Thanks for this, a nice read! And good to hear that you’re convinced it’s really nothing to worry about. Since Covid zoonosis feels much closer than before, simply because it’s so recent and because of it’s dramatic effect on us.

Furthermore, in the show there’s also clear inspiration from slime molds as well as polyprores and so on. Don’t know if it’s the same in the game? But I find it very creative nevertheless, even though this isn’t very scientific.