The 3D-4 administrative droid, also known as the 3D-4 protocol droid, was a third-degree droid produced by Genetech Corporation sometime before the Yuuzhan Vong War. Designed to compete in the protocol droid market dominated by Cybot Galactica's 3PO-series, the 3D-4 sacrificed diplomatic protocols to focus solely on business administration. The droid was used mainly by businessbeings and ambassadors, and served as a basic negotiator and translator. Although stock models were unarmed, the 3D-4 was capable of being refitted with a concealed hold-out blaster in case of trouble.