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These hives are about equivalent in size to the small mobile hives, but
have a different role in the Invid network. On a planet, they act as the centres of data
transfer networks and also provide high sophisticated scanning equipment. This sensory
equipment requires a fairly extensive amount of space throughout the hive. As a result,
the ships carry less mecha and have poorer defences. The hives themselves are slightly more
robust due to a less porous construction. For offensive capabilities, the communication hive
is fairly limited. Stronger engines are intended to propel it away from any potential
aggressors. The Plasma Capacitor has a low storage capacity that can be replenished
quickly by the engines, but the offensive capabilities themselves are fairly limited,
being either short ranged or defensive in nature. Though a powerful long range attack has
been demonstrated, it seems to have a detrimental effect on the hive's manoeuvring drive.
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