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Hive are capable of [[wikipedia:sequential hermaphroditism|sequential hermaphroditism]]; Oryx, born the female Aurash, became the male Auryx after assuming the unique "king morph",<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XV:_Born_As_Prey|XV: Born As Prey]]''</ref> while Knights are capable of either sex as evidenced by Xivu Arath remaining female despite being a Knight.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Ogres, meanwhile, appear to be not a stage of growth in the Hive life cycle, but a mutation brought upon Thrall by Wizard rituals.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Orge|Orge]]''</ref>
Hive are capable of [[wikipedia:sequential hermaphroditism|sequential hermaphroditism]]; Oryx, born the female Aurash, became the male Auryx after assuming the unique "king morph",<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XV:_Born_As_Prey|XV: Born As Prey]]''</ref> while Knights are capable of either sex as evidenced by Xivu Arath remaining female despite being a Knight.<ref>'''Bungie (2015/9/15)''', ''[[Destiny]]: [[The Taken King]] Playstation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Books_of_Sorrow#XII:_Out_of_the_Deep|XII: Out of the Deep]]''</ref> Ogres, meanwhile, appear to be not a stage of growth in the Hive life cycle, but a mutation brought upon Thrall by Wizard rituals.<ref>'''Bungie (2014/9/9)''', ''[[Destiny]], PlayStation 4, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Hive#Orge|Orge]]''</ref>


Grown members of the Hive are pale, sinewy and vaguely humanoid, with varying levels of musculature and armor. Acolytes and Knights have three eyes, whereas Thrall appear to be eyeless. Wizards would seem to be eyeless as well, but, their eyes are concealed behind the helmets they wear. The ancient armor many of them wear has fused with their skin, becoming part of it.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/16/the-enemies-of-destiny.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 '''Game Informer''': ''The Enemies of Destiny'']</ref>  When they are killed, they ignite in a shower of dust and embers.<ref name = "GIJ2014"/> The Light is both a food source to the Hive and a cause of pain.<ref name="Heart">'''Bungie (2015/1/23)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PS3, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Heart_of_Crota|Heart of Crota]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/1/23)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PS3, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian#Ghost Fragment: Warlock 2|Ghost Fragment: Warlock 2]]''</ref>
Grown members of the Hive are pale, sinewy, and vaguely humanoid, with varying levels of musculature and armor. Acolytes and Knights have three eyes, whereas Thrall appear to be eyeless. Wizards would seem to be eyeless as well, but, their eyes are concealed behind the helmets they wear. The ancient armor many of them wear has fused with their skin, becoming part of it.<ref>[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2013/12/16/the-enemies-of-destiny.aspx?PostPageIndex=2 '''Game Informer''': ''The Enemies of Destiny'']</ref>  When they are killed, they ignite in a shower of dust and embers.<ref name = "GIJ2014"/> The Light is both a food source to the Hive and a cause of pain.<ref name="Heart">'''Bungie (2015/1/23)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PS3, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Enemies/Exalted_Hive#Heart_of_Crota|Heart of Crota]]''</ref><ref>'''Bungie (2015/1/23)''', ''[[Destiny]]: PS3, Activision Blizzard, [[Grimoire]]: [[Grimoire:Guardian#Ghost Fragment: Warlock 2|Ghost Fragment: Warlock 2]]''</ref>


The Hive may also differ in appearance and form according to the individuals that spawned them; the Hive Sect belonging to [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] appear different from the broods of both [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and [[Crota, Son of Oryx]], sporting a more muscular, bulkier and organic appearance.
The Hive may also differ in appearance and form according to the individuals that spawned them; the Hive Sect belonging to [[Savathûn, the Witch-Queen]] appear different from the broods of both [[Oryx, the Taken King]], and [[Crota, Son of Oryx]], sporting a more muscular, bulkier and organic appearance.


The Hive are known to adapt and evolve, generating new mutations as effortless as breathing and possess a significant bioenergetics. <ref>[https://commons.ishtar-collective.net/t/adventure-bug-in-the-system/1618 Bug in the System]</ref>
The Hive are known to adapt and evolve, generating new mutations as effortless as breathing and possess significant bioenergetics. <ref>[https://commons.ishtar-collective.net/t/adventure-bug-in-the-system/1618 Bug in the System]</ref>


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