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BIOHAZARD CODE:Veronica Complete Edition Kaitai Shinsho
(バイオハザード コード:ベロニカ 完全版 解体真書) |
Released: 31/03/2001
Softcover: 304 Publisher: Enterbrain ISBN-10: 4757704224 ISBN-13: 9784757704220 |
The world’s teeming with stimulation. The latest news, transmitted by the minute.
Wars break out on the other side of the world, with people dying by the thousands or tens of thousands.
These however are merely scenes displayed on a receiver. Switch the channel and you'll find the same entertainment being broadcast as usual.
So, people forgot about the incident. They let it fade away. So wrapped up in their daily lives, they're unaware of the horrors that lie gaping behind them.
The widely disseminated information obscures a great evil.
"This news comes to you courtesy of Umbrella Pharmaceuticals."
Unbelievably, even the events three months ago are rarely mentioned by anyone now.
The U.S. Government's decision to launch a missile strike on the midwestern town of Raccoon City – a decision that resulted in the deaths of 100,000 victims – nearly led to the President's impeachment at first. A thorough investigation into the cause of the attack was called for, with an array of rumors and speculation dominating the media on a daily basis. People mourned the deaths of Raccoon's citizens and flew into a frenzy over the incident.
It was like it was a festivity with a poised conclusion.
As if by someone's design, at just the right moment, yet another sensational affair would spring forth. One after another, all over the world, with no apparent connection.
Before anyone knew, there were no longer any media outlets covering the disappearance of Raccoon City. Invisible forces were gradually smothering the smoldering embers one by one, unnoticed by anyone.
Reports of bizarre incidents and sightings of monsters occurring frequently in the Raccoon region since the summer, along with an outbreak of an unidentified infectious disease--- rumors suggesting a connection between this series of mysterious phenomena and the Umbrella Pharmaceuticals drug factory, which occupied a large part of the area, have all but vanished immediately after the incident, as if a purge has taken place.
Manipulated news stories cleverly diverted the public's attention.
There are however those who'll never forget what happened in that city, what Umbrella did.
Those who survived the biological attack. Yes, their memories are etched with the wrath of the hundred thousand who were turned into the living dead by a virus then scorched to death by hellfire. The onus was on these survivors to unmask Umbrella and expose the truth of their insane bioweapons development to the light of day.
Chris and Claire. The Redfield siblings are also doomed with the weight of such a battle on their shoulders.
The older brother, worried over the danger of involving his younger sister in the struggle against a massive organization that even has its own private army, started to take action on his own. The sister, however, follows her brother's lead and ventures deep into Umbrella's clutches.
The episode opens with Claire's infiltration of the base of the Umbrella Europe branch, the Paris Laboratory, along with her capture and transfer to a prison hidden away on a remote South American island.
Can Chris retrieve his sister in her dire straits, struck by a new biohazard as an isolated bird at the sea's edge?
Wars break out on the other side of the world, with people dying by the thousands or tens of thousands.
These however are merely scenes displayed on a receiver. Switch the channel and you'll find the same entertainment being broadcast as usual.
So, people forgot about the incident. They let it fade away. So wrapped up in their daily lives, they're unaware of the horrors that lie gaping behind them.
The widely disseminated information obscures a great evil.
"This news comes to you courtesy of Umbrella Pharmaceuticals."
Unbelievably, even the events three months ago are rarely mentioned by anyone now.
The U.S. Government's decision to launch a missile strike on the midwestern town of Raccoon City – a decision that resulted in the deaths of 100,000 victims – nearly led to the President's impeachment at first. A thorough investigation into the cause of the attack was called for, with an array of rumors and speculation dominating the media on a daily basis. People mourned the deaths of Raccoon's citizens and flew into a frenzy over the incident.
It was like it was a festivity with a poised conclusion.
As if by someone's design, at just the right moment, yet another sensational affair would spring forth. One after another, all over the world, with no apparent connection.
Before anyone knew, there were no longer any media outlets covering the disappearance of Raccoon City. Invisible forces were gradually smothering the smoldering embers one by one, unnoticed by anyone.
Reports of bizarre incidents and sightings of monsters occurring frequently in the Raccoon region since the summer, along with an outbreak of an unidentified infectious disease--- rumors suggesting a connection between this series of mysterious phenomena and the Umbrella Pharmaceuticals drug factory, which occupied a large part of the area, have all but vanished immediately after the incident, as if a purge has taken place.
Manipulated news stories cleverly diverted the public's attention.
There are however those who'll never forget what happened in that city, what Umbrella did.
Those who survived the biological attack. Yes, their memories are etched with the wrath of the hundred thousand who were turned into the living dead by a virus then scorched to death by hellfire. The onus was on these survivors to unmask Umbrella and expose the truth of their insane bioweapons development to the light of day.
Chris and Claire. The Redfield siblings are also doomed with the weight of such a battle on their shoulders.
The older brother, worried over the danger of involving his younger sister in the struggle against a massive organization that even has its own private army, started to take action on his own. The sister, however, follows her brother's lead and ventures deep into Umbrella's clutches.
The episode opens with Claire's infiltration of the base of the Umbrella Europe branch, the Paris Laboratory, along with her capture and transfer to a prison hidden away on a remote South American island.
Can Chris retrieve his sister in her dire straits, struck by a new biohazard as an isolated bird at the sea's edge?
CHARACTER OF CODE:Veronica
CLAIRE REDFIELD (p.005)
A cheerful and curious college student who loves motorcycles more than anything else. She'd been living a peaceful life until three months ago when she visited Raccoon City, where her older brother Chris worked, to meet him. There, her fate took a drastic turn. After witnessing the horrors of the biohazard outbreak in Raccoon City and learning of her brother's efforts to expose the evil deeds of the pharmaceutical company Umbrella, Claire set off for Europe following clues she gathered in Raccoon City.
She infiltrated Umbrella's research facility in Paris but was captured and transported as a prisoner to the remote island of Rockfort. Less than half a day after her imprisonment however, the island was attacked by unknown assailants and her escape attempt began once again.
Her older brother Chris, whom she's been searching for, is her only remaining family member, and the influence he's had on her is immeasurable. Despite her lack of experience on the battlefield, Claire's skill with heavy weapons and her precise, swift movements are likely the result of training from her brother, a seasoned warrior. Her strong sense of justice and courage are also inherited from her brother, and she rarely shows weakness. Additionally, she's often admired by those younger than her, likely due to the kindness that shines through her.
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Claire made her debut as the female protagonist in "BIOHAZARD 2" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO2"). In the same game, she sets out alone to Raccoon City on a motorcycle in order to find her brother Chris, who she lost contact with. She races through the city turned into a city of terror by the T-Virus outbreak, and after tracking down her brother, she escapes with Leon, a rookie police officer she meets along the way, along with the young girl Sherry. Her skillful use of heavy weapons and a lockpick, along with her unexpected bravery for a college student, are similar to her performance in this game. In the subsequent "BIOHAZARD 3" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO3"), while she doesn't appear in the main story, a post-game sequence from BIO2's shown in a hidden image.
Claire's an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and in BIOHAZARD 2 she can be seen riding her beloved bike with style. However in "BIOHAZARD CODE:Veronica" (hereinafter referred to as "CODE:Veronica"), which begins with Claire being captured, she never rides a motorcycle. The only time she can be seen on a motorcycle is in the clear screen of the extra game "BATTLE GAME" when using Claire.
OUTFIT EVOLUTION
In the original design, Claire's identity as “the sister of Chris, the protagonist of "BIO HAZARD" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO1") was essential. As a result, in BIO2 her connection to her brother's emphasized through superficial aspects like fashion. For example, the red vest Claire wears in the same game has a "MADE IN HEAVEN" back print matching Chris' hidden costume (leather jacket) from BIO1. The fact she wears a knife on her shoulder is also the same as her brother.
On the other hand, Claire in CODE:Veronica has changed into a vest with a print of the warrior maiden Valkyrie. This is because she gave the aforementioned vest to the young girl Sherry in BIO2, but even without copying her outfit, it serves as proof Claire's inherited her brother's passionate spirit while also maintaining her own unique personality, a fact already recognized by players. Incidentally, the color of the vest in this installment is also red, the same as before. This color could be considered her trademark color, symbolizing her passionate and proactive nature.
CHRIS REDFIELD (p.007)
A former member of the Raccoon Police Department's Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.), he's one of the survivors of the "Mansion Incident" that occurred five months ago. He also has a background as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. While his somewhat careless nature's a drawback, he possesses a rugged physique, steel-like mental fortitude, and the best marksmanship on the team, having survived numerous life-threatening situations. He also has an exceptionally strong sense of justice. After learning the truth about Umbrella through the Mansion Incident, he continued investigating the company with a small group of allies even after returning to the city. Disillusioned with the corrupt police force, he traveled to Europe to gather more information.
Fully aware of the dangers of his actions, he severed all contact with his beloved sister, Claire, in order to protect her from harm. This precaution backfired though and Claire became deeply entangled in the incident while searching for him. Upon learning of Claire's crisis from her acquaintance Leon, Chris sets out alone for Rockfort Island to save his sister, despite being under Umbrella's surveillance. However, who could've predicted he'd reunite with the "traitor" who was the mastermind behind the infamous Mansion Incident and supposed to have died before his eyes?
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Chris is one of the main characters from the first game in the BIOHAZARD series. In BIO1, he was a member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team investigating bizarre incidents in the outskirts of Raccoon City. While taking refuge in a mansion, he faced a biohazard outbreak. After learning the truth about Umbrella and overcoming numerous crises, he managed to escape the mansion alive. In the subsequent BIO2 and BIO3 his whereabouts were only documented in files, making his return in CODE:Veronica a long-awaited opportunity to shine once again.
