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Feb 8th, 2011, 08:58 PM
How did the outbreak start?
Clues:

Happened in islands like Hawaii where they differed from the zombies at the tower.
Couldn't have been random as it happened in several different areas all at the same time.
The area around Inglewood is known as "[[Ground Zero]]" and is thought to be where the outbreak originated.
Around [[Ground Zero]] people experience difficulty breathing and nausea which could be related to the cause of the outbreak.


How do the zombies decide between turning a human or using them as food?
Clues:

At a store during the first supply run, half of the bodies were human while the other half were infected.
A pile of infected bodies were kept outside of the arena.
Inside the arena there was a pile of human remains used as food.
Riley describes people turning as the result of contact with blood sprayed during an attack--not a decision-making process.


Where was Tommy originally from?
Tommy is originally from the Jefferson Park area of L.A. per the Official We're Alive map.
Clues:

He says [[Kelly]] was "babysitting" him and his sister, Lucy (who was turned very soon after the initial outbreak).
He says, "None of this would have ever happened if Mom hadn't dumped us with you!", implying that wherever he was from was safe.


What is the deal with [[the one with markings]]?
Clues:

This zombie has been seen at 2 convoy ambush sites, the tower twice, the arena, the other tower and the hospital. It is likely but not certain that all these appearances are the same zombie.
It can talk (Chapter 11)
It can input numbers into a keypad after a few attempts.
It can run very quickly
It understands the danger of weapons
It can catch arrows
It seemed to know that Riley was about to shoot at it with the arrow, yet did nothing to try and get them once the shot had been fired
Understands when not to risk lives, as it stopped zombies attacking CJ at the other tower
Identified as Dr. William (Bill) Roberts aka "Ink" who was convicted of multiple homicides and worked as a pharmaceutical engineer at Raydon Labs.
Covered in tattoos, which were made by a cellmate ("Cohen") in days prior to his trial CJ in the other tower.


Why didn't Pegs want to use a gun?
Clues:

Michael says something may have happened with guns in her past, but this is speculation.


Where did the different types of zombie come from?
Clues:

One of the [[little ones]] had a tattoo of the number 5 on its hand (Chapter 21)
Several characters say that they don't seem like the different types were ever human
In 23-3 Kalani and Riley go through Cain Mental Hospital, and there is lots of blood and fingernails on the floor, and a machine that may be used for tattoos.
In 39-1 Michael and Puck discover that Randy is carrying chemicals with him, which originate from Raydon Labs. After visiting Raydon in 39-3 they determine that the chemicals were likely the drugs follistatin, somatropin, stanozolol and Aranesp. that may be used for tattoos.


Why did [[Riley]] go on the mission to the pumping station and to follow the trackers?
Clues:
Riley had a crush on Angel and elected to go to be close to him.

[[Riley]] writes in her journal that she was kicking herself for volunteering, but deep down she knew why she did. (Chapter 8)


Who ran the Pumping Station for so long?
Clues:

When the water stops working, [[Datu]] says he is surprised it lasted this long.
The blood at the Pumping Station "seemed fresh".
The Behemoth was there, why would he be there if it was empty?
The Other Tower Folk sent Randy and some others to the Pumping Station, so they could have been running it.


What happened to [[Michael]] at the pumping station?

His arm was indeed crushed in a doorway after he met up with Randy as they tried to escape the Water Works. As Randy was attacked and began to change and begged Michael to shoot him, Michael fled.
Clues:

[[Michael]] always avoids answering that question which implies he is trying to hide something.
[[Michael]] says his arm was "crushed in a doorway" (chapter 18, part 2)


How did Skittles survive without being captured by the zombies?
Clues:

Knew about [[The One with Markings]]
Stayed away from [[the Arena]]
He kept out of the way and out of sight almost all the time
Says he hid from a runner in a trash can
Hides from a big one in a watertower with Angel and Kalani
Got M.R.E's from the [[Army Reserve Center]]
Was ignored by the zombies during the attack on [[The Other Tower]]


What exactly happened in the Arena?
Clues:

[[The One with Markings]] calls other zombies in.
[[Samantha]] says they "like to play rather than eat right away"
[[Samantha]] is confirmed to be dead.
[[Samantha]] says they "cycle through them", but [[Kalani]] isn't taken when it is his turn. This is likely because of the drugs he took.
In Datu's state of shock, he says "It's a trap".


