Initially a reckless anarchist, Android 17 later reveals herself to be little more than a rebel without a cause. She finds joy in causing panic and acts on whims. Most of her choices during her initial appearance were motivated by what she simply called "The Game", referring to their quest to find and exterminate Goku. While reveling in her enhanced might setting her apart from others, Android 17 hated her cybernetics that were forced on her.