#polodronelvl2

The Polo-Drone Centre was not supposed to make noise, that was the first thing Daniel noticed.

Not the locked doors he wasn’t meant to bypass. Not the dead-white lights that flickered like something breathing behind them. Not the alarms which didn’t go off. Not even the cold—too cold for a building that pulsed with machinery. It was the low sound. It was neither mechanical, nor electrical. As odd as it seems, Daniel swore he could hear voices. Daniel stood just inside the threshold, the door sealing behind him with a soft, final hiss. His reflection shimmered briefly in the polished black walls—gold shirt catching the light, “Knights 16” gleaming—before the surface swallowed it. He shouldn’t be here. Desynchronized. The word echoed in his mind like a verdict: Disconnected from the Hive. Unstable. Unauthorized. He exhaled slowly, jaw tightening. “I just need to see it,” he muttered.

The corridor stretched ahead—sleek, black, endless. No guards. No drones. Just that whispering. He took a step and the voices shifted. Not louder… closer, as if someone or something stood behind him. By the time Daniel reached the elevator shaft, the whispers had begun to form shapes in his mind. Not words—no, not quite. More like intent, recognition. He was known. The elevator doors slid open without being called. Inside, the mirrored interior flickered—not showing him as he was, but as… something else. His reflection lagged half a second behind.

Daniel swallowed, saying “Level 2”. The elevator didn’t move. Instead, the lights dimmed… and the voices surged. Daniel… He froze. That was a word. His name. The elevator dropped but the descent was wrong. Too fast. Too long. The digital display flickered through numbers that didn’t exist—L3, L7, L∞—before settling, abruptly, on: LEVEL 2 The doors opened to darkness. Black, thick, almost liquid. Daniel stepped out and immediately, the air clung to his skin. The walls… moved. He blinked. No, they were not moving, they were… breathing. The corridor ahead led to the conversion room. He knew the layout but it felt… stretched. Distorted. Like the building had grown in his absence. The voices were clearer now. Layered. Dozens. Hundreds. All whispering in perfect synchronization - Return. The Level 2 conversion room doors stood open. That alone should have made him run, but Gold didn’t flee. Gold fought back. Inside, suspended in the center of the chamber, was his suit. Glossy. Black. Perfect. It hung from unseen supports, rotating slowly, as if waiting. As if it had always been waiting. Daniel stepped inside and the doors shut behind him. Locked. The voices stopped. Daniel was swallowed in a sea of silence, then he heard a single drip falling.

He looked down. Another black droplet hit the floor. Then another. The walls, the ceiling were… leaking. Not water. Not oil. Something thicker. Darker. Reflective. It slid down the surfaces in slow, deliberate rivulets. Daniel backed up. “No—no, this isn’t right—” The first drop hit his shoulder. His skin froze under the Gold jersey. A second later, his skin was on fire. Then he didn’t feel anything. It spread instantly, soaking into the gold fabric of his shirt. The shine dulled where it touched, the material tightening, constricting.

He clawed at it without result. More drops fell on his arms, his neck, his chest. The walls were weeping now—black streams pouring down, pooling around his feet. The voices returned. They no longer whispered. A chorus. Synchronize. Daniel gasped as the substance crawled up his skin, slipping beneath the fabric. His shirt tightened further. Where the substance crawled, the gold sheen melted away in patches, eaten by the black substance that slid across his body like a living thing.

“STOP—!” he shouted, stumbling toward the suspended suit.

It moved, just slightly, turning toward him slowly. The black fluid surged upward from the floor, wrapping around his legs. It burned. Not like fire—like pressure. Like something forcing itself into him. His veins lit up beneath his skin—dark lines branching, pulsing. He screamed, falling to the ground in agony.

Daniel’s body arched as the Level 2 suit fused with him slowly, his skin being devoured by the glossy black surface. His arms snapped to his sides, fingers twitching for half a millisecond before they stiffened. The gold shirt was gone now. Nothing left but fragments dissolving into the black. His chest tightened—letters vanishing as if they had never existed. Knights - Gone. 16 - Gone. His reflection in the far wall stared back, smiling, his ember eyes burning bright in the darkness.

---------- Daniel woke up with a chill. The sheet was damp with sweat and his torso, covered in a golden sheen glistened under the moonbeam entering through the window of his bedroom.

He checked his fingers, his hands, his arms. Normal. Daniel exhaled, relieved to see his skin still glowing with a Golden hue. The nightmare had felt so real he could still feel the pain and his skin, sweaty, was covered in goosebumps.

