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 When they first arrived, they were viewed as monstrous invaders, but after a long war of extermination, breakthroughs in communication lead to a fragile peace. Now, the Hives must come to terms with the legacy of the long war and decide how they are to adapt.
 ==History==
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 Though some clans adjusted their migratory routes to avoid inhabited planets, others insisted on their right to gather resources, even by force. Today, the Alien Hives remain an enigma in Sirius: a civilization that sees the universe as an itinerant ecosystem, perpetually at odds with those who divide it into borders and permanent colonies.
 == Society ==
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 Their ability to adapt to this new environment will depend on whether they can maintain their collective identity while navigating a universe that values - and often fears - individuality. As one [[Human Defense Force]] analyst observed: "They're not mere invaders. They're a mirror reflecting our own civilization's contradictions."
 ==Miniatures==

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	=== Arrival in the Sirius Sector ===		=== Arrival in the Sirius Sector ===
	After spreading across the Frontier, the Alien Hives reached the Sirius Sector, where their presence immediately sparked conflict. Their radically different appearance and behavior led many local factions to perceive them as non-sentient threats. The initial inability to communicate escalated into a war of extermination, with humans, elves, orcs, and other races attacking the Hives, viewing their migrations as destructive invasions.		After spreading across the Frontier, the Alien Hives reached the [[Sirius Sector]], where their presence immediately sparked conflict. Their radically different appearance and behavior led many local factions to perceive them as non-sentient threats. The initial inability to communicate escalated into a war of extermination, with humans, elves, orcs, and other races attacking the Hives, viewing their migrations as destructive invasions.

	The turning point came when the DAO Union managed to tune into their psychic frequencies and establish contact with a Hive Lord. This breakthrough allowed for negotiations, revealing that the Hives were not mere predators but a civilization with its own logic of survival. However, peace brought new challenges: some lower castes began questioning their place in the hierarchy, influenced by Sirius' individualistic societies, while certain Hive Lords rejected all interaction, fearing that cultural contamination would destroy their way of life.		The turning point came when the [[DAO Union]] managed to tune into their psychic frequencies and establish contact with a Hive Lord. This breakthrough allowed for negotiations, revealing that the Hives were not mere predators but a civilization with its own logic of survival. However, peace brought new challenges: some lower castes began questioning their place in the hierarchy, influenced by Sirius' individualistic societies, while certain Hive Lords rejected all interaction, fearing that cultural contamination would destroy their way of life.

	Though some clans adjusted their migratory routes to avoid inhabited planets, others insisted on their right to gather resources, even by force. Today, the Alien Hives remain an enigma in Sirius: a civilization that sees the universe as an itinerant ecosystem, perpetually at odds with those who divide it into borders and permanent colonies.		Though some clans adjusted their migratory routes to avoid inhabited planets, others insisted on their right to gather resources, even by force. Today, the Alien Hives remain an enigma in Sirius: a civilization that sees the universe as an itinerant ecosystem, perpetually at odds with those who divide it into borders and permanent colonies.
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	For the Alien Hives, constant migration isn't merely a survival strategy, but a fundamental philosophical principle. They view their nomadic lifestyle as the only truly sustainable form of existence, starkly contrasting with the sedentary civilizations they encounter in Sirius.		For the Alien Hives, constant migration isn't merely a survival strategy, but a fundamental philosophical principle. They view their nomadic lifestyle as the only truly sustainable form of existence, starkly contrasting with the sedentary civilizations they encounter in Sirius.

	This philosophy leads them to see themselves as cosmic gardeners, taking only what they need from each planet and allowing for natural regeneration. This perspective directly conflicts with factions like the Dwarf Guilds, known for their exhaustive mining operations, or human settlements that transform entire worlds to meet immediate needs.		This philosophy leads them to see themselves as cosmic gardeners, taking only what they need from each planet and allowing for natural regeneration. This perspective directly conflicts with factions like the [[Dwarf Guilds]], known for their exhaustive mining operations, or human settlements that transform entire worlds to meet immediate needs.