In BIO1 Chris had fewer items than the other protagonist, Jill, and his cautious nature and lack of knowledge about medications often put him at a disadvantage. In this game, he seems to have learned from his past mistakes (?) and can carry more items, but he still has his flaws, such as accidentally dropping the supplies he'd prepared into a ravine.
CONNECTION WITH LEON
In this game, Chris starts his mission after being informed by Leon about his sister's crisis. It's unclear how or where the message reached him, but the speed of his subsequent actions is remarkable. It took Claire at most half a day to escape the island, and by the time she was fighting in Antarctica, Chris had already arrived at Rockfort Island...
The Leon who contacted Chris is the young man who teamed up with Claire in BIO2, and it's believed he has no direct connection with Chris. He's Chris' junior In the Raccoon Police Department, but Chris had already left a month before Leon took office. While it's possible they met during the three months between "BIO2" and "CODE:Veronica," their connection ultimately boils down to Claire.
Claire trusted Leon and entrusted him with contacting her brother, but those who've seen the epilogues in "BIO3" may wonder if it was wise to rely on Leon, who might've become an agent of a US intelligence agency. According to the developers however, he's currently a member of an underground organization fighting against Umbrella, so there's no need to worry.
STEVE BURNSIDE (p.009)
A young boy imprisoned in the prison on Rockfort Island. While escaping the island amid the chaos at the base, he meets Claire, who was also imprisoned in the island's prison, and they begin to act together.
At heart he's kind and honest, but due to his youth, he's overly confident and reckless, often rushing into things alone and ending up in situations he can't get out of, or regretting his actions after suffering painful consequences. This childlike nature's evident in his excitement when faced with a gun.However, his disregard for others and blind faith in guns, which are inanimate objects, seem to stem not only from his age of 17 but also from his distrust of humanity. When combined with his denial of family bonds and his irritability when the topic of family comes up, it's easy to imagine this distrust originates from conflicts with his family. His family also seems to be somehow connected to the reason he was brought to the prison on the island.
He initially refused to cooperate with Claire and tried to escape from the island on his own, but as he came into contact with her kindness and mental fortitude, he gradually opened up and eventually developed special feelings for her.
CLAIRE'S KNIGHT
Steve's the youngest character in CODE:Veronica, and as such, his immaturity's evident.
His transformation through his collaboration with Claire, growing into a reliable, mature man, is one of the most notable aspects of this game. What's interesting about Steve's words and actions is that, despite initially rejecting Claire's help and treating her as a nuisance, he gradually began to emphasize his reliability, as if to say, "I want you to need me," as he spent more time with her.
Perhaps before meeting Claire, Steve feared relying on others—knowing the despair that comes from being betrayed—yet deep down, he longed for it. Claire, an older woman who appeared in his life, never betrayed his expectations. Even when Steve made silly mistakes, she didn't laugh at him. When he finally opened up about his feelings after parting ways with his father, she took his words seriously. Through the process of protecting her and being protected by her, he naturally began to feel gratitude and affection for her, and it's not hard to imagine those feelings eventually turned into love.
At first, he jokingly referred to himself as “Claire's knight.” There was no deep meaning behind those words, but as he stopped saying them, his feelings for Claire as a precious woman and his determination to protect her grew stronger. And the Steve who protected the woman he loved, Claire, was no longer a half-baked boy but a knight worthy of the name.
ALFRED ASHFORD (p.010)
The young commander of the Umbrella base on Rockfort Island. A direct descendant of the prestigious Ashford family, he ascended to the position as the family's seventh head at a young age after his father's mysterious disappearance. His grandfather achieved great glory as a founding member of the Umbrella Corporation, but the family fell into decline during his father's generation, leading him to be exiled to a remote region as an Umbrella officer. He's overly proud of his birth and harbors deep dissatisfaction with his current circumstances, burning with an unyielding determination to restore the Ashford family to its former glory.
Though he has a handsome appearance, his unstable mind's evident in his every word and action, often manifesting in brutal acts toward prisoners. On the other hand, he's said to be deeply in love with his twin sister, Alexia, and lives with her alone in a private mansion on a hill away from the base, but no one knows anything about their private life.
ALEXIA ASHFORD
She's said to be the twin sister of Alfred, the current head of the Ashford family, but her true nature's shrouded in mystery. According to records, she was a talented young woman who graduated top of her class from a prestigious university at the age of only 10, and her intelligence and beauty led to rumors she was the reincarnation of Veronica, the family's first head. After graduating from university, she was welcomed at Umbrella as a chief researcher, but 15 years ago, shortly after her father Alexander disappeared, she died in an accident during an experiment... and that's where records of her end. According to Alfred however, as of 1998, she's supposed to be living in a private residence on Rockfort Island, and there are even reports of people who've seen her from a distance. It's unclear why there's such discrepancies between the records and the current situation, but one thing's certain: her independent research had reached a major turning point 15 years ago.
HISTORY OF THE ASHFORD FAMILY (p.011)
According to Alfred, the Ashford family's one of the most prestigious aristocracies in the world, but was his lineage so venerable as ruler of an isolated island? When did the relationship between the family and Umbrella begin in the first place?
The matriarch of the Ashford family's named Veronica. It has been passed down that she was a wise and intelligent woman who established the aforementioned family's firm position in her generation. Afterwards, the Ashford family made good progress and reached a peak in the time of Edward's fifth generation.
Edward's greatest achievements, together with his aristocratic companion Lord Oswell E. Spencer--- owner of the mansion which became the stage of the "Mansion Incident"--- were advancing joint biological research and launching the pharmaceutical company Umbrella. In other words, the Ashford family was located at the heart of Umbrella from the beginning. But when Edward died and his son Alexander took over, the situation changed completely. The Ashford family and Spencer family, divided between light and darkness, as a remote commander and a man of power at Umbrella's core.
Ashford Family Successive Heads
The seat of the Ashford family head's bestowed only to their direct line from generation to generation and is passed on to their children or brothers when the predecessor dies. Only the sixth generation head Alexander wasn't clearly confirmed deceased, but was deemed to have renounced his authority by disappearing, moving on to his son's generation.
ALBERT WESKER (p.012)
A man who held the concurrent posts of Captain of S.T.A.R.S. and Leader of Alpha Team within S.T.A.R.S. He acted as Chris' former superior officer but his real identity was that of an Umbrella agent whose true role was to mobilize the unit at the company's mercy. As commander of S.T.A.R.S. in the Mansion Incident, he schemed to eliminate all the members behind-the-scenes as they attempted to solve the case, but failed due to the unexpected resistance of Chris and others. In the end, he was killed in front of Chris and Jill at the hands of a B.O.W. he created. However, five months after the incident, it was unmistakably Wesker, commanding a mysterious organization, who attacked Rockfort Island.
He has been known as a capable, calm and composed individual since his time as S.T.A.R.S. Captain and makes cool-headed judgments, but he now possesses superhuman strength and speed in addition to being more ruthless than before. There's no way of knowing by what means he was able to survive when he says he's "A ghost back from Hell." But behind his sunglasses shine gold eyes and thin pupils reminiscent of reptiles, clearly showing he has already abandoned being a genuine human and begun walking as a truly alien life unworthy of the natural world.
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Wesker, who appeared in "BIO1" as the senior officer of the two main characters Chris and Jill, is an important individual holding the key to the mystery of the Mansion Incident. One would initially think the Captain of S.T.A.R.S. could be relied on, but he had a lot of very easy to see suspicious behavior since entering the mansion and his true intentions behind it were difficult to discern. Learning Wesker's identity and that he has an ambition that goes beyond the company's boundaries, unrelated to Umbrella's bioweapons development, is one of the cores of the story to BIO1.
In BIO1, Wesker ultimately lost his life after being defeated by Chris and others. Given these circumstances, it'd be natural for him to bare hatred for Chris in this game. The only thing noticeable in this game is that when he meets Claire for the first time he tells her "I was killed by Chris." BIO1's a game with many branches in the story, but regardless of the path, Wesker's attacked by a B.O.W. and dies, not by the direct hand of Chris. So did his statement "I was killed by Chris" come from a sort of persecution complex, that the failure of his plan meant his own destruction? Or, perhaps, he wanted to convince Claire her older brother committed murder, hiding his intention in order to shake her bond with her brother.
CLAIRE REDFIELD (p.005)
A cheerful and curious college student who loves motorcycles more than anything else. She'd been living a peaceful life until three months ago when she visited Raccoon City, where her older brother Chris worked, to meet him. There, her fate took a drastic turn. After witnessing the horrors of the biohazard outbreak in Raccoon City and learning of her brother's efforts to expose the evil deeds of the pharmaceutical company Umbrella, Claire set off for Europe following clues she gathered in Raccoon City.
She infiltrated Umbrella's research facility in Paris but was captured and transported as a prisoner to the remote island of Rockfort. Less than half a day after her imprisonment however, the island was attacked by unknown assailants and her escape attempt began once again.
Her older brother Chris, whom she's been searching for, is her only remaining family member, and the influence he's had on her is immeasurable. Despite her lack of experience on the battlefield, Claire's skill with heavy weapons and her precise, swift movements are likely the result of training from her brother, a seasoned warrior. Her strong sense of justice and courage are also inherited from her brother, and she rarely shows weakness. Additionally, she's often admired by those younger than her, likely due to the kindness that shines through her.
