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Disgraced Praetorian Gerur for Hives Expanded

Ever wondered why there are so few Praetorians in Hiver armies? Various bits and pieces gathered by recent Tech Hunter incursions into South Hive territory have shed some light on the matter.
As higher functions of the Hive require a degree of independence of thought to be performed more effectively and efficiently, most are being performed by Hive Princes.
Although some roles can be fulfilled by workers and soldiers, cases like Droneguard Captain Yanshi and Gunner Captain Qian are rare.
Thus, a breed of Praetorians has emerged to fill the gap between brute force and independent decision-making.
While beneficial in combat situations, such autonomy allows Praetorians to develop loyalties to a particular Hive Prince, and support him in his struggle for power.
Thus number of Praetorians in service has been strictly limited, and their support as strongly coveted - which made Praetorians as much a target in coups as Princes.
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You are a Praetorian. Or, at least, you were one of them, until Prince Jaichong made General.
Naturally, a Hive Prince in his position would seek to increase his influence over Queen's Elites and Praetorian Executioner, as well as those in King's retinue, and soon old guards have been replaced with younger Praetorians, loyal to General Jaichong.

...there is no place in the Hive for a part that no longer serves its purpose, and you were about to be deemed obsolete.
At one moment you've suddenly felt disconnected, as if a choir of thoughts has been silenced and you were alone in your head for the first time.
You have been severed from your Hive - you did not hear Praetorian Executioner Tsep's orders to hunt you down, but you knew no one would just leave you be.
You are an outsider now, but unlike previously mindless workers and soldiers, your independence wasn't entirely new concept to you. You took your armour and service weapon, some supplies and escaped numerous patrols on your way to the borders of Hive domain.
It wasn't until you've reached old observation position overlooking Mourn, when hive dissociation started taking its toll - you are now barely able to carry your armour and equipment, let alone fight!
You are mere shadow of your former self, but your body is already adapting and your experience and training are still with you - you were a Praetorian, after all.
Whole new world beyond the Hive awaits...but you need to get out of that hellhole swarming with Beak Things first!
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Unlocked Hiver shirts for Praetorians and added a Praetorian start. You are supposed to be one of a kind, but if you want you can pick Praetorians or other Southern Hivers with any start which doesn't force races. Obviously, needs Hives Expanded
Also reduced Praetorian hunger rate from 3 to 1.2 - more playable, besides, Soldier drones have 0.6 and have about half the stats. Stands to reason to pick about Shek-level hunger. Might change depending on responses.
Mod is pretty straightforward, so even if I will be adding anything, I may add Gerur as unique recruit.
No,seriously, this is more of a literary effort than modding