CON-B503

"Wendigoism"

## Containment Procedures

Individuals that have been infected with CON-B503 are to be contained immediately, preferably in a 3 m x 3 m x 3 m steel cell with a reinforced bulkhead. Subjects intended for study are to be fed 5 lbs (2.2 kg) of raw red meat at 12:00 PM every day. Subjects that are terminated are to be transported to the on-site furnace, where they are incinerated entirely.

Any staff that attempt physical contact between themselves and instances of CON-B503-0 must wear Kevlar-lined hazardous material suits to lower the risk of infection by CON-B503.

All adult instances of CON-B503-0 are to be contained within 4 m x 5 m x 4 m steel cells. Two protected security cameras are installed in northwest and southeast corners of each cell, and are to be turned on at all hours. Any violent behaviors witnessed at any time other than 12:00 PM (CON-B503-0’s feeding time) are to be noted, including the exact behaviors of the specimen and the length of the fit. At the current time, CON-B503-01 and CON-B503-1 are under no circumstances to be terminated, as per orders of Commander Fiona Lemoyne and Doctor Weber of the Sacajawea Peak Containment Facility.

CON-B503-01 and CON-B503-02 are contained within 4 m x 5 m x 4 m steel cells, with a 1 m thick steel wall between them. CON-B503-02’s cell has a 0.8 m thick bulletproof glass window beside it’s bulkhead, for which visitors are allowed to speak to it. Under the circumstances that CON-B503-02 reaches maturity, the glass window installed in it’s containment cell is to be replaced by a solid steel wall. Food is delivered into the cells through narrow chutes that lead to a “feeding room” above the cells. Any unauthorized tampering with these chutes from within CON-B503-0s’ cells administer a 50 volt electrical shock; enough to effectively disable instances of CON-B503-0 temporarily.

At this time, there is no known cure for CON-B503.

## Description

CON-B503 is a complex bloodborne bacteria somewhat similar to known specimens of *Clostridium tetani*; the causative agent of Tetanus. CON-B503 is notably rare in the wild, though the reason for this is unknown, possibly related to it’s slowed growth when exposed to oxygen.

When CON-B503 is transmitted to a healthy individual (primarily through contact with contaminated bodily fluids), the bacteria begins to rapidly alter the host’s DNA. Within 5-to-8 days, the host will begin to experience cold and flu-like symptoms, growing more and more intense as the bacteria spreads.

By day 16-18, the host will experience constant stomach cramps, respiratory difficulties, and muscle contractions. Additionally, their skin will grow paler and they will become less responsive to outside stimuli. Their abdomens will begin to swell, and they will regurgitate any ingested substances, with an exception for raw red meat.

By day 18-to-21, the host’s pains will cease altogether, but more extreme physical deformities will begin to appear. The host’s muscle mass will “shift” from their abdomen and legs to their throat and chest, and their arms will begin to extend. The host’s hands will grow long and thin, and their eyes will grow dark.

By day 28 (this appears to be a constant in all observed cases), the host will grow sharp fangs, which are so large and imposing that they find it nearly impossible to completely close their mouths. Their nose will become just two slits on their face, and their head and body hair will fall out. At this point, the host will begin to experience animal urges to feed; breaking out into violent fits, attacking all living things they can access.

From this point on, the host is hereby classified as “CON-B503-0”, with the final digit altered in reference to all known instances in Nero custody (CON-B503-01, CON-B503-02, and so on). CON-B503-0 will lose all sapience over the course of the next 20-to-30 days, until it has an intelligence not dissimilar to most terrestrial predators.

While in containment, instances of CON-B503-0 appear to become larger and more dexterous than those found in the wild. For more information regarding the physiology of CON-B503-0 instances, see the **CON-B503-0 Physiology** section of this document.

CON-B503 apparently die when they attempt to infect non-human cells.

## CON-B503-0 Physiology

All reported instances CON-B503-0 stand at a height of between 2.4 and 3.1 meters and weigh around 77 and 92.5 kilograms (when properly fed). Instances of CON-B503-0 lack many features found among humans, including nipples, breasts, sexual organs (internal and external), navels, and anuses. Similarly, instances of CON-B503-0 do not retain their human ears, and instead exhibit two “pinholes” that connect to their inner ear.

