Deep Space Scurvy

🦠 A galactic catch-all for disasters no one wants to explain.

Illustration of Deep Space Scurvy

Overview

Deep Space Scurvy has been blamed for everything from mechanical failure to philosophical nihilism. No one knows what it is. No one wants to admit they have it. But if you’ve spent more than 72 hours on a shuttle without fruit, odds are you’ve got it.

Symptoms (Reported)

Status

Recognized by interstellar insurers. Not recognized by medical science. Used most often as a liability disclaimer in Nothing Corp shipping manifests.