Originally posted here: https://theotherside.timsbrannan.com/2022/05/review-traveller-alien-modules-1984_11.html

Alien Module 7 - Hiver

PDF. 52 pages, color cover, black and white interior art.

Back to another very alien species and one I knew nothing about till I bought this.

Where the other books typically opened with a comparative anatomy/physiology this one opens with just an overview of the hiver physiology as there are no reference points for comparison.

They are called Hivers due to their hive-looking cities, but they are not really hive-mind creatures (say like bees), they are cooperative and work together well but respect the individual (otherwise we could not have characteristics of them).

This book follows the outline of the other Alien Modules, with details on the Hiver's homeworlds, their government, and technology. Likewise, there is detail about their starships and the world they inhabit.

As expected there is a bit more on their psychology as a completely alien species. The rules for character creation are present for both "Basic" Traveller (LBB and such) and "Advanced" (High Guard, Mercenary, and beyond). Special attention is given to their unique physical and psychological differences.

There is an adventure included at the end to introduce these aliens to players.