Leech Notes
This bloodsucking leech is approximately 20 centimeters in length. Bred by Dr.
Marcus, this creature has evolved in ways previously unthinkable in an
annelid. When multiple leeches are present, they have been observed to form a
collective consciousness. They consume flesh by attaching their enlarged
mouths to prey and possess the ability to entirely consume a human in a matter
of minutes.
Memo about Billy’s Past
Tragedy rocks the U.S. Marine Corps!
A dark day in Africa.
Rumors surround Dunell Marine Base, situation in the American heartland. These
rumors were sparked by the U.N. condemnation of the Guerilla Cleanup Operation
in Africa. An NPO has disclosed that the execution of 23 alleged soldiers was
actually the slaughter of 23 innocent local inhabitants. The military has
retracted their initial statements about the operation and the world is in an
uproar over their involvement in the affair. An investigative committee has
been quickly assembled to look into the incident, and the results of the
inquiry are disturbing. They have announced that the truth of the matter is
that "one marine panicked under the extreme conditions and unintentionally
killed the civilians." This marine is said to be currently being held under
close medical supervision and will receive just punishment in full accordance
with the law. Details on the individual remain undisclosed at this time. The
military’s reluctance to disclose information has only fueled media claims of
a cover-up.
Should the top brass be allowed to shirk responsibility for a soldier in their
command massacring 23 innocent people? Does this cold-blooded killing machine
of a marine even exist? This would not be the first time the military kept
information on an operation quiet, but the emergence of a single soldier to
blame seems all too convenient and reeks of conspiracy. If they do not
disclose the full truth behind the incident, there is no foundation for
regaining the trust of the citizens they are supposed to protect. The military
will not be able to escape the suspicions of the people, nor the family of the
soldier implicated in this sad affair. Dunell Marine Base continues to deny
media access to the facility, while soldiers continue their drills as if
nothing has happened. Where is the justice? Is this what our America has
become?
We all want to believe that our brave, shining knights in the US military have
our best interests at heart, so we can only hope and wait for an appropriate
response to the public’s outrage.
Jeff Hendricks,
War’s Power Magazine
James Marcus Profile
First head of Umbrella’s Management Facility. A founding member of Umbrella
Corporation and one of the pioneers who discovered the Progenitor virus. He
was so involved in his research that he began to use Umbrella employees as
test subjects in his experiments. The number of sacrifices totaled nearly 20
people. Acting under special orders from Ozwell E. Spencer, Albert Wesker and
William Birkin assassinated Dr. Marcus in 1988. However, 10 years after his
death, he was mysteriously revived. To exact his revenge, he began secret
activities with the goal of not only destroying Umbrella, but the entire
world.
Eliminator Notes
The Eliminator is a biological weapon created from a large monkey by Dr. James
Marcus. Being based on primates, the creature is highly intelligent and
capable of executing commands. In response to the virus, the Eliminator’s
muscle tissue strengthens and swells to such an extent as to tear through its
skin. When detecting prey, hunger drives it to jump and viciously attack with
incredible speed.
Infected Bat Notes
The Infected Bat is a creature that shows distinct mutations over other bat
subjects. It is a prime example of the T-virus increasing the size of a highly
compatible animal.Its extraordinarily developed physique can reach a wingspan
of up to 3 meters, and íts strengthened muscle tissue enables it to carry a
human being with ease. Its diet has been altered and now consists primarily of
meat. In order to capture its prey, it signals accomplices to its aid with
sonic waves.
Stinger Notes
The Stinger is a B.O.W. created by administering the T-virus to a scorpion. As
a result of the virus, the creature rapidly grows to a massive size, and its
pincers become powerful enough to cut through steel. The increased thickness
and strength of the exoskeleton enable it to absorb damage from firearms.
However, the creature’s slow movement prevents its effective usage as a B.O.W.
in the field.
Mimicry Marcus Notes
This creature is actually composed of countless leeches that have merged
together to imitate the late Dr. James Marcus. The leeches secrete an adhesive
bodily fluid over their cuticle in order to mold together. When in the
presence of prey or a threat, the leeches will break their form and attack.
They are a revolting but powerful enemy.
Queen Leech Notes
This creature has mutated to become the Queen Leech that controls all leeches.
It typically takes the form of Dr. James Marcus but can break this mold to
become a transfigured first form. The Queen Leech first entered the remains of
Dr. Marcus many years ago and merged with his DNA. Over a long incubation
period the Queen Leech eventually began thinking and acting just like Dr.
Marcus did when he was alive. As the name Queen Leech implies, it commands
countless mutated leeches. If it senses bodily harm, it will cease restraining
its natural functions and mutate into a larger, second form.
Resident Evil 0 Digest 1
Bizarre murder cases with people being found dead, their bodies half-eaten,
were being reported in the areas near Raccoon City. The city’s elite special
forces unit S.T.A.R.S. sent their Bravo Team to the scene. However, due to a
mysterious engine failure, Bravo Team’s helicopter crash-landed in the forest.
Bravo Team narrowly escaped with their lives and stumbled onto a heavily
damaged prison convoy and the brutally dismembered corpses of the Marines in
charge. Enrico Marini, Bravo Team’s commander, ordered that a search be made
for Billy Coen, a former Marine who escaped from the convoy.
The newest member of Bravo Team, Rebecca Chambers, discovered a train stopped
in the woods and went inside to investigate. Apparently the train had met with
some kind of accident as she found all of the passengers dead. One of the
supposedly dead passengers came to life and attacked Rebecca. Completely
surrounded and facing certain death, Billy Coen was responsible for her
rescue. Rebecca was still suspicious of Billy, but realized that they needed
to work together if they wanted to survive the nightmare.