Where is the other tower located?
Clues:

Presumed to be in Southern L.A. since Sean carried Hope to the Colony.


Were there survivors living on the Yacht?
Clues:

There was a boat hook on board meaning there may have been another smaller boat in tow.


Why was the big one at the [[Army Reserve Center]] dying?
It was discovered later that one of the Big Ones had huge cancerous growths. It's possible that this one also had large tumors slowly killing it as well.

What was the slime on the crate of [[MREs]]?
Clues:

Could be something to do with the [[little ones]] on the roof


Who is Randy and how does Michael know him?

Randy was stationed at the same base as Michael and Saul, although in another unit.
Clues:

In Chapter 19 - 1 Hope says that Michael had been talking in his sleep about someone called Randy.
In Chapter 23 - 1 Michael encounters Randy who has been turned and tried to take Tanya alive.
In Chapter 27 - Sean from the other Tower sends Randy to the Pumping station

Is [[Marcus]] dead?
Answer: Pete and Glenn announce that Marcus is killed by Gatekeeper in Chapter 30 part 2.
Clues:

[[Victor]] assumes that he is after the guardians return to their posts.

Why is [[Lizzy]] sick?
Answer: Lizzy was sick and throwing up because she is pregnant.
Clues:

Morning sickness from a pregnancy?
May or may not be [[Saul]]'s child, could have gotten pregnant before the outbreak.


Why does [[Scratch]] want to keep [[Lizzy]] alive?
Clues:

[[Scratch]] changes her mind as soon as she finds out that [[Lizzy]] is sick.
She is used as a bargaining chip for [[Pegs]], but there could be more to this.
Scratch is revealed to have been pregnant in the past, which could be a link as she can empathise with Lizzy's condition.


Who does [[Scratch]] mean when she says "we still have her"?
Answer: Scratch meant Hannah. This was confirmed when Kalani's hidden journal was read in Chapter 27-2.
Clues:

In Chapter 20-3 [[Tardust]] asks "
what about the other one" to which she replies "we still have her"?
Could be reference to Hannah who is Kalani's daughter.


Where did the Durai go with the rest of the Mallers?
Durai went South with the rest of the Mallers and took over the Colony.
Clues:

[[Tardust]] says that the Durai went south


How did the Jolly Green Giant get shot? According to Michael in Chapter 29 Beyond Our Walls Part, while being debrief by the colonel. Kimmet states that the Coast Guard was the first to repond and was shock
This goes unanswered. Presumably Victor's in field experiences would have informed his use of perfumes and colognes to cover his tracks.

This goes unanswered. Presumably Victor's in field experiences would have informed his use of perfumes and colognes to cover his tracks. to see the helicopter back at the fort. Michael clai
ms that they were overrun in LA.

How does [[Victor]] know about the zombies smelling them, when Tanya says the colony doesn't know about sweat?
While never officially revealed in the show, it can be presumed that Victor's experiences in the field led him to realize the value of covering his tracks with a pungent aroma like perfume or cologne.

Why does [[Ground Zero]] make people feel sick?
Clues:

There are large cracks in the area, and a haze.
An air tank can stop people feeling sick.
When Saul and Victor go there in 28-3, Saul doesn't feel sick.
With the above statement, this could also be due to the genetic mutation, or the immunity that Saul possibly has
This could also be explained by the fact Saul has been exposed in the past


Who does [[Scratch]] mean when she said she had two members of the tower
Answer: Scratch was talking about Lizzy and the baby
Clues:

Could be a reference to the possibility that [[Lizzy]] is pregnant.
The Mallers also have Burt and Angel.
The only other person it could have been was Hannah and she is presumed dead per Kalani and Durai.


