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2. Zombies
There are a lot of different types of "Zombies", and the term has been loosely stretched to apply to all sorts
of predatory dead ghost creatures. We're going to focus on three particular kinds; the Voodoo Zombie, the
Viral Zombie, and the Fantasy Zombie
A. Voodoo Zombies
This is a broad category to include any type of zombie created through brain damage or hypnosis,
sleep-walking, or heavily under the influence of a drug such a PCP or alcohol. Zombies in a trance-like state
may be very obedient to their masters, or totally out of control, and with improper pain recognition should be
considered as extremely strong and dangerous. Not generally contagious, but there have been claims of people
heavily under the influence of PCP affecting those around them. The biggest concerns here is not being
bitten, but being killed, and understanding that killing the victim may be ending the life of a reasonable
person who may have potentially been woken up, and result in a jail sentence. Killing people in this state
should be considered a last resort.
B. Viral Zombies
These are the types of zombies we're going to focus on, which are resultant from an infectious virus. In
order to be prepared for these, it's important to consider the absolute worst cases in the Fictional viruses
category. Even if you don't believe in zombies, being prepared for a viral outbreak is extremely important if
there are more than 10 people living within a mile of you. Viral zombies can be taken to be very infectious
and aggressive, and you should just assume outright that they're going to bite and infect you, and react
appropriately. Keep in mind that a direct bite may not be necessary, as having a mouthful of blood spit in
your face will likely be a highly contagious event.
C. Fantasy Zombies
Most people immediately recognize these, and they make a good starting point when discussing with a novice.
However, as a trained Tactician, don't forget that if you're preparing for a zombie outbreak, you're not
playing a video game. Knowledge of personal first aid, food production, water sterilization, and quarantine
procedures are just as important as knowing how to operate a firearm. If these zombies ever spring into
existence, we're going to have to treat them like angry, mentally retarded bears with rabies and ebola, and
loaded up on PCP. Bullet wounds to the chest, stomach, legs and arms will not slow them down or even catch
their attention. Hack an arm off, and they'll try to grab you with a stump. Cut off their head and it'll
still try to bite you. Their brain functions will be shot, they'll be agitated, and their one and only goal
will be to bite and infect you.
Whether they rise up out of their graves, or simply are massive infection of the living, they're a force to be
reckoned with. These types of Zombies don't need food, water, or oxygen. They live forever, never needing
sleep, with superhuman strength, and sometimes with the ability to jump 20-50 feet. Definately the most
dangerous type of zombie that you will never encounter... but if you can handle a zombie that can jump 20 feet
up in the air and flip over a school bus, you can handle anything.