The Swarm
Many moving together
The Swarm typically refers to a collective antagonist in science fiction—a hive-minded alien species or robotic army that operates as a single destructive entity, overwhelming through sheer numbers rather than individual strength.
The capitalization and definite article signal a specific fictional threat: The Swarm consumed entire star systems.
Various franchises have their own versions, from insectoid aliens to nanobots.
The term plays on the menace of natural swarms—locusts, bees—scaled to existential proportions.
- hiveBee dwelling structure
- beesWinged pollinators
- killer beesAggressive hybrid stinging insects
- buzzingLow vibrating hum
- bee stingInsect's venomous jab
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