Hive Queens are the second highest class of hive bots, just below the Leviathan. Their goal is to fortify Settlements into Bastions, which can eventually become a Stronghold. Every system has at least 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 escorts

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).

For more information on Hive Queens, direct your attention to the VO design wiki article on Hive Queens.

Weapon XP Combat XP Hull Strength Weapon Ports Max Speed Turbo Speed License ALA
2000 0 300000 3L (AGTs) m/s m/s 30/30/30/0/4

Note: Hive Queens in Gray Space give 2300XP.

Hive Queen Drops

Battery Capacity Charge Rate Mass License
  Hive Fast Charge 300 48/s 110kg Queen Drop

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