The biological weapon referred to as the death mist, alternatively named red mist, was engineered by the Charon species. When applied in limited amounts, it could induce severe pain, hallucinatory experiences, and mental instability in an organic subject by impacting the nervous system of the exposed individual. The Charon utilized this property to disable intended targets; nevertheless, higher concentrations could readily lead to the death of the affected creature as its nervous system underwent a complete and catastrophic breakdown. The sole effective protection against the death mist involved the use of airtight vacuum suits, given the mist's propensity to adhere to skin and infiltrate the body via pores, rendering escape exceedingly challenging after initial contact.