Database
CompareStandard Plagues
PathogensThe Standard Plagues are the plagues that are free and can be unlocked and act as the campaign to the player when they first play the game. The first playable Standard Plague is Bacteria. In order to unlock the next plague type, the player must beat the plague they've most recently unlocked on Normal or higher difficulty. Each plague comes with its own abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and even its own playing style. For example, the Bio-Weapon is meant to be a fast-paced disease, whereas one can afford to be more cautious when using Parasite.
Star Shards
GenesMeteors and asteroids penetrate more deeply. Purpose unclear.
Sterilisation filters
EventsNew sterilisation filters are a news event which affects the way a plague spreads from country to country. This may happen with airplanes or ships. Only advanced water or airborne diseases can avoid these filters. Air 1 for airplanes and Water 1 for boats must be acquired to avoid the filters.
Steroidal Boost
SymptomsVictims develop additional muscle mass and appear healthier and more attractive. Increases infectivity.
Stocking Filler
TransmissionsWorms make themselves look cute and cuddly, before going to sleep in toy shops. Increases infectivity, especially in rich countries
Stonehenge
PathogensStonehenge is an origin story exclusive to the Shadow Plague DLC.
Strategic Fundraiser
GenesGain bonus income from HQ until it becomes infected
Structured Travel
AbilitiesZombies focus on horde leaders - focusing the horde on the direction of travel and increasing travel speed
Subconjunctival Bleed
SymptomsBleeding underneath the conjunctiva turns the eyes red
Subconjunctival Haemorrhage
SymptomsBlood vessels between conjunctiva and sclera burst, causing severe red eyes with occasional external bleeding. Decreases future research speed.
Submissive conception
TransmissionsApes can transmit virus rapidly through physical contact. A touch of hand is all that is required for ape to ape transmission
Sudan
CountriesA poor, rural country. Typically has a hot, arid climate.
Suicide
SymptomsTendrils release neurotoxins which cause severe disorientation and suicidal impulses in the host
Sunny Side Up
TransmissionsThe smell of barbecues accelerates the hatching of Neurax Worm eggs. Increases infectivity, especially in hot countries
Super Sparrow
AchievementsGet 3 biohazards with each disease on Normal or higher in the Pirate Plague Scenario
Support Bubble
AchievementsFund all the special Field Operative upgrades in Frozen Virus
Suppression
GenesPlague more likely to cross a closed land border
Surgeon General
GenesReduce global Fatality rate
Surprise Delivery
AbilitiesNeurax Worm hides away in a parcel and is posted to a random country as a present
Sushi Crisis
AchievementsStart a Sushi Crisis in Japan
Sweating
SymptomsThe loss of fluid through sweating also increases infection rates due to poor hygiene. More dangerous in cold countries
Sweden
CountriesA rich, urban country. Typically has a cold, humid climate.
Swine 1
TransmissionsNipah Virus: Pigs susceptible to pathogen and able to infect humans. Increase infectivity, especially in rural locations, as well as likelihood of mutation. Swine Flu: Pathogen uses pigs as prime host for antigenic shift - exchanging genes with multiple strains of influenza,
Swine 2
TransmissionsNipah Virus: Pathogen spreads through pig faeces. Increase infectivity, especially in rural locations, as well as likelihood of mutation. Swine Flu: Pigs more susceptible to infection by pathogen crossing species barrier. Increases infectivity, particularly in rural areas