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==Pathology== | ==Pathology== | ||
===Infection and creation=== | ===Infection and creation=== | ||
[[File:Flood Cell Division.jpg|thumb|250px | [[File:Flood Cell Division.jpg|thumb|250px|Flood Super Cells dividing while within a host.]] | ||
Like other combat forms, attackers are typically created when a [[pod infector]] burrows into a host,{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/flood|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Flood}} though this can also be caused by [[Flood spore|spores]] or other microbiological vectors entering the host body.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}} As attacker forms naturally produce the [[Flood Super Cell]] (or FSC), even coming into contact with one can result in infection for an unprotected potential host. Given the combat forms' preference for melee combat, this makes even non-fatal strikes a death sentence, though such infections may progress slowly.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=MonaLisa|Evo|[[The Mona Lisa]]}} However, infection by spore inhalation or infection form is extremely quick, with a host succumbing often in as little as a few seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|H3Gameplay}} | Like other combat forms, attackers are typically created when a [[pod infector]] burrows into a host,{{Ref/Site|Id=Universe|D=01|M=6|Y=2020|URL=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/species/flood|Site=Halo Waypoint|Page=Flood}} though this can also be caused by [[Flood spore|spores]] or other microbiological vectors entering the host body.{{Ref/Reuse|Universe}} As attacker forms naturally produce the [[Flood Super Cell]] (or FSC), even coming into contact with one can result in infection for an unprotected potential host. Given the combat forms' preference for melee combat, this makes even non-fatal strikes a death sentence, though such infections may progress slowly.{{Ref/Anthology|Id=MonaLisa|Evo|[[The Mona Lisa]]}} However, infection by spore inhalation or infection form is extremely quick, with a host succumbing often in as little as a few seconds.{{Ref/Reuse|H3Gameplay}} | ||
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In combat, attacker forms use their whip or scythe-like growths to attack their opponents in melee combat, and are capable of performing impressive feats such as leaping large distances to cover ground. Even if a melee strike is not fatal, the imparted Flood Super Cell is enough to ensure the target's infection and death.{{Ref/Reuse|MonaLisa}} As the infection forms do not typically feel pain, attacker forms are undeterred by enemy attacks and will not stop until they are destroyed, or their enemy is killed. Ballistic weapons are notably less effective against attacker forms because of this, with [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] rounds passing through attacker forms with virtually no effect.{{Ref/Game|HCE|Gameplay}} Targeted shots against the limbs and embedded infection form are effective ways of neutralizing attacker forms.{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=172-175}} | In combat, attacker forms use their whip or scythe-like growths to attack their opponents in melee combat, and are capable of performing impressive feats such as leaping large distances to cover ground. Even if a melee strike is not fatal, the imparted Flood Super Cell is enough to ensure the target's infection and death.{{Ref/Reuse|MonaLisa}} As the infection forms do not typically feel pain, attacker forms are undeterred by enemy attacks and will not stop until they are destroyed, or their enemy is killed. Ballistic weapons are notably less effective against attacker forms because of this, with [[SRS99C-S2 AM sniper rifle]] rounds passing through attacker forms with virtually no effect.{{Ref/Game|HCE|Gameplay}} Targeted shots against the limbs and embedded infection form are effective ways of neutralizing attacker forms.{{Ref/Book|OSFM|Page=172-175}} | ||
[[File:TFS-Likeafrog.png|thumb|220px | [[File:TFS-Likeafrog.png|thumb|220px|An attacker form, turned carrier, spawning pod infectors aboard the {{UNSCShip|Spirit of Fire}}.]] | ||
===Role within the Flood=== | ===Role within the Flood=== | ||
Attacker forms make up the majority of the Flood's combatant forces, particularly during the [[Feral Stage]] of the parasite's development when it has yet to acquire enough raw biomass for the creation of a [[Gravemind]] or [[Flood pure form|pure forms]]. During this stage, attacker forms are not centrally controlled, and will begin to gather bodies for conversion into more Flood forms.{{Ref/Reuse|Keyes}} | Attacker forms make up the majority of the Flood's combatant forces, particularly during the [[Feral Stage]] of the parasite's development when it has yet to acquire enough raw biomass for the creation of a [[Gravemind]] or [[Flood pure form|pure forms]]. During this stage, attacker forms are not centrally controlled, and will begin to gather bodies for conversion into more Flood forms.{{Ref/Reuse|Keyes}} | ||