How did Tanya get bit?
Answer: Tanya was bit by the Slow Turner at the Colony and hid it from both the Colony members, and the Tower.
Clues:

Must have happened before MPK arrived at the colony, since she had a bandage then.


Why hasn't Tanya turned?
Clue:

Potential family immunity for unknown reasons. If true, Saul is also immune, and potentia
lly the unborn baby.
might have something to due with the medication both Saul and Tanya took. The meds are for Fungal and bacteria infections....
Both Tanya and Saul have elevated levels of keratin-18


How did Burt survive the fall relatively intact?
Answer: After the zip line broke, Burt fell into a tree. He broke his leg falling through the tree and hit the ground hard. He was taken prisoner by the Mallers. The set his leg and it healed properly.

What is CJ's background and why is she so infatuated with the Mallers (aka Prisoners)
Clues:

CJ is presumed to be a member of law enforcement.
Would explain access to police materials like radios, SWAT vans, weapons and Maller bio information.
Brilliant planner, but lacks in execution of her plans


What is Angel's relationship to the Families?

Clues:

Angel has a family ring.
Durai mentions that he was a good friend of Angels father.


What happened to the Chinook that was carrying Captain Long?
Answer: The Chinook crashed approximately 1000 miles away from Long Beach, California and 30 miles from Boulder Colorado. It appears to have been attacked by a grown 'little one' (Inkling) that was hanging onto the helicopter after it landed in Long Beach to retrieve a reconnaissance team. The pilot was killed in the crash. Captain Long was killed and partially eaten. Two soldiers were turned and Pvt Griggs is MIA

IAmMattFriend
Apr 27th, 2011, 04:51 PM
I'm really surprised NOBODY has posted on here yet.

nikvoodoo
Apr 27th, 2011, 06:35 PM
Mainly because everyone discusses the unanswered questions in the theories forum.

GD_Elite
Jun 13th, 2011, 02:38 PM
Just made a massive edit to this page and was hoping someone might be able to check it/ improve on it/clean it up/check I haven't put any stupid questions in there. Thanks.

Grognaurd
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:17 AM
The silenced pistol was used, and it was missing from Burt's bag

I would change this to a silenced weapon was used. A silenced Pistol was missing from Burts Bag. We do not know if it was the silenced Berreta or the silenced MP5.

Grognaurd
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:20 AM
Who is Randy?

I would go Randy / Randi Two spellings reinforces that we do not know the sex of the person.

*Yes! My influence has spread far and wide!* - Sid.

nikvoodoo
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:29 AM
Its a wiki, if you think it should be a certain way feel free to make the changes :)

Grognaurd
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:29 AM
How does Victor know about the zombies smelling them, when Tanya says the colony doesn't know about sweat?

The colony might not know that sweat attracts the zombies, but Victor may know that strong sents mask them from the zombies. The old coffea hiding drugs to throw dogs off urban legend.

Grognaurd
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:32 AM
To tell you the truth, Nik, I do not know how

VeritableHero
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:33 AM
Nice, massive edit. Many questions that I've asked myself. Some are a little trivial but I think it's a nice checklist for KC to keep track of all of our questions. :o)

nikvoodoo
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:37 AM
One tab over from discussion is edit. click that and it's just like typing any other message, or post on the forum. When you're done instead of clicking post reply, clock save changes and voila! Wiki hath been edited :)

Grognaurd
Jun 14th, 2011, 09:55 AM
Thanks, if I stay in the formatting I should be ok. But, the syntax looks pretty simple so I will catch on fast.

h3half
Aug 16th, 2011, 09:59 AM
Added a question about Randy.

