Briefing Room______________
Chris looked at the Spartan and nodded as he walked over to the end of the table. Chris then proceeded to plug his communicator to the table port. Chris then continued to display an image of a Licker.

"Now first things first I shall talk about the Lickers." Said Chris as he looked at the group. "The Licker is one such mutation experienced by zombies as part of the V-ACT process which is a process in which the heart begins pumping blood at an alarming rate, causing noticeable blood seepage in the skin and giving it a crimson shade of red. The subject's fingers and toes develop sharp claws and an increased muscle mass and movement speed. The subject's level of aggression also increases greatly from that of the typical zombie, though whether or not a zombie mutates into a Licker depends on the variant of the t-Virus they were infected with. The mutations transform them into more deadly and agile hunters. Zombies that go through the V-ACT process will first transform into a Crimson Head which are more dangerous and aggressive, before changing into a Licker. The most striking changes that occur, normally when a zombies is in the transition from a Crimson Head to a Licker, are the exposed brain tissue; an increase in muscle development; and the total loss of skin. Because of the lack of skin-constraint and the development of muscular tissue the Licker is very agile, capable of performing surprising jumps to incredible heights and distances, and moves much more rapidly. Their quadrupedal bone structure makes it more suitable for them to crawl about on all fours. The Licker also uses its talons to scale vertical structures and ceilings with ease. This allows the creature to use predatory tactics to surprise their prey. These new hunting strategies also showcase its increased primal intellect. Finally, its elongated tongue is shown to be enormously powerful, capable of piercing human flesh and often being used to decapitate its prey. Although naturally quiet and a master of ambushes, the presence of a Licker can often be hinted at by the sound of their raw flesh and claws scraping against whatever surface they happen to be crawling along, as well as a sibilant hissing sound. When attacking or incurring damage a Licker will also make a variety of screeching sounds, producing a particularly agonized scream when killed which could alert other nearby B.O.W.s" Said Chris.
"Now Lickers aren't without weaknesses. Lickers have lost the use of their eyes entirely and cannot track prey by sight. Their super developed hearing, however, more than compensates for the loss. Upon detecting potential prey it will attack full force with teeth, tongue and claws, often alerting others of its kind in the vicinity as well. Weapons that emit very little sound are incredibly useful in taking out these beasts. Be careful if you hear there significant hiss, or the sound of claws scraping across any nearby surface. If you hear any of those signs remain quiet, and proceed with caution. If you are skilled enough you could easily get passed these things without making a sound. Now any questions before I move on to the Hunters?"