Barotrauma Husk Infection Stage Timer & Guide

v1.x (Current Release)

Track Husk Infection (Velonaceps Calyx) progression, symptom visibility thresholds, and medical interventions. Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics only work below 75 strength, while complete metamorphosis at 100 strength is irreversible by standard medicine.

Patient Infection Status

Current Husk Infection Strength 25%

0% (Dormant) 50% (Active / Symptoms) 75% (Tentacles / Mute) 100% (Metamorphosis)

Calyxanide Doses Available 2

-100 strength on medical success (-60 on fail). Cures stages 1–3.

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics 3

-21 strength on success (-6 on fail). Ineffective at ≥ 75 strength.

Active Stage

Stage 1 — Dormant / Incubation (0–49%)

Asymptomatic. No outward symptoms. Invisible to crew inspection without Health Scanner or Medical Doctor HUD.

Inspection Visibility: Hidden (Needs Scanner/Doctor HUD)

Antibiotics Viable: Yes (< 75%)

Calyxanide Cure Viable: Yes (< 100%)

Time Elapsed in Stage

1m 23s

Time to Next Stage

1m 23s

Time to Full Metamorphosis

4m 9s

Clinical Protocol & Action Plan

Infection is in early incubation. Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics (if available) or 1 dose of Calyxanide will completely cure it.

Doses needed to cure: 1 Calyxanide or 2 Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic(s) (assuming medical skill pass).

Husk Infection Stage Reference (v1.x)

Stage	Strength	Duration	Visibility	Effective Cures
Dormant / Incubation	0 – 49%	~166 s	Hidden (Requires Scanner/HUD)	Calyxanide, Antibiotics
Active Symptoms	50 – 74%	~83 s	Visible (Cough, Muffled Voice)	Calyxanide, Antibiotics (multiple)
Transformed	75 – 99%	~83 s	Visible (Tentacles, Mute)	Calyxanide ONLY
Final Metamorphosis	100%	Permanent	Full Husk AI Creature	NONE (Calyxanide Deals Harm)