Briefing Room
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"Well that would work also, but if you leave one at least partially alive then it could feast on the remains of other tyrants to fully regenerate into an even more dangerous form."
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09/22/2013, 05:52 AM #9912
Sector 3 - Prometheus Labs
"Yea. Don't you remember?", Six asked Gerard in a slightly confused tone.
Briefing Room - Prometheus Labs
"So we destroy all the parts. We can do that.", one of the Spartans commented.
The Spartans then remained silent, ready for more intel.
"Yea. Don't you remember?", Six asked Gerard in a slightly confused tone.
Briefing Room - Prometheus Labs
"So we destroy all the parts. We can do that.", one of the Spartans commented.
The Spartans then remained silent, ready for more intel.
Originally posted by S121
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09/22/2013, 05:56 AM #9913
"... Well, it's complicated, see, when I'm in such a state of being as I was earlier, I never really tend to pay attention to where I am. As a matter of fact, I just saw this place as 'the next place I have to get to to complete the mission.' But either way, have you seen Chris?"
09/22/2013, 06:04 AM #9914
Sector 3 - Prometheus Labs
Six was confused by Gerard's question. He should have seen Chris as he woke up.
"Chris is in the medical ward, isn't he?", Six asked Gerard.
Six was confused by Gerard's question. He should have seen Chris as he woke up.
"Chris is in the medical ward, isn't he?", Six asked Gerard.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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09/22/2013, 03:00 PM #9915
Briefing Room
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"That is mostly it for now, as those were the only B.O.W.s that I saw in the part of the development lab that I went through. However judging by the size of the place they might have other B.O.W.s. So I suppose I will go over a few other ones."
Said Chris as he uploaded a image of what appeared to be a zombie dog.
"The Cerberus was a B.O.W. series developed in Umbrella labs, such as the Arklay Laboratory, from a doberman pinscher infected with the Tyrant virus. They should not be confused with "zombie dogs", which encompasses all dog breeds infected with the t-Virus in the secondary form. Pronounced as the Greek word, 'Kerberos'; this creature was named after the mythological guardian of Hades, a gigantic dog with three heads and a collar made of venomous snakes. Although suffering from a similar necrosis to humans infected by the t-Virus, cerberuses retain much of their former agility when they were alive, with a noticeable increase in durability and aggression. In most cases, potential prey should listen for the sound of padding paws as a clue to their presence, with a growling warning that a Cerberus has become aware of the player and is preparing to attack. They will let out a pained yelp when killed, and luckily they are easy to take out with standard firearms. Now the next one is... going to be something that people with arachnophobia will absolutely hate." Chris joked a bit trying to lighten up things slightly.
"Being roughly the size of a car these spiders are dubbed Web Spinners. Web Spinners are giant spiders mutated to great size by a primary t-Virus infection. Ironically, although called a "Web Spinner," they have evolved beyond the need for a web, preferring to chase and attack their prey more directly. These spiders have kept their abilities to scale walls and ceilings and can often attack from unpredictable angles. They are however easily avoided, taking a moderate amount of damage before dying if fought. If killed, these spiders will disgorge a large number of young spiders which can bite and generally harass the player. This can be avoided by using fire-based weaponry which burns any babies the corpse may have been carrying.
Due to the Web Spinner's unpredictable nature, the B.O.W. research on it was suspended, and the subjects supposedly destroyed. I am not sure whether or not they started to work on them again, but I am still mentioning this just in case. A Web Spinners venom is increased in strength, so be careful and try and not to get bit by one. Don't know how well their fangs would be able to go through your armor, and I am not sure if you guys are immune to the effects of venom or poisons. Much like the Cerberus before it they should be too much of a problem, as weapons like a standard assault rifle could take them on."
Said Chris as he unplugs his communicator from the table. "These two are more dangerous in packs, and that is most likely how we would encounter them if they are developing them. Now any last questions?"
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"That is mostly it for now, as those were the only B.O.W.s that I saw in the part of the development lab that I went through. However judging by the size of the place they might have other B.O.W.s. So I suppose I will go over a few other ones."
Said Chris as he uploaded a image of what appeared to be a zombie dog.
