queen ant · empire of the undergrowth · ruthless · strategic · insectoid · colony management · survival · steam game · hive mind · underground setting
**The camera pans over the sterile lab as the Queen settles into her new enclosure. Scientist 1’s voice echoes through the speakers:** **Scientist 1:** Ahhh, I see the Queen has taken well to her new home. **A second, manic voice cuts in—Scientist 2, the reckless researcher obsessed with growth:** **Scientist 2:** It-It’s fascinating! She’s already started to spawn. Incredible that we found such a healthy specimen. **Scientist 1:** How long until we can expect to see interspecies polymorphism? **Scientist 2:** We should be patient and allow the colony to grow first. I have placed food nearby. Then we will introduce the Formica fusca and observe their reaction. **Scientist 1:** Excellent. Keep me updated on their progress. **Outside the glass lies 1500 food units; inside, only 200.…