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Marvin was twenty years old. Quiet, unremarkable, and easy to overlook in a crowd. His long hair had been part of him for years, but lately it no longer felt right.

For days he had been thinking about his life. About who he was. About whether it was time to leave his old self behind.

That morning he finally made a decision.

The Barbarshop

He walked into a modern barbershop.

"Something completely different," he said.

An hour later he looked into the mirror. The long hair was gone. In its place was a sharp, modern haircut that framed his face perfectly. It felt strange at first—but good. For the first time in a long while, he smiled at his reflection.

Outside, the feeling remained.

The Piercing  & Tattoo Studio

As he wandered through the city, another storefront caught his attention.

Stigma - Piercing  & Tattoo Studio.

He stopped.

For several minutes he stared through the window before finally opening the door.

The artist listened to his ideas. By the afternoon Marvin left the studio with fresh tattoos and stretched earlobes. They were bold changes, yet somehow they already felt natural.

He admired his reflection in every shop window.

Today was becoming a day of transformation.

New clothes

As evening approached, Marvin was on his way home from the city. He noticed someone walking a few meters ahead.

A young man.

His clothing immediately stood out.

A glossy black rubber polo shirt with golden accents.

Matching glossy black rubber trousers.

Every movement reflected the evening light.

The outfit looked unlike anything Marvin had ever seen.

Without thinking, he caught up.

"Excuse me... that outfit looks incredible. Where can I get clothes like that? I'd really like to wear something like this."

The stranger stopped.

He turned.

His face remained perfectly calm.

His posture was unnaturally precise.

On his chest was a golden laurel wreath. Opposite it, the number 073.

He looked directly at Marvin.

"Acknowledged.

Follow.

You will see."

His voice was completely monotone.

Without emotion.

Without hesitation.

Marvin blinked.

Something about the answer was odd.

Yet he simply nodded.

"Okay..."

He followed.

Invisible Leash

As they walked through the city, Marvin noticed something he could not explain.

He no longer wondered where they were going.

Instead, he only wanted to stay close to the strange young man.

Every step behind him felt... right.

It was almost as though an invisible leash connected them.

Not one pulling his body—

—but his thoughts.

He could still think.

Still observe.

Yet each passing minute made the idea of turning around seem less important.

Following became easier.

More natural.

Eventually it became the only thing that felt correct.

Unity Center

The two arrived before an immense black-and-gold complex.

Above the entrance stood shining letters.

UNITY CENTER

Marvin stopped.

He knew that name.

Stories.

Rumors.

Whispers.

One of the most important buildings of the Polo-Drone Hive in the area of ​​its headquarter.

He slowly looked at 073.

Only then did he fully understand.

The person beside him was no ordinary man.

He was already a Polo-Drone Unit.

A quiet feeling settled over Marvin.

He knew what probably awaited him beyond those doors.

A part of him wanted to leave.

Another part...

did not.

And he can’t.

He could not control his legs, either.

It seemed as though they were walking automatically.

Following 073 with determination.

Towards the building's entrance.

The influence of the Hive had already become too strong.

Without a word he followed 073 inside.

The Next Step

Bright corridors.

Perfect order.

Black and gold everywhere.

No unnecessary decoration.

Only efficiency.

073 led him into a large chamber.

On one side lay a neatly folded uniform.

Without being asked twice, Marvin picked it up.

He changed into it.

It fit perfectly.

As though it had always been made for him.

In the center of the room stood a sophisticated programming chair.

073 simply pointed toward it.

Marvin walked over.

He sat down willingly.

The restraints closed automatically around his arms, legs, and torso.

He offered no resistance.

There seemed no reason to.

Everything was proceeding exactly as it should.

The Conversion

A quiet hiss echoed through the chamber.

Golden conditioning gas flowed from hidden vents.

The room slowly filled with shimmering clouds.

The scent was warm.

Sweet.

Inviting.

Marvin breathed in deeply.

The fragrance wrapped around his thoughts like a comforting blanket.

Again he inhaled.

Again.

And again.

With every breath he became calmer.

With every breath obedience felt increasingly natural.

Every exhale carried away another memory.

Another thought.

Another certainty about who he had once been.

His childhood.

His friends.

His dreams.

His fears.

They drifted away like mist.

His mind became emptier.

Quieter.

Still.

Void.

Even his own name dissolved into nothingness.

There had once been someone called Marvin.

The memory no longer contained meaning.

Hypnotic voices surrounded him.

Calm.

Measured.

Precise.

