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| − | '''Plague zombies''' are victims of a virulent and deadly infection spread by the minions of [[Nurgle]]. Not only do | + | {{NurglePortal}} |
| + | '''Plague zombies''' are victims of a virulent and deadly infection known as the '''''"Zombie Plague"''''' or the '''''"Curse of Unbelief"''''', which is spread by the minions of the Plague God [[Nurgle]]. Not only do the afflicted die as the result of the disease but they return as undead, mindlessly devoted to adding their former comrades-in-arms to their number. | ||
| − | The Zombie Plague | + | ==Overview== |
| + | [[Image:Zombie.jpg|thumb|right|Human Plague Zombie{{Fn|7}}]] | ||
| + | The Zombie Plague is one of the many foul contagions spread by the followers of [[Nurgle]] and it is a combination of a [[Chaos]] infection and a physical malaise.{{Fn|1}} The disease is a spiritual contagion as much as physical one, as it afflicts those lacking in utter faith.{{Fn|6}} There are hundreds of different strains of the Plague{{Fn|11}} and it degenerates those infected by the disease, although a portion of the victim's life essence is retained by the body even after physical death has occurred.{{Fn|6}} Plague Zombies act like archetypal zombies – mindless, shambling and cannibalistic; they are hard to kill and generally require a traumatic blow to the head to kill them. It has been observed that some [[Psyker]]s appear to be able to control the actions of the zombie hordes.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| − | + | On affected worlds, a once-loyal man may survive by pledging new allegiance to the [[Chaos Gods]]. This is problematic in the extreme for any [[Imperial]] reclamations, because, as well as the zombies themselves, they are forced to fight hordes of [[cultist]]s who have had plenty of time to take over the planet's defenses.{{Fn|6}} | |
| − | + | ==The Inquisition and the Zombie Plague== | |
| + | A new branch of the [[Inquisition]], known as the [[Ordo Sepulturum]], has been formed specifically to investigate and combat the Plague Zombie threat.{{Fn|6}} | ||
| − | + | There have been numerous noted similarities between the plague and the operation of the [[Golden Throne]]. Increased study of the plague by [[Thorian]] [[Inquisitors]] have led them to believe that its study can help them understand the [[Emperor of Mankind]]'s life after undeath. However, every attempt at creating a stable ''"faith virus"'' has led to mutation in the sample.{{Fn|6}} | |
| − | + | One theory among the Thorian Inquisitors is that the plague is an offshoot of the technology used to create the Golden Throne and may have been created by the [[Dark Mechanicum]] that reside within the [[Eye of Terror]].{{Fn|6}} | |
| − | == | + | ==Known Occurrences== |
| − | * | + | *Although not stated explicitly as such, creatures bearing all the hallmarks of plague zombies are known to have assaulted the [[Luna Wolves]] [[Space Marines]] on the moon of [[Davin]] during the [[Great Crusade]].{{Fn|4}} |
| − | **[[ | + | *[[Hydra Minoris]] was the sight of the first recorded outbreak of Zombie Plague in 757.[[M41]] after [[Typhus]] and his [[Death Guard]] penetrated the heart of the world's capital [[hive]].{{Fn|8}} |
| + | *The "Curse of Unbelief" is known to be rife in the underhives of the sprawling [[Hive World]] [[Necromunda (planet)|Necromunda]].{{Fn|5}} The [[Rogue Psyker]] and [[heretic]] [[Karloth Valois]] is known to have been able to exert control over those afflicted with the curse.{{Fn|2}} | ||
| + | *Hordes of plague zombies were seen during the [[Siege of Vraks]]. The [[Death Guard]] sub-faction known as the [[Apostles of Contagion]] are thought to be responsible for these outbreaks.{{Fn|1}} | ||
| + | *[[Typhus]] is known to have unleashed hordes of plague zombies during the [[Thirteenth Black Crusade]].{{Fn|3}} | ||
| + | *[[Daemon]] incursion on the planet [[Gehöft]] were accompanied by great plague zombie hordes.{{Fn|9}} | ||
| + | *The holy planet [[Annunciation]] was desecreated by [[Typhus]], Herald of Nurgle.{{Fn|10}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Chaos | + | ==Known Plague Zombie Strains== |
| + | *[[Biter's Pox]]{{Fn|11}} | ||
| + | *[[Shamblerot]]{{Fn|11}} | ||
| + | *The [[Groaning]]{{Fn|11}} | ||
| + | ==Distinctive Forms of Plague Zombies== | ||
| + | *'''[[Doubtworm]] zombies''' | ||
| + | *[[Poxwalkers]] | ||
| + | *[[Neverdead (Plague Zombie)|Neverdead]] | ||
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| + | ==Sources== | ||
| + | *{{Endn|1}}: [[Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three]], pg. 142 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|2}}: [[Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook]], pgs. 81-82 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|3}}: [http://www.games-workshop.com/gws/content/article.jsp?categoryId=cat440347a&aId=3400020 Games Workshop] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|4}}: [[False Gods (Novel)]], {{Cite Marker End}}, pg. 149 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|5}}: [[White Dwarf 198]], {{Cite Marker End}} | ||
| + | *{{Endn|6}}: [[Inquisitor: The Thorians]], pg. 20 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|7}}: [[The 13th Black Crusade (Background Book)]], pg. 13 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|8}}: [[Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition)]], pg. 24 | ||
| + | *{{Endn|9}}: [[Kor'sarro Khan: Huntmaster (Short Story)]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|10}}: [[Typhus: Herald of the Plague God (Short Story)]] | ||
| + | *{{Endn|11}}: [[Psychic Awakening: War of the Spider]], pg. 66 - ''Plague Companies'' | ||
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| + | {{ChaosRenegades}} | ||
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| + | [[Category:Diseases]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Troops (Nurgle)]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Troops (Chaos Renegades)]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:17, 23 January 2026
Plague zombies are victims of a virulent and deadly infection known as the "Zombie Plague" or the "Curse of Unbelief", which is spread by the minions of the Plague God Nurgle. Not only do the afflicted die as the result of the disease but they return as undead, mindlessly devoted to adding their former comrades-in-arms to their number.
