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The '''Hive''' is one of the races encountered among the ruins of [[Human|humanity's]] [[Golden Age]]. The Hive are an impossibly ancient race that has kept themselves alive on tombstone-like sarcophagus ships. The Hive delve deep into a planetoid, unheeding of the damage they do in the process, crafting linked caverns and gothic-inspired columns. Their underground spaces are like a dungeon that has only recently been pulled up from too long underwater. When they are killed, they ignite in a shower of dust and embers.<ref>Game Informer January 2014, page 55</ref> At the time of the game they have burrowed deep into the moon, staying there for centuries while growing stronger. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''YouTube''': ''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon'']</ref>
The '''Hive''' is one of the races encountered among the ruins of [[Human|humanity's]] [[Golden Age]]. The Hive are an impossibly ancient race that has kept themselves alive on tombstone-like sarcophagus ships. The Hive delve deep into a planetoid, unheeding of the damage they do in the process, crafting linked caverns and gothic-inspired columns. Their underground spaces are like a dungeon that has only recently been pulled up from too long underwater. When they are killed, they ignite in a shower of dust and embers.<ref>'''Game Informer January 2014''', page 55</ref> At the time of the game they have burrowed deep into the moon, staying there for centuries while growing stronger. <ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eAbpZfqE8r4 '''YouTube''': ''Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon'']</ref>


==Biology==
==Biology==
Members of the Hive appear to be uniformly pale, sinewy and skeletal in appearance. All castes lack visible eyes, although some have been seen with glowing patterns that resemble eyes.  
Members of the Hive appear to be uniformly pale, sinewy and skeletal in appearance. All castes lack visible eyes, although some have been seen with glowing patterns that resemble eyes.  


Several varieties exist: a roughly human-sized variant, known as a [[Hive Thrall|Thrall]], a somewhat larger version known as a [[Hive Knight|Knight]] and a larger, vaguely feminine variant with elaborate armor and ornamentation. Judging from the "Hive" moniker, this variant may represent some leader or "queen" caste.<ref name="Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Bungie.net''': ''Destiny ViDoc 2: Out Here In The Wild'']</ref>
Several varieties exist: a roughly human-sized variant, known as a [[Thrall]], a somewhat larger version known as a [[Knight]] and a larger, vaguely feminine variant with elaborate armor and ornamentation. Judging from the "Hive" moniker, this variant may represent some leader or "queen" caste.<ref name="Out Here In The Wild">[http://www.bungie.net/7_Out-Here-in-the-Wild/en/News/News?aid=11009 '''Bungie.net''': ''Destiny ViDoc 2: Out Here In The Wild'']</ref>


Additionally, a Hive mini-boss, named [[Phogoth]] appears as an objective in a mission given to players.<ref name="Out Here In The Wild"/>
Additionally, a Hive mini-boss, named [[Phogoth]] appears as an objective in a mission given to players.<ref name="Out Here In The Wild"/>


==Command Structure==
==Command Structure==
*[[Hive Thrall|Thrall]]
*[[Thrall]]
*[[Hive Trooper|Trooper]]
*[[Trooper]]
*[[Hive Knight|Knight]]
*[[Knight]]
*[[Hive Wizard|Wizard]]
*[[Wizard]]
*[[Hive Ogre|Ogre]]
*[[Ogre]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==

Revision as of 02:57, December 12, 2013

Template:Species Infobox The Hive is one of the races encountered among the ruins of humanity's Golden Age. The Hive are an impossibly ancient race that has kept themselves alive on tombstone-like sarcophagus ships. The Hive delve deep into a planetoid, unheeding of the damage they do in the process, crafting linked caverns and gothic-inspired columns. Their underground spaces are like a dungeon that has only recently been pulled up from too long underwater. When they are killed, they ignite in a shower of dust and embers.[1] At the time of the game they have burrowed deep into the moon, staying there for centuries while growing stronger. [2]

Biology

Members of the Hive appear to be uniformly pale, sinewy and skeletal in appearance. All castes lack visible eyes, although some have been seen with glowing patterns that resemble eyes.

Several varieties exist: a roughly human-sized variant, known as a Thrall, a somewhat larger version known as a Knight and a larger, vaguely feminine variant with elaborate armor and ornamentation. Judging from the "Hive" moniker, this variant may represent some leader or "queen" caste.[3]

Additionally, a Hive mini-boss, named Phogoth appears as an objective in a mission given to players.[3]

Command Structure

Trivia

Prior to their name being officially announced at the 2013 GDC, they were referred to as "evil space zombies".[4]

Gallery

  • GDC Hive 1.png
  • Note the additional mouths on its midsection.

    Note the additional mouths on its midsection.

  • GDC Hive 3.png
  • GDC Hive 4.png
  • HiveKnight.jpg

    Screenshot of a Hive Knight.

  • Hive Thrall

    Hive Thrall

  • Phogoth, Hive Miniboss/mission objective.[3]

    Phogoth, Hive Miniboss/mission objective.[3]

  • Another screen shot of Phogoth.[3]

    Another screen shot of Phogoth.[3]

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List of appearances

References

  1. ^ Game Informer January 2014, page 55
  2. ^ YouTube: Official Destiny Gameplay Trailer: The Moon
  3. ^ a b c d Bungie.net: Destiny ViDoc 2: Out Here In The Wild
  4. ^ Bungie.net: Bungie at GDC 2013
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