Shortly after, the train suddenly started to move. It accelerated and was
rapidly approaching dangerous speeds. To prevent the imminent derailment, the
pair engaged the brake. However, it was too late and the train rolled on its
side. The two barely managed to escape the wreck. Waiting near them was
Umbrella’s Management Training Facility.
Resident Evil 0 Digest 2
The Management Training Facility had been closed down since the death of Dr.
James Marcus. Parasitic leeches taking the form of humans were attacking any
trespassers that entered the abandoned facility. It was true terror come to
life. The two Umbrella officers, Albert Wesker and William Birkin, were aware
of the unfolding events. They were sent to recover the facility, but that plan
fell apart with the endless waves of attacking monsters. While monitoring
Billy and Rebecca’s progress, they began to sense a presence bent on
Umbrella’s destruction and decided to destroy the facility. Rebecca and Billy
came to trust and rely on each other while struggling through the nightmarish
circumstances. Rebecca realized that Billy did not have it in him to have
murdered 23 innocent people.
The pair eventually met with a reanimated Marcus. He told them the startling
story of how he was assassinated 10 years ago. He has just successfully
replicated the T-virus after years of researching leeches when two of Ozwell
E. Spencer’s employees, Albert Wesker and William Birkin, assassinated him and
stole his research. The evolved leeches attached themselves to Marcus’s
corpse, absorbing his DNA into their own until eventually creating a copy of
him. This new Marcus sought revenge on Umbrella and the world by initiating
the outbreak of the T-virus to the surrounding Raccoon Forest, resuling in a
full-scale biohazard. The copied Marcus eventually transformed into the Queen
Leech while the timer began to run down on a bomb that was set to level the
facility. Rebecca and Billy knew what had to be done as the curtain on their
last battle rose.
Bat Notes
Secondarily infected with the T-virus, which gives it heightened
aggressiveness, the bat has a tendency to lunge at humans when it detects
them. Its physical features are not much different from those of other bats
that live in Raccoon Forest, but its hostile behavior increases the chance of
spreading the T-virus.
Leech Growth Records
February 3rd, 1978
I administered Progenitor to 4 leeches. Their will to survive leads them first
to parasitism and predation. Then they breed and multiply. Such a single-
minded biology makes them attractive candidates for bio-weapons research.
Although they appeared to writhe around in pain at first, they soon settled
down. Afterward, no major changes were observed.
February 10th, 1978
It has been 7 days since the administration of Progenitor. There has been
rapid growth to double their former size and signs of transformation are
emerging. Spawning has also been successful. They doubled their numbers in
only an hour, but their ravenous appetites led them to cannibalism. I hastened
to increase the food supply, but had already lost 2 of them.
March 7th, 1978
I provided them with live food, but lost half when the live food fought back.
However, the leeches are learning from experience and are beginning to exhibit
group attack behavior. They are also ceasing cannibalism. Their evolution is
exceeding expectations.
April 22nd, 1978
The leeches no longer exhibit individual behavior, even when not feeing. They
move as a collective. They consume everything I offer with remarkable
efficiency.
April 30th, 1978
An employee has stumbled onto my experiments. Can a human be a food source?
How will the leeches respond?
June 3rd, 1978
A day worthy of commemoration. Today they began to mimic me! Surely they
recognize their father.... Wonderful children. No one will take you away...
Reclamation Project Notes
The Management Training Facility has been abandoned since James Marcus’s death
in 1988. Umbrella undertook a project to reclaim the facility and bring it
back under operation. Supplies and human resources were to be divided into two
batches and sent in, but the lead group was exterminated by a B.O.W. The
special forces unit sent in to investigate were also caught by surprise and
taken down by the leeches. The leaders of the Reclamation Project were Albert
Wesker and William Birkin.
James Marcus Profile
James Marcus was the first head of Umbrella’s Management Training Facility. A
founding member of Umbrella Corporation and one of the pioneers who discovered
the Progenitor virus, he was so involved in his research he began to use
Umbrella employees as test subjects in his experiments. The number of
sacrifices totaled nearly 20 people. Acting under special orders from Ozwell
E. Spencer, Albert Wesker and William Birkin assassinated Dr. Marcus in 1988.
However, 10 years after his death, he was mysteriously revived. To exact his
revenge, he began secret activities with the goal of destroying not only
Umbrella, but the entire world.
Ecliptic Express Notes
A special express train bound for the Management Training Facility, the
Ecliptic Express appears to be a typical train at first glance, but its
purpose is to bring Umbrella employees to the facility to undergo special
training. The rails are privately owned and stretch through Raccoon Forest to
allow direct delivery of materials and human resources to various Umbrella
facilities.
Marcus’s Diary 1
December 4th
We finally did it – the new virus! We call it Progenitor. I will begin
detailed investigations into this virus immediately.
March 23rd
Spencer says he’s going to start a company. Well, I don’t care, as long as I
can continue my research into Progenitor. He can do whatever he likes.
August 19th
Spencer keeps hassling me to become the director of his new training facility.
Maybe it’s due to the business, but he’s becoming intolerably pushy. Perhaps I
can turn this to my advantage. I need a special facility to properly explore
all the secrets of this virus. A plce where no one will get in the way.
November 30th
Damn that Spencer! He came to complain to me again today. He thinks of
Progenitor as nothing more than a money-spinning tool. Fool! But if his
influence continues to grow it can only be bad for my research. If I’m to
properly develop Progenitor, I must strengthen my own position too.
September 19th
At last I’ve discovered a way to build a new virus type with Progenitor as a
base. Mixing it with leech DNA was the breakthrough I needed. I call this new
virus T, and it marks the first successful derivation of the Progenitor line.
October 23rd
It’s no good! I can’t hope for progress by experimenting on mere rodents. Only
humans can be a proper mammalian subject for these experiments. Otherwise,
I’ll never make any real progress.
