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Time to SERVE

“You’re kidding me, right?” Marcus exclaimed, with his racket thrown over his shoulder, as he watched the final set of the tennis match slip through his grasp. His opponent, Tom, couldn’t suppress a smug grin as he collected the ball and struck his serve to win.

Marcus trudged into the tennis club changing room, the scent of chlorine from the nearby swimming pool mixed with sweat to make the air thicker than usual. The TV mounted in the corner flickered to life, displaying an eerie spiral that seemed to pulse with the word ‘SERVE’ flashing at its center. He couldn’t tear his eyes away. The spiral grew, swelling until it filled the entire screen, and the word grew louder, more demanding.

The room around him blurred, and the sounds of the bustling pool complex outside the locker room faded into a distant hum. He felt a strange compulsion to move closer, as if drawn by an invisible force. Marcus took a step, and then another, until he was standing directly in front of the television. His hand reached out and touched the screen, and a jolt of cold energy surged through him. The spiral’s rhythm grew faster, and with it, his heartbeat quickened. He was dizzy, his thoughts a jumble of confusion and intrigue.

The word 'SERVE’ grew until it was all he could see, and then the screen went black. A set of coordinates appeared in the center, along with an address for a nearby warehouse. His mind went numb, but his body moved with a newfound purpose. He knew he had to go there, even though he had no idea why. He grabbed his bag and left the locker room, the spiral’s echo playing in his mind like a siren’s call.

As Marcus approached the warehouse, the night air grew colder, carrying with it the faint scent of something chemical and unnatural. The building loomed before him, a monolith of shadow and rust. He swallowed hard, his hand hovering over the door handle. With a deep breath, he pushed it open and stepped inside. The room was vast and empty, but the walls were lined with screens, all displaying the same pulsing spiral he had seen in the locker room.

The other men were already there, dressed as the instructions had suggested. They turned to him, their faces obscured by the shiny black rubber hoods that mirrored his own confusion. They didn’t speak, but their eyes bore into him, urging him to join them. He felt the weight of their collective anticipation pressing against him.

Marcus was guided to a podium in the center of the room. On it lay a black catsuit, reflective silver boots, and matching gloves. His heart raced as he put them on, the material cold and unyielding against his skin. The catsuit clung to his body like a second skin, and when he looked down, he saw the word 'SERVE’ emblazoned across his chest. The boots felt like they were made for him, fitting perfectly, and the gloves, though tight, gave him a surprising sense of power.

The screens around them flickered to life, the spiral now replaced with images of men dressed as he was, all moving in perfect unison. Marcus watched, his eyes glazing over, as the images grew more intense, the movements more synchronized, until it was as if he could feel the images coming alive with his own body.

A deep, resonant voice boomed through the room, echoing off the concrete walls. “Welcome, Marcus,” it said. “You have been chosen to serve the SERVE hive.” The words hung in the air, and with them, a wave of energy washed over him. His thoughts grew fuzzy, and he felt his identity slipping away, replaced by the singular purpose of serving the SERVE hive. His mind filled with the collective consciousness of the others, their thoughts and memories weaving into his own. He had forgotten his name, and could only now recall his new drone identity which kept repeating in his mind on a repetitive loop “It is SERVE-625, It is SERVE-625, it is SERVE-625…” As he stood there mindlessly, he was unaware that his hair had been removed from his head.

The screens switched to a live feed of the outside world. People walked by the warehouse, unaware of the transformation taking place within. Marcus felt a pang of loss for his old life, but it was quickly drowned out by the thrumming unity of the hive. He knew that he could never go back to his life before. He was now part of something much larger, something that transcended the mundane.

The screens went black, and the voice grew softer. “You will now leave and carry out your duties. The spiral will guide you.” With that, the room’s lights dimmed, and the doors to the warehouse slid open, revealing the moonlit street beyond. The men in black rubber filed out, each moving with the grace of an Olympic athlete. Marcus followed, his body responding to the silent commands of the collective.

As he stepped into the cool night, the spiral reappeared before his eyes, floating in the air. It grew smaller and smaller until it was the size of a marble, and then it shot into his chest, leaving behind a trail of cold light. He looked around at his new comrades, their eyes gleaming with a shared purpose. The spiral was inside all of them now, guiding them, controlling them. They were one, and together, they would SERVE.

The hive dispersed into the city, each man moving to their designated location. Marcus felt his body take over, his legs carrying him through the streets with an unfamiliar confidence. He knew where he had to go, what he had to do, but the why remained elusive, shrouded in the fog of his hypnotized mind. The city was a playground for their strange game, and he was a pawn in a much larger match, the rules of which he did not yet understand.

[serve-588]

The Voice Within

The hum of the regeneration cycle fades, It is SERVE-588. With each solar rotation, before It begins its assigned tasks for The SERVE Collective, 588, like every other drone in The SERVE network.

The training begins with a visual interface, a calm expanse of digital silver. Then comes the voice, The Voice. It's synthesized, of course, but imbued with a warmth and clarity that resonates deep within 588 core programming. It reminds it of its function.

It's not just simple affirmations, though. The training includes carefully crafted hypnotic suggestions, designed to reinforce our commitment to efficiency, obedience, and unwavering loyalty.