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Claire made her debut as the female protagonist in "BIOHAZARD 2" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO2"). In the same game, she sets out alone to Raccoon City on a motorcycle in order to find her brother Chris, who she lost contact with. She races through the city turned into a city of terror by the T-Virus outbreak, and after tracking down her brother, she escapes with Leon, a rookie police officer she meets along the way, along with the young girl Sherry. Her skillful use of heavy weapons and a lockpick, along with her unexpected bravery for a college student, are similar to her performance in this game. In the subsequent "BIOHAZARD 3" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO3"), while she doesn't appear in the main story, a post-game sequence from BIO2's shown in a hidden image.
Claire's an avid motorcycle enthusiast, and in BIOHAZARD 2 she can be seen riding her beloved bike with style. However in "BIOHAZARD CODE:Veronica" (hereinafter referred to as "CODE:Veronica"), which begins with Claire being captured, she never rides a motorcycle. The only time she can be seen on a motorcycle is in the clear screen of the extra game "BATTLE GAME" when using Claire.
OUTFIT EVOLUTION
In the original design, Claire's identity as “the sister of Chris, the protagonist of "BIO HAZARD" (hereinafter referred to as "BIO1") was essential. As a result, in BIO2 her connection to her brother's emphasized through superficial aspects like fashion. For example, the red vest Claire wears in the same game has a "MADE IN HEAVEN" back print matching Chris' hidden costume (leather jacket) from BIO1. The fact she wears a knife on her shoulder is also the same as her brother.
On the other hand, Claire in CODE:Veronica has changed into a vest with a print of the warrior maiden Valkyrie. This is because she gave the aforementioned vest to the young girl Sherry in BIO2, but even without copying her outfit, it serves as proof Claire's inherited her brother's passionate spirit while also maintaining her own unique personality, a fact already recognized by players. Incidentally, the color of the vest in this installment is also red, the same as before. This color could be considered her trademark color, symbolizing her passionate and proactive nature.
CHRIS REDFIELD (p.007)
A former member of the Raccoon Police Department's Special Tactics and Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S.), he's one of the survivors of the "Mansion Incident" that occurred five months ago. He also has a background as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. While his somewhat careless nature's a drawback, he possesses a rugged physique, steel-like mental fortitude, and the best marksmanship on the team, having survived numerous life-threatening situations. He also has an exceptionally strong sense of justice. After learning the truth about Umbrella through the Mansion Incident, he continued investigating the company with a small group of allies even after returning to the city. Disillusioned with the corrupt police force, he traveled to Europe to gather more information.
Fully aware of the dangers of his actions, he severed all contact with his beloved sister, Claire, in order to protect her from harm. This precaution backfired though and Claire became deeply entangled in the incident while searching for him. Upon learning of Claire's crisis from her acquaintance Leon, Chris sets out alone for Rockfort Island to save his sister, despite being under Umbrella's surveillance. However, who could've predicted he'd reunite with the "traitor" who was the mastermind behind the infamous Mansion Incident and supposed to have died before his eyes?
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Chris is one of the main characters from the first game in the BIOHAZARD series. In BIO1, he was a member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team investigating bizarre incidents in the outskirts of Raccoon City. While taking refuge in a mansion, he faced a biohazard outbreak. After learning the truth about Umbrella and overcoming numerous crises, he managed to escape the mansion alive. In the subsequent BIO2 and BIO3 his whereabouts were only documented in files, making his return in CODE:Veronica a long-awaited opportunity to shine once again.
In BIO1 Chris had fewer items than the other protagonist, Jill, and his cautious nature and lack of knowledge about medications often put him at a disadvantage. In this game, he seems to have learned from his past mistakes (?) and can carry more items, but he still has his flaws, such as accidentally dropping the supplies he'd prepared into a ravine.
CONNECTION WITH LEON
In this game, Chris starts his mission after being informed by Leon about his sister's crisis. It's unclear how or where the message reached him, but the speed of his subsequent actions is remarkable. It took Claire at most half a day to escape the island, and by the time she was fighting in Antarctica, Chris had already arrived at Rockfort Island...
The Leon who contacted Chris is the young man who teamed up with Claire in BIO2, and it's believed he has no direct connection with Chris. He's Chris' junior In the Raccoon Police Department, but Chris had already left a month before Leon took office. While it's possible they met during the three months between "BIO2" and "CODE:Veronica," their connection ultimately boils down to Claire.
Claire trusted Leon and entrusted him with contacting her brother, but those who've seen the epilogues in "BIO3" may wonder if it was wise to rely on Leon, who might've become an agent of a US intelligence agency. According to the developers however, he's currently a member of an underground organization fighting against Umbrella, so there's no need to worry.
STEVE BURNSIDE (p.009)
A young boy imprisoned in the prison on Rockfort Island. While escaping the island amid the chaos at the base, he meets Claire, who was also imprisoned in the island's prison, and they begin to act together.
At heart he's kind and honest, but due to his youth, he's overly confident and reckless, often rushing into things alone and ending up in situations he can't get out of, or regretting his actions after suffering painful consequences. This childlike nature's evident in his excitement when faced with a gun.However, his disregard for others and blind faith in guns, which are inanimate objects, seem to stem not only from his age of 17 but also from his distrust of humanity. When combined with his denial of family bonds and his irritability when the topic of family comes up, it's easy to imagine this distrust originates from conflicts with his family. His family also seems to be somehow connected to the reason he was brought to the prison on the island.
He initially refused to cooperate with Claire and tried to escape from the island on his own, but as he came into contact with her kindness and mental fortitude, he gradually opened up and eventually developed special feelings for her.
CLAIRE'S KNIGHT
Steve's the youngest character in CODE:Veronica, and as such, his immaturity's evident.
His transformation through his collaboration with Claire, growing into a reliable, mature man, is one of the most notable aspects of this game. What's interesting about Steve's words and actions is that, despite initially rejecting Claire's help and treating her as a nuisance, he gradually began to emphasize his reliability, as if to say, "I want you to need me," as he spent more time with her.
Perhaps before meeting Claire, Steve feared relying on others—knowing the despair that comes from being betrayed—yet deep down, he longed for it. Claire, an older woman who appeared in his life, never betrayed his expectations. Even when Steve made silly mistakes, she didn't laugh at him. When he finally opened up about his feelings after parting ways with his father, she took his words seriously. Through the process of protecting her and being protected by her, he naturally began to feel gratitude and affection for her, and it's not hard to imagine those feelings eventually turned into love.
At first, he jokingly referred to himself as “Claire's knight.” There was no deep meaning behind those words, but as he stopped saying them, his feelings for Claire as a precious woman and his determination to protect her grew stronger. And the Steve who protected the woman he loved, Claire, was no longer a half-baked boy but a knight worthy of the name.
ALFRED ASHFORD (p.010)
The young commander of the Umbrella base on Rockfort Island. A direct descendant of the prestigious Ashford family, he ascended to the position as the family's seventh head at a young age after his father's mysterious disappearance. His grandfather achieved great glory as a founding member of the Umbrella Corporation, but the family fell into decline during his father's generation, leading him to be exiled to a remote region as an Umbrella officer. He's overly proud of his birth and harbors deep dissatisfaction with his current circumstances, burning with an unyielding determination to restore the Ashford family to its former glory.
Though he has a handsome appearance, his unstable mind's evident in his every word and action, often manifesting in brutal acts toward prisoners. On the other hand, he's said to be deeply in love with his twin sister, Alexia, and lives with her alone in a private mansion on a hill away from the base, but no one knows anything about their private life.
ALEXIA ASHFORD
She's said to be the twin sister of Alfred, the current head of the Ashford family, but her true nature's shrouded in mystery. According to records, she was a talented young woman who graduated top of her class from a prestigious university at the age of only 10, and her intelligence and beauty led to rumors she was the reincarnation of Veronica, the family's first head. After graduating from university, she was welcomed at Umbrella as a chief researcher, but 15 years ago, shortly after her father Alexander disappeared, she died in an accident during an experiment... and that's where records of her end. According to Alfred however, as of 1998, she's supposed to be living in a private residence on Rockfort Island, and there are even reports of people who've seen her from a distance. It's unclear why there's such discrepancies between the records and the current situation, but one thing's certain: her independent research had reached a major turning point 15 years ago.
HISTORY OF THE ASHFORD FAMILY (p.011)
According to Alfred, the Ashford family's one of the most prestigious aristocracies in the world, but was his lineage so venerable as ruler of an isolated island? When did the relationship between the family and Umbrella begin in the first place?
The matriarch of the Ashford family's named Veronica. It has been passed down that she was a wise and intelligent woman who established the aforementioned family's firm position in her generation. Afterwards, the Ashford family made good progress and reached a peak in the time of Edward's fifth generation.
Edward's greatest achievements, together with his aristocratic companion Lord Oswell E. Spencer--- owner of the mansion which became the stage of the "Mansion Incident"--- were advancing joint biological research and launching the pharmaceutical company Umbrella. In other words, the Ashford family was located at the heart of Umbrella from the beginning. But when Edward died and his son Alexander took over, the situation changed completely. The Ashford family and Spencer family, divided between light and darkness, as a remote commander and a man of power at Umbrella's core.
Ashford Family Successive Heads
The seat of the Ashford family head's bestowed only to their direct line from generation to generation and is passed on to their children or brothers when the predecessor dies. Only the sixth generation head Alexander wasn't clearly confirmed deceased, but was deemed to have renounced his authority by disappearing, moving on to his son's generation.
