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Space Log 2384,

I haven't written in around a year and it has defintiely been interesting. The first interaction with the Alien Parasite Latinus Namus Thingemous was during a routine exploration of the planet AZ32. Employees 37-39 were supposed to procure samples and return to the ship, but Michael Corman, Jr. slipped and fell approximately 53 feet. When his suit split on impact, it allowed Latinus to enter and interact with his biomatter. As we now know, Latinus is an interesting species, it studies the brain of the subject and mimics their actions. The difference from classic parasites though is that Latinus is a social creature, meaning it forms it's own personality from the memories of the host. Yet all Latinus subjects appear to be altruistic and generally positive, refusing to turn toward violence even when the consequences are life threatening. Corman's crew brought the parasite back to the station due to its charming nature and were punished as expected. Since then, our crew has created a new use for the recently deceased and it had led to an extreme productivity increase. This has raised the question as to whether we even need a human crew. We have all the organic matter for a full crew that doesn't moan about pay or overtime. The company board has reviewed my request to...um...liquidate the employee base. A company military cruiser is on its way to help with the liquidation process and transition period. I better get a promotion out of this.

End transmission

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Submitted by DefinitelyAFakeName on Mon, Sep 19, 2022 to /r/WritingPrompts/

The prompt

One of your crew mates has been overcome by a sentient alien virus, and their body is now completely controlled by the plague. However, the crew member was extremely rude and controlling, and the virus is not only really nice, but wants to join your crew…