Contents
Overview
The Zombie Plague is one of the many foul contagions spread by the followers of Nurgle and it is a combination of a Chaos infection and a physical malaise.[1] The disease is a spiritual contagion as much as physical one, as it afflicts those lacking in utter faith.[6] There are hundreds of different strains of the Plague[11] and it degenerates those infected by the disease, although a portion of the victim's life essence is retained by the body even after physical death has occurred.[6] Plague Zombies act like archetypal zombies – mindless, shambling and cannibalistic; they are hard to kill and generally require a traumatic blow to the head to kill them. It has been observed that some Psykers appear to be able to control the actions of the zombie hordes.[1]
On affected worlds, a once-loyal man may survive by pledging new allegiance to the Chaos Gods. This is problematic in the extreme for any Imperial reclamations, because, as well as the zombies themselves, they are forced to fight hordes of cultists who have had plenty of time to take over the planet's defenses.[6]
The Inquisition and the Zombie Plague
A new branch of the Inquisition, known as the Ordo Sepulturum, has been formed specifically to investigate and combat the Plague Zombie threat.[6]
There have been numerous noted similarities between the plague and the operation of the Golden Throne. Increased study of the plague by Thorian Inquisitors have led them to believe that its study can help them understand the Emperor of Mankind's life after undeath. However, every attempt at creating a stable "faith virus" has led to mutation in the sample.[6]
One theory among the Thorian Inquisitors is that the plague is an offshoot of the technology used to create the Golden Throne and may have been created by the Dark Mechanicum that reside within the Eye of Terror.[6]
Known Occurrences
- Although not stated explicitly as such, creatures bearing all the hallmarks of plague zombies are known to have assaulted the Luna Wolves Space Marines on the moon of Davin during the Great Crusade.[4]
- Hydra Minoris was the sight of the first recorded outbreak of Zombie Plague in 757.M41 after Typhus and his Death Guard penetrated the heart of the world's capital hive.[8]
- The "Curse of Unbelief" is known to be rife in the underhives of the sprawling Hive World Necromunda.[5] The Rogue Psyker and heretic Karloth Valois is known to have been able to exert control over those afflicted with the curse.[2]
- Hordes of plague zombies were seen during the Siege of Vraks. The Death Guard sub-faction known as the Apostles of Contagion are thought to be responsible for these outbreaks.[1]
- Typhus is known to have unleashed hordes of plague zombies during the Thirteenth Black Crusade.[3]
- Daemon incursion on the planet Gehöft were accompanied by great plague zombie hordes.[9]
- The holy planet Annunciation was desecreated by Typhus, Herald of Nurgle.[10]
Known Plague Zombie Strains
Distinctive Forms of Plague Zombies
- Doubtworm zombies
- Poxwalkers
- Neverdead
Sources
- 1: Imperial Armour Volume Seven - The Siege of Vraks - Part Three, pg. 142
- 2: Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook, pgs. 81-82
- 3: Games Workshop
- 4: False Gods (Novel),
[Help], pg. 149 - 5: White Dwarf 198, [Help]
- 6: Inquisitor: The Thorians, pg. 20
- 7: The 13th Black Crusade (Background Book), pg. 13
- 8: Codex: Chaos Space Marines (6th Edition), pg. 24
- 9: Kor'sarro Khan: Huntmaster (Short Story)
- 10: Typhus: Herald of the Plague God (Short Story)
- 11: Psychic Awakening: War of the Spider, pg. 66 - Plague Companies
