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Hiver Lifecycle

#	Stage	Sophonce	Aspect	Remarks
1.	Larvae (infant)	Animal / Proto-sophont	Physiological	Hiver young are known as Larvae. Hiver planets are mostly wilderness, and the larva enter the wilds, where most are killed. After about a year, survivors return to civilization, where they are welcomed into any nest and begin their education as citizens. Hiver Parental Instinct is very strong, and the young are adopted by the entire nest. (Note that this instinct applies only to the year-old returnees; Hivers have no concern for the younger larvae, and in fact they consider them minor pests.)
2.	Yearling (adolescent)	Sophont	Physiological	Yearlings are maturing Hiver larvae which have emerged from the wilds. See Yearling (Hiver) for more information.
3.	Adult (adult)	Sophont	Physiological	Adults are any Hivers above the age of 14. They are fully mature physically and intellectually. See Adult (Hiver) for more information.
4.	Nest Leader (elder)	Sophont	Sociological	A Nest leader is a Hiver that becomes a senior after several decades of service. This Hiver is the individual that makes routine decisions and assignments, and who keeps the nest's records. Leaders have learned how to lead and direct others toward the accomplishment of basic goals and have responsibilities ranging from military leadership to business management. See Nest Leader and Senior (Hiver) for more information.