"The Cerberus was a B.O.W. series developed in Umbrella labs, such as the Arklay Laboratory, from a doberman pinscher infected with the Tyrant virus. They should not be confused with "zombie dogs", which encompasses all dog breeds infected with the t-Virus in the secondary form. Pronounced as the Greek word, 'Kerberos'; this creature was named after the mythological guardian of Hades, a gigantic dog with three heads and a collar made of venomous snakes. Although suffering from a similar necrosis to humans infected by the t-Virus, cerberuses retain much of their former agility when they were alive, with a noticeable increase in durability and aggression. In most cases, potential prey should listen for the sound of padding paws as a clue to their presence, with a growling warning that a Cerberus has become aware of the player and is preparing to attack. They will let out a pained yelp when killed, and luckily they are easy to take out with standard firearms. Now the next one is... going to be something that people with arachnophobia will absolutely hate." Chris joked a bit trying to lighten up things slightly.
"Being roughly the size of a car these spiders are dubbed Web Spinners. Web Spinners are giant spiders mutated to great size by a primary t-Virus infection. Ironically, although called a "Web Spinner," they have evolved beyond the need for a web, preferring to chase and attack their prey more directly. These spiders have kept their abilities to scale walls and ceilings and can often attack from unpredictable angles. They are however easily avoided, taking a moderate amount of damage before dying if fought. If killed, these spiders will disgorge a large number of young spiders which can bite and generally harass the player. This can be avoided by using fire-based weaponry which burns any babies the corpse may have been carrying.
Due to the Web Spinner's unpredictable nature, the B.O.W. research on it was suspended, and the subjects supposedly destroyed. I am not sure whether or not they started to work on them again, but I am still mentioning this just in case. A Web Spinners venom is increased in strength, so be careful and try and not to get bit by one. Don't know how well their fangs would be able to go through your armor, and I am not sure if you guys are immune to the effects of venom or poisons. Much like the Cerberus before it they should be too much of a problem, as weapons like a standard assault rifle could take them on."
Said Chris as he unplugs his communicator from the table. "These two are more dangerous in packs, and that is most likely how we would encounter them if they are developing them. Now any last questions?"
09/22/2013, 03:08 PM #9916
"Well, not when I woke up, no. Should we look for him... Ya know... All over the labs?"
09/22/2013, 04:57 PM #9917
Briefing Room - Prometheus Labs
One of the Spartans raised their hands and asked their question. It was more of a wisecrack than a question.
"How much bugspray would it take to kill one of those things?", the Spartan asked.
Sector 3 - Prometheus Labs
Six thought about Gerard's question and thought up of an idea of his own.
"I'm going to go ask Claire. He might have told Claire where he was going.", Six said as he began to walk towards the medical ward.
One of the Spartans raised their hands and asked their question. It was more of a wisecrack than a question.
"How much bugspray would it take to kill one of those things?", the Spartan asked.
Sector 3 - Prometheus Labs
Six thought about Gerard's question and thought up of an idea of his own.
"I'm going to go ask Claire. He might have told Claire where he was going.", Six said as he began to walk towards the medical ward.
Originally posted by S121
Every time I see a new post on the Forum, I feel like a little kid during Christmas, all giddy.
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09/22/2013, 05:11 PM #9918
Briefing Room
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Chris chuckled at the question. "Probably a truckload. Now either way these creatures are all dangerous in their own right. One thing that almost all of them can do is spread the T-Virus. Now I should talk about the T-Virus itself." Said Chris as he walks to the front of the group.
"The t-Virus is built like many viruses, as the virus makes contact with a cell's membrane, it inserts its genetic coding into the cell. The cell absorbs the viral genome into its own genetic make-up, which takes over the cell's functions. The cell begins to produce offspring of the original virus. The new viruses are then released from the host cell and infect the neighboring cells, which starts the process all over again.
The t-Virus kills and replaces mitochondrial organelles with a replica of itself. The virus then combines with other cells to produce energy. The energy produced is just enough to power the motor neurons and the basic lower brain functions.[citation needed] The reanimated host body is then left with the intense need to feed in order to replenish energy supplies without having to sacrifice its own tissue. Actions taken by the host in this time period greatly resemble that of "zombies" depicted in horror movies, and are thus dubbed by that name. However, the t-Virus can only properly function by consuming the cell in order to produce its energy. This slow breakdown of cells leads to the gradual breakdown of the host, causing necrosis. The virus incorporates itself into the host's DNA, which substantially alters it. This is why creatures, such as bees and spiders, only have very minor mutation, such as increased size, when compared to the human mutation caused by the virus.
