Earth 31

In this reality, the Unnamed Ones left a tiny mark on this reality as the polar ice caps were forming: a deadly bacteria. Hidden in the ice of the poles, a nasty bacteria, whose victims rotted and became cannibalistic monsters lay waiting. Unfortunately, also in this reality, global warming occurred at a much faster rate than in other such universes, causing the polar ice caps to melt enough to release the virulent and nearly unstoppable strain in the year 2012. Coastal cities were the first impacted, but then the strain spread from zombie to victim until much of the earth was filled with insane, but intelligent, undead cannibalistic zombies.
== Post-Apocalypse ==
Origins
 On an empty street in Newark, New Jersey, a mysterious figure appears to be walking across the path. When the figure comes across a log it trips and falls to the ground. While it is trying to get up, a nearby doctor Maxwell Lane comes with a first aid kit and stretcher. As he gets close, he realizes that this is no person but some form of supernatural creature. Not able to escape on time, Maxwell is bit directly in the face and bleeds out screaming in pain. 
A few hours later, officer Andrew Adams is on patrol and witnesses a zombified Maxwell coming towards him. Andrew tries to warn the creature not to come any closer, (the zombies don't understand), but it comes anyway. Not hesitating, Andrew pulls the trigger. Horrified by what he has done, he reports the incident to the rest of the New Jersey State Police as well as the government. 
Government Response
Category:Pre-Apocalypse