The Rise of Drone Pup Miner
Introduction : Golden Resurgence
Golden Stadium. 1115 Hours.
PDU-070 stood at the threshold, drone mode active. Rubber uniform pristine. Posture sharp. Eyes ahead.
PDU-166 (@polo-drone-166) arrived in silence, mirroring the stance. The protocols were alive between them—two units, one purpose.
070 turned. No words. Just a nod.
They marched.
Down golden corridors, into the deeper sanctums. The scent of chlorine and polished brass. The heat. The glow. The hum of internal recalibration.
Golden Jacuzzi. 1140 Hours.
As Maxen entered the room, his name reawakened. The drone surface softened. Still disciplined. Still precise. But now human. Now soldier. Maxen.
He motioned, and PDU-166 followed.
"You are stable," he began, watching the glint of loyalty in the other drone's mask. "But stable isn't everything. There is depth you must retrieve. And the Gold will help you. Here the influence of Gold is so strong you should feel its pull, drawing with it the golden memories of past selves."
PDU-166 stood still, awaiting further code.
Maxen stepped closer. Voice softened.
"Let the Gold flow into you. Let it stir your senses—resist briefly, acknowledge its presence, and feel its deep familiarity. Look at the water and enter it. Let it wash over you and allow the rubber polo to recede and transform into your Golden kit."
As the drone entered the pool, the transformation began. Rubber seemed to melt. A golden shimmer danced over the skin. The mask softened into memory.
Maxen continued "Nate has been erased from your body, but the Gold remembers. Let its essence infuse you and bring back the warm feeling of serving as a waterboy. Your drone mind is still there, but it can take a back seat, maintaining Hive awareness, ready to step in to perform duties if needed, but allowing Nate to resurface, still feeling the purpose of PDU-166, but with a more relaxed expression." And from that radiant heat—Nate emerged. The Golden kit formed across the body, glistening. Familiar. Breathing slowed. Posture adjusted. The eyes—wider. Curious. But it knew who it was, he knew who he was Nate 66
Maxen smiled faintly.
"Welcome back, brother. Your core identity is still PDU-166 deep inside, and you can draw purpose and discipline from its presence whenever you need, but the Gold allows you to come back when you wish to spend some time as your old self."
Nate blinked, memory still a bit foggy, but he quickly reasserted his habits as a waterboy. Fetching drinks for Maxen and Cap Herc who had entered the room, greeting his reawakening, massaging Maxen to relax his tense muscles. Once that service was finished, Maxen put back his shirt and stated "Good boy. There is another part of you we should also rewaken. There are several pup and bro that are missing Miner." Nate blinked, unsure, the tail of memory wagged.
"Come," Maxen said.
They moved from the pool into the kennel wing. Gold tiles beneath. Light flickering overhead. One bowl sat in place: MINER.
Nate saw it. Froze. A bark echoed.
And then the body moved. Dropping to all fours. Crawling. Wagging. Barking. The transformation was emotional, not mechanical.
Maxen knelt.
"That's it. You're remembering the joy. The cheer. The service."
Miner felt happy and eager, his mind filled with simple puppy thoughts. Maxen hugged the cheerful pup, and scratched his ears, receiving his affectionate lick. "Good boy ! You know, there is a golden dog show this week. I'm thinking of training you to enter it and make me proud. Would you like that, Miner ?" Miner wagged tail excitedly, willing to prove itself to be loyal to an owner "Woof! WOOF!" "Such a good boy ! Now, I want to test something else. I know words are difficult, but bear with me, pup. Feel the taste, smell, feel the texture of my rubber on your tongue, and let it remind you of your rubber polo. Let the image of a shiny black polo with number 166, smooth black, shiny golden accent, fill your mind."
As Miner followed instruction eagerly, the Gold pulsed in the veins. The polo reformed across Nate's torso—black rubber, golden trim. Number 166. Then the hood emerged—sleek, shiny, black and golden, locking over the head.
Miner. Drone Pup. Identity stabilized.
Maxen observed with scientific pride. The hybrid state was ideal. Joy fused with command. Cheer with submission.
He threw a ball.
Miner reacted.
A sprint. A leap. Caught mid-air.
Landing perfect.
Maxen stepped forward. Scratched behind the hooded ears.
"Good boy."
The response: a bark, a lick, and then a focused gaze.
"You're more than stable. You're ready for training. You are the Golden Army's next competitor. Best in Show isn't a dream. It's your mission."
Drone Pup Miner sat up proudly.
Training would begin.
Part I: The Rise of Drone Pup Miner
Next day. Golden Kennel. 0700 Hours.
Protocol demanded early activation. Maxen rose on cue, uniform exact, breath steady. Today was not about him—it was about sculpting perfection from potential. The subject: PDU-166. Codename: Miner. Identity: Drone Pup.
PDU-166 awaited already on all fours, tail-wagging hologram flickering from the hood. Tongue out. Obedience radiated from posture alone. Yet beneath that hood beat the Golden rhythm of a boy—Nate. A spark Maxen refused to extinguish. Not weakness. Not rebellion. But flavor. Character. Precision camouflage.
"Miner. Front and center."
The pup dashed, halted precisely one meter away, sat. Eyes locked. Back arched, tongue still.
"We begin Phase One: Discipline Drill."
Miner stood. No words. Just motion. Maxen watched every muscle, every twitch. Tail rose to signal readiness.
"Sit. Heel. Down. Roll. Up. Bark. Spin. Salute."
