Terminus Station Radiation Contamination

A systemic failure in Forbidden Zone infrastructure manifesting as dual components: primary leakage through corroded pipe fittings and failing bulkheads (Station Radiation Leak) producing airflow-born radioactive particles that settle as surface residue (Station Radiation Fallout). The contamination forms an invisible but detectable continuum - primary leaks generate secondary fallout that coats ventilation grilles, ceiling plates, and corridor air with gray particulate haze capable of being tasted. Crew responses reveal institutional neglect: personnel mask faces when passing contaminated zones despite radiation readings violating emergency protocols. The persistent contradiction between visible fallout residues (noted by The Doctor) and Kari's delayed acknowledgment exposes deeper failures in containment and monitoring systems across the Terminus Station Forbidden Zone. This represents not mere decay but evidence of potential systemic corruption endangering human life.