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The first signs of Blood Sickness were malaise and dizziness, which were easy to mistake for milder flus. In the second phase, the Blood Sick | The first signs of Blood Sickness were malaise and dizziness, which were easy to mistake for milder flus. In the second phase, the Blood Sick became paranoid and frenzied, frequently spouting loud full of raving rhetoric about ills of the world. They would also experience hallucinations, which would be mistaken for visions.<ref name="Greftus"/> Attempting to approach or reason with them could lead to violence. Amongst themselves, though, the Blood Sick could be surprisingly calm and coherent, and would chose among a leader among each other.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 234</ref> The final stage of the disease then led to immense pain before a slow death.<ref>'''Halo: Broken Circle''', ''page 288</ref> | ||
Despite their obvious madness, Blood Sick would attract followers through their speeches, either from other Blood Sick or Ussans who felt dissent towards their current leaders. Factions would form around their "philosophy", which could result in violent uprisings. Those who were Blood Sick were either killed or taken to the Isolation Ward, as before late 2552 there was no known cure. | Despite their obvious madness, Blood Sick would attract followers through their speeches, either from other Blood Sick or Ussans who felt dissent towards their current leaders. Factions would form around their "philosophy", which could result in violent uprisings. Those who were Blood Sick were either killed or taken to the Isolation Ward, as before late 2552 there was no known cure. | ||