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The Flood exists in a fairly stable state in the absence of a [[Gravemind]]. They lack the ability to spawn spontaneously and form around sentient life forms, specifically those that are self-aware and capable of introspection. This stage of a Flood outbreak is known as the [[Feral Stage]]. | The Flood exists in a fairly stable state in the absence of a [[Gravemind]]. They lack the ability to spawn spontaneously and form around sentient life forms, specifically those that are self-aware and capable of introspection. This stage of a Flood outbreak is known as the [[Feral Stage]]. | ||
During its Feral Stage, the Flood is only capable of local coordination through use of pheromone-based communication. Research indicates that the content of said messages are of very limited complexity. Individual Combat and [[Carrier Forms]] have access to the skills and memories of their host; however, once an outbreak establishes a viable Gravemind, the [[Coordinated Stage]] begins—and it is at this point the Flood becomes truly dangerous. | During its Feral Stage, the Flood is only capable of local coordination through use of pheromone-based communication. Research indicates that the content of said messages are of very limited complexity. Individual [[Flood Combat Form|Combat]] and [[Carrier Forms]] have access to the skills and memories of their host; however, once an outbreak establishes a viable Gravemind, the [[Coordinated Stage]] begins—and it is at this point the Flood becomes truly dangerous. | ||
Synchronization among remote groups of varied forms and the use of occupational specializations by members within local and remote groups can no longer be accounted for by the use of pheromone-based communication. Group reactions to situational changes at a strategic level are instantaneous or near-instantaneous with no perceptible time lag attributable to distance. It has been theorized that post Feral Stage Flood have some form of telepathy, although this has not been scientifically verified. | Synchronization among remote groups of varied forms and the use of occupational specializations by members within local and remote groups can no longer be accounted for by the use of pheromone-based communication. Group reactions to situational changes at a strategic level are instantaneous or near-instantaneous with no perceptible time lag attributable to distance. It has been theorized that post Feral Stage Flood have some form of telepathy, although this has not been scientifically verified. | ||