Should the human host be alive at the time of t-Virus infection, all higher brain functions are destroyed. This leaves only the cerebellum to govern behaviour. This leaves the infected host with a very animalistic behaviour. As the virus spreads, it damages the hypothalamus. This produces a massive flood of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones such as norepinephrine and dopamine. These effects, combined with the painful symptoms of the infection, induce a psychotic rage, persistent hunger, and increased aggressiveness in those infected.
Should the human host be dead at the time of infection, only enough energy is produced to power the lower brain functions. These functions are responsible for the most primal instincts, such as walking and eating.
In either case, their late-stage appearance and behavior are characteristics of their name-sake, a zombie.
Should a late-stage human host be rendered unconscious, the body will lay in a dormant phase appearing to be dead. In actuality the host is rapidly mutating due to the t-Virus becoming hyperactive. Within the time frame of an hour, the decayed skeletal and muscular system is reconstructed into a stronger and more durable form. Development can be seen of sharp canine teeth and razor claws, fresh blood seeps into remaining skin giving it a reddish hue, advances in decomposition, and intact eyes become a bright white. Umbrella researchers at the Arklay Laboratory have dubbed this stage "V-ACT", referring to the resulting creature also known as a "Crimson Head". To awaken, the brain must be jolted back to consciousness with a slight but important increase in intelligence, and large increase in agility and aggressiveness. As a consequence of this rapid mutation, cellular breakdown hits a critical point where the host cannot regenerate properly and can be killed permanently.
If by chance a human t-Virus host should survive past the secondary Crimson Head mutation with little or no damage, the virus may actually strengthen the damaged/remaining cells, resulting in a Licker, a Crimson Head mutation taken to an extreme.
I am not sure how the virus would react to you Spartan's with you being super soldiers, but because of how dangerous it is I would recommend you take absolutely no chances in getting infected. I'm sorry if I'm coming off as extremely cautious, but if you have been through what I've been through, and seen what these things are capable of in such a short amount of time... then you would be to. I've seen an entire city fall in a night because of the virus."
Medical Ward
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Claire was continuing to help the many doctors in the lab even further, using her knowledge and experience of First Aid she was being of some use. She had borrowed a few herbs, and First Aid Sprays from Chris's bag to help heal most injuries an all. Chris won't notice... right?
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Chris chuckled at the question. "Probably a truckload. Now either way these creatures are all dangerous in their own right. One thing that almost all of them can do is spread the T-Virus. Now I should talk about the T-Virus itself." Said Chris as he walks to the front of the group.
"The t-Virus is built like many viruses, as the virus makes contact with a cell's membrane, it inserts its genetic coding into the cell. The cell absorbs the viral genome into its own genetic make-up, which takes over the cell's functions. The cell begins to produce offspring of the original virus. The new viruses are then released from the host cell and infect the neighboring cells, which starts the process all over again.
The t-Virus kills and replaces mitochondrial organelles with a replica of itself. The virus then combines with other cells to produce energy. The energy produced is just enough to power the motor neurons and the basic lower brain functions.[citation needed] The reanimated host body is then left with the intense need to feed in order to replenish energy supplies without having to sacrifice its own tissue. Actions taken by the host in this time period greatly resemble that of "zombies" depicted in horror movies, and are thus dubbed by that name. However, the t-Virus can only properly function by consuming the cell in order to produce its energy. This slow breakdown of cells leads to the gradual breakdown of the host, causing necrosis. The virus incorporates itself into the host's DNA, which substantially alters it. This is why creatures, such as bees and spiders, only have very minor mutation, such as increased size, when compared to the human mutation caused by the virus.
Should the human host be alive at the time of t-Virus infection, all higher brain functions are destroyed. This leaves only the cerebellum to govern behaviour. This leaves the infected host with a very animalistic behaviour. As the virus spreads, it damages the hypothalamus. This produces a massive flood of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones such as norepinephrine and dopamine. These effects, combined with the painful symptoms of the infection, induce a psychotic rage, persistent hunger, and increased aggressiveness in those infected.
Should the human host be dead at the time of infection, only enough energy is produced to power the lower brain functions. These functions are responsible for the most primal instincts, such as walking and eating.
In either case, their late-stage appearance and behavior are characteristics of their name-sake, a zombie.
