Diseases and viruses

Diseases and viruses are various conditions, separated from mutations, seen throughout the pre and post-War world.

Background
Diseases and viruses have played a pivotal role in shaping the world. Pre-War, various diseases and viruses were weaponized for use in biological warfare. New virions would be created in labs to gain the edge in countering offenses on frontlines. During the Resource Wars, rumors persisted that pandemics were the result of such genetically engineered weapons.

New Plague
The New Plague is a disease that arose in the 2050s within the United States, eventually demanding a national quarantine in 2053. It killed approximately 20,000 people throughout cities such as Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs. The time between the identification of symptoms and death was three to five days, with victims ultimately succumbing to respiratory failure.

Forced Evolutionary Virus
Started from the Pan-Immunity Virion project, a preventative measure against Chinese use of biological weapons, the Forced Evolutionary Virus was a powerful pathogen, capable of mutating any organism is came in contact with. It was utilized by the Master to create super mutants in New California from 2103 to 2162, finally being discovered and stopped by the Vault Dweller. Other groups, such as the Enclave and the Institute, would also utilize FEV to accomplish their goals.