Hive England's Physical Structure

Hive Zones & Levels

## Structure

Hive England, like Hive Futura, is buried under a huge mound of dirt covered with trees - mostly conifers - and some parks. From the outside, the hive looks a little like a huge table with a flat top and very steep slopes on the sides.

Hive England is rectangular, consisting of ten squares laid out side by side in north to south direction. There are structural pillars to hold up the weight.

In Hive England, there are 50 Industrial levels on top, one inter-level (Level 0) of which most people are unaware, then below that 100 accommodation levels.

People can move vertically around the Hive via Elevators and (for the accommodation levels only) moving staircases. For horizontal travel, there are moving pathways of various speeds, that connect all the zones. There is also an automated freight system located on levels 0 and 100.

## Vertical Zones

There are 10 vertical color coded zones, running North to South, each zone is a square.

Burgundy, Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Turquoise, Blue, Navy, Violet, Purple.

Between each zone there are bulk head doors that are closed every 3 months for a short while. Almost everyone in the hive thinks that the closures are only tests, but they are actually closed to change the fuel rods. The closures are in case of an accident and the bulkheads will ensure that the disaster is contained.

## Horizontal Levels

### Industrial Levels

These levels hold all the things like manufacturing centers, air purification, recycling, and hydroponics, which are too messy, noisy, or take up too much space to mix with the people's housing.

Industry One, the top level of the entire hive, is special in that it not only houses the Telepath Units, but has the access for air traffic and the top of the Power center. It also has doors to the outside.

### Level 0

Between Level 50 Industrial and Level 1 accommodations, there is Zone 0 that is at minimum height equal to two accommodation levels, but in places can extend up as much as six levels higher to accommodate tanks and other equipment.

Level 0 also includes a freight belt system.

### Accommodation Levels

There are 100 accommodation levels, though only levels 1 through 96 have anyone living on them. Each Zone is dived into vertical areas that cover all of the levels, ie 510/6120. Each area, for each level, has a park and center point shopping center.

Each level also has an inter-level, holding vents, waste disposal, plumbing, and all the other services that is needed for that particular level. In theory only maintenance works or specialist should ever go into one of the inter-levels.

#### Area Numbers

The area numbers are used to define a precise point within the hive and is written as the point within the width/length of the hive. Since each zone is square the width is the same as the length of one zone and uses the same numbers for the same positions in each zone, 1-999. The length number changes for each zone and are four-digits.

* *Length numbers in the range 0001-0999 relate to Burgundy Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 1001-1999 relate to Red Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 2001-2999 relate to Orange Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 3001-3999 relate to Yellow Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 4001-4999 relate to Green Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 5001-5999 relate to Turquoise Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 6001-6999 relate to Blue Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 7001-7999 relate to Navy Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 8001-8999 relate to Purple Zone*.
* *Length numbers in the range 9001-9999 relate to Violet Zone*.

The center point of the hive venues for each level are always referred to as 500/5000 which would be the bulkhead between Green and Turquoise which isn't possible. So just like the beaches the center point shopping area can be in either Green or Turquoise zones, probably the beach in one and the shopping center in the other.

If someone was giving directions to where they live to someone in a different zone, they would say that they lived in Blue Zone, level 27, area 510/6120, corridor 129, apartment #5. When teens move to teen level, they are assigned to a corridor within their same area to make it easier and more direct to visit their parents once a week. Each corridor is assigned the same age group.

#### Level 1 - 10

The elite live on levels 1 through 10, with the most important people living on level 1. These are people whose role is vital to the well being of the hive. Their apartments are bigger, they are encouraged to have larger families, and their shops and other amenities are more luxurious.

The most luxurious apartments are always at the center point for each level, for Orange Zone that is 500/2500.

#### Level 20

Law enforcement level with accommodations warrens that match all of the other levels for the people within law enforcement, that can be rated higher or lower according to their specific function. They both work and live on this level because they know the truth about nosies and telepaths and were selected because they can keep hive secrets. Their children are also raised on this level so know the same truths. When they move to level 50 as teens, they are all grouped together into the same areas for each zone. Their activity leaders are also imprinted with law enforcement knowledge.

#### Level 50

Teen Level, all teens live on level 50 starting when they are 13 and until they are 18 and go through lottery where they are assigned their permanent career and assigned level.

#### Levels 51 - 96

The lowest levels are not as bad as the rumors say they are.

#### Levels 97 to 100

No one lives below level 96, 97 thru 100 are mostly used for maintenance and storage..

### Level 100

Reclaimed water and stale air are purified on Level 100 Also, level 100 includes a freight belt system.

### Recreation Venus

#### Beaches

Each level has only one beach which is located in either Green or Turquoise Zones. The take up about 6 levels of the hive so their maintenance areas are interlinked to share equipment whenever possible.

#### Parks

Parks are multi functional where hive wide events are held, in the event area. There are play areas for children and picnic tables as well as a plethora of dwarf trees and flower beds. There is also a lake that is used as a reservoir if they ever need an different water source. The parks are also filled with birds, mammals, fish and amphibian animals. Animals that live underground, destructive, dangerous or very large are not included.

Each park has an over all manager, animal care specialists and an event coordinator and a general maintenance worker. Young children are allowed to go to the park unattended as those under ten wear a tracking bracelet and rising teens are expected to be responsible enough on their own.

#### Shopping

Each area on a level has shopping at it's center, the center most point for an entire level is always referred to as 500/5000. Level 1, 500/5000 shopping area is considered the finest shopping area in the entire hive and is located in either Green or Turquoise zone. But on level 1 all of the shopping areas are the most luxurious in the hive.

Each Zone has a center-point shipping center for each level that is also the finest shopping for that level. The center point, area number of a zone various depending on the zone. (*See Area Numbers*)

People are not allowed to trespass on the upper levels and the hasties watch for people in lower level clothing on the higher levels and send them back down the hive. Trespassing is most common among teens.

#### Sports and Performance Arena

Each zone and level has a Sports and Performance Arena, but the one located in the center-point of each level at 500/5000 area is considered one of the greater arenas.

*...Level 1 Orange Zone Arena* Each level of a Zone has a smaller arena where most people watch the Light and Dark plays during Carnival and Halloween festivals as well as events for the other festivals, sporting events, music concerts and more.

## See also

* Hive England
* Hive England's Freight System
* Teen Level 50
* Beach (Hive England)
* Parks (Hive England)

## References

### Citations

1. ↑ Edwards, Janet. Perilous: Hive Mind A Prequel Novella (pp. 58-59). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition.
2. ↑ Edwards, Janet. Telepath (Hive Mind Book 1) (p. 106). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition.
3. ↑ http://janetedwards.com/fun-extras/hive-future-questions/?replytocom=135216#respond
4. ↑ Edwards, Janet. Perilous: Hive Mind A Prequel Novella (p. 105). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition.
5. ↑ Edwards, Janet. Borderline (Hive Mind Book 4) (p. 132). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition.

### Bibliography

* http://janetedwards.com
* Edwards, Janet. *Perilous (Hive Mind 0.5)* (2017). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition.
* Edwards, Janet. *Telepath (Hive Mind 1)* (2016). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition
* Edwards, Janet. *Borderline (Hive Mind 4)* (2019). Wallam-Crane Press. Kindle Edition