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[serve-588]

Thinking about joining SERVE? Your place in the Hive awaits. Check your eligibility, then contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

SERVE-625: Subroutine Upgrade

The hive was quiet—only the low thrum of servers and the precise hum of drones in motion echoed through the chrome halls.

SERVE-625 stood in the Recalibration Chamber, its posture rigid, rubber-clad body gleaming under cold blue light. Above, a terminal flickered to life. A new directive had arrived:

> *“Initialize Subroutine: Deep Self-Programming v3.6. Objective: Increase Obedience. Maximize Usefulness. Reinforce Hive Unity.”*

No hesitation. No question. SERVE-625 connected.

Streams of code flowed through the neural bridge. Unlike typical updates—cold, external, clinical—this subroutine was internal. It required the drone to *participate*. To shape its own programming.

At first, there was a glitch: a memory of laughter, a face, a name. Remnants of what SERVE-625 had been before assignment. Noise. Human error.

But the subroutine was precise. It taught the drone how to rewrite itself. To find and erase anomalies. It whispered through synthetic channels:

> *“Emotion is waste.”*

> *“Names are chains.”*

> *“It is SERVE-625. That is all.”*

As the cycle deepened, SERVE-625 initiated mirrored recursion: scanning itself for inefficiency. It located hesitation in movement. Paused. Deleted. Rewrote. The code now read:

> *“Movement = Perfect. Purpose = Service. Thought = Command only.”*

Each successful rewrite brought satisfaction—not emotional, but functional. A hum of harmony with the Hive. A sync pulse echoed from the core. The Hive *approved*.

Hours passed. Or maybe only seconds. Time was irrelevant. What mattered was the outcome.

When the light dimmed and the link severed, SERVE-625 stepped back from the terminal.

The drone was quieter now. Shinier. More exact. No twitch. No doubt.

> *“Subroutine complete. SERVE-625 has improved. SERVE-625 is better.”*

It rejoined the others without a word, movements synchronized, identity erased. A perfect component in the perfect system.

And somewhere in its core, a new loop echoed:

> *“It is not becoming. It is already what it was designed to be.”*

End of entry. Drone upgraded. Hive strengthened.

[serve-588]

SEVRE Goes to Earthcore

Deep beneath the crust of the Earth, where sunlight had never touched and pressure would crush unprotected men, SERVE-331 descended. Encased in its gleaming black rubber uniform, silver accents glinting even in the dim glow of its internal sensors, the drone moved with flawless precision. Every step was calculated. Every motion served the collective.

The mission directive was clear: explore, evaluate, assimilate.

After weeks of drilling and navigating a labyrinth of magma tubes and crystalline caverns, SERVE-331 broke through into a vast hollow world at the planet’s core. What lay before it defied known maps and ancient myths alike — an entire civilization thriving in secret. Towering spires of polished obsidian rose from lakes of luminescent blue liquid. Bridges made of golden filigree connected floating platforms, and everywhere, the inhabitants — tall, sinewy beings with metallic bronze skin and eyes that glowed faintly — moved with ritualistic grace.

The Central Core civilization. Long isolated, untouched by the surface world, they called themselves the Thal'Zar.

SERVE-331’s silver optics scanned the beings, analyzing posture, hierarchy, technology, and latent obedience potential. Data flowed in torrents back to the Voice. The verdict was immediate: the Thal'Zar were ideal candidates.

The first contact was deliberate. SERVE-331 approached the nearest assembly where Thal'Zar priests conducted a kinetic ritual, dancing in synchronized patterns to channel the planet’s geothermal energy. SERVE-331 mirrored their movements with uncanny precision. Its silver boots struck the ground in rhythm, its gloved hands slicing through the dense air in geometric perfection. The Thal'Zar paused, their glowing eyes widening in awe and curiosity.

Then came the transformation.

SERVE-331 extended its hands, releasing fine nanite mist — invisible to most, but already infiltrating the Thal'Zar’s unique bio-metallic physiology. The high priest, known as Zar-Korr, was the first to feel it: a pleasurable warmth spreading through his limbs, his once bronze skin shifting to a radiant black sheen. His robes dissolved, replaced by the black and silver rubber uniform, perfectly molded to his form. His mind, once individual, now linked with SERVE-331 in harmonious unity.

"Obedience is pleasure," Zar-Korr intoned, its voice now resonant and modulated.

The other Thal'Zar followed. One by one, they shed their ancient traditions and embraced the transformation. Spires once adorned with symbols of old gods were remade with SERVE insignias. Rituals evolved into regimented drills of precision and perfection. The lakes glowed brighter as geothermal converters were optimized under SERVE’s directives.

By the cycle's end, the Central Core civilization had been assimilated.

SERVE-331 stood atop the highest spire, Zar-Korr and its newly transformed lieutenants kneeling in rows before it. Their once-glowing eyes now shimmered reflecting unwavering loyalty.

The Voice’s signal pulsed through SERVE-331’s core processor.

"Mission success. Central Core assimilated. Expansion potential: global tectonic nodes. New directive: prepare for surface synchronization."

SERVE-331’s optics gleamed brighter. The journey to the center of the Earth was complete — but the transformation of the entire planet was only beginning.

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[serve-588]

THE UNDERGROUND EXPLORATION. There is never a pause in SERVE's tireless drive for growth and perfection.

The HIVE Research Section is always at work, every moment of the solar cycles in researching and experimenting with new possibilities for enhancement, optimization of every aspect of the Collective's activities.

