What is a hive beacon?

[Tannoy]

I have an option to build a hive beacon now in my build menu. What does it do and is this only for the hive leader to use?

[Gato Pan]

I have the same question, I don't understand what it's for, nor the security equipment

[Juny Foo]

I too want to know what it is for

[dominicshriver]

I too wish to know what it is used for.