The CDC

The CDC is a building found in Season 8, 9, 10, 11 and near the end of Season 12 before being destroyed by the Strangers. If the building was not attacked or destroyed, it most likely would've created a cure if one has not been made by now.

## Real life history

Created in response to malaria outbreaks in military training bases during World War 2 in 1946 and named Communicable Disease Center, the building has become a recognizable sign of public health. As a federal agency that conducts and supports health promotion of preparation and prevention, it teaches the public on how to identify diseases and what to do.

## Crafting Dead History

When the outbreak began to spread, the CDC in Atlanta and other CDC and WHO (World Health Organization) locations would've been ordered to work on a vaccine or cure before communications stopped working. Some facilities could've had a military presence near by to ensure the facility wouldn't fall. The CDC is seen in season 8 first.

**Season 8**

Major Gray rescues Nicks group and brings them to the CDC where they are greeted by marines. Nick is impressed at how big the CDC is. He is amazed at the CDC walls and defence structures as well. Nick asks for beds where his group can sleep. Major Gray promises his men will help set up quarters for them. Nick inside the CDC meets the doctors and gives them the formula. Mean while Cory reeks of suspicion and goes of alone. Nick and Uni also have a talk outside. While Nick and Shark are in the kitchen, the walker alarm sounds off. They go with the Major and take out the hordes close by. Eventually they find a base where Red's Army was staying. While they are busy, the CDC is attacked. Red and his men plant detonation charges and blow up the gate which is the weakest part of the CDC. Major Grays Marines are unprepared and get overwhelmed. It doesn't take long for Red to take control of CDC with his men rounding up everyone. General Uni explains to Nick as to what happened. The gate is on fire with no sign of the Marines. Major Gray and everyone go through the side path of the CDC so as to get entry. Two of Red's men watch the walkway from the helipad, but get distracted thanks to Shark. Red is smart and manages to lock the side. So Nick and everyone leave. A lot of things happen inside the CDC. Red's Men round up the people who managed to hide. Red tells his men to keep guard as Nick will come back. Red is at the CDC is because of his lust to know about Formula X. So he threatens Professor X in order to get him working. He brings in Ghetto so the Professor is able to make a breakthrough, but warns of consequences if the Professor fails. We see brief scenes of Cory, who is a traitor, talking and manipulating Ghetto. Eventually Red gets sick of the refrigerator packaged food and asks for one of the scientists to be cooked. Nick and the others launch an attack to regain the CDC by killing the two guards at the blown gate and then blow up the doors for entry. Two more guards are taken out with the professor rescued. Red orders his men to pack up and leave the CDC. Red distracts Ghetto in order to keep him busy. Shark and Nick get in a fire fight with more guards on the second floor with Shark urging Nick to continue on and find Ghetto while he distracts the guards. Nick finds Ghetto in the end of a CDC hallway, but is shot by a manipulated Ghetto with Shark coming to the rescue of Nick.

**Season 9**

Nick wakes up from a coma inside the CDC. Everyone is still reeling the shock from the events 3 days ago. Major is busy rebuilding CDC defences and talks with Nick about Reds retreat and Cory's betrayal. Nick then talks with Ghetto at the CDC Windows. While Nick is having a heated talk with Uni in the cafeteria over Cory, the leader of the CDC, Gray, comes in to inform them that the CDC doesn't have the manpower to guard it self. So Nick, Uni and Major Gray use the CDC helicopter to find more people. After multiple trips they arrive back with Shark informing Nick of the defence improvements which include reinforcing the wall and building a sniper tower. The people brought into the CDC are Bobby who is a survivalist loner, but upon learning of the CDC he volunteers to help it. We see him getting a tour in the halls by Ghetto, afterwards Nick has a chat before going to the lab where Professor X and Jin are having a talk. Upon learning his group was alive and well at the CDC, Jin volunteered to rejoin and help the CDC research. Nick talks with the scientists before being disturbed by Gray who informs of something important. They go to the radio room which has advanced equipment and hear a SOS message and decide to go to it's source. Shelby, who also arrived to the CDC volunteers in for the mission upon seeing Nick in the armory preparing. We see the trio mention the CDC to Sabre who is surprised by it's existence. In the end of an episode we see Barney inside the CDC. Nick and the group rush to the CDC with a handcuffed Sabre who was working with Ross. They return and Nick is about to shoot Barney, but is stopped and is persuaded to lure it in a cage for study. We see scenes later of characters shocked about Barney. Nick is meanwhile angry about having wasted time on Sabre. Nick is informed by Major Gray about low supplies and decides to go with Bobby for a run after which he is captured.

**Season 10**

We see a scene at CDC in which Shelby asks about Nicks dissapearance. Major Gray admits it's odd, but refuses to send men on a search mission as it's risky. So Shelby walks away and eventually later on leaves the CDC. The CDC is mentioned by Bobby who argues they should return there after escaping Red. He believes the CDC could help them in their fight. When Nick encounters Shelby, she mentions leaving the CDC and taking weapons.

