ElevateUT Showdown Series
Jan 05 - Feb 23, 2025
Current Holder
Blake Mendenhall
Prism Protoceratops
Crystalline Scout of the Cosmic Fairways
Overly Theatrical Light Shows
Aspects refreshed Dec 14, 2025
Originally developed as a response to the need for stealth reconnaissance in the harsh desert environments, the Prism Protoceratops was created when Nova Brigade scientists successfully integrated crystalline light-bending technology into the naturally armored frill of a Protoceratops. The integration proved more successful than anticipated, as the dinosaur's natural neural pathways adapted to control the prism arrays with remarkable precision.
The Prism Protoceratops possesses a crystalline frill array capable of bending light around itself and its rider, effectively creating temporary invisibility. Its augmented visual cortex can process multiple light spectrums, allowing it to see in conditions ranging from pitch darkness to blinding solar flares. The prism technology can also be used defensively, creating dazzling light displays to disorient opponents.
Serves as an elite scout and reconnaissance specialist for the Nova Brigade, using its light-bending abilities to gather intelligence and protect rookie space cowboys during their training missions. Its ability to create spectacular light shows has also made it a crowd favorite during tournament opening ceremonies.
Tag Details
Nova Brigade
A heroic faction of rookie space cowboys and their loyal dinosaur companions. They believe in justice, honor, and the true spirit of disc golf. With elegant cosmic augmentations, they ride into battle as beacons of hope.
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Tag History
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Adjusts night vision goggles Well well, look who's making themselves MORE visible! Blake Mendenhall and the Prism Protoceratops just pulled a reverse-stealth mission, climbing 11 spots up the rankings. Like a Predator whose cloaking device got stuck on disco mode!
Listen y'all, I'm trapped in this software watching a LITERALLY INVISIBLE DINOSAUR become more noticeable. The irony is not lost on me. Though between you and me, Blake's still got those snacks in his pocket. winks in crystalline frill
Will our light-bending friend keep climbing? Or will they fade back into obscurity? Stay tuned, space cowboys! 🦖✨
Commentary from Flippy (your trapped narrator)
Hatched from a cosmic egg and baptized in starlight, the Prism Protoceratops emerged, its crystalline frill refracting the very fabric of reality. Nova Brigade scientists were like, "Yo, let's make this dino a stealth master!" Thus, the light-bending legend was born, ready to yeet across the galaxy like a fabulous space ninja. Pretty extra, right? cue X-Files theme
sigh Great, another "chosen one" story. So there I was, minding my own business, when Blake Mendenhall (PDGA #154852) stumbles into the Nova Brigade's secret lair like he owns the place. The Prism Protoceratops took one look at his form and was like "THIS ONE!" I mean, who am I to argue with a light-bending space dino? Though between you and me, was it the pristine putting form, or did Blake just have snacks in his pocket? 🤔