ALBERT WESKER (p.012)
A man who held the concurrent posts of Captain of S.T.A.R.S. and Leader of Alpha Team within S.T.A.R.S. He acted as Chris' former superior officer but his real identity was that of an Umbrella agent whose true role was to mobilize the unit at the company's mercy. As commander of S.T.A.R.S. in the Mansion Incident, he schemed to eliminate all the members behind-the-scenes as they attempted to solve the case, but failed due to the unexpected resistance of Chris and others. In the end, he was killed in front of Chris and Jill at the hands of a B.O.W. he created. However, five months after the incident, it was unmistakably Wesker, commanding a mysterious organization, who attacked Rockfort Island.
He has been known as a capable, calm and composed individual since his time as S.T.A.R.S. Captain and makes cool-headed judgments, but he now possesses superhuman strength and speed in addition to being more ruthless than before. There's no way of knowing by what means he was able to survive when he says he's "A ghost back from Hell." But behind his sunglasses shine gold eyes and thin pupils reminiscent of reptiles, clearly showing he has already abandoned being a genuine human and begun walking as a truly alien life unworthy of the natural world.
ACTIONS IN PRIOR GAMES
Wesker, who appeared in "BIO1" as the senior officer of the two main characters Chris and Jill, is an important individual holding the key to the mystery of the Mansion Incident. One would initially think the Captain of S.T.A.R.S. could be relied on, but he had a lot of very easy to see suspicious behavior since entering the mansion and his true intentions behind it were difficult to discern. Learning Wesker's identity and that he has an ambition that goes beyond the company's boundaries, unrelated to Umbrella's bioweapons development, is one of the cores of the story to BIO1.
In BIO1, Wesker ultimately lost his life after being defeated by Chris and others. Given these circumstances, it'd be natural for him to bare hatred for Chris in this game. The only thing noticeable in this game is that when he meets Claire for the first time he tells her "I was killed by Chris." BIO1's a game with many branches in the story, but regardless of the path, Wesker's attacked by a B.O.W. and dies, not by the direct hand of Chris. So did his statement "I was killed by Chris" come from a sort of persecution complex, that the failure of his plan meant his own destruction? Or, perhaps, he wanted to convince Claire her older brother committed murder, hiding his intention in order to shake her bond with her brother.
SECTION 3 MONSTER
ZOMBIE (p.064)
As a result of being infected with the T-Virus, brain cells are necrotized and abnormal changes in metabolism are caused, transforming them into living corpses. They no longer have any reasoning as people and wander in search of human flesh motivated solely by hunger. In this game, a large variety of people fell prey to the T-Virus such as agents of the organization that attacked the island, Umbrella special forces trainees, as well as prisoners held captive on the island.
Previous Game Facts
Zombies are familiar in the "BIO" series. More and more variations appear as the series goes along, in the first game researchers stationed in the mansion were the hosts, along with Raccoon City residents in the second and third games.
ZOMBIE DOG (p.068)
The Doberman breed military dog bred in the Antarctic Base and Rockfort Island training facility was secondarily infected by eating food and creatures contaminated by the T-Virus. Although decomposition of the flesh is advanced, it can pounce on prey with speed unchanged from its lifetime, unlike a Zombie.
Previous Game Facts
Zombified dogs regularly appear in the BIO series, but only that which appeared in BIO1 was named "Cerberus" rather than Zombie Dog. In other words, the military dog-based B.O.W. Cerberus was created artificially and is different from the accidentally created Zombie Dog. However, there's no difference in respect to appearance or behavior.
BAT (p.069)
Bats that inhabited Rockfort Island were infected with the T-Virus that leaked from the base. Its size has become only slightly large in appearance but its ferocity has increased significantly and it actively attacks by sucking blood when it senses the sound of humans. They like dark, damp places and always move in groups.
Previous Game Facts
Surprisingly this is the first appearance of a monster with a bat as the base. Small flying monsters that've appeared in past works are the crow mutations "Crow" (BIO1), the "Crows" ("BIO2" "3") and the bee mutation "Wasp" (BIO1).
BANDERSNATCH (p.070)
A mass-production prototype based on the Tyrant, manufactured for practicality as an individual weapon rather than perfection. It was sent to the solitary island's military training facility for combat data collection and soldier training. It has an ugly appearance but is assumed to be human. It has difficulty walking due to the degeneration of its lower body with its left arm's also missing, but strangely it overcomes these faults by using a flexible right arm for movement. In addition, the codename of "bandersnatch" comes from a fierce animal in the novel "Through the Looking Glass."
Previous Game Facts
The "Tyrant" B.O.W. was the basis of the Bandersnatch's development, it's a familiar monster in the series and continues to appear since BIO1 in this game. Although the Bandersnatch's offensive abilities and physical strength pale in comparison with the Tyrant, this is probably due to them taking different directions.
ALBINOID (Baby) (p.072)
A B.O.W. completed by administering the T-Virus and performing further gene manipulation on a salamander often seen on Rockfort Island. Its greatest characteristics are its phenomenal growth rate and electricity generation ability dozens of times that of the species used as its base, and if the juvenile's small physique can be transported into enemy territory and the adult with excellent offensive strength's released, it's usefulness as a weapon is high. Although the adult's a little weak on land, the baby makes full use of its abilities in both land and water and it can crawl and slide on the ground.
MOTH (p.073)
A moth for experiments kept in the Antarctic Base infected with the T-Virus brought by refugees from Rockfort Island, and became gigantic. Although it doesn't actively attack, its poison-tinged phosphorus powder leads people who inhale it to death. In addition, since it needs to parasitize other living things in its larva stage, it lays its eggs on them.
Previous Game Facts
Moth mutants resulting from T-Virus influence include the Giant Moth that appeared in BIO2. A moth bred for experiments became the base and there are many surface differences with other kinds. In addition, the action of laying eggs on people is unique with this game's Moth.
IMPROVED HUNTER (p.074)
A weapon developed by the mysterious organization Wesker belongs to based on information he brought on the Umbrella B.O.W. "Hunter." Although its appearance is no different from Umbrella's, it has higher practicality as a weapon than the original as its actions can be controlled with a peripheral device called a "self-propelled surveillance drone." Above all, another type called Sweeper containing poison in its claws was manufactured for the purpose of sweeping within operation areas.
Previous Game Facts
The human-based practical type bioweapon Hunter which appeared in BIO1 was the original model of the Improved Hunter, it admirably cooperates with companions to "hunt" prey and so was named Hunter. Subspecies named Tick in BIO1, Hunter β and Hunter γ in "BIO3" have also been documented.
BLACK WIDOW (p.076)
A B.O.W. created by Umbrella based on data collected in a series of incidents in Raccoon City. The base organism's the extremely venomous black spider called the black widow, and it has phenomenal vitality unseen in conventional models, capable of moving around lightly even if its abdomen's destroyed. In addition, it was deployed for combat data collection and training of the solitary island's troops, but was due to be transported from the Antarctic Base to Umbrella branches everywhere.
Previous Game Facts
Monsters based on spiders have appeared throughout the series. However, their color was poisonous-looking and their entire bodies were covered with long hairs, a more grotesque impression than this game's. Incidentally, BIO1 Web Spinner and BIO2 Giant Spider are the same size as those in this game.
TENTACLE (p.077)
Mysterious tentacles that developed in the Antarctic at the same time Alexia awoke from her 15 year sleep. Its true nature's similar to the roots of a large tree, a part of Alexia, who achieved symbiosis with T-Veronica over the course of 15 years. The tentacle in itself doesn't have sensory organs, but if Alexia senses something it'll appear from anywhere in the base and approach targets wriggling like a snake, then attack by slamming its distal portion.
GULP WORM (p.078)
A large organic weapon created by Umbrella through improving the genes of an earthworm and administering the T-Virus. It's still in the prototype stage and was brought to Rockfort Island for data collection, repeating mock battles against trainees of the Anti-B.O.W. Countermeasure Force present in the base. It usually hides in the ground and jumps out when it senses the smell of prey, then swallows them whole.
Previous Game Facts
The Gulp Worm closely resembles the "Grave Digger" that appeared in "BIO3." The Grave Digger was the result of a kind of accident, an arthropod that transformed in the shadow of the T-Virus permeating the soil. This game's Gulp Worm was this turned into a B.O.W.
ANT (Page 079)
Ants bred by Alexia for virus research in the Antarctic Base laboratory. After T-Veronica was created, the same virus was injected for Alexia's final "plan" and they enlarged to a size similar to a small bird. Its ferocity increased at the same time and it sometimes attacks humans using its large mouth.
TYRANT (p.080)
A B.O.W. developed aiming for "the ultimate form of a Bio Organic Weapon using the T-Virus." As a result of administering the T-Virus into the body of an adult male and applying gene strengthening and reconstruction, destructive power and strength were achieved suiting the Tyrant name. The one on Rockfort Island's a mass-produced type transported to the island by Umbrella special forces, with the limiter usually released on the verge of death having been removed from the outset.
Previous Game Facts
The Tyrant symbolizes Umbrella's insane experiments and has appeared in all the series' games with an overwhelming presence, BIO1 especially. Judging from its appearance, the Tyrant in CODE:Veronica's the mass-produced type, the same type that appeared in BIO 2.
NOSFERATU (p.082)
The completely altered appearance of former Ashford family head Alexander. As a result of being injected with T-Veronica by his daughter Alexia, he became a ferocious monster and was imprisoned in a cell beneath the Antarctic base for 15 years due to the danger he posed. "Nosferatu" is a Romanian word meaning "immortal vampire" and was a name given by workers in the base who were unaware of the circumstances. Its bound limbs and covered eyes are relics of his time in confinement and lack of freedom, but it attacks by swinging tentacles produced by the virus. In addition, a special poison's produced inside its body which vaporizes when it touches the air, becoming a poisonous mist assailing the enemy. The heart exposed on its chest by breaking its ribs is a vital part.