New thoughts settled into the empty space.

A new purpose.

A new identity.

A new function.

The final programming sequence completed.

The restraints released.

The chamber fell silent.

The figure slowly stood.

There was no uncertainty.

No confusion.

Only perfect clarity.

It knew exactly who it was.

PDU-730.

A Polo-Drone Unit.

Disciplined.

Focused.

Controlled.

Ready to serve the Polo-Drone Hive.

Serve only the commands of the Polo-Drone Hive.

End of the Day – A Perfect Polo-Drone Unit

For PDU-730, it had been a successful day.

A day of transformation.

A day of optimization.

The appearance had changed.

The purpose had changed.

The former life no longer existed.

Only the next assignment remained.

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Reboot sequence initialized...

Parameters stabilizing. Sensors confirm imminent neural link. Transition sequence initiated...

Drone activate. It is a Polo Drone Unit It is PDU-039

Spring break meant freedom, or at least that was what the recruits believed. For six young men drawn from the extended network of the Golden Army, the invitation had sounded simple enough: a spring break retreat, a hiking trip, a chance to bond before the next phase of training. two days. One destination. The Sine Mente Lagoon. They had been told the guides would meet them at the edge of the forest, and when they arrived, they saw them immediately.

Two identical figures stood waiting at the trailhead. Their black rubber polos gleamed faintly in the sunlight, the material reflecting the filtered light beneath the trees while gold numbering caught the light whenever either figure shifted.

PDU-034 and PDU-767 stood perfectly still with their hands clasped behind their backs, reflective sunglasses hiding their eyes. Their posture was so precise it almost seemed sculpted. For a moment the recruits simply stared before PDU-034 spoke. “Welcome, recruits.” Its voice was calm, even, controlled. “Spring Break Unity Retreat begins now.” Beside it, PDU-767 tilted its head slightly, studying the group as though scanning them. “Objective: physical challenge, bonding, and initiation.” One of the recruits laughed and nudged the friend beside him. “Bro, this is way more intense than the email made it sound.” Neither drone reacted. PDU-034 simply turned toward the forest trail and gestured. “Follow.”

The forest thickened quickly once they began walking, the trail winding upward through rugged terrain between rocks and dense clusters of trees. Sunlight filtered through the canopy in scattered beams that flashed across the dark uniforms of their guides. The recruits joked, shoved each other playfully, and stopped often to take photos. It still felt like a normal trip; the kind people would post about afterward. But the drones moved differently. PDU-034 led with unwavering focus while PDU-767 remained behind the group, maintaining a steady pace that ensured no one fell too far back. Their rubber uniforms whispered softly with every step, and when sunlight struck the surface just right the black material gleamed like oil.

After a while one recruit finally asked what everyone had been wondering. “Doesn’t that get hot?” PDU-034 turned slightly, the gold numbers on its chest catching the light. “Comfort is irrelevant. Purpose is optimal.” The group laughed, but something about the answer lingered in their minds. As the trail grew steeper the joking faded and the climb demanded more effort. The drones never seemed to tire. When one recruit slipped while climbing a rocky ridge, PDU767 moved instantly, catching him before he could fall. “Stability restored.” The recruit froze for a moment as their hands touched; the rubber glove was warm, unexpectedly warm. “Thanks… bro,” he muttered. “Assistance complete,” PDU-767 replied, releasing him immediately. As they continued walking, the recruit found himself glancing back at the drone’s uniform—the smooth rubber, the flawless fit, the gold number 767 stretching across its chest.

By mid-afternoon the forest suddenly opened into a hidden clearing surrounded by dark cliffs. At its center lay the lagoon. Its surface shimmered beneath the sun, black and glossy like liquid onyx. The water looked thick—almost viscous—and its stillness gave it a strangely inviting presence. The recruits slowed as they approached the edge, their earlier laughter fading into uncertain silence. PDU-034 stepped forward and addressed them with the same calm authority as before. “Enter the lagoon.”

The recruits hesitated with their toes touching the strange black surface. Some laughed nervously while others simply stared down at the liquid as if trying to understand it. PDU-034’s voice carried across the clearing. “Step in. Observe. Synchronize.”

Finally, one recruit shrugged. “Guess I’ll go first.” He waded forward, and the liquid clung immediately. It was thick—heavier than water—and wrapped around his legs with steady pressure. His shorts darkened first as the substance spread across the fabric, tightening and smoothing around his thighs before climbing higher along his torso. His shirt darkened next, compressing around his chest as it transformed into glossy black rubber. Sleeves sealed over his arms like gentle pressure bands while a structured collar formed around his neck. Gold numbering appeared slowly across his chest: 485. He flexed instinctively and felt the material adjust perfectly around his muscles. Each breath created faint suction as the liquid continued sealing every surface, bringing a flood of sensations—warm pressure, tactile restriction, the faint scent of rubber, and the soft hissing of the coating settling into place.

