Editing Cephalyx (section)

==Life in the Hive==
The cephalyx are not humans anymore, but a distinct species. Referring to their city-states as "hives" is fitting - the cephalyx are as efficient, organized and methodical as any complex social insect in addition to their impressive intellectual and mental capabilities. Individual cephalyx devote themselves to their labours with an intensity and attention that would be considered obsessive by humans. They do not sleep as such, but require brief periods of inactivity, typically when well guarded by drudges, and with mental barriers up. If necessary, they can rouse themselves to full consciousness from this state. There are no "male" or "female" cephalyx, as reproduction is handled in laboratories by low-caste cephalyx by the manipulation of donated genetic material. Young cephalyx are reared in nurseries and educated through telepathic communication. If necessary, the process of maturing can be accelerated. Cerebral augmentation is central to the full development of a young cephalyx.

The species receive nutrition from a protein-rich sludge processed from underground flora and fauna, introduced directly into their digestive systems. This sludge is also what keeps drudges functioning. There is no concept of leisure time among them, instead each cephalyx spend all excess time practicing cephalomek with a religious intensity. Their population is tightly controlled, with periods of greater resource access allowing growth and the expansion of military might in the form of drudges and monstrositites. cephalyx society is rigid but also highly competitive - advancement is gained through augmentation and self-improvement and if new cephalyx survive and prove useful to their superiors, they may be given access to the resources needed for advancement. While retaining individuality and being suited to different tasks, the cephalyx of even the mid-level castes possess little freedom. Only by developing enough mentally to challenge their betters can they rise to the upper levels of cephalyx society.