ALBINOID (Adult) (p.084)
The juvenile Albinoid completely accomplishes growth after several hours. Its length exceeds 2m in the transformation process and is topped off with four legs resembling human arms, although those who see it get a bizarre impression as it doesn't appear to have a head. It can discharge a large amount of electricity in comparison with its juvenile stage, establishing and fully displaying its ability underwater.
MONSTER STEVE (p.087)
Steve was injected with T-Veronica as Alexia's guinea pig. Like Alexander 15 years before, he failed to adapt with the virus, his spine protruded unseemly from his back and his skin changed color, resulting in a grotesque green thing reminiscent of reptiles. He lost his sense of reason at the same time and lacks the ability to distinguish between friend and foe. He attacks using a broad axe in his hands with the destructive power to smash stone statues in a single swing.
ALEXIA FIRST FORM (p.088)
As a result of her self-made virus T-Veronica adapting within her body over the course of 15 years, Alexia has begun to "evolve." Aside from the muscles on each part of her body which resemble the Tentacle, her shape as a human's almost the same, with an expressionless face and greyish brown skin that evokes more of a statuesque atmosphere. Flowing through her body is special blood that ignites when it comes into contact with oxygen, so when she's wounded and bleeding, her surroundings become a sea of flames.
ALEXIA SECOND FORM (p.090)
Alexia's first form evolved further, morphing into the figure of a monstrous queen ant. The four wings that've grown on her back are derived from the ant genes incorporated into T-Veronica, so it merely indicates symbiosis between Alexia and the virus has progressed. Although her enlarged lower body formed a huge fallopian tube, her reproductive function hasn't yet fully matured since it hasn't been long since her symbiosis with the virus, so she can only produce imperfectly formed juveniles. The "roots" supporting her whole body suggest T-Veronica contains the genes of plants in addition to ants.
ALEXIA'S BABY (p.091)
Infantile creatures produced by Alexia's second form. Since it's born from an incomplete mother's body, it can only have a simple form like a protist. However, it uses its body and tentacles to detect movement and attack.
ALEXIA THIRD FORM (p.092)
The fallopian tube in Alexia's queen ant form was destroyed, but her upper body separated. She flies freely through the air using her four wings while attempting to burn enemies from above by launching green blood capable of igniting. Her face barely retains its human form and reveals a complex expression encapsulating her pride as a scientist, disappointment in her plan's failure, and a desire to never admit she has been defeated.
ZOMBIE (p.064)
As a result of being infected with the T-Virus, brain cells are necrotized and abnormal changes in metabolism are caused, transforming them into living corpses. They no longer have any reasoning as people and wander in search of human flesh motivated solely by hunger. In this game, a large variety of people fell prey to the T-Virus such as agents of the organization that attacked the island, Umbrella special forces trainees, as well as prisoners held captive on the island.
Previous Game Facts
Zombies are familiar in the "BIO" series. More and more variations appear as the series goes along, in the first game researchers stationed in the mansion were the hosts, along with Raccoon City residents in the second and third games.
ZOMBIE DOG (p.068)
The Doberman breed military dog bred in the Antarctic Base and Rockfort Island training facility was secondarily infected by eating food and creatures contaminated by the T-Virus. Although decomposition of the flesh is advanced, it can pounce on prey with speed unchanged from its lifetime, unlike a Zombie.
Previous Game Facts
Zombified dogs regularly appear in the BIO series, but only that which appeared in BIO1 was named "Cerberus" rather than Zombie Dog. In other words, the military dog-based B.O.W. Cerberus was created artificially and is different from the accidentally created Zombie Dog. However, there's no difference in respect to appearance or behavior.
BAT (p.069)
Bats that inhabited Rockfort Island were infected with the T-Virus that leaked from the base. Its size has become only slightly large in appearance but its ferocity has increased significantly and it actively attacks by sucking blood when it senses the sound of humans. They like dark, damp places and always move in groups.
Previous Game Facts
Surprisingly this is the first appearance of a monster with a bat as the base. Small flying monsters that've appeared in past works are the crow mutations "Crow" (BIO1), the "Crows" ("BIO2" "3") and the bee mutation "Wasp" (BIO1).
BANDERSNATCH (p.070)
A mass-production prototype based on the Tyrant, manufactured for practicality as an individual weapon rather than perfection. It was sent to the solitary island's military training facility for combat data collection and soldier training. It has an ugly appearance but is assumed to be human. It has difficulty walking due to the degeneration of its lower body with its left arm's also missing, but strangely it overcomes these faults by using a flexible right arm for movement. In addition, the codename of "bandersnatch" comes from a fierce animal in the novel "Through the Looking Glass."
Previous Game Facts
The "Tyrant" B.O.W. was the basis of the Bandersnatch's development, it's a familiar monster in the series and continues to appear since BIO1 in this game. Although the Bandersnatch's offensive abilities and physical strength pale in comparison with the Tyrant, this is probably due to them taking different directions.
ALBINOID (Baby) (p.072)
A B.O.W. completed by administering the T-Virus and performing further gene manipulation on a salamander often seen on Rockfort Island. Its greatest characteristics are its phenomenal growth rate and electricity generation ability dozens of times that of the species used as its base, and if the juvenile's small physique can be transported into enemy territory and the adult with excellent offensive strength's released, it's usefulness as a weapon is high. Although the adult's a little weak on land, the baby makes full use of its abilities in both land and water and it can crawl and slide on the ground.
MOTH (p.073)
A moth for experiments kept in the Antarctic Base infected with the T-Virus brought by refugees from Rockfort Island, and became gigantic. Although it doesn't actively attack, its poison-tinged phosphorus powder leads people who inhale it to death. In addition, since it needs to parasitize other living things in its larva stage, it lays its eggs on them.
Previous Game Facts
Moth mutants resulting from T-Virus influence include the Giant Moth that appeared in BIO2. A moth bred for experiments became the base and there are many surface differences with other kinds. In addition, the action of laying eggs on people is unique with this game's Moth.
IMPROVED HUNTER (p.074)
A weapon developed by the mysterious organization Wesker belongs to based on information he brought on the Umbrella B.O.W. "Hunter." Although its appearance is no different from Umbrella's, it has higher practicality as a weapon than the original as its actions can be controlled with a peripheral device called a "self-propelled surveillance drone." Above all, another type called Sweeper containing poison in its claws was manufactured for the purpose of sweeping within operation areas.
Previous Game Facts
The human-based practical type bioweapon Hunter which appeared in BIO1 was the original model of the Improved Hunter, it admirably cooperates with companions to "hunt" prey and so was named Hunter. Subspecies named Tick in BIO1, Hunter β and Hunter γ in "BIO3" have also been documented.
BLACK WIDOW (p.076)
A B.O.W. created by Umbrella based on data collected in a series of incidents in Raccoon City. The base organism's the extremely venomous black spider called the black widow, and it has phenomenal vitality unseen in conventional models, capable of moving around lightly even if its abdomen's destroyed. In addition, it was deployed for combat data collection and training of the solitary island's troops, but was due to be transported from the Antarctic Base to Umbrella branches everywhere.
Previous Game Facts
Monsters based on spiders have appeared throughout the series. However, their color was poisonous-looking and their entire bodies were covered with long hairs, a more grotesque impression than this game's. Incidentally, BIO1 Web Spinner and BIO2 Giant Spider are the same size as those in this game.
TENTACLE (p.077)
Mysterious tentacles that developed in the Antarctic at the same time Alexia awoke from her 15 year sleep. Its true nature's similar to the roots of a large tree, a part of Alexia, who achieved symbiosis with T-Veronica over the course of 15 years. The tentacle in itself doesn't have sensory organs, but if Alexia senses something it'll appear from anywhere in the base and approach targets wriggling like a snake, then attack by slamming its distal portion.
GULP WORM (p.078)
A large organic weapon created by Umbrella through improving the genes of an earthworm and administering the T-Virus. It's still in the prototype stage and was brought to Rockfort Island for data collection, repeating mock battles against trainees of the Anti-B.O.W. Countermeasure Force present in the base. It usually hides in the ground and jumps out when it senses the smell of prey, then swallows them whole.
Previous Game Facts
The Gulp Worm closely resembles the "Grave Digger" that appeared in "BIO3." The Grave Digger was the result of a kind of accident, an arthropod that transformed in the shadow of the T-Virus permeating the soil. This game's Gulp Worm was this turned into a B.O.W.
ANT (Page 079)
Ants bred by Alexia for virus research in the Antarctic Base laboratory. After T-Veronica was created, the same virus was injected for Alexia's final "plan" and they enlarged to a size similar to a small bird. Its ferocity increased at the same time and it sometimes attacks humans using its large mouth.
TYRANT (p.080)
A B.O.W. developed aiming for "the ultimate form of a Bio Organic Weapon using the T-Virus." As a result of administering the T-Virus into the body of an adult male and applying gene strengthening and reconstruction, destructive power and strength were achieved suiting the Tyrant name. The one on Rockfort Island's a mass-produced type transported to the island by Umbrella special forces, with the limiter usually released on the verge of death having been removed from the outset.
Previous Game Facts
The Tyrant symbolizes Umbrella's insane experiments and has appeared in all the series' games with an overwhelming presence, BIO1 especially. Judging from its appearance, the Tyrant in CODE:Veronica's the mass-produced type, the same type that appeared in BIO 2.
