The Planning for Abnormal Necrotic Incidents Committee (PANIC) presents
ZONEWIDE METHOD FOR
BATTLING INFECTED
ENTITIES (Z O M B I E)
Dr. Allen Egley, Ph.D. Zombiology
Dr. Lyle Dodson, Ph.D. Zombiology
Zombie Defense and Accreditation Society
Purpose of this document
The purpose of this text is to enable the
general populace to survive the outbreak of a
rampant, intellect reducing infection
To re-establish control of a zone in the event
of an Infected Entity outbreak
To survive any outbreaks in order to re-
establish a zone of control
To prevent the extinction of the human race
Definitions
ZOMBIE – refers to the planning within this
document
INFECTED ENTITY (IE) – the creature to be
evaded/destroyed/contained
PATHOGEN – What is causing the infection and
creation of entities
BASE – Rally point and center of operations
CBRM – the four main factors for creation of
IE’s: Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and
Magical.
IE Typology
Listed in order Biological: Pathogen is caused by a
of theoretical virus/bacteria/gene therapy. (Example:
possibility: Vozrozhdeniya Island efforts by
Biopreparat).
Chemical: A derivative substance causes
Biological the state. (Example: MKULTRA program
by the US Government)
Chemical
Radiological: an effect caused by
Radiological exposure to varying levels of ionizing
“Magical” or non-ionizing radiation.
Magical: Unknown forces produce the
effect on living creatures to make the
Uses the mindless/semi-mindless state. This is a
moniker: CBRM catch-all and does not necessarily mean
the occult or traditional definitions of
magic. It’s meant simply for any
explanation that does not fit the
above.(Example: Voodoo lore)
Vozrozhdeniya
Island
Recognizing IEs
It is important to understand
that an IE will not necessarily
be in a stage of decomposition
The 5-point identification
method means you have a probable
IE classification if 5 of the
following factors are all
identified (with the exception
of cannibalization)
Be on the lookout for:
Vacant look in the eyes
Shuffling, unsteady gait
Failure to respond to verbal
stimuli/warnings
Open wounds untended
Ignores pain or violence
Loud, abstract vocalizations
Vocabulary limited and distorted if
present
Large amounts of bodily fluids such as
blood
Movement through non-traditional
pathways (roads, sidewalks, doors) such
as smashing windows, crawling over
fences, or gnawing through walls
Cannibalization of other types of the
same species (3 points on the scale)
Assumption on methods of spreading the
Pathogen
In general, most will Radiologic has the
require physical potential to spread
contact either through through proximity
skin contact or bodily based on the type of
fluids. radiation causing the
In some biologic effect and the
cases, it is possible emission type and
that close airborne value of an IE.
contact is sufficient. The catch-all magic
Chemical cases are category is an unknown
non-propagating, in and must be subject to
that they require any testing.
external addition of
the pathogen to
spread.
5 Stages of Pathogen Infection
Stage 1: Unconscious concealment of the infection site. This is
caused by the Pathogen in an effort to allow infection to
spread/attack by surprise.
Stage 2: Incubation, with no outward signs usually. Mild excess
sweating or temperature may be present in Chembio pathogens.
Adrenalin, Testosterone, and White cell counts all reach unusually
high levels. (Usually .25-24 hours)
Stage 3: High fever, dizziness, visibly pale as cardiopulmonary
system begins to fail and pathogen begins to take over brain
pathways.
Stage 4: Increasing loss of higher brain functions as pathogen
destroys neuronal connections and takes over gross control. At this
point infection can be spread via the subject. This is the final
point at which treatment is possible if it has been discovered.
Stage 5: Pathogen has taken complete control and subject is lost.
Pathogen has established new brain pathways to facilitate infection
of other subjects. Subject is no longer considered a person, and
immediate termination is recommended.
Levels of Infection
5 total Levels: Tightly Isolated: IE’s are highly
visible, but well under control
Localized region: Local security
• Tightly forces cannot contain the IE’s – seek
defensive shelter immediately
isolated
City/Town: IE units have
• Localized unrestricted access to a town or city
region unit – Flee area if possible.
Nationwide infection: Local
• City/Town sterilization no longer possible.
• Nationwide Government may be on the verge of
collapse. Do not expect any
Infection organized assistance. May spread to
• Rampant neighboring countries.
nationwide Rampant nationwide infection:
government collapse, IE units have
infection complete access to any part of the
country.
