Civilian: An untrained average human. They can't put up much of
a fight, but if cornered they sometimes get lucky.
Ebola: A severe, often fatal hemorrhagic fever that affects humans and
non-human primates. Initially recognised in 1976. Named after a river in
the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), this virus is one of the two
filoviridae (along with Marburg virus).
Ebola comes in four known flavors: Ebola-Zaire, Ebola-Sudan,
Ebola-Ivory Coast (aka Ebola-Tai), and Ebola-Reston, the fourth of which
has only ever caused disease in nonhuman primates. The origin of this
virus is unknown. As far as research dictates, it only came into
existence 30 years ago, however, it's very probable that this disease has
been around for hundreds if not thousands of years. This virus spreads
through minimal fluid contact, primarily found in blood and
saliva. The most deadly form is Ebola-Zaire, which has a fatality
rate of around 90%.
Filonecrosis: A fictional member of the Filoviridae virus family.
Significantly less dangerous virus than Lyssa X, but dangerous for
entirely different reasons. Filonecrosis is a relative of Ebola and
Marburg, differing in that it doesn't shut down the internal organs as
quickly. The end result is that eventually as circulation slowly fails,
the person becomes stiff, uncomfortable, their skin starts to blacken in
patches (much like gangrene or frostbite). Almost like the stereotypical
"slow moving zombie" from hollywood, but still capable of speech and
movement. The primary danger here will be how the public reacts, and how
the victim will react to this infection, as the person stumbles around
with bleeding eyes, nose, mouth, lips, anus, and genitals, with large
blackened portions on their skin and face. In reality, those
infected probably will not be much more dangerous than those
suffering of Leprosy, only much more contageous.
Lyssa X / Lyssavirus X: A fictional member of the Lyssavirus genus, and
cousin to Rabies, Lyssa X is characterized by its severely reduced
incubation period, cutting the time of flu like symptoms to a few days,
as opposed to rabies which can take months to years to take effect.
Other than that, the symptoms and behaviors are almost identical. Those
infected with Lyssa X will be severely mentally retarded and highly
aggressive and violent. They will have little difficulty climbing
staircases or operating doors, and will be able to pick up and use
relatively simple weapons (possibly even guns, as long as no cocking or
loading is required, though this would be very unlikely and uncommon),
but will not be very effective at climbing ladders or aiming weapons, and
will probably not be capable of much speech or communication.
Marburg Virus: First recognised in 1967, the other member of the
filoviridae along with ebola. Outbreaks
occurred simultaneously in Marburg and Frankfurt, Germany, during research
with the African Green Monkey, affecting 37 people. Has a fatality rate
of around 25%. Survival can be complicated by orchititis, hepatitis,
transverse myelitis, uvetis, inflammation of the testis, spinal cord,
eyes, and parotid gland. Is transmitted through bodily fluid, including
but not limited to saliva, blood, and semen.
OZORT: Organization for Zombie Outbreak Resistance Tacticians,
a collection of professional zombie killers.
Rabies: The Rabies Virus is a species of the genus "Lyssavirus", which
derives its name from the Greek word meaning "frenzy". These viruses
ensure their propagation by causing the infected to become irrationally
aggressive toward everyone around them, regardless of past relationships
with the infected individual. Rabies is characterized by anywhere from 3
weeks to 2 years of flu like symptoms before it really takes hold of the
host.
Rabies X: Another name for Lyssa X.
A fantasy virus named after the plant group that includes tomatos and
eggplants, Solanum is a virus that is capable of taking over and
completely rewiring the way the human body works, creating an entirely new
type of circulatory system, and changing the muscles so that they are able
to work without glucose, ATP, or sugar. Featured in Max Brooks book, "The
Zombie Survival Guide". Works great as a "worst case scenario"
virus.
Soldier: A member of the Army, National Guard, a survivalist, gang
member, basically anyone who is trained to fight and kill.
T Virus: A fantasy virus featured in Resident Evil. Characterised by its
ability to reanimate dead cells, and bioengineered in a weapons facility.
Other than it's origin, pretty much identical to Solanum.
Trench Knife (Trench Spike): We focus specifically on the 1917 model of
the trench knife, which has a slender spike shaped blade and brass
knuckles to cover the fingers.
War Wagon: A vehicle designed to carry individuals to and from a battle
zone. Serves as a mobile supply base.
Zombie: A reanimated corpse
ZORT: Zombie Outbreak Resistance Tactician. A single member of OZORT,
Zorts are informally (and more commonly) referred to as "OZORT
Tacticians".
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