NOSFERATU (p.082)
The completely altered appearance of former Ashford family head Alexander. As a result of being injected with T-Veronica by his daughter Alexia, he became a ferocious monster and was imprisoned in a cell beneath the Antarctic base for 15 years due to the danger he posed. "Nosferatu" is a Romanian word meaning "immortal vampire" and was a name given by workers in the base who were unaware of the circumstances. Its bound limbs and covered eyes are relics of his time in confinement and lack of freedom, but it attacks by swinging tentacles produced by the virus. In addition, a special poison's produced inside its body which vaporizes when it touches the air, becoming a poisonous mist assailing the enemy. The heart exposed on its chest by breaking its ribs is a vital part.
ALBINOID (Adult) (p.084)
The juvenile Albinoid completely accomplishes growth after several hours. Its length exceeds 2m in the transformation process and is topped off with four legs resembling human arms, although those who see it get a bizarre impression as it doesn't appear to have a head. It can discharge a large amount of electricity in comparison with its juvenile stage, establishing and fully displaying its ability underwater.
MONSTER STEVE (p.087)
Steve was injected with T-Veronica as Alexia's guinea pig. Like Alexander 15 years before, he failed to adapt with the virus, his spine protruded unseemly from his back and his skin changed color, resulting in a grotesque green thing reminiscent of reptiles. He lost his sense of reason at the same time and lacks the ability to distinguish between friend and foe. He attacks using a broad axe in his hands with the destructive power to smash stone statues in a single swing.
ALEXIA FIRST FORM (p.088)
As a result of her self-made virus T-Veronica adapting within her body over the course of 15 years, Alexia has begun to "evolve." Aside from the muscles on each part of her body which resemble the Tentacle, her shape as a human's almost the same, with an expressionless face and greyish brown skin that evokes more of a statuesque atmosphere. Flowing through her body is special blood that ignites when it comes into contact with oxygen, so when she's wounded and bleeding, her surroundings become a sea of flames.
ALEXIA SECOND FORM (p.090)
Alexia's first form evolved further, morphing into the figure of a monstrous queen ant. The four wings that've grown on her back are derived from the ant genes incorporated into T-Veronica, so it merely indicates symbiosis between Alexia and the virus has progressed. Although her enlarged lower body formed a huge fallopian tube, her reproductive function hasn't yet fully matured since it hasn't been long since her symbiosis with the virus, so she can only produce imperfectly formed juveniles. The "roots" supporting her whole body suggest T-Veronica contains the genes of plants in addition to ants.
ALEXIA'S BABY (p.091)
Infantile creatures produced by Alexia's second form. Since it's born from an incomplete mother's body, it can only have a simple form like a protist. However, it uses its body and tentacles to detect movement and attack.
ALEXIA THIRD FORM (p.092)
The fallopian tube in Alexia's queen ant form was destroyed, but her upper body separated. She flies freely through the air using her four wings while attempting to burn enemies from above by launching green blood capable of igniting. Her face barely retains its human form and reveals a complex expression encapsulating her pride as a scientist, disappointment in her plan's failure, and a desire to never admit she has been defeated.
SECTION 4 SCENARIO
-1998 BIOHAZARD CALENDAR- (p.214)
May
11 ► A biohazard occurs in the mansion owned by Umbrella in the outskirts of Raccoon City. But the Umbrella side conceals this fact.
20 ► The remains of a woman left with tooth marks of a fierce animal is discovered on a river bank in Raccoon City.
June
16 ► A local newspaper reports sightings of dog-like monsters in the Arklay Mountains.
July
9 ► The investigational intervention of S.T.A.R.S. is decided in order to investigate and resolve the bizarre murder cases.
21 ► Prior to the full-scale intervention of S.T.A.R.S., an important researcher in the mansion moves their research base to the Raccoon City underground. Thereafter, pollutants begin flowing into the sewer.
24 ► S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team headed to investigate and disappeared in the Arklay Mountains, Alpha Team's deployed in succession.
25 ► Among the S.T.A.R.S. members who entered the mansion in the Arklay Mountains, the four members of Chris, Jill, Barry and Rebecca survived.
August
8 ► Chris reports details of the Mansion Incident to police chief Brian.
17 ► Under the influence of pollutants discharged from Umbrella's underground research facility, mysterious incidents occur sequentially in Raccoon City.
23 ► Weakening S.T.A.R.S. is devised through relocations within the police station.
24 ► The trio of Chris, Jill and Barry grasp the existence of the G-Virus and decide to fly to Europe to further investigate Umbrella. They take a long vacation.
September
20~23 ► In response to an order to seize the G-Virus, HUNK and the Umbrella special forces attack William in the underground research facility. As a result of this, virus contamination spreads and citizens begin to become Zombies.
24~25 ► The police's handling falls behind the curve making it impossible for citizens to escape.
28 ► Remaining in the city to investigate the underground research facility, Jill begins to act.
29 ► Rookie police officer Leon visits Raccoon City for his first day and Claire visits the city to find her brother, they're embroiled in the biohazard.
30 ► The trio of Leon, Claire and Sherry escape from Raccoon City.
October
1 ► Jill and Carlos escape Raccoon City by helicopter. At the same time the U.S. Government attacks and wipes out Raccoon City with a missile to prevent the virus from spreading.
December
17 ► Claire infiltrates the Umbrella Pharmaceuticals Paris Laboratory and is captured by security division chief Rodrigo.
27 ► Claire's jailed in Rockfort Island prison. On the same day, the island's attacked by a mysterious organization and the T-Virus leaks on the entire base.
MYSTERIES OF CODE:VERONICA (p.216-218)
The Architect Trevor's Traps
If you've ever played BIO1, you probably remember some of the traps in Antarctica. That's natural, the groundwork of the mansion part beneath the Antarctic Base was left by the person who designed and built the mansion that served as the stage of BIO1.
The architect George Trevor was asked to build a mansion and paid extraordinarily well by Lord Spencer, completing the mansion in the Arklay Mountains near Raccoon City over a five-year period. However, he died after being imprisoned within the mansion because he knew the mansion's mechanisms.
Trevor died tragically, but it seems it was expected not only by Spencer, but also his rival, Edward, who had left the blueprints of the Ashford family home before he himself died. It's unclear whether the mansion was completed or survived (if completed, it's probably located in England, home to the Ashford family), but the blueprints at least were made use of as part of the underground research facility in Antarctica. Even though Trevor's a renowned architect, his focus on design requests behind the scenes suggests the duo, Edward and Spencer, opposed each other. Due to that, it's interesting how things which look exactly the same slightly differ.
Wesker's Secret Organization
On each character's status screen, some mark's displayed beside data such as name and height. We want to say this represents the person's affiliation, but Claire and Steve belong to no organization. In their case, they're marked with the pack print on their clothes.
What we're interested in here now's the mark of Wesker, who has now become part of a mysterious organization. When you select Wesker in "BATTLE GAME" and open the status screen, you will see the "HCF" logo and a mark that looks like two capsules crossed. The logo and mark are undoubtedly related to the mysterious organization that attacked the island, to which Wesker currently belongs.
So what does the abbreviation HCF stand for? The text "Hive or host Capture Force" is written on Wesker's original drawing. According to this game's first bonus DVD "Wesker's Report", the mysterious organization seems to be very much a pharmaceutical company, but "Force", referring to a military unit, is an unnatural name for a pharmaceutical company. In other words, HCF isn't the mysterious organization's name, but the name of a squad or unit owned by that organization. However, the above name was set in the early stages of development and may have been changed to a completely different name in the end. The only way to know the truth is to wait for the sequel.
Grim Reaper HUNK's History
HUNK, the writer of one of the files available in this game, "HUNK's Report", is someone who has also appeared in previous games.
He first appeared in the side-scenario from BIO2 called "The 4th Survivor." After recovering the G-Virus as the sole survivor of the Umbrella special forces Alpha Team and escaping the city, HUNK left an impression as the fourth survivor after Leon, Claire and Sherry, but he was mysterious, his true face unidentified, with no detailed setting disclosed either. In the subsequent BIO3, a setting emerged where he appears to have a rivalry with one of the characters, Nikolai. In addition, in the ending bonus image, he speaks and his true face is revealed, making it clear he's a veteran in battle known as "Grim Reaper." Then this game "CODE:Veronica" newly reveals his past with military training at the training facility on Rockfort Island.
As the series progresses, HUNK's personal image is being highlighted. Is the time near for him to appear in a main scenario?
< According to the setting, HUNK was trained on the island in 1996. In other words, he matured in just two years before he was called Grim Reaper.
Godspeed Wesker
Wesker's use of a submarine to escape from the Antarctic Base can be inferred by reading "D.I.J.'s Diary." So, did he use this submarine when traveling from Rockfort Island to Antarctica? In conclusion, the answer's no.
When Chris arrives in Antarctica after fighting Wesker on Rockfort Island, Wesker's self-propelled surveillance drones are already in motion at the base. From this we can infer Wesker had traveled from the isolated island to Antarctica at about the same speed as Chris who flew by plane, but even assuming that Rockfort Island's located at the southernmost tip of South America and he headed to Antarctica at 82 degrees south latitude via the shortest route, his travel distance would be less than 3,000km. Using a submarine to travel this much distance in not much different time than an airplane is impossible, no matter how mysterious the organization may be. Even the latest real submarine has a speed at 40 knots an hour (= about 74km)...
It'd be reasonable to assume Wesker flew to Antarctica and the submarine was brought by his subordinates who'd gone to Antarctica first.
D.I.J.'s True Nature
Of all the files, D.I.J.'s Diary's particularly striking. The story progresses from the perspective of a third party named D.I.J. (what the abbreviation is hasn't been clarified)... You want to know who's writing because it spells out Claire's actions in detail.
D.I.J.'s true identity's not a human, but a rat. You can find him by watching the screen carefully in the event scenes documented in the diary.