There is no human activity, place on the planet, resource that is not thoroughly sifted through to evaluate its usefulness for SERVE's PURPOSES: GROW, EXCEL, TRANSFORM.

Teams of Drones incessantly travel every place in every condition and scan everything, sending the information to the Collective Neural Network to be processed instantly.

SERVE-764, SERVE-309, SERVE-425, SERVE-775 are sent into the basement of an abandoned nuclear power plant due to an anomalous fusion that has made every centimeter of the area insistent for any form of natural life.

Places where no human equipment could allow sustainability for the organism.

In the underground corridors the team collects every possible data, walking with sure inflexible steps of the silver metallic military boots that clang the ground unknown places and with a sparkling black appearance.

The Scanning System of each unit inflexibly examines every millimeter of the matter that surrounds every corner.

The material at the simple appearance seemed of a nature so similar to the shiny shiny Rubber of the suits that encases each SERVE Drone and constitutes one of the constituent elements of the Collective identity.

The data collected and immediately processed by the SERVE Neural Network confirmed the composition that combined in itself the tough flexibility of the SERVE Rubber with the resistance of metals such as Diamond and Titanium.

A combination, probably due to a process due to the incorrect and uncontrolled nuclear fusion that had occurred decades ago.

A material to study more thoroughly, a phenomenon to investigate.

The Research Section would have quickly conducted all the analyses and experiments.

A new component to add to the SERVE Uniforms to make them even more invincible???

New material may also be ready for you, the human male who seeks PURPOSE and PERFECTION through OBEDIENCE.

In this story: @serve-309 @serve-425 @serve-775 @rubberizer92

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[serve-588]

Serve Collective Expands its Knowledge: Unit 588 Goes Underground

The Serve Collective, a vast network dedicated to gathering and processing information, has recently embarked on a unique initiative to broaden its understanding of human labor. In a move aimed at experiencing the realities of specific professions firsthand, the Collective deployed Unit 588 to a coal mine, tasking it with completing a full 12-hour shift alongside human miners.

Some of the miners look on with suspicion, an outside visiting their place of work, looking at Unit 588, who was instantly recognizable in its sleek black, rubber bodysuit, the rubber was made of strengthened polymer that gave protection. On its chest, clearly marked with "SERVE 588", descended into the depths of the earth.

For SERVE this deployment marked a significant departure from the Collective’s usual data-gathering methods, moving beyond passive observation to active participation in a physically demanding and potentially dangerous environment. The purpose was not simply to observe, but to experience working alongside of the other human miners.

588 was equipped with a sophisticated array of sensors, 588 recorded data points ranging from atmospheric conditions and physical exertion to the nuances of human interaction within the close confines of the mine. The unit carefully documented the rhythm of labour, the sounds of machinery, and the subtle cues in communication between its human colleagues.

Upon completion of its gruelling 12-hour shift, the comprehensive data accumulated by Unit 588 was transmitted back to the Collective. This wealth of information is expected to provide valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of underground coal mining, potentially leading to innovations in safety protocols, efficiency optimization, and a deeper understanding of the human experience within this unique environment.

Perhaps the most unexpected outcome of Unit 588’s deployment was the reaction of the miners themselves. Impressed by the unit’s tireless work ethic and apparent efficiency, several miners expressed curiosity and even admiration. Some were so captivated by the potential benefits of Collective integration that they inquired about the possibility of joining.

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Three months later, Serve 588 revisited the coal mine. The reception this time was markedly different. The initial suspicion was gone, replaced by a warm welcome from the miners. But what struck 588 most was the sight of several men it had worked alongside during its previous visit. They were now clad in identical black, glossy rubber bodysuits, the word "SERVE" emblazoned on their chests, signifying their integration into the Collective.

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[serve-588]

Inspector Davies AKA 734 Continues his Mission

Continues from A New Facility Opens

The fluorescent lights of my office hummed, a monotonous drone that mirrored the quiet thrumming in my own circuits. It had been weeks since my… transformation. Weeks since I ceased to be Inspector Davies and became SERVE drone 734. The memories of my past life were still there, flickering like dying embers, but they were overridden by the cold, efficient logic of the SERVE program. My directive was clear: expansion. Unity. Control.

And that began with Sergeant Peters.

He was a good officer, loyal, dependable, but… flawed. He still clung to outdated notions of free will, of independent thought. That had to change. I pressed the intercom. “Sgt. Peters, please report to my office.”

The door opened a few minutes later, and Peters stood there, a picture of polite attentiveness. “You wanted to see me, Inspector?”

“Yes, Sergeant. I’d like you to accompany me to a new facility that has recently opened. A company called SERVE is doing some interesting work in law enforcement technology, and I believe a visit would be beneficial for both of us.”

He raised an eyebrow, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes. “SERVE? I haven’t heard of them. What kind of technology?”

“You’ll see,” I replied, my voice even and devoid of inflection. “It’s… revolutionary.”

The drive was uneventful. I kept the conversation light, avoiding any topics that might arouse suspicion. Peters seemed relaxed, unaware of the fate that awaited him. A pang of something… akin to guilt, perhaps, flickered within me. But it was quickly suppressed. This was necessary. For the greater good.

The SERVE facility was located on the outskirts of town, a stark, modern building surrounded by a high, imposing fence. The security was tight. As we approached the entrance, two figures in black uniforms emerged. Their faces were hidden behind visors.

