One of the many different variants of zombies that were created by necromancers, this particular zombie is just another variation on the theme. The major difference is they, like the flammable zombies, are able to exude a dangerous gas, which can prove to be quite deadly in on itself.

Physically these zombies appear as bloated, greenish grey-skinned creatures. Unlike other zombies which typically have visible portions of their bodies missing, these undead monsters appear to be physically intact. They have the same urges as the others. They are always on the hunt for fresh victims to devour. They will attack via bite or bashing, but only the bite will transmit the plague.

One very strange effect that has been noticed is that sometimes when these creatures encounter large bands of zombies, they will seek out individual zombies and bite them. The bite will force the zombie to undergo a transformation into a bloater.

Another strange phenomenon is that these creatures always seem to travel in packs of no less than six regular zombies. If a pack drops to below four, they will actively seek out other zombies to replenish their losses. They are the only type of zombies that will actively seek out others and try to infect them a second time.

As if being turned into a zombie was not bad enough already.

Starfinder Creature Index

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