However, it doesn't seem like a rat would leave such a diary. There are two possible positions. Either the rat was given "something" (possibly preyed on?) and gained human-like intelligence, or a former human was given "something" and turned into a rat. Because Umbrella would have administered it, the "something" would be the T-Virus or a newly developed virus. We have yet to hear of the T-Virus enhancing intelligence, but it's more likely than the latter. Incidentally, speaking of a rat whose intelligence has been enhanced by an experiment, there's the white rat Algernon from Daniel Keyes' novel "Flowers for Algernon."
WHOLE STORY OF THE "CODE: VERONICA" PROJECT (p.219-220)
Chronology related to the Ashford family and Project CODE:Veronica.
[1960s]
► Edward, fifth generation master of the Ashford family, and his friend Oswell E. Spencer begin their search for the Progenitor Virus.
- From this, it's understood the Progenitor Virus wasn't discovered by chance, but done intentionally. Perhaps they realized the existence of the Progenitor Virus in the process of researching an existing virus.
► Edward's son Alexander initiates the secret CODE:Veronica project.
- Alexander, who was aware he lacked virus research ability, imposed a duty on himself. The purpose was to create a child gifted enough to take over his father's research.
[1962]
► Architect and builder Trevor begins to design and build the mansion in response to Spencer's request.
- This mansion's used as an Umbrella bioweapons lab and becomes the stage of the Mansion Incident. Moreover, Trevor installed various kinds of traps in the mansion according to his client's orders, though he didn't know what they intended to use them for.
[1967]
► The mansion Trevor handled is completed.
► November 13: Trevor's invited by Spencer to commemorate the mansion's completion, and he vanishes in the mansion.
► December 5: Trevor's shut in the mansion and dies.
- It seems he officially disappeared from the public on November 13th. Alexander knew about his death, so it's likely the ringleader Spencer leaked it to Edward, who in turn passed it onto his son.
[1968]
► In collaboration with Edward and others, Spencer discovers the Progenitor Virus.
► Spencer and Edward establish the pharmaceutical company Umbrella to camouflage their Progenitor Virus research.
- The mansion completed in the previous year is in fact intended for use as an Umbrella bioweapon experiment facility, though officially a recreation facility.
► Edward becomes infected with the Progenitor Virus and dies. Alexander assumes the position of family master.
- His father's premature death was the largest miscalculation for Alexander since the successor of his father's research was supposed to be born before he died.
[1969]
► The position of the Ashford family within Umbrella deteriorates. Feeling threatened by this, Alexander devotes all his efforts to the CODE:Veronica project.
- The Ashford family starts to embark on a path of decline in just less than one year since Alexander's succession. Edward's presence was absolutely major, no question, but it still seems a bit too early.
► February: The Antarctic Base construction project starts.
► November: The Antarctic Base is completed.
- Alexander conceived the Antarctic Base construction plan, though Umbrella owns the property. However, the underground lab was constructed in utmost secrecy for Alexander to proceed with the project.
[1971]
► Alfred and Alexia are born.
- If you infer from the description in the "CODE:Veronica Report", these two were created in the process of manufacturing a clone of one person, that is, a duplicate of Veronica, and they aren't Alexander's children*. Moreover, he added to Veronica's genes that he used as a template, in order to achieve an intelligence higher than the original.
(*) ...If a specific gene's electrically fused with a mature oocyte with the nucleus removed, the ovum enters the process of fertilization, begins to divide then the same genes are fused = become a clone of the owner's genes (cloning process). Alexander also incorporated the genes (he prepared) of Veronica to the mature oocyte of a surrogate mother, creating brother and sister, and his sperm wasn't introduced. Furthermore it has been said to be currently impossible to create clones from genes of the deceased.
[1981]
► Alexia graduates from a famous university as top student at 10-years-old. She's greeted by Umbrella as chief researcher.
- By this time, the Ashford family's standing within Umbrella has degraded considerably. Alexia however seems to have been greeted by Umbrella with greater reception than her father, not for her parentage, but rather for her superior intelligence.
[1983]
► January 30: Alfred tries to find a way into the "forbidden room" in the Antarctic Base.
► February 17: Alfred gains entry into the forbidden room. He learns the mystery of their birth and feels animosity towards his father.
- Regardless of Alexia, if Alfred had faith in his father he might not have intended to use him as raw material for the virus, even though he scorned his incompetence.
► March 3: Alexia transplants T-Veronica into Alexander for an experiment.
- Officially, Alexander was handled as a "mysterious disappearance."
► April 22: Alexander, who turned into a monster under influence of T-Veronica, is imprisoned by the twins in an underground cell.
- Though the first actual experiment utilizing T-Veronica ended in failure, these results gave Alexia insight that enabled her to commence the second experiment.
► Later in April: Alfred becomes the family's successor at 12-years old.
► December: Alexia injects T-Veronica into her body and enters a 15-year cryogenic sleep.
- It was officially announced Alexia died in an accident during research and people believed it just as they did with Alexander who was handled as a "disappearance". Though only Alfred knows of her survival, he soon finds Alexia in his imagination since he's unable to cope with the reality his dearest sister's gone.
[1993]
► Alfred graduates from a university in England.
► Alfred's appointed director of the Antarctic Base. Successively he becomes a high official of Umbrella and is appointed head of the base on Rockfort Island.
- It looks like Alfred finally secured an official position in Umbrella by taking the opportunity afforded by his university graduation. Given his lineage though, a position as head of a remote area's too minor.
► December 8: The military training facility on Rockfort Island's completed.
[1994]
► Alfred builds a private residence and a prison on Rockfort Island.
- Construction of the private residence confirms Alfred was already ill before he developed a split-personality. Moreover, his personal feelings were intertwined with the construction of the prison, carried out around the same time.
[1996]
► HUNK, later of the Umbrella special forces, receives military training at the training facility on Rockfort Island.
[1998]
► Alfred's secretary Robert (Bob) incurs the director's displeasure and is held at the prison.
- Bob was fired as secretary merely because he claimed to have saw Alexia. This poor fellow's assumed to have been sacrificed in the cruel "ritual" of the anatomist and Alfred on May 21st of this year.
► December 27: Claire's held in the prison on Rockfort Island. Mysterious special forces attack Rockfort Island and soon the T-Virus leaks over the whole island.
THE AIM OF PROJECT "CODE:VERONICA" (p.221)
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The project CODE:Veronica that Alexander was secretly working on. What was this project's true purpose?
The project, which bears the name of the Ashford family's first matriarch, wasn't a concrete one from the outset, like "T-Veronica's development." "Reintroducing the matriarch Veronica's power to the Ashford family and bringing unprecedented glory to the Ashfords" --- this is the project's ultimate goal, and the development of a new virus based on the Progenitor Virus was just one step in the process of the family's glory.
This plan was set up when Alexander's father, Edward, began his search for the Progenitor Virus. Alexander would've realized he had no power to take over his father's research and known that even if his father brought him glory, he couldn't sustain it.
Therefore, using his expertise in genetic engineering, he decided to send a genius into the world and entrust this person with the Ashford family's future.
For those of the Ashford family, the ideal form of a genius is none other than the matriarch Veronica. This intelligent and beautiful first generation matriarch was already legendary, with Alexander also fascinated by her brilliance. Thus he didn't want Veronica to literally "return", so created her clone. It's no mere clone. Based on his own research, he attempted to artificially enhance intelligence by manipulating the intelligence factors in Veronica's genes in an effort to create a being surpassing the original. However, it could be said this act twisted the nature of the children who were born and that as a result, the plan went mad.
THE PROJECT'S END
Alexia was soon born and, possessing an unprecedentedly high level of intelligence and incredible beauty, she was a girl who gave the impression of the matriarch's literal return. However, her personality was ruthless and cruel with selfish thoughts.
Alexia also had a passion for glory in her own hands. If she simply stayed in the "Ashford family", then this passion could've helped her flourish. However her desire wasn't for her own family's prosperity, but her own personal prosperity. For she who seeks to subjugate the world, not only her father (the man who named her), but even her brother with whom she shares blood, are merely "convenient servants." In this way, by the time it came to send the person out into the world, the project was completely out of order.
Having been created as an error in the project, Alfred must've dreamed so much for the Ashford family's prosperity. Although he was merely spinning his wheels, his passion for rebuilding his home was extraordinary. He also promises to his beloved sister "glory to the Ashfords", also desired by his imaginary Alexia (Alexia personality), as proof of his absolute loyalty. In other words, for him, it can be said his desire = his sister's wish = family's prosperity.
In the end, Alfred couldn't grasp his sister's true wishes. It's ironic, however, that he had the same dream as his father, whom he never stopped hating.
THREE PILLARS OF PROJECT PROGRESS
① Discover the Progenitor Virus
② Bring back the first master, Veronica, as a genius scientist
③ Allow the person in ② to study ① in order to develop a new virus and grasp the cutting edge of biotechnology
CODE:VERONICA SETTING TERMS GLOSSARY (p.222)
Umbrella
An international pharmaceutical company with branches around the world. The company name's expressed by the company motto "protecting the health of the people", but its true face is a merchant of death that develops and sells bioweapons with the T-Virus. Despite causing several biohazards, due to deep collusion with international politicians and VIPs, military and police forces are unable to conduct a criminal investigation. Headquarters is in Europe.
William Birkin
An Umbrella researcher. Although a very brilliant scientist, he came into conflict with executives over his work on the "G-Virus." After sustaining fatal injuries in an attack by HUNK and his men, he injected the virus into his own body and transformed into the monster called "G." There was an exchange with Wesker since they were both researchers, and he seems to have had a role in Wesker's revival.