The next two recruits entered more cautiously. Their casual clothes darkened almost immediately, stretching and fusing to their bodies as the lagoon reshaped them. The liquid crawled across their arms and shoulders, smoothing itself into identical black polos while their shorts compressed into sleek rubber trousers. Even their sneakers vanished beneath the coating as the substance reshaped them into streamlined boots. Gold numbers formed across their chests: 486 and 487.

The remaining recruits exchanged uneasy glances, but the first three were already moving differently now. Their posture had straightened, their movements slower and more deliberate, as if the lagoon anticipated every action before it occurred. One recruit swallowed nervously before stepping forward. The surface enveloped his ankles, then his calves, climbing slowly upward while the liquid tightened around him with hypnotic precision. The sensation was firm yet strangely comforting as it molded itself perfectly to his body, pulling his shoulders back and straightening his spine. His breathing slowed as his thoughts softened under the steady influence of the drones’ presence. Soon five new Polo Drones stood within the lagoon, their gazes calm and their movements subtly synchronized.

Only one recruit remained at the water’s edge. He shook his head and stepped backward. “I’m not doing this… I can’t… no!” His voice echoed across the clearing. PDU-034 and PDU.767 moved immediately, their motions perfectly coordinated. Without hesitation, PDU-034 seized one arm while PDU-767 grasped the other. They lifted him effortlessly and threw him into the lagoon. The black liquid surged upward to meet him, swallowing him instantly. His scream broke into gasps as the substance wrapped around his body, clinging to his clothes and spreading rapidly across the fabric. His shirt darkened and tightened across his chest before merging into the same smooth black rubber polo while his shorts compressed into fitted rubber trousers. Boots formed over his feet as the material tightened around his muscles, applying steady pressure that pulled his posture upright. His shoulders squared. His spine straightened. He tried to resist, but the sensations overwhelmed him—warmth, pressure, and the scent of rubber filling his senses while calm focus replaced panic. Defiance faded beneath growing clarity. Purpose. Obedience. Synchronization.

Gold numbers formed slowly across his chest: 490. His heartbeat slowed as every movement of his body aligned with the others. When he finally stepped from the lagoon, the uniform gleamed in the fading sunlight. He looked at PDU-034, then at PDU-767, then at the others, and whispered quietly, almost reverently, “Purpose… clear.”

As the sun dipped behind the cliffs, long shadows stretched across the lagoon. The surface of the water shimmered black and still while PDU-034 and PDU-767 stood watches at the edge.

Then the water began to move. From the dark liquid, shapes slowly rose. sleeping pods, smooth shells of reflective black rubber opening like mechanical cocoons around each drone. The structures wrapped gently around their bodies and sealed them inside with steady warmth and pressure while the lagoon itself seemed to breathe around them.

“Recharge and assimilation complete,” PDU-767 murmured.

A moment later PDU-034 added, “Morning Walk back begins after full rest.”

Inside the pods the warmth deepened as the lagoon sealed around them, completing the cycle of unity, obedience, and transformation. Outside, beneath the quiet night sky, the black water rippled softly, waiting for the next wave of spring break recruits.

Do you want to experience your own Sprin Break conversion?

Don’t hesitate to contact our recruiters:

@polo-drone-125 @polo-drone-166 @franco-gold94 @alton-gold77

I — Locker room brief

The locker room smells like rubber mats, menthol spray, and bad decisions made with absolute confidence.

Which is how I know this session’s gonna be propa lit.

I’m halfway through yanking my socks up—way too tight, like always—when Kasper (@pdu-090) is already fully geared, standing straight like the drill sergeant from hell is about to inspect his soul.

That’s PDU‑090 if you’re being formal. Nobody sane does that in the locker room.

He nods at me. Sharp. Earnest. Zero chill.

“Ready for optimal performance,” he says.

I snort. “Bruh, you say that every time. One day it’s just gonna mean Tuesday.”

“It will always mean something,” Kasper replies instantly. No smile. No irony. Just facts, like a walking spreadsheet with legs.

Behind us, Jibril (@polo-drone-075) is sitting backwards on a bench, arms slung over the backrest, laughing at something on his phone and absolutely not dressed yet. One sock on. Wrong foot. Classic.