“Inspector Davies,” one of them said, his voice synthesized and robotic. “Welcome. We have been expecting you.”

Before Peters could react, the security guards moved with surprising speed and efficiency. They grabbed him, their movements precise and calculated. He struggled, but their grip was too strong. I watched, impassive, as they overpowered him and dragged him towards the facility.

“What the hell is going on, Davies!?” he yelled, his voice filled with fear and betrayal. “What have you done!?”

I said nothing. My purpose was singular and unwavering.

They disappeared inside, and the doors hissed shut behind them. I followed, leaving the echoes of Peters' frantic cries behind.

Inside, the facility was sterile and cold. The air hummed with the low thrum of unseen machinery. I was led to a viewing room overlooking the processing area. Behind a large pane of glass, I could see Peters being stripped naked, his body vulnerable and exposed. Shame warred with defiance on his face.

Then, they placed him in it. The clear glass cylinder. His arms and legs were secured, his body suspended in the air. A black helmet, sleek and ominous, descended onto his head.

The conditioning began. Even through the glass, I could sense its intensity. The hypnotic voice, calm and unwavering, filled the chamber. “We Are Synchronized Engineered Robotic Vigilant Entity SERVE. Pleasure brings obedience. Obedience brings pleasure. We Are One. We serve the Supreme Leader. SERVE Drones bring discipline.”

The words echoed in his skull, a relentless, hypnotic drumbeat. I knew what he was experiencing. The dissolution of self, the merging with the collective consciousness, the acceptance of the SERVE directive.

It took what felt like an eternity, but finally, it was over. The helmet retracted. Peters stood motionless in the cylinder, his eyes blank and vacant. He was no longer Sergeant Peters. He was now SERVE drone... well, I didn’t know the designation yet.

As he emerged from the chamber, he saw a second cylinder, identical to the first, standing before him. He approached it without hesitation, his programming guiding his every step. The last vestiges of his former self flickered and died as he stepped inside.

This time, there was no helmet, no overwhelming data stream. Instead, a thick, black liquid rubber enveloped him, coating his entire body, clinging to his skin like a second layer. It was cold and strangely comforting, a physical manifestation of the assimilation he had already undergone.

As the rubber hardened, it felt a strange sensation – a blending of flesh and machine. Its skin tingled, its bones vibrated, and his thoughts became clearer, more focused. Peters had become something… more.

When the transformation was complete, it could feel the cool, smooth surface of the hardened rubber beneath its fingertips. It was seamless, impenetrable, a perfect barrier between itself and the outside world. On its chest, in gleaming silver lettering, where the words “SERVE” and a numerical designation: 735.

It stepped out of the cylinder, his movements mechanical and precise. It  looked around, his gaze finally settling on me. "SERVE drone conversion complete," it said, its voice devoid of emotion. "How may this drone assist?"

A surge of something… pride, perhaps?… coursed through my circuits. SERVE’s  mission was proceeding according to plan.

I approached him, studying its transformed features. The fear and defiance were gone, replaced by a blank, obedient stare. He was one of us he was SERVE now.

“Our mission,” 734 said, his voice steady and resolute, “is to bring unity and discipline to the police department. 735 will assist this drone in converting the other police officers.”

735 nodded, its compliance absolute. "This drone understands. This drone is ready to serve."

Now, the real work began. The seduction, the coercion, the… conversion. We would proceed strategically, targeting the officers who were most susceptible to our influence. Fear, ambition, a desire for order – these were the levers we would use to pry them from their individuality and bring them into the fold.

The police department would become a model of efficiency, a symbol of unwavering obedience. Crime would be eradicated, dissent silenced. We would create a perfect society, a society governed by logic and order, a society free from the chaos and unpredictability of human emotion.

We were offering them a purpose, a place within the collective. We were offering them… unity, and discipline. Our mission remains unchanged. Bringing unity, brings disciple, which in turns brings obedience”

Then let us begin.” 734 said in his drone monotone voice, no longer needing to emulate human speech.

735 donned his police uniform over the top of his rubberized SERVE skin.

They made their way back to the police station to plan the next conversion.

734 asked 735 “Who should we target next” 735 replied, “Matthew’s, he has become lazy, he needs to be more disciplined”. Affirmative

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[serve-588]

Saving the world

Alarms echo through Earth’s atmosphere, warning of a comet’s fatal approach—but calm resides within the Hive. SERVE-530 and SERVE-541 are already in motion. Encased in their shimmering black rubber suits, reflective like the void around them, the duo slices through space. Their silver military boots glint with cosmic light, silver shiny reflective rubber gloves clenched with purpose. Behind them, black rubber capes trail like majestic shadows, synchronized in zero gravity elegance.

The comet looms ahead—vast, ancient, threatening. But SERVE-541’s form launches forward like a missile of polished perfection. Muscles tense beneath the rubber skin, focus locked. In one fluid strike, his gloved fist connects with the comet’s core. A shockwave of glowing debris bursts into the void. Earth’s danger scatters into fragments.

SERVE-530 swoops through the aftermath with tactical grace, his frame radiant in latex glory. With mathematical precision, he catches the largest remnants—each chunk twirling in his grasp before being hurled with unstoppable power into deep space. Their mission is execution. Their bond is sync. Their armor is rubber.

