Former deputy chief of the Soviet biological weapons program Biopreparat, whose testimony about genetically engineered pathogens forms a crucial part of the scenario’s threat foundation.

A research scientist in the Soviet biological weapons program, whose insights into DNA synthesis and weapon design contribute to understanding the potential psychological impacts of biological warfare.

Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for his work on recombinant DNA, illustrating the dual-use nature of technology in the context of ethical scientific discovery.

Former U.S. Army bacteriologist and expert on biological-warfare countermeasures, providing scientific context for the threats discussed in the scenario.

Former FEMA administrator, providing expertise on governmental continuity and emergency planning in the context of a national biological disaster.