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hl2 combine is sorta hivemind-like
ugh pondering hiveminds and pondering lore-possible ways to subjugate people in the 4th era of the elder scrolls post–stormcloak-rebellion is driving me insane
what even is hivemind when not even creature hive societies on earth (ants, and bees) do not even share a consciousness. What they do is communicate with eachother via pheromones and crap
So basically im thinking with elder scrolls, all of the above: public displays of cruelty, magic-brainwashing (illusion), vast spy and assassin networks, loyal generals who venture out to do my bidding (expand, attack, and defend). If I were to happen across a general who appears too untrustworthy he'd get disappeared and replaced with a person more deserving to lead an army.