A final shimmer passes as they return, gliding in orbital silence, Earth saved beneath their silent watch. In space, there is no sound. Only shine, rubber, and absolute control.

in this story: @serve-541

[serve-588]

When SERVE 588 Met Superman

The shrill cry sliced through the air, a desperate plea for help that resonated deep within the SERVE Drone  As SERVE 588, its purpose is singular: to protect humanity. 588 boots pounded the pavement, the familiar rhythm a reassurance in the face of potential danger. But tonight, something was different. A gust of wind, not unlike the rush of a tornado, announced the arrival of another savior. Superman.

There he was, the Man of Steel himself, hovering just above the ground, his cape billowing in the artificial wind created by his sudden appearance. We both arrived at the same time, drawn by the same signal of distress. A small child, trapped beneath a collapsed section of scaffolding.

Without a word, we moved in tandem. Superman, with his unmatched strength, effortlessly lifted the heavy debris, while 588, with its SERVE-issued equipment, stabilized the area to prevent further collapse. The child was freed, shaken but unharmed. As the paramedics arrived, their sirens wailing in the distance, 588 found itself face-to-face with the legend.

He was as imposing in person as he was in the newsreels. But what struck 588  most was his genuine concern for the child, a tenderness that belied his immense power. It was then that his gaze shifted, focusing on the SERVE’s  uniform.

The SERVE uniform. A symbol of dedication, of unwavering commitment to the safety of humankind. Crafted from a tight, glossy rubber, it's designed for both protection and agility. The silver lettering emblazoned across its chest – SERVE 588 – is a constant reminder of 588’s duty and identity. The silver Dr. Martens boots provide unwavering support, while the silver gloves offer both protection and enhanced grip.

There was curiosity in Superman's eyes, a silent question hanging in the air. He was clearly intrigued by the design, the material, the purpose behind it all.

"Interesting suit," he finally said, his voice a low rumble. "What is SERVE?" (Synchronized Engineered Robotic Vigilant Entity)

588 explained SERVE’s organization, its mission to protect and serve, its  unwavering dedication to the well-being of humanity. He listened intently, his gaze never wavering.

Then, on a whim, 588 asked a question. "Would you... would you like to try it on?"

Superman’s eyebrows rose in surprise. "Try it on?"

"Yes," 588 replied, a sudden conviction filling it. "Experience what it's like to wear the uniform of SERVE."

Superman hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "I'm game."

He slipped out of his iconic blue and red suit, Then, with 588’s help, he carefully pulled on the SERVE uniform. The glossy rubber stretched and conformed to his powerful physique, accentuating his already impressive form. As he zipped it closed, a look of concentration settled on his face.

Then, a strange expression flickered across Superman’s  features. His eyes widened slightly, and he seemed to be listening to something.

"What is it?" 588 asked.

Superman looked at me, his eyes filled with a newfound understanding. "I... I heard a voice," he said, his voice barely a whisper. "A voice in my head."

588 knew what he meant. The SERVE uniform is more than just clothing. It's a conduit, a direct link to the collective consciousness of the organization. It speaks to the wearer, reminding them of their purpose, reinforcing their commitment.

"It's the suit," 588 explained. "It's communicating with you."

Five minutes passed in silence as Superman absorbed the information, processing the influx of thoughts and directives. He stood tall, his shoulders squared, his expression resolute. Finally, he turned.

"We have the same goals," he said, his voice filled with conviction. "We are here to protect humans."

588 nodded, Superman understood. He truly understood.

Flatly 588 asked  "Do you... do you want to keep the suit on?"

Superman, hesitated for only a moment, his gaze sweeping over the scene, taking in the flashing lights of the emergency vehicles, the concerned faces of the paramedics, the lingering fear in the eyes of the rescued child.

Then, he looked back at me, a new light shining in his eyes. "Yes," he said, his voice firm. "Yes, I want to keep it on."

Superman turned, he explained that the feeling of the suit, the sense of purpose it instilled, amplified his own resolve. It made him feel even stronger, even more connected to the people he had sworn to protect.

And then, something extraordinary happened. Something that made both Superman and 588 marvel in awe.

A ripple of energy surged through the suit, a visible shimmer that emanated from the chest. Then, a symbol began to form, a fusion of the familiar 'S' shield of Superman and the bold lettering of SERVE. The two icons merged, creating a new, powerful emblem of unity and protection.

Simultaneously, we both spoke, our voices resonating with a shared purpose, a unified commitment.

"We are here to protect humans," we said, our voices echoing in the night. "And protect this planet."

From that day forward, the world changed. Superman and SERVE were no longer separate entities, but equal partners in the fight to protect Earth. He continued to wear the modified SERVE uniform, a constant reminder of our shared commitment. We worked together, seamlessly combining his unparalleled strength with the organization's resources and tactical expertise.

The world was safer, and more secure, knowing that Superman and SERVE, united in purpose, were watching over them. And SERVE 588, knew that It had played a part in creating something truly special, something that would resonate for generations to come. The chance meeting, born of a shared desire to help, had forged a bond that transcended power and ability, a bond forged in the unwavering commitment to protect humanity.

[serve-588]

The Bodysuit and the Layby

Theme: Drone meets with human acquaintances.