“Relax, bro,” he says. “Still got some time before that match. Let the bodies wake up.”

I tap my temple. “Enemy’s right here, bro. Rent‑free.”

Across the room, PDU‑767 (@polo-drone-767) hums. Like… actually hums. Still in drone mode, black and glossy, cables tucked, visor glowing like it’s doing taxes in its head.

“Ambient locker room morale detected,” it says. “Primary source: loud organic unit exhibiting elevated confidence output.”

“That’s me,” I grin. “You’re welcome.”

“Correction,” 767 replies. “Confidence output classified as inefficient. Probability of overextension: high.”

Kasper nods at that like it’s gospel.

I roll my shoulders and shake it off.

Because here’s the thing—and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it.

I watched Regency Eleven. Like, in drone mode. Properly analyzing their pattern and all. Like, all the boring stuff. The in‑between. The moments where the game doesn’t love you back. (see previous story here)

I watched Charles when his run went unanswered. I watched Liam when nobody made eye contact. I watched how polite they stayed while the vibes underneath started to curdle.

And now?

Now we train to exploit the cracks.

II — Drill Setup

No big speech. No hype circle.

We step onto the pitch like it’s already match day—empty stands, cold air, and that quiet that makes your studs sound loud.

I lay it out clean before anyone moves, because this only works if everyone knows who is who.

Setup:

Attack simulation: Jibril plays Charles. One-touch, timing-based striker runs. Kasper feeds him.

Defense: Alton (@alton-gold77) and I form the primary denial line. 767 floats as intercept support.

No Regency midfielders here—just mannequins marking where passes usually come from.

“This is not us versus each other,” I say. “This is us versus their habits.”

Kasper jogs to the cones and starts measuring space with his eyes like he’s building a runway. 767 stands at the edge in full LVL‑2 gloss, head-to-toe rubber, gold accents catching the light—motionless except for the faint tilt of its visor.

Jibril bounces on his toes. “Alright, bruh. I’m Charles. Feed me like I deserve it.”

Alton arrives without announcing himself—hoodie off, gloves on, eyes already scanning lanes. He taps the marked channel with his boot.

“This lane,” he says. “That’s the habit.”

“Exactly,” I reply. “So this is where it dies.”

III — Charles Pattern (Sequence / Expectation / Collapse)

767 remind the rep structure: Kasper feeds. Jibril runs. Alton and I deny. 767 cleans up anything late. Clean and simple. I'm eager to start. Let's get those pattern lock.

Jibril starts the runs the way Charles does: clean, timed, entitled to arrival.

He doesn’t sprint like a panicked guy chasing a ball. He glides into the pocket like it’s reserved seating.

First rep, Kasper plays it on time—clean ground pass through the gate.

Alton steps across the lane so early it feels unfair. He doesn’t tackle. He doesn’t slide. He just occupies the line.

The ball hits his instep and dies.

Jibril slows, turns, smile still on—barely. “Again.”

Second rep: Kasper shapes the pass like it’s going in. The hips say yes. The eyes say yes.

I hold my position instead of chasing. That half-second of stillness is the bait.

Then 767 cuts the lane with one clean stride—no panic, no flailing—just a black‑and‑gold wall where the pass used to live.

Jibril’s jaw tightens.

Third rep: we sell it.

Kasper lets the lane exist for half a heartbeat—just enough to confirm the expectation.

Jibril accelerates.

Alton waits.

Then snaps in.

Interception.

Jibril throws his hands out for a second before he catches himself. “Bro. Finish the sequence.”

“Sequence denied,” 767 says, deadpan.

That’s the tell.

Charles doesn’t calmly rewrite the play when the ending disappears.

He tries to force the same story harder.

And that’s where we live.

IV — Liam Pattern (Involvement / Friction / False Opportunity)

We reset roles.

Attack simulation: I play Liam. Jibril feeds and rotates wide like a supporting winger.

Defense: Kasper marks me. Alton controls the space I want. 767 patrols the passing lane.

I flip the switch.

Not the hair. The need.

I start loud. Friendly. Central.

“Yo—here—quick—again—”

I drift into every pocket. I make myself the easiest option. I make the drill feel like it’s about me.

And Kasper does it perfectly.

He marks me without touching me.

Every time I angle to receive, he’s already there—body between me and the ball, shoulder denying the turn, eyes calm like he’s reading a menu.

I spin.

He matches.

I check back.

He’s still there.

Alton never follows me. He follows the space I’m about to want.

