Scourge

X-Virus
The X-Virus (mortem aderunt, meaning death reincarnate) describes a disease that infects its victims known as the Scourge - a metamorphic affliction without cure. Living organisms are consumed and merged into rabid amalgamation. Individuals are violent and animalistic yet the larger whole exhibits signs of coordination to overwhelm their prey.

Origins
The Scourge was created and utilized by the Precursors to combat the Aranos. They are a species of highly virulent parasitic organisms that can reproduce and grow by consuming sentient life forms of sufficient biomass and cognitive capability.

Events
The Scourge utilized by the Precursors to eliminate the potential threats of the Aranos has backfired them. This has led them to be driven extinct and lost to the ages, known as "The Downfall".

Types

 * (Hive Mind): An abomination of blood and flesh, the creature has lived way before "The Downfall", and has grown to be a threat to Esortia.
 * (Runners): A fast and agile Scourge generally used as infantry troops or to overwhelm victims.
 * (Seekers): Slow and powerful ranged Scourge, they have sharp eyesight and serve the Hive as scouts.
 * (Creepers): A type of Scourge, they can be easily taken down individually, but in numbers can pose a threat.
 * (Carriers): Are spore-infested Scourge that moves slowly, and grabs their boils and lunges them at enemies to further infect.