I don't think it was a girl, so I kept that spelling. The few signs we have point in the general direction of Randy being male.

nikvoodoo
Aug 16th, 2011, 01:45 PM
I'm merging some of your information with the stuff already labeled under the Randy questions.

silent E
Nov 12th, 2011, 11:30 AM
Just a theory about who Scratch found at the finally, and this ties into who/what she was looking for as well, I think for sure one of the bodies was Angel. Scratch and Angel have had a previous encounter, so it is logical to think that Angel is the one that she was looking for and has finally found.
I think that the other body is Burt's, and I am going to go with the unlikely yet reasonably probable situation that the old man is still alive. That's just because I want a better ending for him, so he's not dead.

panzerfaust
Dec 28th, 2011, 01:18 AM
People at the tower are stupid i figured out the smell thing way before they did and it didnt take a genius to figure about sound

nikvoodoo
Dec 28th, 2011, 06:32 AM
People at the tower are stupid i figured out the smell thing way before they did and it didnt take a genius to figure about sound

People at the tower are also in a dramatic story where they sometimes have to reach conclusions slower than we the audience do.

And you're right. It didn't take a genius to figure out the sound thing. Angel figured it out first after all.

daredevil
Dec 31st, 2011, 10:52 PM
people at the tower are also in a dramatic story where they sometimes have to reach conclusions slower than we the audience do.

And you're right. It didn't take a genius to figure out the sound thing. Angel figured it out first after all.
ooooh burn!

nikvoodoo
Dec 31st, 2011, 11:07 PM
ooooh burn!

Hey, the new season is coming back and I've gone months without an Angel jab. Gotta regain my form!

h3half
Jan 3rd, 2012, 02:43 PM
Here's a question: Where was Tommy and (his sister) Lucy from?

Kelly was babysitting Tommy and Lucy when the outbreak started, and apparently Lucy got turned before they could get away. Then, at the tower, Tommy says "None of this would have ever happened if Mom hadn't dumped us with you" (The context heavily suggests he's talking about him being in this situation, (I think) he's not suggesting that he had something to do with the outbreak).

If Tommy thinks he would have been safe wherever he was from, where was he from? While this might have just been a kid thinking LA was the only place hit (or a kid trying to really insult his Aunt by saying it's her fault), Tommy was a smart kid.

I doubt this question will ever be answered (Unless Tommy is part of the cause of the outbreak, then I suspect we will learn alot about him in later seasons) because he's, you know, dead. Still a cool thing to wonder about!

h3half
Jan 3rd, 2012, 03:40 PM
Added the Tommy question. Also added one about "Who kept the pumping station running?"

nikvoodoo
Jan 3rd, 2012, 08:12 PM
Actually....we know where Tommy was from. His house, not Kelly's, is listed on the map. I'll leave the question for now pending debate, but I think that's an answer we already have access to.

Pandora
Apr 4th, 2012, 07:21 PM
I was reading the page that 'answers' questions about WA. Scratch was looking for Burts gun. duh.

Muertog
Aug 9th, 2012, 01:59 PM
Tanya's bite was spoken about in Chapter 29, part 3, 3:15
"It happened a long time ago.
Burned your arm is surgery, huh?
I'm fine. You know that. It's been at least a month.
Who was it?
Some nobody, that slow turner that I told you about. Did it while we were handling him."

nikvoodoo
Aug 9th, 2012, 02:13 PM
I was reading the page that 'answers' questions about WA. Scratch was looking for Burts gun. duh.

Turns out it wasn't such a "duh" as she found Angel.

nikvoodoo
Aug 9th, 2012, 02:13 PM
Tanya's bite was spoken about in Chapter 29, part 3, 3:15
"It happened a long time ago.
Burned your arm is surgery, huh?
I'm fine. You know that. It's been at least a month.
Who was it?
Some nobody, that slow turner that I told you about. Did it while we were handling him."

If I can, I'll get back through and update all the answered questions tonight or this weekend or something. There are a lot of answers that have come our way that need to be updated.

Lilydragon
Sep 5th, 2012, 02:42 AM
Here's a question: Where was Tommy and (his sister) Lucy from?

