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Affection
SymptomsAdrenal cortex manipulation helps the nurture and development of relationships. Increases infectivity and chance of mutation
Appreciation
SymptomsManipulation of hypothalamus lets host understand how happiness can transform peoples' lives. They often refuse to work on cure development
Chimney Shoot
AbilitiesGift Planes use ingenious technique to deliver gifts down chimneys. More presents can be delivered at once
Contentedness
SymptomsSerotonin tap helps host realise that being happy makes them enjoy life more. They are less interested in developing a cure
Cracker Cocoon
TransmissionsSeverely dehydrated worms form cocoons and If pulled, pop and spread eggs across a wide area. Increases infectivity, especially in arid countries
Digital Angel
SymptomsHost films YouTube videos of their happy life. Significant chance that people in uninfected countries will open their borders, ports and airports
Digital Elf
SymptomsHost takes happy selfies and shares them with the world. Small chance to tempt people in uninfected countries to open their borders, ports and airports
Digital Herald
SymptomsHost shares stories of their happiness through social media. Chance to tempt people in uninfected countries to open their borders, ports and airports
Early Departure
AbilitiesHosts can't wait to deliver the presents and decide to leave ahead of schedule. Gift planes fly more frequently
Eggs-Nog
TransmissionsWorms secrete a sweet, milky liquid to attract people. Increases infectivity, especially in arid countries
Emotive Radar
TransmissionsWorms develop telepathic abilities which help them locate humans who are sad, lonely and uninfected. Increases infectivity everywhere
Excitement
SymptomsDopamine release triggers delicious anticipation for the future which must be shared. Increases infectivity
Fair-Weather Friend
TransmissionsWorms develop a mild dislike of rain, preferring to snuggle with humans indoors and watch old movies. Increases infectivity, especially in humid countries
Festive Tendrils
SymptomsTendril production in the cerebral cavities begins. Enables increased control over host brain
Friendship
SymptomsBeta receptor blockers calm host, promoting socialising and making new friends. Increases infectivity, and chance of mutation
Genetic Hardening 1
AbilitiesPathogen becomes harder to analyse in the lab. Decreases future research speed
Genetic Hardening 2
AbilitiesThe pathogen does not reproduce in lab conditions. Decreases future research speed
Genetic ReShuffle 1
AbilitiesPathogen DNA strands reassembled. More work needed to develop a cure
Genetic ReShuffle 2
AbilitiesA new strain of the pathogen now exists, increasing the work needed to develop a cure
Gift of Giving
AbilitiesHosts on Gift Planes get a surge of happiness when giving presents to others. Increases DNA gained from each trip
Gift Plane
AbilitiesOverwhelmed with generosity, hosts charter planes and use them to deliver Neurax Worms as presents to people all over the world
Glow Worms
TransmissionsWorms use bioluminescence to emit a comforting, warm glow and draw people towards them from afar. Increases infectivity, especially in rural areas
Gluttony
SymptomsRelease of endocrine disruptors results in overeating, feeling sick and no longer fitting into clothes. Reduces happiness
Gold Digger
TransmissionsWorms become fixated on shiny gadgets and jewellery, ruthlessly hunting their owners. Increases infectivity, especially in rich countries