November 15th
Someone seems to suspect something about my experiments, but perhaps it’s just
my imagination. Well, if anyone does get too close, they may find themselves
unexpectedly "assisting" in my research!
January 13th
At last, they are ready. My wonderful leeches! Those of low intelligence will
never have the privilege of tasting this sense of joy and satisfaction! Now,
finally, I can move against Spencer. Soon, I will control everything.
January 31st
The devices I set to protect my work have been disturbed. It appears someone
came looking for T and the leeches. Fool. Not doubt the work of Spencer’s
group.
February 11th
Today, I again found evidence of tampering around the entrance to the labs. If
that’s what they’re after, I must find a suitable way to deal with them.
Perhaps I should have William and Albert smoke out the pests. Those two are
the only ones I trust. Apart from my beloved leeches, of course. But Spencer,
it wouldn’t end there, would it?
Zombie Notes
They were once human, but were infected with and consequently resurrected by
the T-virus. They lose their ability to reason, which combined with the
continued decay of their flesh has led to their being called zombies. They
began to appear in great numbers with the T-virus outbreak. Their insatiable
hunger drives these carriers to seek out living organisms for food, which only
further serves to drive the infection.
Raccoon Forest Notes
Large Raccoon Forest lies on the northern outskirts of Raccoon City and
includes the Arklay Mountains. It’s a rich habitat, home to a multitude of the
area’s woodland creatures. The abundance of life in the forest is one
contributing factor to the rapid widespread dispersion and mutation of the
virus, resulting in a biohazard. The Arklay Research Facility and Management
Training Facility both lie within the forest.
July 24, 1998
Jill Valentine Profile
A member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. She is very dexterous and is an expert at
picking locks, earning her the somewhat awkward title of "Master of
Unlocking." She is not only highly skilled in bomb disposal, but is excellent
at breaking down any situation an determining the best course of action. Her
years of U.S. Army Delta Force training have helped make her a crack shot.
After the destruction of Raccoon City, both her and Chris have joined a
private biohazard containment unit with the goal of taking Umbrella down once
and for all. Serious, with a strong sense of justice, she’s very direct in her
actions. She typically only shows her tough side to others, but there are
times when she lets her guard down and shows a softer side.
Chris Redfield Profile
A member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team, his marksmanship is #1 amongst the sharp-
shooters assembled in Alpha. He was once a pilot in the U.S.A.F. and has
rigorously been trained in hand-to-hand combat as well as knife combat. He has
pursued Umbrella and the people behind it even after the fall of Raccoon City
by helping to organize a private biohazard containment unit. An excellent
observer with keen insight, his sense of right and wrong is unwavering. This
is often a source of conflict between Chris and his superiors. He has a
younger sister, Claire, who he is very protective of.
Kenneth J. Sullivan Profile
A member of S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, he is a veteran who can be trusted to bring
his vast experience and wisdom to his investigations. He is charged with recon
and position security. He made it to the mansion, but was soon overtaken and
became a meal for a zombie.
Forest Speyer Profile
A member of S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, his sharp-shooting skills almost rival
Chris’s. He escaped to the mansion, but was attacked by a monster and left for
dead on the balcony, where his body was later discovered.
Barry Burton Profile
A member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team, Barry Burton used to serve in the same
military unit with Chris Redfield and employs his expert knowledge in firearms
to adjust and supply the guns for the group. He is good-natured and
compassionate, with a strong sense of duty. He deeply loves his wife, Kathy,
and two daughters, Moira and Polly. After escaping from the mansion, he took
his family to Canada and returned alone to Raccoon City to rescue his friend
and former comrade from S.T.A.R.S.
Brad Vickers Profile
A member of the S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team, Brad Vickers is in charge of chemical
protection and also serves as the team’s helicopter pilot. He is prone to
cowardice, a trait most notably demonstrated when he fled and left his team
dead at the mansion. His guilty conscience eventually forced him to return to
try and save the remaining survivors. Despite his one moment of courage, he
could never change his true nature. In the end he was tracked down and killed
by the Nemesis.
Richard Aiken Profile
A member of the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, Richard Aiken is the BUM, or back-up
man, for the team and specializes in the shotgun. He is also charged with
looking after the inexperienced Rebecca Chambers. This young man has a bright
disposition and is frank with others. He cares for people and will do whatever
it takes, even at the cost of his own life, to protect someone.
Enrico Marini Profile
He is the leader of the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team and second in command of
S.T.A.R.S. Enrico is a veteran with survival skills and is highly regarded by
his subordinates. Enrico’s Bravo Team was on the way to investigate the
bizarre murders in Raccoon Forest when their helicopter was forced to make an
emergency landing. They proceeded to investigate on foot. Along the way, his
team got split up and attacked by monsters in the forest. Enrico decided the
Bravo Team’s best chances of survival were with fleeing into the mansion, a
secret Umbrella research facility. After escaping to the mansion, Enrico soon
learned that there was a traitor within S.T.A.R.S.
Edward Dewey Profile
A member of the S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team, Edward Dewey is the RS, or rear
security, for the team, and although he normally serves as the main pilot, he
acted as copilot to Kevin Dooly for the Raccoon Forest mission. After the
helicopter crash-landed, he discovered the Ecliptic Express and looked around
inside, only to be bitten by a zombie, making him the first S.T.A.R.S. victim.
S.T.A.R.S. Notes
Special Tactics and Rescue Service, or S.T.A.R.S., was established within the
Raccoon Police Department and is divided into an Alpha Team and Bravo Team.
This elite group was formed to respond to terrorism, organized crime, and
emergencies too difficult for the regular police to handle. Its members
include a hand-picked group of specialists, the best of the best. Their
funding was provided by a grant from private corporations, most notably the
Umbrella Corporation.