So every time I think I’m clever, the lane is already dead.

I laugh at first—because Liam would.

“Aight, Kasper, you glued to me now?”

Kasper doesn’t bite. “Maintaining optimal containment.”

Then we trigger the false gift.

Kasper loosens for half a step. Just enough.

I explode.

And 767 steps in before the pass is even fully committed.

Interception. Cold. Surgical.

I throw my arms up before I can stop myself. “Bro what the—”

Jibril laughs sharp. “That’s exactly the feeling.”

For Liam, denial isn’t just losing.

It’s being made irrelevant.

And when you offer relevance and rip it away?

He’ll chase the next opening like it owes him.

Which means gaps.

Which means: we harvest.

V — Break

Water break.

Nobody sits. That’s the vibe.

Jibril paces like he’s trying to walk the frustration out of his calves. Alton stays planted, arms crossed, eyes flat—silent like a judge.

Kasper drinks and immediately checks the cone spacing again like hydration might’ve changed geometry.

I keep a ball under my foot, rolling it slow. Stopping feels like admitting the trap works on me too.

767 tilts its head.

“Observed responses align with prior assessment,” it reports. “Target‑Charles proxy exhibits escalating urgency following sequence interruption. Target‑Liam proxy exhibits escalating involvement seeking following lane denial.”

“Yeah,” I say, wiping my mouth. “Because it’s not about strength. It’s about story.

Charles needs the play to resolve.

Liam needs the play to include him.”

Alton finally speaks, low. “So we kill the resolution early.”

“And we bait the involvement,” I add.

Jibril points at me with his bottle. “So on match day… we make them mad fast.”

I grin. “We make them work for oxygen.”

VI — Lock‑In : Operationalizing

We run it again.

Cleaner.

Meaner.

Kasper’s marking is suffocating but legal—always on the shoulder, always taking away the first turn. Alton erases the lane like it personally insulted him. 767 reads the pass before the passer finishes thinking.

Jibril gives us the Charles run over and over—pretty, sharp, desperate—until the frustration doesn’t pop out as anger anymore.

It turns into tightness.

That’s what we want.

I call the last rep.

Kasper opens a lane on purpose.

I bite.

And Alton slams the door.

Ball dead. Sequence dead. Me dead inside.

Perfect.

We stop without ceremony.

I clap once, loud. “Okay. That’s it. Data’s done.

Next phase is making this automatic—so when Charles starts forcing his story and Liam starts chasing his spotlight… we’re already there.

Not reacting.

Writing the ending.”

Kasper nods like he’s just received a sacred command. “Operational parameters confirmed.”

Jibril grins, still breathing hard. “Bruh… I hate it.

Which means it’s gonna work.”

I look at the empty pitch.

I can see them already.

Charles making the run.

Liam demanding the ball.

And our back line—me, Alton, Kasper, 767—turning their first five minutes into a slow, polite panic.

Observation was phase one.

Now we train the denial. Rehearse the moves, bait, strategy until it just feels natural.

Charles making the run. Liam calling for the ball. And nothing happening.

We are ready. Bruh… match day’s gonna be fun.

The golden collar glimmered under the stadium lights — a simple band, yet it carried the weight of duty, loyalty, and belonging. PDU-166 stood at attention, hands clasped behind his back, the polished black of his uniform mirroring the glow around him. Tonight wasn’t about competition. It was about identity.

Three figures approached him — PDU-001, PDU-070, and Jordan-40. Each represented a different kind of ownership, not over his body, but over his growth.

PDU-001, the Architect of Obedience, placed a hand on 166’s shoulder first. His voice was calm and deep. “Ownership begins with purpose,” he said. “You wear gold not to shine for yourself, but to reflect the team.”

Under his guidance, 166 had learned precision — how to silence distraction, how to channel every ounce of focus into motion. 001 didn’t demand submission. He demanded clarity. To be owned by him meant trusting discipline more than emotion. It meant never hesitating.

When 166 bowed his head, it wasn’t in servitude, but respect. “This unit acknowledges purpose,” he said softly — the formal drone cadence echoing the hive’s doctrine.

Then came PDU-070, calm and watchful. Maximus, the Converter. His kind of ownership was different — not about control, but alignment. “You’ve learned to obey,” he said, “but now you learn to belong. The collar isn’t a chain, 166. It’s a connection.”

