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* In most systems bots re-spawn quickly after they Hive skirmishes are destroyed. intense and exciting battles versus the ever expanding 'Hive presence can be temporarily eradicated ' in certain sectorsSerco, howeverItani, by taking this mission from [[Xang Xi]] Stationsand greyspace. After signing up for the mission you Hive skirmishes become available at Combat level 3, are asked categorized according to boom bots in a specific sector. For each bot you kill you are given, in addition to the normal weapons xp, combat xp their size and credits determined by its 'relative difficulty.'

* This mission can also be used A 'Small Skirmish' involves few ships, usually between 10 and 30 A 'Common Skirmish' is similar to locate a small skirmish with more ships, up to 50 or more A 'Critical Skirmish' involves a friendly capital ship, many fighters, and one primary target: an enemy Hive Queen A 'Central Skirmish' is a huge battle versus multiple queens and the greatest of all Hive threats: the Leviathan When a [[leviathan]] by identifying Hive Skirmish is taken in a sector with an ion storm, monetary and xp rewards are quadrupled, making this special subset of missions highly profitable. In all Hive Skirmishes players are grouped together with a friendly team and given an objective such as killing the Hive Queen or a certain number of Hive bots before a given number of friendly ships are killed. As fighter ships from both sides are destroyed they are reinforced as more fighters warp into the combat sector and join the skirmish. Players who accept Hive Skirmish missions to the same sector are automatically grouped. The Leviathan and Hive Queens are protected by shields which are strengthened by the number of sectors their respective Hives control, therefore it is wise to take the smaller missions first before working up to the critical and central skirmishes. Three different Hives may be found in the galaxy: The 'Seipos Hive' is centered in Rhamus, and expands into Initros and Dantia The 'Prosus Hive' is centered in Metana, and expands into Cantus and Setalli Shinas The 'Milanar Hive' is centered in Sedina, and expands into Odia and Latos Each Hive carries unique drops, which may be used to craft items at the most hive conquerable stations. A useful tactic if the skirmishes become too difficult is to turbo away from the center of battle until a safe distance is reached, and allowing the Hive bots are reportedto approach one or two at a time. This isn't completely reliableAlso, howeverremember to plot an escape nav route before entering the combat sector in case you need to leave in a hurry, and home nearby.