"The Abyss Virus" was a marine virus discovered in a predatory species of deep-sea fish which inhabited a super deep ocean zone more than 9000 meters below the water. Its genetic material was combined with the t-virus, resulting in a new virus known as the "t-Abyss virus".
History
A team of scientists at the University of Montpellier ocean laboratory carried out the fourth deep-sea investigation at the Kermadec Trench with an unmanned exploration vessel and discovered a new species of deep-sea fish. This creature, in addition to the usual tolerance to high pressures, displayed an unbelievable degree of motility and ferocity not usually found at such depths. A research team of the FBC (Federal Bioterrorism Commission) based on the Queen Zenobia was responsible for studying the virus for potential development of B.O.W.s (Bio Organic Weapons). They were surprised after examining the fish that its unique traits were not native to the fish's biology, but were caused by a viral infection.
At the suggestion of the Global Pharmaceutical Consortium, "The Abyss" was combined with the t-virus developed by the Umbrella Corporation. As a result, a new viral strain known as the "t-Abyss virus" was created which was better suited to develop B.O.W.s.
Attributes
The virus possessed the ability to take the large fat and water reserves of deep-sea fish, which are suited to high-pressure, low-oxygen, low-temperature depths, and turn them into high-density bone and muscle structures that are not usually found in organisms who live in deep-water habitats. This characteristic suggested that the virus played a part in the natural evolution of such organisms.
Etymology
"The Abyss" was named after the fear of unfathomable depth, after the unfathomable nature of the virus and its abilities.