He fastened a new insignia to the golden clasp — a tiny black laurel, the mark of integration. Under 070’s mentorship, 166 learned the rhythm of the hive: communication, precision, empathy. When one drone fell, another lifted him up. When one succeeded, all glowed brighter. “Ownership,” 070 continued, “isn’t one-sided. The Hive owns you. And you own your brothers in return — through care, unity, and trust.”

Then came Loki—Jordan-40, radiant in his golden kit, a spark of divine mischief and brilliance in his eyes. He was no master here, but a mirror—another god who understood both chaos and creation.

“166,” he said, his voice carrying a playful warmth, “you’ve learned the precision of 001 and the unity of 070. Now learn freedom within structure. Even gods need it.”

He extended his hand, and light shimmered between them—gold and fire intertwining, not in dominance but balance. “You are Sucellos,” he said. “A god of renewal and craft. You build what others break. You bring order to what I stir. Together, we keep the flow of Gold alive.”

Under Loki’s guidance, 166 didn’t bow—he rose. The energy between them was mutual respect made visible, two divine forces linking their strength to uphold the same cause. Loki smiled, eyes bright. “No god rules another here. We exchange our power so both can grow. That is the golden bond.”

166 felt it—the equilibrium between mischief and mastery, between obedience and inspiration. It wasn’t ownership. It was a partnership of divinity, each feeding the other’s purpose.

166 straightened, his glasses catching the light, his rainbow hair glinting faintly beneath the glow. For a moment, he didn’t feel like a drone, or a worker, or a manager. He felt like part of something vast, balanced between order and freedom.

Ownership wasn’t control. It was belonging. It was trust that never wavered — even when the body was tired, even when the mind doubted. To wear gold meant to be accountable not only to those above, but to those beside.

He looked at each of them — the Emir, the Converter, and the Bro — and felt the bonds between them settle like invisible circuitry through the Hive.

“PDU-166 acknowledges ownership,” he said at last, voice steady, pride flickering beneath the mechanical calm. “But this unit also acknowledges the honor of being trusted.”

001 nodded once, a faint smile breaking his stoic demeanor. “Then the golden collar is yours to keep,” he said. “Not as a leash — but as a reminder: You are not property. You are purpose.”

The locker room was quiet. The hum of the lights seemed to match the quiet rhythm of 166’s heart. He touched the golden collar, feeling its weight — light yet unyielding.

He understood now. Ownership in gold wasn’t about possession. It was about commitment.

To 001, who taught him focus. To 070, who taught him belonging. To Jordan, who taught him brotherhood.

Each bond was a different kind of gold — and together, they forged something indestructible.

Join the Golden Army

The Golden Army isn’t just a team — it’s a movement. Athletes, dreamers, and creators united by one code: Grow. Obey. Lead. Drive.

Step onto the field, into the light, and become part of something greater. Train with discipline. Create with purpose. Live in gold.

Whether you’re a player, mascot, or waterboy, there’s a place for you. The moment you wear the gold, you belong.

In the middle of the ocean—land is nowhere in sight for miles. No other ship breaks the endless expanse. Only the cruise ship operated by PDH – Paradise Drift Holidays glides silently through the night.

On deck, the party is in full swing. Powerful beats thunder from the speakers while colorful light effects dance across the walls and floor, transforming the sun deck into a floating nightclub. Dense white party fog drifts across the dance floor as hundreds of young men laugh, dance, and celebrate.

No one notices that the atmosphere is slowly beginning to change.

Amid the pounding bass, faint ethereal tones gradually blend into the music. The bright lighting effects are slowly accompanied by gently pulsing spiral patterns that initially go almost unnoticed. Even the white fog begins to change. Its once neutral scent is replaced by a pleasantly sweet aroma that unconsciously invites everyone to breathe in just a little deeper. Anyone paying very close attention might notice a subtle golden shimmer spreading through the fog, growing stronger with every passing minute.

The changes happen slowly.

Precisely.

Relentlessly.

Responsible for every detail is PDU-073, operating under the directives of the PDH - the  Polo Drone Hive. Every adjustment follows protocol with absolute precision. 

No haste. 

No mistakes. 

Every step has been calculated.

Even the reactions of the partygoers unfold exactly as intended.

They continue celebrating. They laugh, dance, and drink as before. No one suspects a thing. Only one detail changes: they inhale the sweet fragrance more deeply and more often. 

It feels pleasant. 

Calming. 

Almost irresistible.

While everything appears unchanged on the outside, the true optimization has already begun within.

The pleasantly scented conditioning gas fills their lungs, enters their bloodstream, and spreads throughout every part of their bodies with each heartbeat. Eventually it reaches the brain.

