The Hive

The Hive is the boss of the Infected Depths.

Description
The Hive is a gigantic colonial organism, connected to the floor by it's large stem. It constantly produces Barnacle Mines, which it releases through its multiple, large holes scattered around its rough surface. At the bottom of its stem, four enormous limbs are found, which it uses to defend against anyone or anything that gets too close to it.

Behavior
The Hive will periodically shoot Barnacle Mines at high speeds from the hole that is nearest to the submarine, and it is unable to move in any way. Additionally, if the Submarine approaches its stem, its spikes will lash out and deal heavy damage to the vessel, in addition to sending it flying in the opposite direction.

Tactics
If the submarine manages to get to its stem, it will be unable to directly attack the ship, being defenseless and having to rely on the slow, erratic movement of the Barnacle Mines or any Barnacle Biters or Barnacle Grabbers that have been hatched previously from the Barnacle Mines.

Trivia

 * The Hive is one of three bosses with a unique theme.