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The Zombie Plague is a combination of a Chaos infection and a physical malaise that spread rapidly before [[Abaddon]]'s [[13th Black Crusade]] and was heralded by the [[Plague Fleets]] of the [[Chaos Champion]] of [[Nurgle]], [[Typhus]]. This led to the rise of numerous [[Plague Zombie]]s on [[Imperial]] worlds and also resulted in the formation of a new branch within the [[Inquisition]] known as the [[Ordo Sepulturum]]. The plague degenerated those it infected, which can be done so through a number of ways including physically. A portion of the victim's life essence is retained by the body even after physical death has occurred.
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. The victims of the plague are noted to have a psychic connection and it's been noted that [[Psyker]]s have the capacity of manipulating the creatures spawned.Of particular note is the [[Necromundan]] renegade Psyker [[Karloth Valois]] who as well as being able to control Plague Zombies, has survived being infected with the disease without seeming to have pledged his allegiance to Chaos.<sup>1</sup>
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.
==Source==
*[http://www.games-workshop.com/MEDIA_CustomProductCatalog/m1320032_Thorian_Sourcebook.pdf Thorian Faction Sourcebook]
*<sup>1</sup>:[[Necromunda: Outlanders Rulebook]] p. 80
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