"My theory: This started with one of them, an original."
Zombie physiology was the set of properties that caused zombie bodies to differ from their human (or otherwise) counterparts. Most commonly, a zombie's mind was deteriorated from that of its human state and its body was much more resiliant to physical trauma. While their bodies could be damaged in much the same way as a human's, their bodies didn't rely on blood, and as such they didn't bleed out. They either didn't feel pain or were undisturbed by it, allowing them to continue forward. Their bodies also seemed to be weakened, unable to move as quickly as a human. In the case of alphas, these traits mostly remained true, however their minds were less deteriorated and their bodies were seemingly strengthened. They were able to move as fluidly as acrobats, weave and dodge, and in some cases even use simple tools.
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Beyond alpha physiology[]
The zombie fetus, being the son of Zeus, inhereted his father's peak zombie physiology, but to an even greater degree. He would have been stronger and smarter than his father, potentially ushering in a new era of zombie evolution. His life was lost before any of this could be achieved.[1]
Zeus stood above the other zombies as their king due to his closeness to the origin of the infection. His mind and body were the least deteriorated by his zombie transformation, while his body was strengthened the most. In addition to the typical benefits of zombie physiology, Zeus was even able to control the actions of his alphas to some degree.[1]
Valentine's alpha transformation was not like most. While a human's mind degrades, a zombie animal seems to retain their animalistic intelligence. While Valentine gained the advantages of any zombie, she did not lose her mental capacity.[1]
Wildfire, like Valentine, did not experience the mental degredation typical of the zombie transformation, while gaining the benefits.[1]
Alpha physiology[]
These characters were granted standard alpha physiology after being bitten by Zeus. Their minds weakened, while their bodies became more durable, enabling them to withstand handgun fire and other body wounds as long as their brain remained intact. They remained capable of animalistic cognition.
Shambler physiology[]
These characters were graned weaker zombie physiology, and have bodies that are resistant to physical trauma and don't feel (or otherwise don't care about) pain, but they're weak and slow. Their minds are not capable of coordinated thought.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Shay Hatten, Zack Snyder, Joby Harold (writers) & Zack Snyder (director) (May 14, 2021). Army of the Dead.
| Skills | |
| Combat skills: | Exceptional physiology • Hand-to-hand combat • Marksmanship • Zombie experience • Zombie physiology |
|---|---|
| Professional skills: | Artistry • Business acuity • Cooking • Detection • Driving • Engineering • Hacking • Mechanics • Pilotry • Safecracking • Smuggling |
| Other skills: | Communication • Infection manipulation • Leadership • Multilingualism • Plan-making • Sleight of hand • Social manipulation |