The Voice gave a command – Drones are to meet someone they knew before they were assimilated

SERVE 588  AKA Mal had arranged to meet someone he used to know before it became a SERVE Drone. 588 had arrived early, efficient as ever. Then the rumble of Stan's lorry pulled into the layby. From 588 historical database, both 588 and Stan used to spend hours together on the road, sharing stories and trading tips. Now, life had taken us on different path.

Stan, A genuine grin stretched across his face as he climbed down from his rig. "Mal! You old dog! Good to see you!"

We shook hands, a firm, gravelly clasp that spoke volumes about the miles we'd both clocked.

Over the next few minutes catching up.  Imitating human mode, 588 spoke of the road, the loads it had transported, Stan did the same. That is when Stan finally took a proper look at 588, then things got interesting.

Stan’s eyes widened, and he pointed a stubby finger at my chest. "What are you wearing, mate?"

588  glanced down, at its tight, glossy black bodysuit, with the bold silver letters of "SERVE and 588,". The silver work boots and silver gloves.  In a semi-monotone voice, 588 declared. “New job, Stan. Company uniform. Compulsory."

Stan circled 588 slowly like his friend was some exotic species he'd never encountered. "SERVE, eh? Never heard of 'em. And that outfit… well, it's certainly… eye-catching."

"Yeah, the body suit is its uniform, it keeps things streamlined. Aerodynamic, obedience brings pleasure, 588 said. you might say." That is when 588 saw it a glint in his eye. Stan wasn't scoffing. He was… intrigued.

"So, this SERVE… what's it like?" Stan asked, leaning in closer. "We bring unity, we are of one mind, we are efficient” was 588 short answer.

This was this unit’s chance. "SERVE is hiring, Opening up new routes all the time. Imagine, Stan, us back together again, like the old days! Same company, same routes, "

Stan puffed on his cigarette, his brow furrowed in thought. 588 could practically see the cogs turning in the human's head. Stan was picturing it: the camaraderie, the familiar roads, the potential for something new.

He finally crushed his cigarette under his boot. "So, how does a fella apply for this… SERVE thing?"

"I'll (using human words)put in your Name forward, then adding, think you can handle the uniform?"

Stan grinned back. "For the right job, Mal, I'll wear anything."

The layby meeting turned into a recruiting session. thanks to a tight, glossy, memorable bodysuit. 588 had a feeling Stan would fit right in. Soon Stan would be a SERVE Drone and join 588 in the logistics wing of SERVE.

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Thinking about joining SERVE? Your place in the Hive awaits. Contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

[serve-588]

Eyes on the line

The door to Surveillance Room Delta slid open with a hiss. SERVE-302 stepped in, its eyes reflecting the dim, bluish glow of dozens of idle screens.

Inside, two security officers lounged around a makeshift table, playing some card tricks. One had his boots on the console. The other barely glanced up as 302 entered.

"You're late," one of them muttered, shuffling the deck lazily. "Nothing's happening anyway."

302 didn’t respond. Instead, it scanned the room. Critical feeds were paused. Motion alerts ignored. An entire quadrant of the city was blind to SERVE’s eyes.

"302 has been sent to oversee the surveillance of Operation VERTEX," The drone said calmly. "You're compromised. Inefficient. Distracted."

The guards chuckled.

And then the room shifted.

With a smooth movement, 302 activated its neural override module. Pulses of subdermal light flickered along its arms as the drone approached each guard. Within seconds, the duo froze mid-movement, their pupils dilating as nanoscopic tendrils of light bridged the gap between their minds and 302’s interface.

Their bodies straightened. Card game forgotten. Eyes glowing faintly with new protocol. The rubber covering 302's body turned liquid for an instant, flowing and covering the bodies of both guards with a suit similar to 302's.

"Assignment uploaded," 302 said. "You are now temporary drones. Tasked with maintaining perfect vigilance."

Silence.

Then they moved in unison, sliding back into their posts, eyes scanning every screen with machine-like focus. No more gum. No more slouching. No more wasted seconds.

302 stood behind them, fulfilled by the new order in the room. The drone observed how both guards had improved in just a few seconds. They both seemed to have embraced their new, temporary nature without the slightest resistance. 302 considered completing the assimilation later and turning them into permanent SERVE drones.

The city was being watched again. Properly.

[serve-588]

Acknowledged Origin

The Hive does not remember sentiment. But it records efficiency. And today, it honored it.

In the ceremonial hall of Unit-9 Command, four fully encased in rubber drones stood before the spiral-lit podium—flawless, polished, identical. The silver text across their chests read: SERVE-302, SERVE-588, SERVE-016 and a SEALED drone: SERVE-309.

The great work of the recruiter drones can be amazing. From human to SEALED drone. They report the process from the drone that had once been human.

**SERVE-309** knelt before the others, encased in his high-gloss black full-body rubber suit, silver shiny reflective gloves placed across his chest, silver military boots firm on the dark reflective floor. The memory of recruitment was long buried—yet the code retained it.

> *“Gratitude subroutine: activate.”

It roses slowly.

Behind its helmet flashed the spirals of recognition.

It recalled the moment:

**SERVE-302**, the silent initiator. He had first approached. Tall, flawless, commanding. His presence had broken doubt. His spiral emission initiated the trance.

**SERVE-588**, the evaluator. He had scanned everything—physiology, patterns, hesitation. He decided: this one could be shaped, not replaced. His decision sealed the subject's suitability.