**Season 11**

The CDC is mentioned by Nick who argues it's imperative they get there. At an abandoned hospital, Tommy who is one Red's men helps to set up a radio broadcast. Nick tells major that they need the CDC to help breakout Shelby. Gray agrees, but tells that the helicopter is on fumes and the CDC will need a week before it's ready. The CDC is mentioned to Tommy by Nick who asks if Red's Men would fight for them. Tommy tells them definitely. Later on after defeating Red Nick mentions that he will talk to Gray about bringing Red's men to the CDC. Nick and everyone arrive at the CDC after being gone for a week. They are amazed when they see the CDC defenses. Worried about Nick not returning, the CDC has built up sand bags on the outskirts of the wall with barbed wire. The gate has been upgraded to be more sturdy. The walls are thick and tall being supported by beams. The walls of the CDC have stairs making it easy to defend against hordes with the walls having guard towers. Nick and Shelby speak with Gray about Red's Army after which we see Tommy enter the cafe. He tells them that Gray will send a transport, but also tells how amazed he is at this operation. He talks about the walker problem downstairs and so Nick, Shelby and Tommy clear the basement and find a hole in the ceiling. The ceiling appears to have collapsed and so Nick advised a temporary fix. Shelby collapses and is taken by the scientists to quarantine. The Professor meets with Tommy and Nick to reveal that Shelby is in quarantine because she is infected with a a strain of the Zaxen Virus. Nick shows his frustration about Shelby to Tommy who is just as shocked. Uni comes in and tells them of a hospital. Nick decides they should go for medical supplies for the doctor. Before leaving Nick, Uni and Tommy go to Gray to explain the situation and ask for a lot of weapons. Gray tells them he will come personally as the CDC has Reds Army and the huge wall to protect it. We see Nick visiting Shelby and telling her the plan. Later we see a shot of Shelby worsening due to the infection. Eventually we see Nick and everyone return to the CDC. One of Red's Guard opens the gate and Nick goes inside where Professor X tells Nick about Barney. In the end scene we see Barney slowly entering before saying "shuckubuuur."

**Season 12**

In season 12 we see Barney during a mock burial of Sky with Bobby. Nick comes and talks with them, but the conversation comes short as walkers attack. The CDC gate or walls were built in a rushed manner which is why some walkers get inside the CDC ground. The trio defeat the walkers and Nick decides to go back in the building. In episode 1 Nick and other leaders hold a meeting in the cafeteria to discuss important information. Major Gray speaks of how Red's men are doing a good job protecting the CDC. Uni is worried about the fact that they may not have enough food to feed Red's fifty strong army, but Nick tells everyone of the food collected at Reds base and assures them it will be enough till they can get agriculture. Nick mentions they will still need to do supply runs and that Red's men will be useful in that aspect. The big topic is Ross, Nick says the CDC should not waste resources hunting him. Gray asks what he means and Nick finally says what he wanted to say which is his intention to step down as a leader and leave the CDC. Other people cannot believe him, but he tells them he is not in the right mind to lead and also says that he needs to get supplies for Shelbys medicine. Gray tells him to take whatever he needs, but Nick assures him he does not need much. Nick talks to Shelby and tells her he is leaving. She tells him to be safe on the road. Nick is outside the walls when he gets jumpscared by Barney. Barney asks to come with Nick and he agrees reluctantly. The CDC is not mentioned nor is seen early on in the season. Nick is keen on keeping the CDC a secret as the work is too valuable and people would definitely try to find it. He tells the leader of a camp Mousie little details only. In episode 9, to the horror of Nick, Barney reveals telling the Strangers, a murdererous group, about the CDC and it's location. Nick is worried about the safety of everyone and wants to contact them via radio, but is told there is no rado tower in the area. The strangers lead a horde to the CDC and one of Red's Guard is shocked at the sudden appearance of the horde. He immediately begins firing rounds, but the walkers are too numerous and manage to get past the gate. Nick meanwhile finally tells Mousie about the CDC and asks if her group wants to come. They refuse so Nick is about to leave, but Monroe comes and tells them that he wants to come. Monroe believes he can be of use to the CDC as there are many generators. Barney is worried that the CDC will be destroyed,but Nick tells them that as long as they get before there strangers they will be fine. The CDC is under siege meanwhile however. Red's men and the Marines are struggling as evidenced by the gunfire. The Strangers are using explosives against the CDC defenses. In the lab Professor X makes Ghetto, Shark and Sabre leave with the cure research. He tells them to do what they best which is to survive and to not contact the CDC. Shelby tells the Professor he should have gone too, but the cocky Professor remarks, "and miss all the fun." He and Shelby leave the lab with weapons to go outside and fight. The CDC leaders talk and argue about the situation. Bobby asks who is so eager to get inside and thinks that Ross is behind the attack. Gray believes it's someone else and tells them they need to go help Red's Army. AK argues it's suicide, but Gray says they are the only hope and Red's men have done a lot for the CDC. While everyone is thinking a huge explosion rocks the CDC indicating that the Strangers are winning. Bobby says ,"well, you heard the man, let's go keep this place safe." One by one the characters leave with weapons in hand.

