The Nemesis-T Type (Nemesis-Tyrant Type, also called "Pursuer") was a third-generation B.O.W. developed by the European branch of the Umbrella Corporation through the use of the artificial "NE-α Type" parasitic organism, generally called "Nemesis". By combining the parasite with a host Tyrant body, a B.O.W. with superior intelligence, combat abilities and a higher capacity for following orders and carrying them out independently is created. Its improved intelligence gives it the capacity to follow orders as well as the ability to operate a variety of weaponry. 1 2 3 4
History
According to the combat data acquired during the Mansion Incident in July 1998, Umbrella's bio-weapon research teams had realized a fact: The level of intelligence of almost all the B.O.W.s created by the t-virus was very low, and they were apparently not appropriate to be sold as "products". Though it was considered to be the "ultimate life-form", the "Tyrant" B.O.W. series lacked the intelligence to carry out orders perfectly. In order to solve this problem, the research teams from all branches of the company began research on finding new methods to improve the intelligence of these B.O.W.s. Among many ideas, one approach seemed quite promising. The European branch, which was administered directly under Umbrella Headquarters, began to use a theory of an experiment they'd been working on since 1988.
By administering an artifical parisitic organism to a B.O.W., it could enhance the B.O.W.'s abilities greatly, and its brain would also be controlled by the parasite. This was the "Nemesis Project", a completely original biological transformation technique advanced by the Umbrella Europe Sixth Laboratory in France. After transplanting the "NE-α Type" parasite into the spinal cord of the new mass produced Tyrant (T-103 Type) at the cellular level, it devoured the t-virus cells in the creature to reproduce, and formed an independent "brain" around the medulla. Meanwhile, the parasite also eroded the creature's central nervous system and destroyed its frontal lobe, then linked the rest of the brain functions to its own brain. Through this, the host's entire neural network was changed. Nemesis had taken complete control of the host's mind and body and enhanced its intelligence and susceptibility to suggestion.
A chemical known as "VT-J98" was necessary for the cultivation of the specimens, and stock of the solution was ordered from the Umbrella sales office in Raccoon City. 5 In addition, there was an interesting report about the original test specimens. During the process of cultivating Nemesis-T, some specimens attempted to escape from the facility. This example showed that the intelligence of the specimens had been vastly improved, and also showed the danger of a new intelligent life-form which could rebel against humans just like other developmental B.O.W.s. As a result, a specially-designed protective coat (similar to the "limiter coat" featured on the T-103 series) was wrapped around the specimens to limit and detract their power and prevent them from going out of control and rebelling.
Raccoon City Incident (September 1998)
During the biohazard which occurred in Raccoon City in September 1998, the European branch of Umbrella decided to test the new Nemesis-T Type. One experimental test specimen was trained and educated with the order kill the surviving members of S.T.A.R.S. The team responsible for the Nemesis-T had it memorize photographs and visual material of the members in order to identify them. It was later airlifted to the city via helicopter and deployed, during which time it managed to kill Brad Vickers and began a relentless pursuit of Jill Valentine, with combat data also being collected on encounters with members of the the U.B.C.S. (Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service). It was subdued and eventually mutated twice, going out of control in the process but retaining its original programming. It was destroyed shortly before the missile strike.
A large amount of combat data was collected from the Nemesis-T in Raccoon City by both Umbrella and "The Organization", but there is no information on any further research or developments. 6 7
Attributes
The Nemesis-T was capable of using a variety of complex weapons, the most prominent of which was a specially-designed rocket launcher too large for a human to carry. It was highly skilled in their use, able to take out a fast-moving helicopter with a single rocket. The specially designed protective coat provided protection against bullets and explosions, and acted as a fail-safe to prevent the B.O.W. from going out of control. It was able to carry out orders precisely and independently, able to make its own decisions and adapt. 8
The regenerative powers of the Nemesis-T were far beyond that of a normal Tyrant due to the strong cells secreted by the parasite, but a side-effect of the secretion was that the appearance of the specimens changed into a monster barely resembling a human. In the process of healing itself, the speed of its mutation would become faster and cause the creature to undergo strange and awkward mutations which were completely unpredictable. As the Nemesis parasite required t-virus cells to reproduce, making its host feast on other creatures infected with the t-virus also allowed it to regenerate.
Like other creatures infected with the t-virus, the Nemesis-T also possessed the ability to infect other creatures with the virus. In particular, the t-virus incubating within its body was a stronger form capable of turning a host into a Zombie even with the destruction of the brain (in the case of Brad Vickers). Its method of transmitting the virus was through the use of its tentacles.
Nemesis 1st Form
The standard form of the Nemesis-T with its power restricted by its protective coat. It was able to operate weapons in this form and loosen its tentacles for use as secondary weapons.
Nemesis 2nd Form
Following the loss of its protective coat, the Nemesis-T's power was unleashed. In this form, the Nemesis parasite itself also became larger causing its tentacles to develop at an alarming rate, with its hands mutating into the form of tentacles making it unable to use weapons. Instead, it began to rely exclusively on its tentacles as weapons.
Nemesis 3rd Form
The second mutation of the Nemesis-T was the result of severe damage, including the loss of its head and one of its arms. The destruction of its shared Tyrant brain activated its defensive instincts. Still alive, the B.O.W. regenerated to some degree and feasted on the corpse of a nearby Tyrant. This ingestion of t-virus cells allowed for it to regenerate once more. With the cells from the Nemesis parasite and the Tyrant now opposing each other, it continued to mutate until it reached a gigantic size. As the brain of the parasite attempted to protect its predatory abilities, it eventually mutated into an all-consuming digestive organ with a single purpose to hunt prey, with large bubbles of acid blood forming on its back. Its survival instincts had overwrote its attack programming but despite this, it still attempted to carry out its original order to eliminate S.T.A.R.S.
Etymology
The Nemesis-T Type was named after the Greek Goddess of Vengeance by its development team at the Sixth Laboratory, representing their desire for revenge against S.T.A.R.S. for destroying the prototype Tyrant T-002 during the Mansion Incident. It was also called "Pursuer" after its ability to hunt and chase its targets.
Footnotes
- 1. Nemesis T-Type (Pursuer) Notes
- 2. biohazard archives (Page 190-191)
- 3. BIOHAZARD 3 LAST ESCAPE Official Guidebook - Complete Conquest of Nemesis (Page 078-081)
- 4. BIOHAZARD 3 LAST ESCAPE Official Website (Dreamcast Ver.) (STAFF INTERVIEWS 3)
- 5. Business Fax
- 6. Report On The Destruction Of Raccoon City
- 7. Wesker's Report I
- 8. BIOHAZARD 3 LAST ESCAPE Official Guidebook - Fulfillment Of Her Escape (Page 012)