Arklay Research Facility "Mansion" Notes
Umbrella’s research facility built deep within Raccoon Forest. The primary
facilities are buried deep underground, while the two story mansion that rests
above ground serves as a facade. The mansion’s construction includes a wide
range of insidious traps and devices created by the architect George Trevor.
Tyrant (T-002) Notes
The Tyrant is a product of the Arklay Research Facility – the ultimate life-
form, based on the male human body structure. Its combat prowess is the best
of all B.O.W.s, and it is named after the virus that created it. It possesses
the mental faculties to carry out orders and is extremely durable. There were
still issues about the control mechanisms, so combat data against real
opponents was needed for making further improvements. If it senses that its
life is in danger, it will remove its power limiter and transform into the
even more powerful Super Tyrant.
Wasp Notes
These wasps were secondarily infected after ingesting insect carriers of the T-
virus. They have grown to enormous size as a result. Wasps are societal
insects that congregate in nests, and though it may be possible to fend off
one or two, any unfortunate victim of their attack will likely fall prey to a
large number of the creatures when they attack in swarms.
Their stinger can deliver large doses of their natural venom mixed with the T-
virus.
Web Spinner Notes
The Web Spinner is a new B.O.W. developed from early experiments with
arthropods. Its name is derived from the creature’s roots as a spider, but the
mutated creature now uses its acidic venom to capture prey and no longer
relies on webs. With its spider ability to climb on walls and ceilings, it was
under consideration as a useful weapon, but the inability to exert control
over it ended that line of research.
Yawn Notes
This poisonous snake, bred for use as a B.O.W. test subject, escaped and was
subsequently infected with the T-virus, causing it to grow to a gigantic size.
It quickly made the mansion its home and ate many of the research staff. The
venom it secretes through its sharp fangs requires a powerful serum to
counteract. If the victim is not given proper treatment, the venom will kill
the victim in a matter of minutes. Because it appears to be yawning as it
swallows its prey whole, it was given the name Yawn.
Adder Notes
This small, venomous snake was secondarily infected by the T-virus, leading to
a mutation with an enhanced ability to attack prey. It has the ability to
multiply with incredible speed, and its already-potent venom has further
enhanced by the effects of the virus. The adder’s bite also carries with it
the potential to further spread the T-virus.
Black Tiger Notes
The Black Tiger is a disposed-of Web Spinner that mutated and grew even larger
and more deadly. It can be differentiated from a Web Spinner by the black
markings on its body. Its ability to create a web and nest has returned,
providing it with an additional tool for trapping large prey.
Cerberus Notes
The Cerberus is a B.O.W. created by administering the T-virus to large
Dobermans used in the military. Its skin is severely damaged, although its
speed and endurance are considerably heightened. When it finds its prey, it
will coordinate with others in its pack and attack in waves. They are
suspected to be the main cause of numerous mutilated bodies found in Raccoon
Forest.
Chimera Notes
This grotesque B.O.W. was created by combining the genes of a human being with
those of a fly. Although the Chimera’s general shape is humanoid, it has
retained many fly characteristics, such as the ability to crawl on walls and
its sharp appendages. Its intelligence is on par with that of an insect, and
its body contains within it numerous maggots. Its appearance provokes fear in
humans.
Crimson Head Notes
The Crimson Head is a zombie that has undergone a sudden mutation, bringing
with it a ferociousness surpassing that of a standard zombie. The mutation
process requires that the zombie first be incapacitated. At this time, the
creature’s body tissue is reconstructed at the cellular level, resulting in
renewed activity as well as the tell-tale reddish color that gives the Crimson
Head its name. It possesses long, sharp claws and relentlessly pursues victims
with a speed unseen in zombies.
Crow Notes
Wild crows were infected by the T-virus. Although their appearance remains
mostly unaltered by the infection, they have grown more violent and are no
longer frightened off by loud sounds. The fact that they care capable of
flight makes them an extremely dangerous carrier for the virus.
Hunter Notes
The Hunter was a battle B.O.W. born from a fertilized human egg infused with
reptilian DNA with the assistance of the T-virus. It is extremely deadly in
combat and possesses large, sharp claws. It is intelligent enough to carry out
basic commands and can cut down prey with astonishing agility and jumping
power, making it truly deserving of the name Hunter.
Neptune Notes
A new form of B.O.W. created from a great white shark base, Neptune was
developed as an experiment to prove that the T-virus would combine well with
sea creatures. However, the introduction of the T-virus provided only minimal
enhancement to the pre-existing strength of the shark, and the result could
hardly be employed as a true B.O.W. In the sea, it knows no enemies, but on
land, it is powerless.
Plant 42 Notes
Plant 42 was created accidentally during the T-virus outbreak. Researchers who
had discovered the plant studied it with great interest as its growth
overwhelmed that of other plants. Although it cannot move its trunk, it can
lash out with tentacle-like appendages to ensnare prey and drain them of their
blood for nutrients. It has also generated many other self-defense mechanisms
to protect itself from would-be attackers.
Resident Evil Digest 1
The S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team was sent in to ascertain the cause of the grisly
murders taking place in the Arklay Mountains, but all contact with them was
cut off during the mission.
Alpha team was then sent to investigate. While searching for their comrades,
Alpha Team fell under attack by monsters and was forced to flee into an
ominous mansion.
The survivors – Chris, Jill, Barry and Wesker – resumed the search fro Bravo
Team, but found that most of them had already been killed by zombies. The
mansion was filled with trap doors and strange devices and teemed with
monstrous dogs, crows, spiders and blood-sucking plants. The mysteries
surrounding the old residence became more apparent as the team fought their
way through its evil inhabitants. The mansion turned out to be a front for a
hidden Umbrella research facility. Alpha Team managed to locate the survivors
of Bravo Team – Rebecca, Richard and Enrico – but Richard perished shortly
thereafter, and Enrico was murdered while trying to warn of a traitor in their
midst.