	==== Internal Conflicts ====		==== Internal Conflicts ====
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	The Alien Hives' relationship with the Sirius Sector remains complex and fraught with tension. While factions like the DAO Union see potential in mutually beneficial collaboration, other groups like the Havoc Brothers view them as either another resource to exploit or a threat to eradicate.		The Alien Hives' relationship with the Sirius Sector remains complex and fraught with tension. While factions like the DAO Union see potential in mutually beneficial collaboration, other groups like the Havoc Brothers view them as either another resource to exploit or a threat to eradicate.

	Their ability to adapt to this new environment will depend on whether they can maintain their collective identity while navigating a universe that values - and often fears - individuality. As one Human Defense Force analyst observed: "They're not mere invaders. They're a mirror reflecting our own civilization's contradictions."		Their ability to adapt to this new environment will depend on whether they can maintain their collective identity while navigating a universe that values - and often fears - individuality. As one [[Human Defense Force]] analyst observed: "They're not mere invaders. They're a mirror reflecting our own civilization's contradictions."

	==Miniatures==		==Miniatures==

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	The turning point came when the DAO Union managed to tune into their psychic frequencies and establish contact with a Hive Lord. This breakthrough allowed for negotiations, revealing that the Hives were not mere predators but a civilization with its own logic of survival. However, peace brought new challenges: some lower castes began questioning their place in the hierarchy, influenced by Sirius' individualistic societies, while certain Hive Lords rejected all interaction, fearing that cultural contamination would destroy their way of life.		The turning point came when the DAO Union managed to tune into their psychic frequencies and establish contact with a Hive Lord. This breakthrough allowed for negotiations, revealing that the Hives were not mere predators but a civilization with its own logic of survival. However, peace brought new challenges: some lower castes began questioning their place in the hierarchy, influenced by Sirius' individualistic societies, while certain Hive Lords rejected all interaction, fearing that cultural contamination would destroy their way of life.

	Though some clans adjusted their migratory routes to avoid inhabited planets, others insisted on their right to gather ~~resources—even~~ by force. Today, the Alien Hives remain an enigma in Sirius: a civilization that sees the universe as an itinerant ecosystem, perpetually at odds with those who divide it into borders and permanent colonies.		Though some clans adjusted their migratory routes to avoid inhabited planets, others insisted on their right to gather resources, even by force. Today, the Alien Hives remain an enigma in Sirius: a civilization that sees the universe as an itinerant ecosystem, perpetually at odds with those who divide it into borders and permanent colonies.

	== Society ==		== Society ==

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 When they first arrived, they were viewed as monstrous invaders, but after a long war of extermination, breakthroughs in communication lead to a fragile peace. Now, the Hives must come to terms with the legacy of the long war and decide how they are to adapt.
-==Background Story==
+==History==
-With a lack of workable metals on their home world, their technology came to be based on psychic abilities and biochemistry, and this knowledge allowed them to adapt themselves and gradually alter native animals as well. The Alien Hives believed that these changes allowed them to exist in more perfect harmony with their world. Perhaps the strangest of these were the ones which came to be adapted for space travel. Alien Hives travel through the stars using massive creatures which they’ve bred for this purpose. These vessels travel from world to world, always requiring a great amount of atmosphere and nutrition for them to store before traveling between the stars. These ships are homes to crews who maintain them, some of whom never step off the ships on which they were born.
+==== Origins and Evolution ====
-After traveling through a swathe of the Frontier, the Alien Hives reached the Sirius Sector. Their arrival set off a series of conflicts with the factions in Sirius, as communication proved difficult and the Alien Hives were assumed to be hostile due to their alien appearance and nature. They soon were locked into a war of extermination with the various species of Sirius, which only concluded when the [[DAO Union|DAOU]] managed to communicate with one of their Hive Lords. While it took time to come to true understanding, this opened a path to peace between the species of Sirius and the Hives.
+Their technological approach focused on genetic manipulation and psychic capabilities, allowing them to modify not only their own biology but also that of native creatures. They believed these adaptations brought them closer to perfect harmony with their environment. One of their most remarkable achievements was the creation of living ships, bioengineered creatures capable of interstellar travel, designed to store atmosphere and nutrients to sustain their crews during long voyages. These vessels were not mere transports but mobile homes for many Hives, some of whom never set foot on a planet.
-Peace provided its own challenges for the Alien Hives, as they soon found themselves confronted with a number of alien ideas and values that challenged the structure of their society. They strive to stand on equal footing with the other Species in the Sirius Sector, ensuring their migratory routes are protected and defending their claims to various worlds in the sector, by force if necessary. Some in the lower castes have begun demanding new rights, undermining the harmonious working of the castes while certain Hive Lords have rejected peace entirely, fearing that the corrupting influence of outsiders might ultimately destroy their way of life completely.
+=== Arrival in the Sirius Sector ===
-How will your Hive adapt?
+The turning point came when the DAO Union managed to tune into their psychic frequencies and establish contact with a Hive Lord. This breakthrough allowed for negotiations, revealing that the Hives were not mere predators but a civilization with its own logic of survival. However, peace brought new challenges: some lower castes began questioning their place in the hierarchy, influenced by Sirius' individualistic societies, while certain Hive Lords rejected all interaction, fearing that cultural contamination would destroy their way of life.
 ==Miniatures==

