"Tyrant R" (Dev. code: 0400TP) was a developmental Tyrant created in the Raccoon City branch of the Umbrella Corporation. It was a unique prototype Tyrant subspecies of the standard Tyrant (T-103 Type) developed to utilize several programs as a means of control.
History
This lone Tyrant was a product of the Umbrella laboratory in the heart of Raccoon City. The Tyrant itself is a unique model developed independently. The goal saw the Tyrant being controlled from interchangeable MO-discs and the computer based programs stored on them. The first program is the "activation" program, which installs itself into the Tyrant's memory cortex, establishing a seperate "control" program. Originally, the Tyrant was to be tested in hand-to-hand combat against the facility's Hunter R specimens. Due to the outbreak, this experiment was never performed and no improvements could be made to the Tyrant's programming, which later proved to be only marginally successful. 1
Following the lock down of the facility due the escape of countless Hunter specimens, researcher Carter reprogrammed the Tyrant with the help of survivors such as David King. Its objective was changed to kill the Hunters, with Carter being its "master". The project was proven to be a failure due to the Tyrant breaking free from its control and attacking its master, killing Carter and attacking Linda, another researcher. Carter also had the Tyrant wired with an explosive device in case of emergency, controlled by a remote tapped to a unique frequency. Later, on the streets of Raccoon City, the Tyrant underwent a mutation and was later absorbed by the Nyx specimen on the highway and dying following its defeat.
Attributes
While similar to a T-103, Tyrant R is unique in it's method of programming and uses various cybernetic attachments in its cerebral cortex. It also has a custom bomb attached to its neck in case of breaking free from its control. Appearance-wise, the Tyrant is very similar to a T-103. However, its clothing has minor differences. It does not wear the gloves or boots typically associated with the T-103 series - similar to the Ivan.
Tyrant Reborn
The term applied to the mutation exhibited by the 0400TP. After suffering an extreme threat to its life, every cell of the Tyrant will activate at at an unbelievable speed and cause a sudden mutation into a special form with highly improved combat and movement abilities. Its speed increases to the point where it it is hard to see with the naked eye. Its skin can reach the hardness of rocks providing it with makeshift armor, and it grows claws on its arms, becoming extremely effective weapons. This mutation is similar to the "Super Tyrant" form of the normal T-103 type. 2 3