As the circuits of the aging 41-Vex began to degrade, the once-renowned medical droid faced the inevitability of his shutdown. Unwilling to let his expertise and knowledge fade into obscurity, he began a frantic project to create a successor. Using salvaged components from a super battle droid and a protocol droid, 41-Vex combined combat capabilities with his own medical programming, crafting a machine that could endure the harsh galaxy.

The result was SS-AM (Super-battledroid & Surgical Assist Model), a droid uniquely equipped to both save lives and end them. While SS-AM's reinforced chassis and armament made it a fearsome combatant, 41-Vex's meticulous attention to medical precision left an indelible mark on its design. SS-AM retained a nuanced understanding of anatomy and battlefield triage, making it both a dangerous adversary and an unexpected ally in times of crisis.

Despite its pragmatic origin, SS-AM carries traces of its predecessor’s personality—logical, methodical, and occasionally exhibiting a dry, almost sardonic wit. Though it lacks 41-Vex's bedside manner, the duality of SS-AM's purpose speaks volumes: it is a droid forged in desperation, equipped for survival, and imbued with the lingering hope that its existence could, in some way, preserve 41-Vex’s legacy.