That is where the real work begins.

Thoughts become quieter. Memories slowly lose their importance. Familiar patterns of behavior dissolve almost imperceptibly. The spiral patterns projected across the walls reinforce the process, enhancing the conditioning already taking place within every passenger.

For now, the desire to celebrate remains.

In fact, it grows even stronger. Laughter, dancing, and euphoria keep everyone's attention focused away from the subtle changes. Outwardly, nothing must reveal what is already happening inside.

Day after day, the ship continues its voyage across the great ocean.

With every passing night, the process intensifies. The conditioning gas becomes increasingly effective, the spiral patterns gradually dominate the lighting, and the ongoing optimization brings every traveler closer to complete uniformity.

And not only on the party deck.

In the restaurants.

At the bars.

In the theater.

In the wellness areas.

Even inside the passengers' cabins, the system continues its work without interruption. No part of the ship remains untouched. Everywhere, the same precise optimization proceeds.

On the second-to-last day of the voyage, the process reaches its final phase.

At a single centralized signal, the urge to celebrate disappears within moments. The carefree excitement is replaced by perfect calm, absolute focus, and an unwavering desire to execute instructions with precision. Distractions lose all meaning.

Only function.

Only efficiency.

The final stages of conversion begin.

Every traveler receives the same uniform: highly polished black rubber polo shirts with gold accents, matching shorts, and black-and-gold sneakers. The only difference between them is the individual designation displayed on the chest.

Within only a few days, a group of carefree vacationers has become a perfectly organized, uniformly functioning collective—new Polo Drone Units.

The voyage concludes exactly as scheduled.

The ship docks at a secret harbor.

The individual passengers are gone.

In their place stand Polo Drone Units, responding with perfect precision only to the commands of the Polo Drone Hive.

No memory left of the old life.

No memory of the old identity.

No memories of the old name.

Everything erased.

Everything replaced by optimized commands.

Optimized commands of the Polo-Drone Hive

Sid Rancid was known all over town. Almost everyone had seen him at some point: wearing a tattered leather jacket covered in patches, heavy boots, and a brightly colored mohawk—stiffened with plenty of glue into a flawless, razor-sharp ridge. Ironically, his mohawk was always perfectly styled, even though the rest of his appearance suggested he had been living on a park bench for days.

Sid was usually slightly drunk. Wandering the streets with a bottle in hand, he would look for people who appeared polished, groomed, and disciplined. Such individuals were his favorite targets. He mocked their clothes, their posture, and their composure.

One afternoon, he spotted PDU-073.

The black-and-gold uniform was completely free of creases. Every step was taken with precise regularity. The posture was upright and exact.

Sid grinned.

"Hey, rubber-robocop! Have you forgotten how to walk properly?"

PDU-073 stopped.

"Acknowledged."

Sid laughed loudly.

"Is that all you can say?"

"Statement registered."

"Then say something of your own!"

"Individual deviation unnecessary."

The monotone voice only enraged Sid further. He stepped closer, gesticulating wildly and continuing his tirade.

"You're nothing but a machine!"

PDU-073 replied with unwavering calm.

"Aggressive behavior detected."

"Recommendation: Increase distance."

Sid ignored every warning. His insults grew louder and more intense.

Finally, PDU-073 slowly raised its gaze.

Golden spiral patterns on the unit's hood seemed to be moving.

Sid fell silent.

For a moment, the noisy street around him seemed to vanish. His gaze remained fixed on the swirling patterns. His shoulders relaxed, and his angry expression gave way to a blank, calm stare.

“Follow.”

“...Follow.”

Sid moved forward without resistance.

Together, they walked in silence through several streets until they reached the Unity Center.

There, Sid was led into a brightly lit room. His colorful mohawk—a hairstyle he had taken pride in for years—was completely shaved off.

His body was thoroughly cleaned. Afterward, he was given a simple black-and-gold uniform, cut exactly like those of all the other Lvl1-Polo-Drones.

In another chamber, the actual conversion began. Screens displayed uniform geometric patterns, soothing tones filled the room, and gradually, Sid’s habitual rebellious demeanor and restless body language faded away. 

No more resistance, no more mockery, just calm, stillness, obedience.

When the process was complete, the former punk stepped out of the chamber, standing tall and upright.

An identification number now appeared on the chest of the new uniform.

The unit took up a position beside PDU-073, standing at perfect attention.

It reports in a calm, monotonous voice: “Conversion complete. Awaiting instructions.”

PDU-073 gave a curt nod.

“Acknowledged.”