Kelly was babysitting Tommy and Lucy when the outbreak started, and apparently Lucy got turned before they could get away. Then, at the tower, Tommy says "None of this would have ever happened if Mom hadn't dumped us with you" (The context heavily suggests he's talking about him being in this situation, (I think) he's not suggesting that he had something to do with the outbreak).

If Tommy thinks he would have been safe wherever he was from, where was he from? While this might have just been a kid thinking LA was the only place hit (or a kid trying to really insult his Aunt by saying it's her fault), Tommy was a smart kid.

I doubt this question will ever be answered (Unless Tommy is part of the cause of the outbreak, then I suspect we will learn alot about him in later seasons) because he's, you know, dead. Still a cool thing to wonder about!

Something that wouldn't surprise me is if Tommy's mom was working at the labs and that's where it all started...

daredevil
Sep 5th, 2012, 05:51 AM
Something that wouldn't surprise me is if Tommy's mom was working at the labs and that's where it all started...

I think it's more of a I miss home and I am invulnerable at home, nothing can touch me and I am surrounded by people that will protect me at home. As a Teenager myself I think Tommy was the wrong stereotypical teenager (The one We're Alive needs, but not the one it deserves). See, Tommy was portrayed as the "my family is great, I love my home" stereotype (which explains the "invulnerable house syndrome") and whilst that suits his portrayal of "Smart kid, poor understanding of the world" (Momma's boy) it doesn't suit his history or where he was living or even the time period he was living in. Look at the average kid today. We all know our house's aren't the safest place in the world, hell, I've been planning for apocalyptic scenarios for half a decade.... but whilst Tommy being a momma's boy was needed for the story, I still feel Kc could have gotten the same reaction from a more recent and more relevant stereotype of us Teens. I feel like the lack of a decent teenager was a let down, Hope however...

Not to mention one that didn't make us sound like annoying little brats.

**Rant over :)

Lilydragon
Sep 5th, 2012, 06:37 AM
I think it's more of a I miss home and I am invulnerable at home, nothing can touch me and I am surrounded by people that will protect me at home. As a Teenager myself I think Tommy was the wrong stereotypical teenager (The one We're Alive needs, but not the one it deserves). See, Tommy was portrayed as the "my family is great, I love my home" stereotype (which explains the "invulnerable house syndrome") and whilst that suits his portrayal of "Smart kid, poor understanding of the world" (Momma's boy) it doesn't suit his history or where he was living or even the time period he was living in. Look at the average kid today. We all know my house isn't the safest place in the world, hell, I've been planning for apocalyptic scenarios for half a decade.... but whilst Tommy being a momma's boy was needed for the story, I still feel Kc could have gotten the same reaction from a more recent and more relevant stereotype of us Teens. I feel like the lack of a decent teenager was a let down, Hope however...

Not to mention one that didn't make us sound like annoying little brats.

**Rant over :)

Wow, so totally not what I was talking about and out of left field. I was speculating that Tommy's mom worked at the labs. That's it, nothing about Tommy himself.

nikvoodoo
Sep 5th, 2012, 07:31 AM
Wow, so totally not what I was talking about and out of left field. I was speculating that Tommy's mom worked at the labs. That's it, nothing about Tommy himself.

I don't think he was ranting at you.

But he did just prove that Tommy was portrayed exactly like most teenagers these days ;)

daredevil
Sep 5th, 2012, 11:36 PM
I don't think he was ranting at you.

But he did just prove that Tommy was portrayed exactly like most teenagers these days ;)

Yes, sorry. I was just replying to the newest reply.

How did I prove that Tommy was portrayed exactly like most teenagers these days? The stereotypical Momma's boy routine is the least adopted by us teen's now a'days...

