Hive Queens are the source of all the hive bots, every system has one, it's just a matter of finding it. They are heavily guarded by Overseers, Guardian drones, Transport drones, and Assault drones. The Hive Queens themselves are armed with a Frigate Gun, which is similar to a Gatling Turret. However, the Frigate Gun is several times more powerful, is faster, and has better auto-aim. This gun was originally mounted on the Frigate and can kill a fighter in two or three shots.

A Hive Queen and some of her escort
A Hive Queen and some of her escort

Killing a Hive Queen will not only give you thousands of experience points, but will also give you credit towards a Queen Hunter Badge, which entitles you to a special reward weapon (Mega Positron Blaster).

Hive Queens will most likely be gaining new features in the near future, and already are beginning to launch attacks on occupied sectors.

Weapon XP Combat XP Hull Strength Weapon Ports Max Speed Turbo Speed License ALA
m/s m/s 30/30/30/0/4