destiny 2 hive

In Destiny 2, the Hive are one of the primary enemy factions, a dark, ancient race of parasitic beings that worship the Darkness and follow a brutal, hierarchical religion based on the Sword Logic. Heres a breakdown of their key aspects: Origins & Lore The Hive were once a species called the Krill on the planet Fundament, transformed by the Worm Gods (servants of the Darkness) into the Hive through a pact granting them immortality and power in exchange for constant conquest and slaughter. Their leaders, the Hive Gods, include: - Oryx, the Taken King (slain in Destiny: The Taken King but his influence lingers). - Savathûn, the Witch Queen (a major antagonist in The Witch Queen expansion, now allied with the Light in a twisted way). - Xivu Arath, God of War (the last surviving Hive God, a major threat in The Final Shape era). The Hive follow the Sword Logic, a philosophy that justifies their genocidal actions as a way to prove their right to exist by destroying the weak. Hive Hierarchy & Units Hive forces are organized into a strict hierarchy: Leaders/Gods Savathûn, Xivu Arath, Worm Gods (e.g., Rhulk, the Subjugator). Ascendant Hive Powerful beings with Throne Worlds (e.g., Crota, Omnigul). Rank-and-File: - Thralls Weak, melee-focused cannon fodder. - Acolytes Basic ranged fighters (shoot with Boomers or Shredders). - Knights Tanky melee/slash attackers. - Wizards Spellcasters that summon darkness and deploy shadow thralls. - Ogres Hulking, mutated monstrosities with eye-blasts. Special Units: - Lightbearer Hive (post-Witch Queen) Hive resurrected by Ghosts (e.g., Lucent Brood). - Taken Hive Corrupted by Oryxs power (e.g., Taken Knights, Wizards). Hive Magic & Technology Darkness-based powers: Summoning rituals, soulfire, necromancy, and reality-warping. Tombships & War Moons Their spacecraft and mobile battle stations. Deepsight A Hive ability to manipulate memory and hidden truths (used in The Witch Queen). Major Hive Storylines in Destiny 2 Shadowkeep Hive on the Moon, linked to the Pyramid Ships. The Witch Queen Savathûn steals the Light, creating the Lucent Brood. Season of the Deep (2023) Xivu Araths forces wage war against the Leviathan. The Final Shape Xivu Arath is expected to play a major role. Notable Hive Locations The Moon (Hellmouth, Scarlet Keep) Savathûns Throne World (The Witch Queen) Dreadnaught (from Destiny 1*, may return) Deep Space / War Moons (Xivu Araths domain) Would you like details on a specific Hive enemy, weapon, or lore piece?