The Zeta Sector series contains the following key terms below that used in this story that you need to understand.
TERMS
1) VM: Stands for Victus Mortuus, the military's name for a typical mindless zombie.
2) HFVM: High-Functioning Victus Mortuus. These are smart zombies that remember who they were as humans. Like the mindless variety, they still hunger for human flesh and are hard to destroy. Some HFVMs try to blend in among humans.
3) Fecto and Meatbag: Slang terms for zombies.
4) Kid A: A title meaning 'leader of the class'. Basically, a title of popularity and leadership for your high school.
5) Opal: Jen's trusty .22 caliber pistol (nicknamed "Opal" after the white iridescent inset on its handle)
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CHARACTERS
1) Jen Valentine: That's you! You're the female Kid A of Zeta High. Your dad is the general for the Zeta Sector military, and your mom is a high-ranking scientist.
2) Damien Harris: The male Kid A for Zeta High. He's smart, athletic, and a dreamboat!
3) Chase: Your best friend whom you've known since you were both babies.
4) Sven: Kid A of the Alpha Sector high school. He's muscular, handsome, and smart. He pretends to be Swedish, using a fake accent to impress the girls. He is very good with technology (a bit of a hacker).
5) Benji: An intelligent zombie (HFVM) that used to be an adorable children's cartoon host. Now, like all the HFVMs you've met, he's a brain-eating psychopath. Benji escaped out of the bunker system up onto the surface; you're not sure what has become of him.
6) Kenny: Leader of the HFVMs. He is ruthless and cunning. You're not sure what his ultimate agenda is, but it will probably not favor humanity.
7) Dr. Franklin: Your biology teacher who secretly works for Kenny and the HFVMs, despite being human. You killed his HFVM wife and he is very upset with you!