Baktoid Combat Automata, they relied on their high speed to evade blaster fire. Although lacking the raw strength of their "parent" assassin droid counterpart, they possessed the ability to eliminate targets by penetrating their armor and utilizing their sharp legs for lethal attacks. A single assassin droid could generate over thirty of these killers, which would then coordinate their movements as a swarm to overwhelm larger adversaries.
Behind the scenes
The initial appearance of the probe killer occurred in "Voyage of Temptation," specifically episode thirteen of Star Wars: The Clone Wars' second season, an animated television series. This episode was initially broadcast on February 5, 2010. Their identification was first established in the episode guide associated with "Voyage of Temptation."