Predation: Bring Home The Beacon:Blackbone Virus
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Blackbone Virus
The Blackbone Virus is a mysterious, artificial pathogen encountered during the expedition in the Blackbone Forest. It is closely associated with the Blackbone phenomenon observed in bones and creatures throughout the region.
Characteristics
- The virus is not natural; it appears to be artificially created, possibly of alien origin.
- It spreads through blood and infiltrates the entire bone structure.
- Upon infection, it reconstructs bone tissue with a strange, super-hard material that drastically alters the host’s physiology.
- The virus is present in a femo viral form, a nano-scale agent smaller than conventional nanotech.
- It is spreadable through consumption — predators eating infected prey become infected themselves.
- Mosquito-type insects act as vectors, further spreading the virus.
Effects
- The Blackbone Virus reacts dynamically to light exposure:
- It grows rapidly in darkness.
- It can induce extreme environmental effects such as freezing water or boiling it, depending on light conditions.
- Infected bones exhibit unusual density and strength, often contributing to physical mutations or unnatural growths.
- The virus has been observed in both dinosaur and non-dinosaur fauna, including a non-dino flier.
Observations from the Expedition
- Samples of Blackbone-infected bone were recovered and studied by the party, revealing its artificial and alien nature.
- The virus’s ability to manipulate biological tissue and its environmental interactions pose unique hazards and potential opportunities.
- The viral contamination is a major focus of ongoing research by SATI field teams.
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Notes
- The virus’s impact on ecosystems and its potential origins remain subjects of investigation.