I'm currently running an SCP-esque TTRPG campaign in which my players play as mercenaries venturing (illegally) into an exclusion zone plagued with anomalies and strange creatures.

Meet Angie, the character of one of my players, who, instead of getting her drones as piece of equipment, got them as NPC companions.
She treats them like pets. They all have names and get skritches at least once per session.