Resident Evil Digest 2
Jill and Chris made their way below the mansion and discovered Umbrella’s high-
tech research facility.
They discovered Wesker in the cultivation chamber and learned that he was a
traitor. As a former Umbrella researcher, he had seized the opportunity that
the biohazard presented to lure them into the mansion and collect data on the
effectiveness of the biological weaponry against highly trained soldiers.
Wesker also had further plans to betray Umbrella.
With the awesome power of the completed Tyrant in his hands, he no longer
needed to follow the orders of others. However, after the Tyrant was released,
it lashed out and pierced Wesker’s body with its giant claw.
The Tyrant pursued Jill and Chris, while in the background a self-destruction
mechanism had been initialized. The pair made contact with Brad, Alpha’s
helicopter pilot, and fled to the helipad to escape.
The Tyrant followed in pursuit and began to draw closer with each step.
Keeper’s Diary
May 9, 1988
Played poker tonight with Scott and Alias from Security, and Steve from
Research. Steve was the big winner, but I think he was cheating. That scumbag.
May 10, 1998
One of the higher-ups assigned me to take care of a new creature. It looks
like a skinned gorilla to me. I was instructed to feed it live animals.
When I threw in a pig, the creature seemed to play with it – tearing off the
pig’s legs and pulling out the guts before it actually started eating.
May 11, 1998
At around 5 A.M., Scott woke me up. Scared the shit out of me, too. He was
wearing a protective suit. He handed me another one and told me to put it on.
Said there’d been an accident in the basement lab. I just knew something like
this would happen. Those bastards in Research never sleep, not even on
holidays, so it was only a matter of time before one of them slipped up.
May 12, 1998
I’ve been wearing this damn space suit since yesterday. My skin’s getting
grimy and feels itchy all over. The goddamn dogs have been looking at me
funny, so I decided not to feed them today. Screw ’em.
May 13, 1998
Went to the Infirmary because my back is all swollen and feels itchy. They put
a big bandage on it and told me I didn’t need to wear the suit anymore. All I
wanna do is sleep.
May 14, 1998
Found a big blister on my foot this morning. I ended up dragging my foot all
the way to the dogs’ pen. They were quiet all day, which is weird. Then I
realized some of them had escaped. Maybe this is their way of getting back at
me for not feeding them the last three days. If anybody finds out, I’ll have
my head handed to me.
May 16, 1998
A rumour is going around that a researcher who tried to escape the estate last
night was shot. My entire body feels hot and itchy and I’m sweating all the
time now. I scratched the swelling on my arm and a piece of rotten flesh just
dropped off. What the hell’s happening to me?
May 19, 1998
Fever gone but itchy. Today hungry and eat doggie food.
May 21, 1998
Itchy itchy Scott came ugly face so killed him. Tasty.
4 / /
Itchy. Tasty.
Mail to the Chief of Security
Attn: Chief of Security
Date: July 22, 1998, 2:13
X Day is drawing upon us. Execute the following procedures within one week.
Prompt actions are demanded.
1. Lure S.T.A.R.S. to the estate, and obtain the B.O.W. raw combat data
against the S.T.A.R.S.
2. Collect two embryos of each mutated specimen as samples, excluding the
Tyrant. Dispose of the Tyrant.
3. Ensure complete disposal of the Arklay Research Facility, including all
personnel and test animals. Disguise their deaths as an accident.
When the above procedures are executed, report to headquarters for further
instructions.
Sealed Letter to Sergei Vladimir
Dear Colonel,
It has been so long since we last met. Has summer come to Russia yet?
I realize it is sudden, but I have a request that only you can handle, old
friend. You already know from the television conference the other day that a
response to the incident at Arklay has been ordered.
The mail calling for X Day Procedure has already been sent. There are
stirrings behind closed doors calling for a "disposal" of the entire facility.
However, I just cannot help but feel it is a waste, what with our guardian of
Crete.
I apologise for having to make this request of you, but could you fly to
Raccoon and recover the prototype for me? There is cause for the urgency of
this request. Hidden forces are at work, trying to back me into a corner.
I suspect there is more to the virus outbreak and other various incidents than
is suspected. The company has decided to destroy any evidence implicating
their involvement. In the current circumstances, I fear that any
correspondence sent by traditional means would be monitored, and so I sealed
this message.
Umbrella is embroiled in a dangerous situation, and these are dangerous times.
This is when those who would take advantage of such misfortune will begin to
emerge. You have always been our loyal cleaner, and the time when your
services are needed has come again.
Happy hunting.
Richard Aiken’s Letter
Dear Bridgette,
I understand your concerns about me taking up this dangerous line of work. As
a member of S.T.A.R.S., I will always be in the line of fire. I figured this
was as good a time as any to explain my actions. Bridgette, I know I’ve talked
about her before, but the memory of my little sister eats at me from the
inside. I couldn’t save her from that criminal.
I know you tried to console me, telling me that there was nothing I could do
being so young. But I was so paralyzed by fear and doubt that I couldn’t do
anything.
My baby sister was killed right in front of my very eyes and I couldn’t move
an inch. I couldn’t protect her. I was so helpless. It feels like I should
have died in her place and I just can’t shake that feeling. All I can do is
try to bury that feeling and protect the people that need it most, so they
don’t have to go through what I did. I’m not giving up this job, and I will
continue to protect who I can.
S.T.A.R.S. is the only way I can live with myself. I don’t want to die in
vain. I never want to hesitate when that moment comes again.
