Hive

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The Hive trope in speculative fiction typically refers to a collective or swarm-like entity composed of many individuals operating under a single will or consciousness, often called a hive mind. This trope draws from real-world insect behavior—like ants, bees, or termites—and extrapolates it into alien, synthetic, or supernatural contexts. In fiction, hives are frequently depicted as highly efficient, emotionless, and driven by singular goals such as assimilation, expansion, or survival. They often serve as antagonists that contrast sharply with human individuality, autonomy, and emotion, raising questions about identity, free will, and the nature of consciousness. While commonly portrayed as threats to human civilization, hives can also embody utopian unity or post-human evolution, depending on the narrative's moral lens.

Specific instances

• Candyman Hive
• Hive (Marvel)
• Hive (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
• H.I.V.E.
• Hive (Transformers)
• Hive-Host Capture Force
• Hive Knight
• Hive Queen
• The Hive
• The Hive (MIB)
• The Hive Mind (Dead Space)

Others characters that fit the "Hive" archetype

• The Borg Collective
• Gravemind
• The Reapers
• The Overmind
• The Pod People
• The Mind Flayer
• The Great Intelligence
• The Brood
• The Master
• The Combine
• The Swarm

See Also

• Hive Mind