Journal #4: How Does One Kill a Horde of Zombies?

     Aim for the head, always.  Shoot it, sever it, whatever.  Aim for the head.  Once the head is removed from the shoulders, the zombie just slumps down and becomes even more useless than it was before.  After taking this into consideration, however, one must also take into consideration the kind of zombie one is fighting. 

     If one is in combat with the "generic zombie", a reanimated corpseit is ideal, as they shuffle about and moan, but don't do much apart from that.  They do tend to be very aggressive, but are not too quick.  Hole up somewhere safe, build a fence, and shoot them if they get too close. 

     However, if one has the misfortune to be fighting against the "modern zombie", which is not technically a zombie at all, it could prove more of a problem.  In today's society, the zombie is not a reanimated corpse, but instead was a human who became infected with some sort of virus that attacks the brain and makes them hyper aggressive.  These zombies are also called "fast zombies", as they sprint after any provocation.  These zombies can only be deterred with the severing of the head, as anything else will only enrage them further.  To fight a horde of these, get to high ground, inside, and monitor the exits; be prepared to spend a very long time there.

     Another factor that needs to be considered is the method of infection.  Since it is most likely that one will be trying to survive the onslaught of modern zombies, this can be a very important factor.  Is it purely through contact with the zombie, e.g. a bite, or has the virus gone airborne? If it is purely physical contact, then take the necessary cautions, discussed above.  If it is airborne, though, one must take extreme caution.  Wear a mask frequently, and don't venture outside unless absolutely necessary.

     Of course, another important factor is are you alone? Being in a group is key to survival, so to combat a horde of any kind, make friends.  Stick together, fight together, survive together.  The key to killing a horde of zombies is surviving; it is very unlikely that one person, or a group of people, will manage to kill off the entire horde.  If they do, great! If not, follow the rules: cardio is key, limber up, double tap, and fight to the death.