The '48 Virus
The ’48 Virus
A virulent bio-weapon developed by the Nazis and used in the last days of WWII, the ’48 virus killed a majority of the world’s population within weeks of the release, leaving those survivors who were broken down into two categories: Those suffering from ‘The slow death’, in which the virus would ultimately be fatal, and the survivors who possessed A/B Blood who were immune.
Mechanics:
The virus forces those exposed to make an Endurance FEAT vs. Rm (30) intensity or begin the dying process. Death is a painful experience, lasting 1-10 rounds and is called ‘The Blood Death’ for a reason, as the organs rupture and the victim suffers complete exsanguination. Should the victim survive the initial exposure, and are not blood type A/B, they must make an additional Endurance FEAT vs. Rem (30) intensity. The second FEAT is used to determine the length of time before the victim succumbs to the virus:
- White: Less than an hour
- Green: One to Six Weeks
- Yellow: One to Six Months
- Red: Six Months to Two years.
Victims suffering from ‘the slow death’ have blackened extremities and move with increased slowness and effort, giving them a zombie-like gait (-2cs to begin with for FASE, degrading further as the victims succumb).
Victims who make a Red FEAT may make an additional FEAT vs. Rem (30) intensity to retain their physical capabilities. In addition, the victim’s lifespan is extended up to two years (The leader of the Black Shirts, Hubble, has lived for several years). The additional strain of the virus also forces the victim to make a Psyche FEAT vs. Rm (30) or slowly begin to go mad (As Hubble was).
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