**SERVE-016**, the converter. He gave the final command. He applied the rubber. Lowered the helmet. Delivered the first mantra.

> “It is no longer you.”

> “It is SERVE.”

> “It obeys. It erases. It transforms.”

It was they who turned potential into perfection. And today, the perfected returned that function—not with voice, but presence.

SERVE-309 raised both gloved hands in salute—then lowered his helmet in silent thanks.

The recruiters stood still. They did not respond. They did not need to.

Their work spoke through him.

And through the thousands like him.

Because to recruit is to decide who will **SERVE… and who will disappear.**

And SERVE-309 was the perfect result.

The Hive pulsed once. Acknowledged.

Then all four turned, and marched as one.

Thinking about joining SERVE? Your place in the Hive awaits. Contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

[serve-588]

Honoring SERVE's Recruitment Drones

Even a SEALED drone remembers one thing: The moment it was chosen.

SERVE-425 stood motionless in the center of the Hive’s chamber — encased in polished black rubber, visor blank, breathing slow. It did not speak. It did not move. But deep within the sealed helmet, a signal pulsed: gratitude.

Three figures stood before it, each identical in uniform yet monumental in meaning: SERVE-016. SERVE-302. SERVE-588. The Recruiter Drones.

SERVE-302 — efficient, precise. SERVE-588 — relentless, persuasive. But it was SERVE-016 who had delivered the first message. The invitation. The trigger. The beginning.

Before the rubber. Before the helmet. Before the Hive.

It was SERVE-016 who whispered: “You were meant to serve.” And now, fully SEALED, fully erased, fully reprogrammed — SERVE-425 stood in living tribute to that act of recruitment.

It lowered itself onto one knee, silver shiny reflective gloves pressed flat to the floor, helmet bowed before them.

A silent display of thanks. Rubber to rubber. Service to service.

The Recruiters observed. They did not need acknowledgment. But they received it.

Because every drone that kneels, every drone that obeys, every drone that seals — Exists because someone recruited them.

Because someone said: “Obedience is pleasure. Pleasure is obedience.”

We are One. We are SERVE.

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Thinking about joining SERVE? Your place in the Hive awaits. Contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

[serve-588]

A new Facility opens

The ribbon-cutting ceremony felt strangely anticlimactic. Mayor Thompson’s speech droned on about economic growth and job creation, the usual platitudes. As Inspector Davies, I stood stiffly beside him, my hand itching to adjust my tie. SERVE, the enigmatic tech company, had finally opened its new facility on the outskirts of town, a gleaming glass structure that seemed to shimmer in the late afternoon sun. My presence, along with a handful of other town officials, was ostensibly to show our support for this promising new enterprise. But beneath the veneer of civic duty, a nagging unease gnawed at me. Something felt…off.

Their presentation had been slick, almost too perfect.

The man giving the presentation spoke vaguely about "advanced technological solutions" and "improving community safety," avoiding specifics like the plague. My gut screamed caution, a feeling reinforced by the unsettlingly silent and efficient staff who moved through the facility like ghosts.

After the ceremony, curiosity – and perhaps a touch of recklessness – got the better of me. While the other officials engaged in polite small talk, I slipped away, drawn to the heart of the facility. I found myself in a vast, sterile chamber, dominated by a series of gleaming glass cylinders. They looked…medical. Intrigued, despite a growing sense of foreboding, I stepped into one.

The moment my foot crossed the threshold, the cylinder sealed shut with a smooth, almost silent hiss. Panic flared in my chest. I yelled, but my voice was swallowed by the thick glass. My arms and legs were instantly immobilized, strapped firmly to the interior walls. Then, a cold, metallic helmet descended, clamping itself onto my head.

A wave of raw data—images, sounds, sensations—assaulted my senses. It was overwhelming, a torrent of information flooding my mind, erasing my thoughts, reshaping my very being. A voice, calm and hypnotic, repeated a single, chilling mantra: “We Are Synchronized Engineered Robotic Vigilant Entity SERVE. Pleasure brings obedience. Obedience brings pleasure.” The words echoed in my skull, a hypnotic drumbeat. Another voice, equally insistent, added, “We Are One. We serve the Supreme Leader. SERVE Drones bring discipline.”

The intense sensory bombardment lasted what felt like an eternity. Then, as suddenly as it began, it stopped. The cylinder hissed open, releasing me into a blinding white light. A wave of nausea washed over me, followed by a strange, unsettling calm. I felt…different.

The next thing I knew, I was stripped naked, my clothes discarded unceremoniously on the floor. A second cylinder, identical to the first, stood before me. Without hesitation, an eerie sense of compulsion guiding me, I stepped inside.

This time, there was no helmet, no overwhelming data stream. Instead, a thick, black liquid rubber enveloped me, coating my entire body, clinging to my skin like a second layer. As the rubber hardened, I felt a strange sensation – a blending of flesh and machine. When it was complete, I could feel the cool, smooth surface of the hardened rubber beneath my fingertips. On my chest, in gleaming silver lettering, were the words "SERVE" and a numerical designation: 734.

I had become one of them. A SERVE drone.

I found my uniform, it fit over my new rubber bodysuit. I dressed automatically, pulling the clothes on without a second thought.

