Nightmare Fuel #23: The Storm Chapter 3: ANEEW
Scared To Death
Deep Dive
What is the Red Plague and how is it spread according to the satellite radio transmission?
The Red Plague is a pandemic caused by man-made nanoid robotics, or nanobots, not a natural biological pathogen. These nanobots are microscopic, roughly the size of a virus, and invade cells to replicate like a virus. They spread through sneezing, coughing, and other respiratory means, eventually infecting the brain and altering neural pathways, reprogramming the frontal lobe, and installing new memories.
Who is responsible for the Red Plague and what is their goal?
The Red Plague was engineered by a secretive group called ANU, which includes some of the world's wealthiest and most powerful individuals like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, and Jensen Wong. Their goal is to eliminate over 95% of the global population and establish a new world order where the remaining survivors serve as a slave class to the elite members of ANU.
What role does Starlink technology play in the Red Plague?
The nanobots responsible for the Red Plague are linked to Starlink satellites, which allow the nanobots to receive and install new code into the brains of the infected. This technology enables the reprogramming of the infected individuals' behavior, memories, and personalities, making them act in a consistent, violent, and mission-driven manner.
What is the significance of the data centers built by ANU?
ANU built six heavily fortified, remote data centers in locations like Reykjavik, Iceland, Santiago Island in Cape Verde, Hawaii, Bermuda, Reunion Island, and Bataan in the Philippines. These data centers are connected to a separate, shadow internet and are designed to control the nanobots and the pandemic. They are also surrounded by doomsday complexes where the elite plan to live comfortably while executing their plan for a new world order.
What is the plan of the resistance group led by Veritas?
The resistance group led by Veritas plans to assemble a fleet of ships and sail to one of ANU's command centers, starting with a symbolic and strategic attack from Boston Harbor. Their goal is to take over the command centers, reprogram the nanobots, and potentially end the pandemic by activating a kill switch or altering the behavior of the infected.
What happens to Cam Collins at the end of the episode?
Cam Collins is shot and killed by his infected stepfather, Papa Jim, who has been transformed by the Red Plague. Cam's death is a tragic moment for the family, as they realize that even their safe haven in Whitebird has been compromised by the pandemic.
What is the future plan for Brent, Lori, and Rosie after the events in Whitebird?
After the tragic events in Whitebird, Brent, Lori, and Rosie plan to clean the house, burn the dead, and train with the arsenal left by Papa Jim. They will then embark on a dangerous journey towards Boston to join the resistance and seek revenge against those responsible for the Red Plague.
- Escape from Noah's Ark
- Disguised vehicle
- Battle at Potlatch Junction
- Worries about Cam's infection
- Lori's injuries
- Rhiannon's trauma
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