Instances of CON-B503-0 have pale skin, varying in shades of cream to bright white. Their eyes are pure black, apparently allowing near-perfect night vision. It was initially believed that instances of CON-B503-0 were nocturnal, but it was soon theorized that instances simply prefer to hunt in the dark, where their prey is at a disadvantage.

CON-B503-0 instances show no preference in regards to the identity of their prey. All creatures that can be harvested for red meat are considered viable targets for instances of CON-B503-0.

## Incident CON-B503-IOTA

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On ██.██.2019 at roughly 9:32:00 (Pacific Daylight Time), Researcher Diane Wyke and Researcher Bill Stromme were attacked by CON-B503-01 when it’s containment bulkhead failed to lock securely. Researcher Stromme managed to escape past the security checkpoint, but Researcher Wyke was locked within when the emergency door locks were engaged. Trapped in the room with an enraged CON-B503-01, Wyke fought against the subject for roughly one minute before security specialists were able to enter the room and tranquilize CON-B503-01.

Following her rescue, Researcher Wyke was discovered to have suffered deep lacerations across her body (including her chest, abdomen, right arm, and face), indicating her infection with CON-B503. She allowed her containment without conflict and was immediately placed in a cell adjacent to CON-B503-01’s.

As of ██.██.2019 (over three weeks following the incident), Researcher Wyke was reclassified as CON-B503-02, and contained officially as an anomalous object. CON-B503-02 has exhibited extreme resistance to her predatory urges, and has been allowed occasional visits with site psychologists. However, it is predicted that CON-B503-02 will fully lose all signs of sapience soon.

The incident that concluded with CON-B503-02’s infection has since been named “Incident CON-B503-IOTA”.

## CON-B503-01 Discovery

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CON-B503-01 was discovered in Eagle Nest, North Dakota on January 12, 2011 by a local authorities responding to a 911 call claiming to be a woman named Leanne ██████, whose car had broken down on the road after hitting a deer around 20:21:00 (Pacific Daylight Time). It allegedly took first responders 56 minutes to arrive. The officer dispatched, Officer John Polonsky arrived several minutes before the tow truck was estimated to arrive, and noticed that Leanne’s car had been abandoned on the side of the road, with a massive dent in the front of the car. However, the back left passenger window had also been shattered from the outside, despite no clear cause.

The corpse of the deer laid across the pavement over 10 meters away from the wreck, and appeared to have been ripped apart, with several pieces missing from the carcass. At this point, the officer realized that Leanne was nowhere to be found, and began walking back to his car. Apparently, Polonsky was speaking to another officer over his handheld transceiver when he was attacked by something he initially mistook for another deer. The following dialogue between Polonsky and the other officer was intercepted by Nero:

**OFFICER 2:** I’ve seen people get pissed after car crashes.
(OFFICER 2 begins to laugh)
**POLONSKY:** Yeah, very funny. Look, I’m starting to get the heebie-jeebies from this. If you wouldn’t mind coming down here, I sure could use a fresh set of eyes. This woman’s not turning up.
(Suddenly, POLONSKY moves his transceiver away from his face, making his voice hard to pick up)
**POLONSKY:** Jesus Christ! I think this thing’s momma just showed up. I’m getting into my car.
OFFICER 2: Fine, I guess I’m on my way to hold your hand again.
**POLONSKY:** Damn-!
(POLONSKY is heard running and breathing heavily, before the transceiver supposedly hits concrete. A wet snarling is heard, before POLONSKY lets out a muffled scream)
**END LOG**

When the tow truck driver arrived on scene, Polonsky was nowhere to be found, save for a puddle of blood. When Nero containment teams arrived on scene, bits of human flesh and brain matter were discovered smashed into Polonsky’s patrol car. It took only 18 hours for the same containment team to recover CON-B503-01, where it was discovered hiding among an abandoned tractor with two unrecognized human corpses nearby. Dental records revealed the bodies to belong to two unrelated civilians. Currently, it is believed that CON-B503-01 consumed Leanne and the officer entirely, leaving little to no trace, as this behavior has been reported several times while in Nero custody.

CON-B503-01’s origins are unknown, but it is likely that it is not the first of it’s kind.