Should a late-stage human host be rendered unconscious, the body will lay in a dormant phase appearing to be dead. In actuality the host is rapidly mutating due to the t-Virus becoming hyperactive. Within the time frame of an hour, the decayed skeletal and muscular system is reconstructed into a stronger and more durable form. Development can be seen of sharp canine teeth and razor claws, fresh blood seeps into remaining skin giving it a reddish hue, advances in decomposition, and intact eyes become a bright white. Umbrella researchers at the Arklay Laboratory have dubbed this stage "V-ACT", referring to the resulting creature also known as a "Crimson Head". To awaken, the brain must be jolted back to consciousness with a slight but important increase in intelligence, and large increase in agility and aggressiveness. As a consequence of this rapid mutation, cellular breakdown hits a critical point where the host cannot regenerate properly and can be killed permanently.
If by chance a human t-Virus host should survive past the secondary Crimson Head mutation with little or no damage, the virus may actually strengthen the damaged/remaining cells, resulting in a Licker, a Crimson Head mutation taken to an extreme.
I am not sure how the virus would react to you Spartan's with you being super soldiers, but because of how dangerous it is I would recommend you take absolutely no chances in getting infected. I'm sorry if I'm coming off as extremely cautious, but if you have been through what I've been through, and seen what these things are capable of in such a short amount of time... then you would be to. I've seen an entire city fall in a night because of the virus."
Medical Ward
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Claire was continuing to help the many doctors in the lab even further, using her knowledge and experience of First Aid she was being of some use. She had borrowed a few herbs, and First Aid Sprays from Chris's bag to help heal most injuries an all. Chris won't notice... right?
09/22/2013, 05:27 PM #9919
Briefing Room - Prometheus Labs
Once Chris was done, the squad leader spoke.
"You heard him. If one of you get infected, turn off your armor and take off your helmet. The last thing we need is a Spartan super-zombie. I want a couple of you to be carrying Plasmathrowers, Rocket Launchers, and Energy or Hardlight Swords. Once we get to the bomb, we blow it up with an antimatter charge, destroying it and the entire base. Does everyone understand?", the squad leader asked.
"Yes Sir.", the Spartans said as they stood up and began to walk into the armory to grab the required supplies.
Medical Ward - Prometheus Labs
Six quickly walked into the medical ward and almost immediately saw Claire.
"Claire, do you know where Chris is?", Six asked her as he walked towards her.
Once Chris was done, the squad leader spoke.
"You heard him. If one of you get infected, turn off your armor and take off your helmet. The last thing we need is a Spartan super-zombie. I want a couple of you to be carrying Plasmathrowers, Rocket Launchers, and Energy or Hardlight Swords. Once we get to the bomb, we blow it up with an antimatter charge, destroying it and the entire base. Does everyone understand?", the squad leader asked.
"Yes Sir.", the Spartans said as they stood up and began to walk into the armory to grab the required supplies.
Medical Ward - Prometheus Labs
Six quickly walked into the medical ward and almost immediately saw Claire.
"Claire, do you know where Chris is?", Six asked her as he walked towards her.
Originally posted by S121
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09/22/2013, 05:39 PM #9920
Medical Ward
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Claire continued to volunteer when Six came in, and asked her where Chris went.
"Uh yea, Chris and a few other Spartan's went off to get ready to go destroy the Neo-Yakuza's laboratory. Why?"
Briefing Room
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Chris was impressed with how well they paid attention to what he had told them.
Chris walked into the armory with the other Spartan's. "Now a friend of mine by the name of Gerard had actually found a cure for the virus. Unfortunately I think the cure was destroyed during the big fight here. They probably have more of the cure somewhere in the laboratory, but even if we do have a cure the time it must be injected is quite short. If you are bitten and we do have the cure you would only have approximately five minutes to inject yourself before it reaches the brain. So I would also suggest that some of us search for any more of the T-Vaccine so we can develop more of it, while the rest of us search for the bomb."
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Claire continued to volunteer when Six came in, and asked her where Chris went.
"Uh yea, Chris and a few other Spartan's went off to get ready to go destroy the Neo-Yakuza's laboratory. Why?"
Briefing Room
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Chris was impressed with how well they paid attention to what he had told them.
Chris walked into the armory with the other Spartan's. "Now a friend of mine by the name of Gerard had actually found a cure for the virus. Unfortunately I think the cure was destroyed during the big fight here. They probably have more of the cure somewhere in the laboratory, but even if we do have a cure the time it must be injected is quite short. If you are bitten and we do have the cure you would only have approximately five minutes to inject yourself before it reaches the brain. So I would also suggest that some of us search for any more of the T-Vaccine so we can develop more of it, while the rest of us search for the bomb."