Gergesan Hive Mind
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The Gergesan Hive Mind is an exobiotic species known to exist in a spaceborne state within the asteroid belt of the Gergesa Planetary System.
Discovered in 2254, the organism's existence redefined the study of alien life. Initially classified as both a superorganism and a hive mind, the Gergesan entity challenged all existing biological taxonomies. Its study has significantly expanded humanity's understanding of complex ecosystems, particularly those that develop under extreme conditions.
Due to its dangerous nature during its active life cycle, research is only possible during its hibernation phase, which occurs approximately once every decade and last about nine months. Outside this period, access to the asteroid field is considered extremely hazardous.
Etymology
From the ancient site east of the Sea of Galilee; itself derived from an ancient Semitic term meaning “place of expulsion.”
Relationship With Humans
Research on the Hive Mind has led to advancements in multiple fields, including gene-editing technologies, nanomedicine and neuro-electronic interfaces. Many of these discoveries have been applied to the next-generation cybernetics. New neural signal-blocking methods have been tested both in therapeutic and combat applications.
While undergoing a hibernation cycle, the Gergesan Superorganism ranks on the Orion Arm Exobiotic Hazard Scale at a Hazard Level of 2 - Moderate, meaning that harm is unlikely without provocation; but possible if provoked. While not undergoing a hibernation cycle, it instead ranks at a Hazard Level of 3 - Considerable, meaning that harm is possible without provocation; and likely if provoked.