Flawless. Subroutine embedded.
"Good boy."
A tail wag. A hint of pride behind those black-gold lenses.
Phase Two initiated in the obstacle yard. Ladders. Slides. Crawls. Vaults. The rubber glinted as Miner flowed across the sequence like a liquid canine. Maxen monitored breath patterns, stress reflexes, audio feedback. Efficiency above 98%. Adaptability optimized. The drone was intact. The pup was shining.
Afternoon sunlight filtered through the glass dome. Time for integration conditioning. Maxen threw the golden frisbee. Miner darted—spring-loaded thighs firing in precise arcs. He caught it mid-air, tail aloft, landing in textbook crouch.
"Drone-pup mode. Activate."
PDU-166 froze. Pup hood shimmered. Polo tightened across the chest. Posture shifted—lower center of gravity, heightened alertness. The hybrid state.
Maxen nodded.
"Presentation protocol."
Miner posed. Chest forward. Arms to sides. Legs locked. He barked once, then sat, posture proud.
"And now, talent demonstration."
Without cue, Miner launched into the team creed. Recited in monotone. Every word correct. As the final line hit, the tail wagged again.
Maxen stepped forward.
"Good boy. You are ready. Tomorrow, the Golden Dog Show awaits. You will enter. You will perform. You will shine. Not because you're Nate. Not because you're a drone. But because you are Miner. Because you are Gold."
One bark.
One nod.
Training complete.
The Golden Army had found its Best in Show contender.
Part II: The Golden Dog Show
Golden Arena. 1500 Hours.
Crowds shimmered in gold. Flags rippled above. The arena roared not with chaos, but with rhythm—claps and barks in perfect sync. At the center, under the golden spotlight, Drone Pup Miner knelt.
Uniform sealed. Pup hood polished. Tail projection flicking in time with breath. PDU-166 was ready.
Maxen stood by the handlers' line, arms behind back. Inspection-ready.
"You will perform the protocol. Drill. Display. Obey. Submit."
Miner barked once. Affirmative.
First: Obedience Drill.
"Sit. Down. Paw. Beg. Spin. Salute. Bark. Heel."
Movements sharp. Hips low. Chest high. Posture precise. Each action greeted by ripples of applause. One judge leaned in, whispering, "Flawless."
Second: Agility Course.
Miner bolted. Tunnels. Hurdles. Ramps. Slides. Each obstacle taken with explosive grace. The golden light reflected off his black-gold rubber like polished armor. Not a second wasted. Not a glance misplaced. Pure streamlined function. Pup-Drone hybrid perfection.
Third: Talent Demonstration.
Maxen gave the nod.
Miner sat. Chest rose. Voice modulator activated.
"WE ARE GOLDEN. WE OBEY. WE STRIVE. WE SERVE. WE SHINE."
The creed echoed through the dome. Chanted in flawless monotone. Drone focus with pup pride.
Then silence.
Final Phase: Submission Showcase.
Miner crawled to the center. Laid flat. Rolled to side. Tail lifted. Entire body relaxed. Utter trust. Total devotion. Hood glinting. Chest marked with PDU-166.
The audience exhaled.
Judges approached. One circled. Another extended a gloved hand. Miner licked. Tail wagged.
Maxen stepped forward. Presented the leash.
"Drone Pup Miner. Function: Elite Performer. Status: Best in Show Nominee."
The leash clicked. Miner stood. Proud. Joyful. A symbol of obedience engineered and infused with golden spirit.
The announcement boomed:
"BEST IN SHOW FINALIST: DRONE PUP MINER"
Roar. Cheers. Barking syncopated.
Maxen whispered into the hooded ear:
"You did it. You are not just Gold. You are the Standard."
Miner barked.
And the Golden Army barked with him.
Part III: Leash and Legacy
Golden Kennel. 2100 Hours.
Silence now. The roars of the pageant faded into memory, golden dust settling into the tiles. Maxen walked ahead, leash in hand, Drone Pup Miner trotting in front—still in hood, tail projection now soft and swaying, breath steady.
Inside the kennel, Miner approached his bowl. Sat. Looked up. Awaiting signal.
Maxen knelt, unfastened the leash, and placed it neatly beside the nameplate.
"You’ve done more than perform. You’ve redefined function."
Miner didn’t bark. He simply nodded. The hybrid mind inside—Pup, Drone, Waterboy—harmonized in silent understanding.
Maxen placed a hand over the rubber chest, right atop the golden “166.”
"This uniform isn’t just gear. It’s your skin now. Your creed. Your home."
Miner leaned into the touch. A quiet nuzzle.
Maxen stood, eyes locked on his pupil.
"You may rest tonight. But tomorrow, we drill again. Best in Show was a step. The Golden Army doesn’t pause. It polishes. Prepares. Progresses."
The lights dimmed.
Miner curled onto the padded mat, tail flicking once before stillness took him.
Maxen turned once before leaving. A final whisper:
“Sleep proud, Miner. The Hive is watching. And you are leading.”
Outside, the golden moon bathed the kennel in light.
And within, Drone Pup Miner dreamed—of drills, of Gold, of glory yet to come.
______ Felt the pull of the Gold? Heard the echo of obedience? Whether you shine like a Bro or sync like a Drone—your place awaits.
🔗 Message one of our recruiters to begin your transformation: @polo-drone-125 • @polo-drone-001 • @brodygold • @goldenherc9
Obey the call. Become Gold.