Hive Federation Navy

The Hive Federation Navy is the primary military arm of the Hiver civilization.

Description / Specifications

The navy exemplifies many hiver traits, the stick to convince undeveloped cultures to see the wisdom in the carrot. They prefer their violence at long range and would prefer not to be around at all while it happens. Some carriers and fleet tenders are typical.

Mission (Goals)

The implications of the navy itself is a hotly debated topic in some hiver circles. The subtle manipulations that occurred to bring about its existence and have maintained it for so long are a subject of wonder and conjecture among hivers. If it is to continue to function, it might as well be used effectively to further hiver long term goals of moving other cultures into less hostile postures, to make the galaxy a safer place for hivers. Some like it as a pressure valve to vent the aggression of some of their project species still plagued with violent tendencies, some like the idea of a navy so vast and intimidating it can force other civilizations into a quiet detente. The subtle balance of force and pressure, involuntarily controlling the behavior of another sentient is always good for a hand wave, finger wiggle or two.

Doctrine & Strategy (Operations)

• Ithklur man the fighters, troop transports and assault landers with great glee. They have extensive drone and robotic craft.
• Heavy bruiser robots are often used to carry the fight to the enemy.

History & Background / Dossier

As an instrument of foreign policy this is considered to be a very blunt instrument. This military grew from the concept that all alien species encountered could not be properly manipulated until there was a creditable military threat. This force had to be able to demonstrate the ability to destroy enemy vessels and capture and hold star systems. The hivers also learned that they had to protect cooperative species from less cooperative ones. They had to be able to ensure resources arrived safely. The K'kree were the first major super power who severely tested the Hiver's theories on naval operations. They discovered that they had much to learn.

TO&E (Organization)

No information yet available.

Fleet Composition

No information yet available.

Selected Ship Classes

Some ship classes widely used within Hiver Space include:

• Cigiysna class Ship's Boat
• Cihzicih class Transport
• Ciigusna class Shuttle
• Fazachu class System Defense Boat
• Gahcuyche class Heavy Fighter
• Giciifichu class Dispatcher
• Giicuyche class Fighter
• Giiphicih class Liner
• Gizicih class General Trader
• Iificih class Embassy Ship
• Type HE class Embassy Ship
• Type HE class Escort Destroyer
• Type HL class Research Cruiser
• Type HX class Explorer
• Zahzicih class Q-ship
• Ziiguysna class Pinnance
• Zofagic class Utility Vessel

Worlds & Sectors (Astrography)

This navy primarily operates in the following areas:

• Hiver Space

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This navy is known to regularly operate within the following systems and worlds:

No world articles for Hive Federation Navy

References & Contributors / Sources

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• Classic Traveller Alien Module 7 - Hivers
• TNE - Aliens of the Rim
• GURPS Traveller Alien Races 3 (Hivers and Droyne)
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science