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subnautica2016-09-20 10:41 pm
inject) wrote in subnautica2016-09-20 10:41 pm
[OPEN][TEXT] khaara threat update: signs and symptoms
I have information regarding the Khaara. Read attached form.
> Analysis of the disease contracted by the base in the months previous was undertaken with regard to the available information on the Khaara. Using these methods it was possible to conclude that the disease is in fact related to them. Similarities between samples of the disease in the lab and the Khaara on record are comparitive to a human to an ape - they share a common ancestor.
> Evolution in bacteria occurs over a much quicker time than in complex species. With this in mind, a century, perhaps two, can be hazarded as the amount of time it took this strain to develop. In that time, it adapted to the local environment by relying on the local species for survival rather than conquering.
> They are a collective. The samples reacted to each other in their culture dishes and grew as one entity.
> Distance is no barrier. A dish placed as far away as the other side of the base continued to grow in the same pattern as one in the labs.
> The illness makes local animals stronger. The Khaara samples weaken as it rearranges the animal DNA. It forces a rapid evolutionary process. The animals become violent. Key signs of infection, therefore, are aggression, weakness, and mutation. The illness can be spotted by previously detailed strengthening aspects.
> Both can be contained with enzyme blockers. Repeated booster shots are a must for treatment to be effective.
Now if you excuse me, I'll be going for a drink.
> Analysis of the disease contracted by the base in the months previous was undertaken with regard to the available information on the Khaara. Using these methods it was possible to conclude that the disease is in fact related to them. Similarities between samples of the disease in the lab and the Khaara on record are comparitive to a human to an ape - they share a common ancestor.
> Evolution in bacteria occurs over a much quicker time than in complex species. With this in mind, a century, perhaps two, can be hazarded as the amount of time it took this strain to develop. In that time, it adapted to the local environment by relying on the local species for survival rather than conquering.
> They are a collective. The samples reacted to each other in their culture dishes and grew as one entity.
> Distance is no barrier. A dish placed as far away as the other side of the base continued to grow in the same pattern as one in the labs.
> The illness makes local animals stronger. The Khaara samples weaken as it rearranges the animal DNA. It forces a rapid evolutionary process. The animals become violent. Key signs of infection, therefore, are aggression, weakness, and mutation. The illness can be spotted by previously detailed strengthening aspects.
> Both can be contained with enzyme blockers. Repeated booster shots are a must for treatment to be effective.
Now if you excuse me, I'll be going for a drink.
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She was genuinely curious. Why did he like her so much? She wanted to mostly keep in his good books in case he did prove to be valuable for gauging the mood of the crew, but... it didn't make sense. What did she offer him? She had to know.
"I'm hardly falling over myself to be your fan."
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He laughed, like that was the silliest thing he'd ever heard. She loves him. Of course she does!
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"... You are one of a kind, I'll grant you that."