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Motivation - Chaos
TransmissionsWatch the world burn.
Motivation - Fame
TransmissionsBecome a household name.
Motivation - Financial Gain
TransmissionsMake lots of money.
Motivation - Political Gain
TransmissionsAchieve a specific political goal.
Motivation - Revenge
TransmissionsGet your own back.
Motivation - Trolling
TransmissionsDo it for the 'LOLs'.
Motivation - Undermine Democracy
TransmissionsErode trust in democracy.
Newsletters
SymptomsDistribute periodic physical newsletter to easily reach and deceive a subscriber base. Slightly increase Virality and Community.
Onboard Political Party
SymptomsConvince a political party to adopt misinformation as part of its policy making process, allowing it to inform their policies and manifestos. Significantly increase Plausibility.
Onboard Politician
SymptomsConvince a politician to adopt misinformation and to promote it on their personal campaigns. Significantly increase Plausibility.
Online Video Production
SymptomsProduce and distribute videos, such as documentaries and vlogs, online through streaming platforms. Increase Virality. Slightly decrease Plausibility.
Organise Boycott
AbilitiesIncite people to boycott products and outlets associated with Fact Checkers or concerned with the truth. Slightly set back Fact Checking.
Out Of Context
SymptomsHire research teams to find quotations from influential individuals that can be used out of original context. Slightly increase Plausibility.
Peer-to-Peer Messages
SymptomsSpread misinformation between individuals in private chats, outside of the view of Fact Checkers. Slightly increase Virality and Community. Slow down Fact Checkers.
Podcasts
SymptomsFund a regular podcast where presenters can discuss misinformation and decry truth. Increase Virality. Slightly increase Community.
Political Fake News
TransmissionsConcerning established governmental systems, such as parliaments, congresses and monarchies. Tends to erode trust in the people that run countries, harming economies and health systems.
Print Targeting
SymptomsMake contact with traditional print media outlets, such as newspapers and magazines. Convince editors and sponsor misleading advertising. Slightly increase Virality and Plausibility.
Printed Leaflets
SymptomsProduce and freely distribute sheets of paper containing misinformation. Slightly increase Virality, Plausibility and Community.
Provoke Authorities
AbilitiesIncite hatred on both sides of the debate in order to increase pressure on governments to take 'strong action'. Provoke self harming policies which significantly slow Fact Checkers.
Radio Targeting
SymptomsMake contact with radio stations and presenters. Sponsor presenter 'live reads' and produced spots (complete with jingles). Slightly increase Virality, Plausibility and Community.
Scientific Fake News
TransmissionsConcerning modern scientific developments, such as our understanding of the shape of the Earth. Tends to harm economic development and future scientific understanding.
Social Media Presence
SymptomsFund teams to target users of social media with data-driven ads. Target those most vulnerable to misinformation and most likely to spread it further. Significantly increase Virality. Slightly decrease Plausibility.
Started by - A World Leader
TransmissionsA person who holds a position of power in a globally influential country, such as a democratically elected president, dictator, or a reigning monarch.
Started by - Aliens
TransmissionsExterrestrial beings from another world.