Hive Mind Infuence

[Fireok]

So, if HM will have lesser influence then other empires, will they need less?
Like colonisation cost can be reduced (not removed for balance purposes), or resettlement cost removed (kind of logical)?

 

[henzington]

You won't have to deal with factions for good or ill.

 

[niallmcfc]

Hive minds also inadvertently are purifiers, so fewer revolts and every planet you conquer is a permanent strike against your enemies.