LiamKerrington
Sep 6th, 2012, 12:02 AM
Well, it's simple:

Youth's think they are a lot more 'grown-up' and 'self sustainable' then they really are. Rip of the cash-flow of Mommy and Daddy, let the frige stay empty, take 'em away there shiny little toys, and you'll see what you get. They realize that they depend on a 'safe home' and thgeir parents a lot more then they actually think. Today this is no different from what it was like in the midnineties (when I was a youth) and even earlier.
This does not account for individuals and local differences; but in general I take this as valid.

Please don't consider this a rant or offense or whatever. It's just what I experience on a regular basis when I have to deal with youths and what I figured way too late as a young grown-up reflecting on my own past ...

About topic: That would be hilarious, if Tommy's Mommy is part of the lab-team that started 'it' ...

All the best!
Liam

daredevil
Sep 6th, 2012, 01:14 AM
Well, it's simple:

Youth's think they are a lot more 'grown-up' and 'self sustainable' then they really are. Rip of the cash-flow of Mommy and Daddy, let the frige stay empty, take 'em away there shiny little toys, and you'll see what you get. They realize that they depend on a 'safe home' and thgeir parents a lot more then they actually think. Today this is no different from what it was like in the midnineties (when I was a youth) and even earlier.
This does not account for individuals and local differences; but in general I take this as valid.

Please don't consider this a rant or offense or whatever. It's just what I experience on a regular basis when I have to deal with youths and what I figured way too late as a young grown-up reflecting on my own past ...

About topic: That would be hilarious, if Tommy's Mommy is part of the lab-team that started 'it' ...

All the best!
Liam

I almost agree with what you said... almost. Whilst we depend on them, think about our personalities. Thinking we're self dependent doesn't stop when an apocalyptic event occurs, we'd still try to be self dependent. What I'm trying to say is that Tommy wasn't the right stereotype for us teens because he wasn't being self dependent. Whether or not he would have failed doesn't matter, it's that he wouldn't be thinking his mum was the ultimate protector, he'd of tried to have been independent... in the Tower atleast.

LiamKerrington
Sep 6th, 2012, 08:03 AM
I almost agree with what you said... almost. Whilst we depend on them, think about our personalities. Thinking we're self dependent doesn't stop when an apocalyptic event occurs, we'd still try to be self dependent. What I'm trying to say is that Tommy wasn't the right stereotype for us teens because he wasn't being self dependent. Whether or not he would have failed doesn't matter, it's that he wouldn't be thinking his mum was the ultimate protector, he'd of tried to have been independent... in the Tower atleast.

Hi there.

Yeah, I left that important detail out. I am sorry. And it is true: Tommy is just "one", maybe even "stereotype" of a youth; but being the only one below the age of 18/21 (except Hope!) in the WA universe he does not match anything next to "the average" youth, because - as you say - there are many different personalities available, just like with grown-ups. Maybe Tommy is kind of the youth-nerd... I mean, consider this: He cannot eat many things (gluten-issues), while the world apocalypses under the weight of zombies he - I mean, how badass is that actually??? - modifies some video-cameras for observation things ... So we look at kind of a nerd-guy who just tries to rationalize everything around his aunt and his situation ... So, yes. He is 'not the typical' youth after all ...
And I also agree with you: If he had the chance, he might have tried to stand up for himself ...

daredevil
Sep 6th, 2012, 10:59 PM
Hi there.

Yeah, I left that important detail out. I am sorry. And it is true: Tommy is just "one", maybe even "stereotype" of a youth; but being the only one below the age of 18/21 (except Hope!) in the WA universe he does not match anything next to "the average" youth, because - as you say - there are many different personalities available, just like with grown-ups. Maybe Tommy is kind of the youth-nerd... I mean, consider this: He cannot eat many things (gluten-issues), while the world apocalypses under the weight of zombies he - I mean, how badass is that actually??? - modifies some video-cameras for observation things ... So we look at kind of a nerd-guy who just tries to rationalize everything around his aunt and his situation ... So, yes. He is 'not the typical' youth after all ...
And I also agree with you: If he had the chance, he might have tried to stand up for himself ...

I agree