Infection Prevention
Defensive Offensive
Maintaining a safe Curtailing the
distance from an IE number of IEs
Evading and eluding Reducing the zone
Ies of control of IEs
Denying a secure Reclaiming
area to IE clusters
resources for
Prevention of the survival
spread of the
pathogen in the Rescuing other
event of IE-person uninfected
interaction survivors
Defensive Measures
Body armor, preferably biologically-sealed (If not
available, heavy clothing can help)
Water is the best insulation for almost all
radiological-based contaminants, but the best rule
is to maintain distance in ALL cases
Sealed fortifications can prevent IEs from entering
a stronghold
Secured Doors and entryways can prove an effective
deterrent
Areas that require climbing may deter the general
IE
Avoid contact with bodily fluid from disabled IEs
of any type – Hazard suits are great to stock up on
Hermetic isolation can help immensely for airborne
based pathogens
In general, seek to avoid any contact with IE units
Offensive Measures
When in doubt, aim for the head – destroying the brain
and brain stem will almost always incapacitate the IE –
but still keep a distance!
Remember to conserve your ammunition – with IEs it is
about quality of the shot, not the amount of rounds
placed into them
Incendiary devices are usually less effective unless they
completely destroy all connective tissue
IEs tend to cluster, explosives can be very effective,
especially low detonating ones that remove mobility
Use melee fighting as a last resort, and then only enough
to incapacitate the IE and move from the area
Vehicles can be very effective at taking out clusters of
IEs and moving through occupied zones
Choosing your bastion
• Make sure the Banks, National Guard Armories, Police
location has multiple Stations, Fire Stations, Hotels are all
floors prime locations
• Accessible rooftop
Hospitals are a possibility, but the
• Rooftop water possibility of large amounts of IEs
storage a plus present could be problematic – consider
• No more than two controlling the top 1-2 floors
entry points
If IE’s prove to have some level of
• Each one should
intelligence or adaptability to climb,
have multiple access
points
rooftop access may be a liability
• Large furniture A helicopter pad is a fantastic find,
present a plus – which are why federal buildings are
barricade material useful
• If lower floor
windows cannot be
sealed, ensure upper
levels can be sealed
off
• Look for a closable
garage to store
vehicles
Location, selection, and retention of
allies
Location Selection Retention
Look for Look for support types Make sure everyone has a
first: Doctors, job, no matter how small
concentrations of IEs
around a building or Engineers, Maintenance Give everyone a say in
what is going on – you
object Combat types have equal
just don’t need to act on
priority: Soldiers, their suggestions
Survivor(s) could be Security Guards
within If you are not the leader,
Other types such as make sure you back them
Look for many dead lawyers, finance,
This is survival, and not
zombies from accountants have the
a time to try and profit,
gunshots. Armed least priority and will
as this will get you
be grunts, basically.
survivors are a bonus killed and your brains
Generally, those not eaten.
If a well setup inclined to panic will Hesitation to cull the
bastion is found, be a great bonus – this horde should be addressed
consider asking to takes time to evaluate, immediately. Make no
relocate there however. mistake, this is a war for
your survival. Note:
culling will come after
This is a good research timeframe to
example of a understand the pathogen.
combat type
member.
Long Term Survival Methods
The longevity of the IE is hard In the most extreme cases, there
to measure, but mainly dependent is a need to become self
on the type of pathogen. sufficient: Food, Water,
Except for certain cases in the clothing, fuel, defense, etc.
“magical” category, IEs have Any dissenters need to be dealt
limited lifespans. with early and brought in line.
Assume that zombies cannot Long-term agreement is crucial.
reproduce other than by It may take years for
infection governmental control to return,
Signs of infection in survivors if it ever does.
must be investigated and dealt Always keep that possibility in
with swiftly, be ready for the mind when constructing a
difficult task of eliminating stronghold and selecting allies.
people that have not yet turned.
Exile might be a less
emotionally challenging option.
Computer models have shown that
after the first few months of
the outbreak, survivors will
have learned and taught
necessary skills to survive the
horde.
Worst Case Considerations
• Airborne Pathogen Pathogen infecting non-human creatures
with only such as pets.
survivors being IEs that can breed or reproduce outside of
those with a normal infection methods
natural immunity Any form of communication between IEs
(.01% predicted)
Infection spreading via simple contact,
• Infection meaning close combat is completely
producing “super- impossible unless in MOPP gear.
human” mutations
such as those seen
in many popular
video games
• Infection driving
mutations that
leads to
intelligence,
sentience, or a
hive-mind
Summary and Acknowledgements
Special thanks Choose your bastion carefully
to:
Choose your allies even more
carefully, and work to keep them
Ian Eppenbaugh busy
Kris Kowal
Self-subsistence is key
Scott Keiffer
Doug Allpress Do not plan on any outside
Coffee intervention
The video “Thriller” Plan for the worst!
Cheap 9mm ammunition
Following the plans outlined in
Surplus Russian Guns
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