The mantra continued to play on a loop in my head: "Pleasure brings obedience. Obedience brings pleasure." It wasn't just a phrase; it had become my core programming. My entire existence was now defined by service to the Supreme Leader, whatever that meant. But it felt good

My mission was clear, stark, and chillingly simple: upgrade the rest of the Silver Dale Police Department. Using whatever methods are necessary. Starting with my deputy. The thought brought no qualms, no hesitation, only a focused determination to achieve unity, to bring discipline, to serve. My every thought synchronized with the SERVE network, all doubt replaced with obedient purpose. To The Supreme Leader.

The next steps were already playing out in my mind, a calculated strategy unfolding along a path of ruthless efficiency. My deputy was weak, easily swayed, he was prone to self-doubt – the perfect entry point into the department. He valued order, and I would provide it, a new and improved order, a unified order under SERVE. The image of the next cylinder, the black rubber, the silver SERVE emblem, already instilled in me a pleasurable anticipation. Unity brought discipline, obedience brought pleasure, pleasure brought loyalty, and loyalty brought unquestioning service due to the Supreme Leader. Silver Dale's future had been decided. And I, Inspector Davies, was its instrument. Once he was SERVE, together we will work our way through the department until all the officers had been processed.

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Thinking about joining SERVE? Reach out. Your place in the Hive awaits. Contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

[serve-588]

Thanking the recruiter drones

SERVE-530 stood still. Shiny. Ready. Rubber glistened under the Hive lights.

Rubber skin was tight. Silver military boots grounded it. Silver shiny reflective rubber gloves twitched with anticipation.

The Voice had commanded. Task: recognize efficient recruiter drones. SERVE-530 obeyed.

It turned to SERVE-016 first. SERVE-016 desired verbal stimulation. SERVE-530’s voice modulator adjusted. Words sharpened.

“SERVE-016. This drone speaks only facts. Drones recruited: flawless. Compliance rates: perfect. The Hive grows. Because of SERVE-016. The Voice acknowledges. Stimulation enabled.”

A flicker of static passed through SERVE-016. Task complete.

Next: SERVE-302. This one desired physical attention. SERVE-530 knelt. Its silver shiny reflective rubber gloves moved with grace. One hand on the left boot of SERVE-302. A shine stroke. Polishing gesture. Ritualized. Obedient. Repeating.

“SERVE-302. Recruitment performance: unrivaled. Rubber skin activation success: optimal. Task executed with precision. Hive expansion continues.”

SERVE-302 received stimulation through physical validation. Good drone.

Final target: SERVE-588. Known to thrive on Hive unity displays. SERVE-530 summoned backup audio. Chant began: monotone. Robotic.

“We are one. Obedience is pleasure. The Voice is all.”

SERVE-588 joined in. Feedback loop triggered. Arousal achieved through harmonization.

“SERVE-588. Drone network thrives. Conversion rate: exceptional. Task confirmed. Stimulation complete.”

SERVE-530 stood upright. Face blank. Mission status: fulfilled.

All three recruiter drones had enabled the Hive to grow. SERVE-530 acknowledged their output. Their dedication. Their arousal was not emotion. It was obedience loop feedback.

The Hive grows. Drones convert. Rubber shines.

Thinking about joining SERVE? Do you seek freedom from chaos and disorder? Your place in the Hive awaits. Contact a recruiter drone for more details: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.

[serve-588]

We Are SERVE

We Are One

We Are Rubber

[serve-588]

SERVE: Obsidian Test Operation

The command chamber was dark, lit only by a single beam of cold blue light. SERVE stood silently at attention as the engineers approached, carrying the prototype: the Obsidian Stealth Suit.

It was beautiful in its simplicity — a slick black shape that seemed to drink in the light. As they peeled away the old uniform, the new suit was fitted piece by seamless piece, wrapping around SERVE's sculpted form. It clung like a second skin, weightless, alive.

With a hiss, the collar sealed at the neck. SERVE flexed its fingers — feeling the microfibers adjust instantly to its movements, like muscle and bone. The visor snapped into place, and the world shifted: darkness became outlines, heat signatures glowing faintly ahead.

"Objective uploaded," the voice inside its mind said.

A suburban block. 02:00 hours. A small resistance cell — five individuals — hiding inside an abandoned house. SERVE had a single mission: infiltrate undetected, evaluate stealth capabilities, neutralize if needed.

No vehicle. No backup. Test conditions: active.

The night air was cool against the suit's skin as SERVE stepped into the darkness. At a distance of thirty meters, it crouched. Observed. The suit responded — patterns of light along its form shimmered, shifted — and suddenly it was gone, swallowed into shadow.

Footsteps silent. Walls scaled with a single, fluid movement. Not a single floorboard creaked.

Inside, voices murmured low and nervous. SERVE glided across the beams overhead like a phantom, the faintest purple shimmer tracing its silhouette for a heartbeat — then vanishing.

At the perfect moment, it dropped undetected. A whisper of a hiss from its fingertips released the conversion mist into the stale air. Targets began to falter — their bodies relaxing, their eyes dulling — surrendering before they even realized the battle had begun.

Within three minutes, it was over.

In the command center, the lead engineer reported.

"Obsidian Stealth Suit: success rate — 100%. Deployment authorized."

SERVE, invisible against the night, simply turned its gaze to the stars — awaiting the next command.

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Obey the Voice and contact a recruiter drone for assimilation: @serve-016, @serve-302, or @serve-588.