Don’t worry; I’m not that little kid anymore and I’ll come back alive. I
promise. You’re the most important thing in my life, and I always want to be
there for you when you need me.
Love
Richard
B.O.W. Notes
A bio-organic weapon, or B.O.W., is an organism mutated using the power of the
T-virus developed by Umbrella. There are numerous varieties of B.O.W., all
developed to accomplish different aims, from combat to viral contamination.
Widely considered the most successful of the B.O.W.s is the humanoid Tyrant.
B.O.W.s include all organic weapons intentionally designed by Umbrella, but do
not include monsters created as a result of secondary infection by the T-virus.
Researcher’s Letter
June 8th, 1998
My dearest Ada,
By the time you read this letter, I will no longer be the man you knew, the
results of my test came back today, and as I suspected, they came back
positive. I feel like I am teetering on the edge of sanity just thinking about
my impending doom. I would give anything not to have become one of them.
As far as I know, you are not infected. I sincerely hope things do not reach
such a desperate pass, but if it has turned out that you are the last person
remaining alive, I want you to get the material from the Visual Data Room.
Then, activate the Self-Destruct System in the Power Room and escape from
here. Please do everything in your power to make this whole incident public.
If everything is still running normally, you should be able to release all the
locks using the Security System. I have set up the terminal in the small
security room so that you can log in to the system using my name and your name
as the password.
You will need another password to release the lock of the door in Basement
Level Two where the Visual Data Room is located. As a safety measure I have
coded that password into an X-ray picture; a roentgenogram. I know you, and
I’m sure you will be able o work it out without any trouble.
There is just one more thing…and it is my last request. I hope you never have
to lay eyes on me in that state, but if you do happen to run into me in my
hideous form, I beg you to put me out of my misery. I hope you understand.
Thank you, Ada.
Yours truly,
John
Lisa Trevor Profile
Lisa Trevor was imprisoned for nearly 30 years in the mansion and subjected to
continual experiments that transfigured her into a monster. Numerous viral
experiments made her immune to death itself and soon led Birkin to the
discovery of the G-virus. Lisa has the disturbing habit of peeling faces from
her victims and placing them over her own. There were repeated attempts to
dispose of her, but they all failed. She was eventually bound and left to
wander the halls of the mansion.
Trevor Family Notes
George Trevor was the brilliant architect who designed and oversaw the
construction of the Arklay mansion. The construction of the mansion took five
years, and when it was complete, Spencer decided that George knew too much. He
was imprisoned within the mansion, while his wife, Jessica, and his daughter,
Lisa, were subjected to viral experiments. Jessica was deemed incompatible and
disposed of, while George found himself trapped in the product of his own
design. The Trevor family became the first victims of Spencer’s blind ambition.
Family Picture
There’s something written on the back:
Progenitor virus administered (Nov. 10, 1967)
Jessica
Administered virus: Type-A
Plasmolyzing of tissue during cell activation.
Virus fusion: Negative
Action: Disposed of.
Lisa
Administered virus: Type-B
Plasmolyzing of tissue during cell activation.
Virus fusion: Positive but delayed fusion.
Body modification: Observed constant results.
Status: Continue protective observation.
George
Action: Terminated (Nov. 30, 1967).
A Letter to Someone
To my Lisa,
Day by day I can feel my consciousness drifting further away.
The shots given to me by the men in white clothes made some of Mommy’s itching
go away. Today they gave me another shot saying it was "nutrition". When they
give me the shots Mommy can think straight, but Mommy’s shocked and sad
because Mommy is unable to think of you all the time.
Mommy’s afraid. Afraid of forgetting everything, especially the memories of
you and Daddy What your faces look like, how we used to be together They’re
all starting to disappear into somewhere dark in my mind.
Oh Lisa, I wish I could touch your face and hold you in my arms right now, so
that I can hold on to the wonderful memories of you and Daddy.
Lisa, we can’t stay here any longer. We have to escape! Listen to me, Lisa.
Our chance to escape is the next time when we go to that lab together. We’ll
both pretend that we are unconscious, and when that man in white clothes is
off guard that will be our chance. When we’re on the outside, let’s look for
Daddy together. Okay sweetie?
Be strong, Lisa.
Nov. 13, 1967
Jessica Trevor
Someone’s Journal
Nov. 14, 1967
I feel dizzy after that shot they gave me. I don’t see Mom. Where did they
take her? She promised that we would escape together. Did she escape alone and
leave me behind?
Nov. 15, 1967
I found Mom. We ate together. I was very happy. But she was a fake. Not my
real Mom. Same face but different inside. Have to find Mom. Have to give face
back to mother. I got Mom’s face back. Nobody can have my Mom except me. I
attach her face to me so she doesn’t go away. Because Mom sad when I meet her
without her face.
Nov. 17, 19 7
from inside box, scent of mommy. maybe true mother there. stone box hard. It
hurt. steel rope in the way. can’t see mother becuz 4 stones.
19
daddy atached first momm atached scond iNside reD and sLimy white and hard not
true moM where dunno dadd found mum again whne atachd mommy she move no more
she screaming why? Jst want to b with her
4
Mom where? I mis you
Wesker Report Extract on "Her"
July 31, 1978
We knew nothing about her. She was the biggest secret at the laboratory and
her data was never removed from the premises. The records showed that she had
been there ever since the institute was established. She was 25 years old. No
one knew who she was or why she was there. Apparently, she was a human
specimen to develop the T-virus on.
The experiment began on November 10th, 1967. She had been continuing to
receive virus injections for 11 years.
July 27, 1981
He worked through the night at the lab time after time and repeated
disorganized experiments, one after another. My staff and I collected biopsy
samples as quickly as possible before the specimens could die, but we couldn’t
keep up with his speed.
The Laboratory Manager supplied the new specimens as if nothing had happened,
but they didn’t survive long. It was hell. But the female specimen survived
that hell.
