← Back to Concept Index

neurotropic-weapons

The enemy developed aerosol-borne neurotropic weapons designed to incapacitate populations, violating international conventions.

1 chapter across 1 book

Ribofunk (1996)Paul Di Filippo

Chapter 37

This chapter consists of a series of encrypted transmissions from a soldier embedded in a futuristic military operation, describing the aftermath of a swift and decisive conflict against an enemy using advanced biological and neurotropic weapons. The narrator details the challenges of communication restrictions, the psychological and physiological effects of a novel neurobiological attack causing selective aphasia among the troops, and the efforts of medical and scientific teams to neutralize the threat. The narrative also reflects on the political and ethical complexities of the IMF's interventions and the personal toll on those involved.