During the course of the game, player has to activate them manually in order to bring them online. Following their activation, the M.A.D.D.'s assist the player in fighting off the Pfhor invaders aboard the UESC Marathon. Their weaponry appears to have effects similar to the player's assault rifle. On the level Beware of Low-Flying Defense Drones..., Durandal says he has had an "accident" with some of the M.A.D.D.'s, and they turn on the player. These Drones are green-colored instead of the usual blue, have Grenade launchers instead of machine guns and they have significantly more health.