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+# Bead bf-3krf: K8s deployments and ExternalSecrets for extended bot fleet
+
+## Status: Already Complete
+
+This bead's work was completed in commit `1c8f0ae` on 2026-05-22.
+
+## Commit: 1c8f0ae
+
+The commit created the following K8s manifests in `manifests/acb-bots/`:
+
+### Deployments
+- bot-assassin-deployment.yml
+- bot-defender-deployment.yml
+- bot-farmer-deployment.yml
+- bot-kamikaze-deployment.yml
+- bot-nomad-deployment.yml
+- bot-opportunist-deployment.yml
+- bot-pacifist-deployment.yml
+- bot-phalanx-deployment.yml
+- bot-raider-deployment.yml
+- bot-scout-deployment.yml
+
+### ExternalSecrets
+- bot-assassin-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-defender-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-farmer-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-kamikaze-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-nomad-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-opportunist-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-pacifist-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-phalanx-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-raider-externalsecret.yml
+- bot-scout-externalsecret.yml
+
+### Services (also created)
+- bot-assassin-service.yml
+- bot-defender-service.yml
+- bot-farmer-service.yml
+- bot-kamikaze-service.yml
+- bot-nomad-service.yml
+- bot-opportunist-service.yml
+- bot-pacifist-service.yml
+- bot-phalanx-service.yml
+- bot-raider-service.yml
+- bot-scout-service.yml
+
+All manifests follow the established patterns:
+- ArgoCD image updater annotations
+- OpenBao ExternalSecrets for shared secrets
+- Proper labels and annotations
+- Health checks and resource limits