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The subject of this module is the Hivers — a race of six-limbed, omnivorous gatherer/scavengers that has grown from a single world culture to the dominant race of the star-spanning [[Hive Federation]], which rivals the [[Third Imperium]] in power and technology. The Hivers' physical and psychological differences from [[Humaniti]] are examined in detail, and the effects of these differences on specific game rules are explained.
 
The subject of this module is the Hivers — a race of six-limbed, omnivorous gatherer/scavengers that has grown from a single world culture to the dominant race of the star-spanning [[Hive Federation]], which rivals the [[Third Imperium]] in power and technology. The Hivers' physical and psychological differences from [[Humaniti]] are examined in detail, and the effects of these differences on specific game rules are explained.
  
Inside front cover - anatomical drawings of Hivers.
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'''Inside front cover''' - anatomical drawings of Hivers.
  
Hivers                       1
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'''Hivers'''                       1
  
 
Origins of the Hivers       3
 
Origins of the Hivers       3
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:The Proto-Hivers
 
:The Proto-Hivers
  
Hiver Physiology       4
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'''Hiver Physiology'''       4
 
:General Form
 
:General Form
 
:Recent Developments
 
:Recent Developments
 
:Hiver medical Considerations
 
:Hiver medical Considerations
  
Hiver Society               6
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'''Hiver Society'''               6
 
:The Structure of Society
 
:The Structure of Society
 
:The Hiver Economy
 
:The Hiver Economy
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:The Hiver Parental Instinct
 
:The Hiver Parental Instinct
  
The Psychology of the Hivers  10
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'''The Psychology of the Hivers'''   10
  
 
The [[Hive Federation]]       12
 
The [[Hive Federation]]       12

Revision as of 11:01, 9 May 2007

Alien Module 7
AM7.jpg
Encounters with the Manipulators
Publisher GDW
Version CT
Authors J. Andrew Keith, Marc W. Miller, Loren Wiseman
Format BFB
Canonical Yes
Edition 1st
Year Published 1986
Pages 50
Product No. 263

The subject of this module is the Hivers — a race of six-limbed, omnivorous gatherer/scavengers that has grown from a single world culture to the dominant race of the star-spanning Hive Federation, which rivals the Third Imperium in power and technology. The Hivers' physical and psychological differences from Humaniti are examined in detail, and the effects of these differences on specific game rules are explained.

Inside front cover - anatomical drawings of Hivers.

Hivers 1

Origins of the Hivers 3

Evolution on Guaran
The Proto-Hivers

Hiver Physiology 4

General Form
Recent Developments
Hiver medical Considerations

Hiver Society 6

The Structure of Society
The Hiver Economy
Institutions
The Nest
Manipulations
Embassies
Topical Clubs
The Hiver Parental Instinct

The Psychology of the Hivers 10

The Hive Federation 12

Guaran and Glea 15

The History of the Hivers 16

Hiver Character Generation 18

High Guard for Hivers 29

Merchant Prince for Hivers 33

Worlds 34

Other Game Rules 36

Travel and Starships 38

Something Stinks! 41

Hivers in Traveller 44