She was 28 years old by then and had spent 14 years in this lab.
The numerous injections of the "Progenitor" virus she had received over the
past 14 years would have left her bereft of any logical reasoning. It’s just
as well because if she still had any mind left, death would have been the one
and only thing she would desire.
Somehow, she continued to live.
July 31st, 1995
Her termination was decided on after three researchers had become her victims.
With the study of the G-virus on track, she no longer had her status as a
valuable specimen.
The termination of her vital signs was monitored and confirmed over the next
three days. Then, the body was finally taken away to some unknown location at
the instruction of the Laboratory Manager. Even now, I still do not know who
she was or why she was brought here.
September 28, 1998
Leon S. Kennedy Profile
After graduating from the police academy, he asked to be assigned to the
Raccoon City police, who are in the middle of investigating the bizarre
murders in the area. Upon arrival to the devastated city, he does what he can
to rescue the survivors. Although he has little practical experience, he makes
up for it with a strong survival instinct and natural abilities. After
escaping Raccoon City, he is scouted to become an agent for the U.S.
government. He has a strong sense of justice and never hesitates to act. His
youth can sometimes lead him astray when it comes to the fairer sex.
Brian Iron’s Profile
The chief of police for the R.P.D., Brian Irons maintains the façade of being
a warm-hearted police chief, but he was accepting bribes from Umbrella to turn
a blind eye to their many illegal activities in the city. When members of
S.T.A.R.S. returned with reports of the mansion incident, he intentionally
blocked all further attempts at investigating the matter.
His dark side is not a recent phenomenon. A little known fact about his past
is that he was twice accused of domestic violence against his wife during his
college years, and he avoided incarceration by agreeing to undertake
psychiatric evaluation. During the events in Raccoon City, his unstable nature
began to rear its ugly head again. He locked down the police station to make
sure all of his subordinates went down with him and even made a personal
trophy of the mayor’s dead daughter.
William Birkin Profile
A world-renowned scientist working for Umbrella, William Birkin is the primary
figure responsible for the development of the G-virus. He was also a core
component in continuing research on the T-virus where Marcus left off.
However, some unpleasantness arose between him and Umbrella, prompting him to
approach the U.S. military. Umbrella responded by sending in their special
forces.
Shortly before his death at their hands, he injected himself with the G-virus
and transformed into a monster. He is survived by a daughter, Sherry, from his
late wife, Annette.
Resident Evil 2 Digest 1
Two months after the mansion incident, Raccoon City had shown signs of
changing. Leon S. Kennedy is R.P.D.’s newest police officer, and he has
arrived in Raccoon City for his first day on the job.
The town is swarming with zombies, and shortly after reaching town, Leon has
to save Claire Redfield from an attacking zombie.
Claire is S.T.A.R.S. team member Chris Redfield’s younger sister, and she has
come looking for her brother. Claire and Leon flee together to the safest
location they can think of – the R.P.D. police station.
They manage to reach the station but find that the police force has already
been devastated. The two decide to split up to try and look for survivors and
an escape route. While exploring the expansive police station, Leon meets Ada
Wong in the parking garage, and they continue exploring together. Meanwhile,
Claire finds and rescues a young girl. She tells Claire that her name is
Sherry and that she got separated from her parents. Leon finds that there is a
sewer line linking the police station with an Umbrella research facility. What
he did not yet realize was that there would be a powerful monster standing in
between him and his escape.
Resident Evil 2 Digest 2
In the research facility, Claire ran into Annette, an Umbrella researcher and
Sherry’s mother. She gives Claire a full account of the causes leading to the
outbreak in Raccoon City.
The monster called "G" that was in the sewers was really her husband, William,
after he injected himself with an experimental virus called the G-virus. The
outbreak of the T-virus sparked a battle for control of the new G-virus
between William and Umbrella.
Leon had made his way to a different part of the research facility and was
attacked by a Tyrant. During the fight, he leapt into danger and saved Ada
from certain death. They continued through the facility together and a bond
began to form between them. Ada finally revealed the truth to Leon that she
was actually a spy sent to steal the G-virus.
While Leon was with Ada, Claire was still with Annette, and G had appeared
suddenly in front of the pair, cutting Annette down. She entrusts the
instructions on producing the G-virus vaccine to Claire shortly before dying.
Sherry has become infected with the virus, and Claire hurried to produce the
vaccine. Can Claire and Leon reunite and escape the disaster? What will become
of the infected Sherry?
Operation Report
Operation Report
September 27th 1:00 P.M.
The west barricade has been compromised and another exchange ensued. We
sheltered the injured in the confiscation room on the first floor temporarily.
Twelve more people were injured in the battle.
Recorder: David Ford
Additional Report
Three additional people were killed following the sudden appearance of an
unknown creature. This creature is identified by missing patches of skin and
razor-like claws. However, its most distinguishing characteristic is its lance-
like tongue, capable of impaling a person in an instant. Their numbers as well
as their locations remain unknown. We have tentatively named this creature
the "Licker" and are currently in the process of developing countermeasures to
deal with this new threat.
Chief’s Diary
September 23rd
It’s all over. Thos imbeciles from Umbrella have finally done it. Despite all
their promises, they’ve ruined my beautiful city. Soon the streets will be
infested with zombies. I’m beginning to thing that I may even be infected
myself. If I am, I’ll make sure I kill every last person in this town!
September 24th
I was successful in spreading confusion among the police as planned. I’ve made
sure no one from the outside will come to help.
With the delays in police action, no one will have the chance to escape the
city alive. I’ve seen to it personally that all escape routes from inside the
precinct have been cut off as well.
There are several survivors still attempting to escape through the lower
levels, but I’ll make sure no one gets out.