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	How will your Hive adapt?		How will your Hive adapt?

	~~== Play Style ==~~
	The greatest strength of the Alien Hives lies in close-quarters combat. With a large number of units capable of performing multiple melee attacks and/or piercing the opponent’s armor, the general strategy of the Hive is to overwhelm the enemy by sending hordes of creatures straight into battle. They also tend to be highly versatile when moving across the battlefield, with many units featuring special rules like ''Fast'', ''Flying'', ''Strider'', and ''Ambush'', allowing them to navigate terrain with ease and strike where the enemy least expects it.

	~~See Also:~~

	* [[Alien Hives Tactics]]
	* [[Alien Hives Firefight Tactics]]
	* [[Alien Hives Warfleets Tactics]]

	==Miniatures==		==Miniatures==
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	* Iron Hive (Maker's Cult)		* Iron Hive (Maker's Cult)

	For a detailed look for the different units see: [[Alien Hives Miniatures]]		For a detailed look for the different units see: [[Alien Hives Miniatures]]{{GDF-Factions}}

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	[[Category:Grimdark Future Factions]]		[[Category:Grimdark Future Factions]]
	[[Category:Alien Hives]]		[[Category:Alien Hives]]

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	How will your Hive adapt?		How will your Hive adapt?

			== Play Style ==
			The greatest strength of the Alien Hives lies in close-quarters combat. With a large number of units capable of performing multiple melee attacks and/or piercing the opponent’s armor, the general strategy of the Hive is to overwhelm the enemy by sending hordes of creatures straight into battle. They also tend to be highly versatile when moving across the battlefield, with many units featuring special rules like ''Fast'', ''Flying'', ''Strider'', and ''Ambush'', allowing them to navigate terrain with ease and strike where the enemy least expects it.

			See Also:

			* [[Alien Hives Tactics]]
			* [[Alien Hives Firefight Tactics]]
			* [[Alien Hives Warfleets Tactics]]

	==Miniatures==		==Miniatures==

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	The '''Alien Hives''' are a faction of aliens using biotechnology, and is made up of a variety of sub-species which come from the remote frontiers of the galaxy, striving to find their niche in Sirius.		The '''Alien Hives''' are a faction of aliens using biotechnology, and is made up of a variety of sub-species which come from the remote frontiers of the galaxy, striving to find their niche in Sirius.

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	With a lack of workable metals on their home world, their technology came to be based on psychic abilities and biochemistry, and this knowledge allowed them to adapt themselves and gradually alter native animals as well. The Alien Hives believed that these changes allowed them to exist in more perfect harmony with their world. Perhaps the strangest of these were the ones which came to be adapted for space travel. Alien Hives travel through the stars using massive creatures which they’ve bred for this purpose. These vessels travel from world to world, always requiring a great amount of atmosphere and nutrition for them to store before traveling between the stars. These ships are homes to crews who maintain them, some of whom never step off the ships on which they were born.		With a lack of workable metals on their home world, their technology came to be based on psychic abilities and biochemistry, and this knowledge allowed them to adapt themselves and gradually alter native animals as well. The Alien Hives believed that these changes allowed them to exist in more perfect harmony with their world. Perhaps the strangest of these were the ones which came to be adapted for space travel. Alien Hives travel through the stars using massive creatures which they’ve bred for this purpose. These vessels travel from world to world, always requiring a great amount of atmosphere and nutrition for them to store before traveling between the stars. These ships are homes to crews who maintain them, some of whom never step off the ships on which they were born.

