There could be interesting thing.
Grangers could build hive on bigger aliens basilisk and up for double build points.
It sounds bit OP so there will be catch - your speed will be bit limited -25% and
you will lost hive aura if you are moving too fast also unable to attack multiple targets
cause there will be 4 seconds return time to you.
Imagine build defender tyrant with 3 hives on head and 75% speed reduction :D + hive block spots against luci.
Hiho,
you have some interesting ideas there.
I think if they are not to complex on there own you can post them all in a single topic with your suggestions.
For this idea, i believe there are or where plans for aliens to have ways to upgrade them self. There could something like a hive backpack surely be interesting.