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Line 1: − '''Delphi Curse''' was a family of aggressive, contagious, and adaptive viruses, epidemic to the worlds of the [[New Delphi Compact]], which was highly resistant to treatment.<ref name=IE3p68>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 68</ref> + '''Delphi Curse''' was a family of aggressive, contagious and adaptive viruses, epidemic to the worlds of the [[New Delphi Compact]], which was highly resistant to treatment.<ref name=IE3p68>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 68</ref> ==Overview== ==Overview== − Spread via the [[New Delphian Lizarat]], a six-legged creature native to [[New Delphi]] which was slightly larger than an ordinary Terran rat,<ref name=IE3p103>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 103</ref> the disease was almost impossible to develop a vaccine for. + Spread via the [[New Delphian Lizarat]], a six-legged creature native to [[New Delphi]] which was slightly larger than an ordinary Terran rat<ref name=IE3p103>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 103</ref>, the disease was almost impossible to develop a vaccine for. − Based on information reported by the local Delphian [[Virus Research and Immunization Institute]] (VRII), the morality rate for non-Delphians from the infection was 80%-90%, with natives with a developed immunity still having a 10% fatality rate. For non-native survivors, 75% have a weakened immune system long term, with only 5% fully recovering. Based on VRII information, some [[Inner Sphere]] Doctors have estimated the Delphi Curse could wipe out the population an average world not previously exposed within 5 weeks, with its mutation being so fast that any vaccine developed would be useless within six months.<ref name=IE3p68/> + Based on information reported by the local Delphians [[Virus Research and Immunization Institute]] (VRII), the morality rate for non-Delphians from the infection was 80%-90%, with natives with a developed immunity still have a 10% fatality rate. For non-native survivors, 75% have a weakened immune system long term, with only 5% fully recovering. Based on VRII information, some [[Inner Sphere]] Doctors have estimated the Delphi Curse could wipe out the population an average world not previously exposed within 5 weeks, with its mutation being so fast that any vaccine developed would be useless within 6 months.<ref name=IE3p68></ref> − The Delphian authorities used the Curse as a reason why visitors should not land on their worlds, including those onboard an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] [[JumpShip]] the IES ''[[Marco Polo]]'' in [[3090]] under the command of Captain [[Bannon Jacobi]], leading some to speculate they may be exaggerating its severity in order to discourage outsiders from interfering in their society.<ref name=IE3p67>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', p. 67</ref> + The Delphian authorities used the Curse as a reason why visitors should not land on their worlds, including those onboard an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] [[JumpShip]] the IES ''[[Marco Polo]]'' in [[3090]] under the command of Captain [[Bannon Jacobi]], leading some to speculate they may be exaggerating its severity in order to discourage outsiders from interfering in their society.<ref name=IE3p67>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 67</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 14:
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| − | '''Delphi Curse''' was a family of aggressive, contagious | + | '''Delphi Curse''' was a family of aggressive, contagious and adaptive viruses, epidemic to the worlds of the [[New Delphi Compact]], which was highly resistant to treatment.<ref name=IE3p68>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 68</ref> |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
| − | Spread via the [[New Delphian Lizarat]], a six-legged creature native to [[New Delphi]] which was slightly larger than an ordinary Terran rat | + | Spread via the [[New Delphian Lizarat]], a six-legged creature native to [[New Delphi]] which was slightly larger than an ordinary Terran rat<ref name=IE3p103>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 103</ref>, the disease was almost impossible to develop a vaccine for. |
| − | Based on information reported by the local | + | Based on information reported by the local Delphians [[Virus Research and Immunization Institute]] (VRII), the morality rate for non-Delphians from the infection was 80%-90%, with natives with a developed immunity still have a 10% fatality rate. For non-native survivors, 75% have a weakened immune system long term, with only 5% fully recovering. Based on VRII information, some [[Inner Sphere]] Doctors have estimated the Delphi Curse could wipe out the population an average world not previously exposed within 5 weeks, with its mutation being so fast that any vaccine developed would be useless within 6 months.<ref name=IE3p68></ref> |
| − | The Delphian authorities used the Curse as a reason why visitors should not land on their worlds, including those onboard an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] [[JumpShip]] the IES ''[[Marco Polo]]'' in [[3090]] under the command of Captain [[Bannon Jacobi]], leading some to speculate they may be exaggerating its severity in order to discourage outsiders from interfering in their society.<ref name=IE3p67>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', | + | The Delphian authorities used the Curse as a reason why visitors should not land on their worlds, including those onboard an [[Interstellar Expeditions]] [[JumpShip]] the IES ''[[Marco Polo]]'' in [[3090]] under the command of Captain [[Bannon Jacobi]], leading some to speculate they may be exaggerating its severity in order to discourage outsiders from interfering in their society.<ref name=IE3p67>''Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3'', Page 67</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' | * ''[[Interstellar Expeditions: Interstellar Players 3]]'' | ||
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