	After traveling through a swathe of the Frontier, the Alien Hives reached the Sirius Sector. Their arrival set off a series of conflicts with the factions in Sirius, as communication proved difficult and the Alien Hives were assumed to be hostile due to their alien appearance and nature. They soon were locked into a war of extermination with the various species of Sirius, which only concluded when the[[DAO Union\|DAOU]] managed to communicate with one of their Hive Lords. While it took time to come to true understanding, this opened a path to peace between the species of Sirius and the Hives.		After traveling through a swathe of the Frontier, the Alien Hives reached the Sirius Sector. Their arrival set off a series of conflicts with the factions in Sirius, as communication proved difficult and the Alien Hives were assumed to be hostile due to their alien appearance and nature. They soon were locked into a war of extermination with the various species of Sirius, which only concluded when the [[DAO Union\|DAOU]] managed to communicate with one of their Hive Lords. While it took time to come to true understanding, this opened a path to peace between the species of Sirius and the Hives.

	Peace provided its own challenges for the Alien Hives, as they soon found themselves confronted with a number of alien ideas and values that challenged the structure of their society. They strive to stand on equal footing with the other Species in the Sirius Sector, ensuring their migratory routes are protected and defending their claims to various worlds in the sector, by force if necessary. Some in the lower castes have begun demanding new rights, undermining the harmonious working of the castes while certain Hive Lords have rejected peace entirely, fearing that the corrupting influence of outsiders might ultimately destroy their way of life completely.		Peace provided its own challenges for the Alien Hives, as they soon found themselves confronted with a number of alien ideas and values that challenged the structure of their society. They strive to stand on equal footing with the other Species in the Sirius Sector, ensuring their migratory routes are protected and defending their claims to various worlds in the sector, by force if necessary. Some in the lower castes have begun demanding new rights, undermining the harmonious working of the castes while certain Hive Lords have rejected peace entirely, fearing that the corrupting influence of outsiders might ultimately destroy their way of life completely.

	How will your Hive adapt?		How will your Hive adapt?

	~~==Play Style==~~
	The alien hives are capable of switching between hordes of chittering gnats and hulking monstrosities. To maximize your army involves finding a sweet spot between these two areas, as both have very visible weaknesses - the mobs can get blasted to oblivion and the big guys become very attractive to anyone with Deadly.

	~~See Also:~~

	*[[Alien Hives Tactics]]
	*[[Alien Hives Firefight Tactics]]
	*[[Alien Hives Warfleets Tactics]]

	~~==Similar To==~~
	~~[[File:Alien Hive Warriors.jpg\|alt=Official Alien Hive Warrior Models\|thumb\|320x320px\|Official Alien Hive Warrior Models]]~~
	*Warhammer 40k: Tyranids

	==Miniatures==		==Miniatures==
	Popular lines for Alien Hives include Warhammer 40k Tyranids (of course) as well as Oshounaminis' Deep Hive, Station Forge's Xenarids, Puppetswar's Bugs, Makers Cult's Iron Hive, and naturally, the official Alien Hive line from OPR.

	~~See Also: [[Alien Hives Miniatures]]~~

	~~==See Also==~~		* OPR Alien Hives (Official)
			* Tyranids (Warhammer 40K, Games Workshop)
			* Deep Hive (Oshounaminis)
			* Xenarids (Station Forge)
			* Bugs (Puppetswar)
			* Iron Hive (Maker's Cult)

	*[[Alien Hives Tactics]]		For a detailed look for the different units see: [[Alien Hives Miniatures]]
	*[[Alien Hives Firefight Tactics]]
	*[[Alien Hives Miniatures]]
	*[[Alien Hives Quickplay Armies]]
	*[[Alien Hives Firefight Quickplay Armies]]
	*[[Grimdark Future]]
	*[[Grimdark Future Firefight\|Grimdark Future: Firefight]]

	{{Faction-Links		{{Faction-Links