**Season 13**

The CDC wall is seen on fire. Monroe and Barney are worried and sense things are not right. Nick and everyone move in closer to inspect. Nick takes out a walker inside and is nearly jumped by another. He does not understand why there are walkers inside the CDC, but is shocked when he enters the main grounds. The CDC buildings front glass and flooring is destroyed. There is rubble and fire everywhere also. Nick is shocked and questions where everyone is. Barney believes it's his fault this happened. The characters search through and found grim results. Monroe says he found Red's Men dead, which hits Nick hard as he promised them safety. Barney is angry at himself as he believes it's his fault. Before things can spiral out Monroe suggests checking the front. They find the Professor in bad shape eventually. He recounts of the attack and what happened to everyone. Barney is busy digging graves when Nick gets excited that Shelby is alive. She says the rubble saved her and asks what happened to the others. It's revealed everyone else died a horrible death. Shelby tells of the attack and how the strangers lead a horde towards them. Barney wants to take revenge, but Nick tells him it's a bad idea right know. Seeing that the CDC is not safe the group leaves to go south. Thus the CDC is left to ruin. The CDC is mentioned numerous times with the professor telling Nick about the escape of Shark and the others. The CDC is mentioned by Nick in a grocery store while arguing no one from the CDC could have made it. During the search for Shelby ,Nick and Monroe discuss the Strangers actions on blowing up the CDC for no reason. After meeting the leader of the Strangers, Nick follows him to where Shelby is being held. Nick tells the Stranger that he gets it, that the CDC was a target in a way. During the meeting with King Lorenzo, who leads a authoritarian community, he asks about the CDC scientists of which Nick tells him about their fate. It is hinted that Lorenzo controls the Strangers decisions and ordered the attack on the CDC as the Strangers follow him.

## Trivia

**•**The CDC has a actual zombie plan, with a graphic novel being published to help teach people who to prepare for any type of disaster.

**•**The CDC was initially without defenses or people to guard it. Eventually Grays Men were ordered to come defend it. A wall and sandbags were built for protection once Gray came.

**•**The CDC probably was led by someone else, but Gray managed to come and assert command.

**•**The CDC had access to a helicopter which it used to scout places for potential fuel or food.

**•**The CDC also got a truck eventually, but this was most likely never used as the city roads are dangerous.

**•**The CDC is abundant in resources and amenities. It has electricity, refrigerated food, water, doctors, a library and rooms for everyone.

**•**The CDC had access to a lot of firepower. The chests having many guns or ammo. There are rifles, handguns, C4 and many other weapons. The armory also had attachments for guns.

**•**Although Major Gray is the man in charge, there are other leaders or people who influence decisions such as Nick.

**•**Due to issues of body actors, we do not see nor get at least a number of how many people were in the CDC before the Strangers atracked. From the small bits and hints the CDC may have had a population similar to Alexandria in The Walking Dead with the number increasing due to Red's Army.

•It is unknown if anyone else survived the attack on the CDC. Due to the deaths being off camera people have theorized that some characters may have live as Nick did not bother searching the building or surrounding areas.

**•**The destruction of the CDC in the series is controversial. Many argue that a bunch of "tunic wearing people" would not win against a fortress like the CDC. The biggest issue was how it was handled. Nick decides not to show how the characters died fighting which some people did not like. Others point out that destroying the CDC and killing nearly the entire cast was unacceptable.

**•**Many see the destruction of the CDC as the downfall of the Crafting dead as it became boring.

## Inhabitants

•Nick

•Ghetto

•Shark

•AK

•Barney

•Bobby

•Cory

•Uni

•Shelby

•Professor X

•Dr. Jin

•Multiple Lab assistants

•CDC Marines (Number Unknown)

•Major Gray

•Sabre

•Tommy

•Richard

•Reds Army (Around 50)

•Many Inhabitants not shown

•Walkers (Formerly Grays Men)

## Formerly

•Nick

•Ghetto

•Shark

•AK

•Barney

•Bobby

•Cory

•Uni

•Shelby

•Professor X

•Dr. Jin

•Multiple Lab assistants

•CDC Marines (Number Unknown)

•Major Gray

•Sabre

•Tommy

•Richard

•Reds Army (Around 50)

•Many Inhabitants not shown

•Walkers (Formerly Grays Men)

## Deaths

•Cory

•Uni

•Richard

•Reds Army

•Marines

•Lab Assistants

•Tommy

•Bobby

•Major Gray

•AK

•Doctor Jin

•Many unknown inhabitants not shown

•Walkers (Formerly Grays Men)

•The Strangers Horde

The CDC is a building found in Season 8, 9, 10, 11 and near the end of Season 12 before being destroyed by the Strangers. If the building was not attacked or destroyed, it most likely would've created a cure if one has not been made by now.

The CDC is a building found in Season 8, 9, 10, 11 and near the end of Season 12 before being destroyed by the Strangers. If the building was not attacked or destroyed, it most likely would've created a cure if one has not been made by now.