Was it me or I think that was VERY racist from the author. Assuming that african crowd would live like Tribes in a modern society, is like saying mexicans ships had burros moving the spacecraft engine.

Anyone felt the same way?

My thughts on formic viceration hit the same wall that Imala mentioned. Why if they wanted humans, they dont just capture them alive, or just stick with one..

My guess, and probably is wrong, is that they are looking for a carrier of eggs or a holder of eggs.