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.

Statistics

Weapon XP Combat XP Hull Strength Mass Weapon Ports Max Speed Turbo Speed License ALA
2000 _ 300000 40000kg 2s 1l _ m/s _ m/s 30/30/30/0/4 _

Note: Hive Queens in Gray Space give 2300XP.

Hive Queen Drops

  Hive Fast Charge Capacity Charge Rate Mass
300 48/s 110kg


  Hive Positron Blaster Damage Velocity Energy Delay Mass Port Targeting DPE
800 210 18/blast 0.25s 1500kg S Excellent 44.44


  Hive Gatling Turret Damage Velocity Engery Delay Mass Port Targeting DPE
450 200 12/blast 0.10s 2000kg L Excellent 37.50