Corrugenic Outbreak

== Codex Entry ==
The Corrugenic Outbreak was a viral pandemic that swept the Earth in 2032. Due to the speed of transmission, pandemic efforts failed and scientists were unable to pinpoint the origin of the virus. 
The corrugenic virus corrupted the genetic structure of the infected, and though symptoms and severities differed, the disease eventually led to death. While some lived for decades after infection, others died almost immediately, often dependent on which part of their genetic structure was targeted. Those who reproduced passed their corrupted genetics to their offspring. 
Due to the outbreak, the Earth experienced a rapid decline in population, leading to the breakdown of essential infrastructure, supply lines, and the global economy. Countries experienced severe resource shortages and rapidly escalating crime rates. Many responded to civil unrest by limiting the freedom of their citizens, while waging war on weaker nations to acquire necessary resources. 
The world would eventually reach some amount of relative stability, allowing for the founding of the Salvation Council in order to unify against the virus. Despite these efforts, results were disappointing, and global society slipped further into famine and warfare. With extinction closing in, thousands of Sanctuaries around the world remain the final hope for survival.