September 26th
I’ve had a change of plans about the remaining survivors inside the precinct.
I’ve decided to hunt them down myself.
I shot Ed in the back less than an hour ago. I watched him writhe in pain upon
the floor in a poll of his own blood. The expression on his face was
positively exquisite. He died with his eyes wide open, staring up at me. It
was beautiful.
I wonder if the mayor’s daughter is still alive? I let her escape so I could
enjoy hunting her down later. I’m going to enjoy my new trophy. Frozen forever
in the pose I choose to give her.
Mail to the Chief
To: Mr. Brian Irons,
Chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept.
We have lost the mansion due to the actions of a renegade operative, Albert
Wesker. Fortunately his interference will have no lasting repercussions upon
our continued virus research. Our only present concern is the presence of the
remaining S.T.A.R.S. members: Redfield, Valentine, Burton, Chambers and
Vickers.
If it comes to light that the S.T.A.R.S. have any evidence as to the
activities of our research, dispose of them in such a manner that would appear
to be purely accidental. Continue to monitor their progress and make certain
their knowledge does not go public.
Annette will continue to be your contact throughout this affair.
William Birkin
To: Mr. Brian Irons,
Chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept.
I have deposited the amount of $10,000 into the account for your services this
term as per our agreement. The development of the G-virus scheduled to replace
the T-virus, is near completion.
Once it is completed, I am certain that I will be appointed to the executive
board of Umbrella Corp. It is imperative that we proceed with extreme caution.
Redfield and the remaining S.T.A.R.S. members are still attempting to uncover
information on the project.
Continue to monitor their activities and block all attempts to investigate the
underground research facilities.
William Birkin
To: Mr. Brian Irons,
Chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept.
We have a problem. I have received information informing me that Umbrella HQ
has sent spies to recover my research on the G-virus. There are an unknown
number of agents involved. They must not be allowed to take this project away
from me as it represents my entire life’s work. Search the city thoroughly for
any suspicious persons. Detain any such individuals by whatever means deemed
necessary and contact me immediately through Annette. With these precautions,
any possible threat should be eliminated.
I will not allow anyone to steal my work on the G-virus. Not even Umbrella…
William Birkin
Emergency Orders
As of 12 A.M. today, September 9th, 1998, in provision with Article 12 of the
Internal Emergency Procedures, all equipment and personnel are now under the
command of the Captain of the Guard, Sergei Vladimir. His orders are to be
strictly obeyed. Any attempts to disobey orders will be punishable by death.
1. This vessel is to infiltrate Raccoon City and air-drop T1 into the R.P.D.
police station to take care of any possible survivors.
2. The remaining Ts on board should be dropped in the P-12A Incinerator
Facility. They will be able to respond to well-equipped and well-trained U.S.
special forces in the area. We must make sure we take all necessary steps to
clean them up.
3. After completing the preceding steps, this vessel is to retreat from
Raccoon City airspace as quickly as possible. After releasing all of the Ts,
there will be another piece of cargo to be transported. Details will follow
later.
(unsigned, but stamped by an old seal)
Ivy Notes
Officially named Plant 43, this B.O.W. was developed by analyzing data from
Plant 42, which had appeared in the mansion. It inherits the blood-sucking
capabilities of Plant 42, while demonstrating new traits such as the ability
to move on its own and attacking prey with its two vine-like appendages. It
also has the ability to spit digestive enzymes from its flower-like head
section to deliver a fatal blow to prey. Its movements are plodding, most
likely due to the slow hydraulic forces it employs for locomotion.
Large Roach Notes
These were normal roaches that lived in the sewers until becoming infected
with the T-virus and growing to 40 centimeters, or eight times their normal
size. Their natural hardiness has remained intact, helping their population to
explode. They have a tendency to bite soft flesh pm their prey, and on humans,
this tends to be the area around the carotid artery. There have even been
reports of attacks on humans where groups of the cockroaches have leapt to
their victim’s face, suffocating them with numbers. They fought with mutated
rats for control of the sewers and won. Since then, they have demonstrated a
tendency towards cannibalism.
Licker Notes
These creatures used to be zombies before the T-virus further ravaged their
bodies. They were named "Lickers" because of the incredibly long tongues they
possessed. Other changes involve the brain expanding to the point of becoming
visible and their skin deteriorating and peeling to expose their deformed
muscle structure. This last mutation makes it easiest for them to move around
on all fours and allows them to climb on walls and ceilings. Physically, they
far outperform zombies, and they can hunt their prey by sound, lashing out to
attack with their piercing tongues. They can also employ their sharp claws to
leap and attack.
Grave Digger Notes
An arthropod that has mutated to an enormous size as a side-effect from the T-
virus, the Grave Digger burrows beneath the ground until it senses prey, at
which point it will rush up to the surface to take it by surprise. The Grave
Digger maintains the appearance of a worm and can grow to 10 meters in length.
Its powerful jaws can chew through even concrete, and its amazing digestive
system allows it to swallow a human victim whole.
G Notes
1. This virus is far more powerful than the T-virus and was developed by a
researcher named William Birkin. The T-virus only causes one generation of
mutations, but the G-virus can continue beyond one generation. When the
Nemesis prototype was used on the test subject Lisa Trevor, her body served as
the source of the original G-virus’s discovery.
2. William injected himself with the G-virus and transformed into this
monster. This monster is also called "G", but to help distinguish its name
from the virus, the monster is sometimes called "Birkin G". This monster
underwent extreme mutations until eventually reaching a fifth form, when it
was finally destroyed by Leon and Claire in the research facility under
Raccoon City.
Carlos Oliveira Profile
A young mercenary with Native American blood in his veins, Carlos Oliveira was
active in anti-government guerilla operations in South America. After
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