Oswell E. Spencer (Lord Spencer)
The owner of the mansion which became the stage of BIO1. He discovered the Progenitor Virus alongside fellow aristocrat Edward Ashford and others, then established the pharmaceutical company Umbrella to camouflage the research. A world famous millionaire, he collects artwork as a hobby.
Progenitor Virus (=Clay Virus)
A virus discovered by Oswell E. Spencer in cooperation with Edward Ashford and others. As a result of continuous research for military application, variants named T-Virus were developed and used for B.O.W. manufacture. Incidentally, the company named Umbrella was established to camouflage the research of this Progenitor Virus.
George Trevor
A prominent architect based in New York. At Lord Spencer's request, he designed a mansion full of traps in the mountains near Raccoon City. He mysteriously disappeared just after the mansion's completion. In addition to the above-mentioned mansion, he also designed the Ashford family's mansion.
Scott Harman
Former butler of the Ashford family. He served two generations with Alexander and Alfred, but in 1998, he left the master a note that he was unable to stay witnessing Alfred's confusion, and he left the mansion.
T-Alexia
A generic name for the T-Virus created by Alexia. Almost synonymous with T-Veronica. By the way, this word was used for the first time in Wesker's dialogue that's been added to the Complete Edition.
T-Virus
The generic name of Progenitor Virus variants developed for the purpose of B.O.W. manufacture. T is the initial of Tyrant, as its name suggests it causes drastically increased vitality with significant changes in appearance, while intelligence and reason are virtually lost. In addition, since it's highly infectious and unstable, the leakage of small amounts could lead to catastrophe.
T-Veronica
A virus developed by Alexia in strict secrecy within the Antarctic Base, possessing the absolute dominance ability of a queen ant. It was produced by transfusing the gene of a queen ant and plant genes with the Progenitor Virus. It causes rapid changes in an organism's cells and in order to preserve mental functions, the body must adapt slowly over time at low temperatures.
B.O.W.
Abbreviation of "BIO ORGANIC WEAPON (Organic Life-Form Weapon)", the generic name of biomonsters intentionally created by researchers. Infected people Zombies and Nosferatu accidentally created in the process of experiments aren't included in this. In addition, Umbrella created the B.O.W.'s in previous games, but ones also created at the hands of an organization other than Umbrella appear in CODE:Veronica.
Mansion Incident
The first virus outbreak incident caused by Umbrella. The T-Virus leaked from a lab attached to a mansion built in the Arklay Mountains, the outskirts of Raccoon City, then the researchers and lab animals became Zombies. This developed into the bizarre murder cases in the city suburbs, but was settled for the time being due to the activities of S.T.A.R.S. However, Umbrella Corp. was never finger-pointed as the mastermind of the incident. In addition, the intervention of S.T.A.R.S. in this matter's concluded to have been decided by Umbrella with the intention to extract B.O.W. combat data and eliminate the officers.
Leon S. (Scott) Kennedy
One of BIO2's main characters. He was a rookie Raccoon City police officer, but was embroiled in a biohazard on his first day and escaped the town in cooperation with Claire. Afterwards, he joined an anti-Umbrella organization and seems to be in contact with Claire. 21-years-old, 178cm tall, weighs 70.2kg, blood type A.
Rockfort Island
A South American island where an Umbrella base is located. There are facilities such as a prison, airport, and a training facility for the irregular troops the company owns. Above all, those who know the company's secrets or rebel against it are thrown into the prison, and from here, transported around as test subjects. The person in charge is Alfred Ashford, grandson of a founding member of Umbrella.
-1998 BIOHAZARD CALENDAR- (p.214)
May
11 ► A biohazard occurs in the mansion owned by Umbrella in the outskirts of Raccoon City. But the Umbrella side conceals this fact.
20 ► The remains of a woman left with tooth marks of a fierce animal is discovered on a river bank in Raccoon City.
June
16 ► A local newspaper reports sightings of dog-like monsters in the Arklay Mountains.
July
9 ► The investigational intervention of S.T.A.R.S. is decided in order to investigate and resolve the bizarre murder cases.
21 ► Prior to the full-scale intervention of S.T.A.R.S., an important researcher in the mansion moves their research base to the Raccoon City underground. Thereafter, pollutants begin flowing into the sewer.
24 ► S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team headed to investigate and disappeared in the Arklay Mountains, Alpha Team's deployed in succession.
25 ► Among the S.T.A.R.S. members who entered the mansion in the Arklay Mountains, the four members of Chris, Jill, Barry and Rebecca survived.
August
8 ► Chris reports details of the Mansion Incident to police chief Brian.
17 ► Under the influence of pollutants discharged from Umbrella's underground research facility, mysterious incidents occur sequentially in Raccoon City.
23 ► Weakening S.T.A.R.S. is devised through relocations within the police station.
24 ► The trio of Chris, Jill and Barry grasp the existence of the G-Virus and decide to fly to Europe to further investigate Umbrella. They take a long vacation.
September
20~23 ► In response to an order to seize the G-Virus, HUNK and the Umbrella special forces attack William in the underground research facility. As a result of this, virus contamination spreads and citizens begin to become Zombies.
24~25 ► The police's handling falls behind the curve making it impossible for citizens to escape.
28 ► Remaining in the city to investigate the underground research facility, Jill begins to act.
29 ► Rookie police officer Leon visits Raccoon City for his first day and Claire visits the city to find her brother, they're embroiled in the biohazard.
30 ► The trio of Leon, Claire and Sherry escape from Raccoon City.
October
1 ► Jill and Carlos escape Raccoon City by helicopter. At the same time the U.S. Government attacks and wipes out Raccoon City with a missile to prevent the virus from spreading.
December
17 ► Claire infiltrates the Umbrella Pharmaceuticals Paris Laboratory and is captured by security division chief Rodrigo.
27 ► Claire's jailed in Rockfort Island prison. On the same day, the island's attacked by a mysterious organization and the T-Virus leaks on the entire base.
MYSTERIES OF CODE:VERONICA (p.216-218)
The Architect Trevor's Traps
If you've ever played BIO1, you probably remember some of the traps in Antarctica. That's natural, the groundwork of the mansion part beneath the Antarctic Base was left by the person who designed and built the mansion that served as the stage of BIO1.
The architect George Trevor was asked to build a mansion and paid extraordinarily well by Lord Spencer, completing the mansion in the Arklay Mountains near Raccoon City over a five-year period. However, he died after being imprisoned within the mansion because he knew the mansion's mechanisms.
Trevor died tragically, but it seems it was expected not only by Spencer, but also his rival, Edward, who had left the blueprints of the Ashford family home before he himself died. It's unclear whether the mansion was completed or survived (if completed, it's probably located in England, home to the Ashford family), but the blueprints at least were made use of as part of the underground research facility in Antarctica. Even though Trevor's a renowned architect, his focus on design requests behind the scenes suggests the duo, Edward and Spencer, opposed each other. Due to that, it's interesting how things which look exactly the same slightly differ.
Wesker's Secret Organization
On each character's status screen, some mark's displayed beside data such as name and height. We want to say this represents the person's affiliation, but Claire and Steve belong to no organization. In their case, they're marked with the pack print on their clothes.
What we're interested in here now's the mark of Wesker, who has now become part of a mysterious organization. When you select Wesker in "BATTLE GAME" and open the status screen, you will see the "HCF" logo and a mark that looks like two capsules crossed. The logo and mark are undoubtedly related to the mysterious organization that attacked the island, to which Wesker currently belongs.
So what does the abbreviation HCF stand for? The text "Hive or host Capture Force" is written on Wesker's original drawing. According to this game's first bonus DVD "Wesker's Report", the mysterious organization seems to be very much a pharmaceutical company, but "Force", referring to a military unit, is an unnatural name for a pharmaceutical company. In other words, HCF isn't the mysterious organization's name, but the name of a squad or unit owned by that organization. However, the above name was set in the early stages of development and may have been changed to a completely different name in the end. The only way to know the truth is to wait for the sequel.
Grim Reaper HUNK's History
HUNK, the writer of one of the files available in this game, "HUNK's Report", is someone who has also appeared in previous games.
He first appeared in the side-scenario from BIO2 called "The 4th Survivor." After recovering the G-Virus as the sole survivor of the Umbrella special forces Alpha Team and escaping the city, HUNK left an impression as the fourth survivor after Leon, Claire and Sherry, but he was mysterious, his true face unidentified, with no detailed setting disclosed either. In the subsequent BIO3, a setting emerged where he appears to have a rivalry with one of the characters, Nikolai. In addition, in the ending bonus image, he speaks and his true face is revealed, making it clear he's a veteran in battle known as "Grim Reaper." Then this game "CODE:Veronica" newly reveals his past with military training at the training facility on Rockfort Island.
As the series progresses, HUNK's personal image is being highlighted. Is the time near for him to appear in a main scenario?
< According to the setting, HUNK was trained on the island in 1996. In other words, he matured in just two years before he was called Grim Reaper.
Godspeed Wesker
Wesker's use of a submarine to escape from the Antarctic Base can be inferred by reading "D.I.J.'s Diary." So, did he use this submarine when traveling from Rockfort Island to Antarctica? In conclusion, the answer's no.
When Chris arrives in Antarctica after fighting Wesker on Rockfort Island, Wesker's self-propelled surveillance drones are already in motion at the base. From this we can infer Wesker had traveled from the isolated island to Antarctica at about the same speed as Chris who flew by plane, but even assuming that Rockfort Island's located at the southernmost tip of South America and he headed to Antarctica at 82 degrees south latitude via the shortest route, his travel distance would be less than 3,000km. Using a submarine to travel this much distance in not much different time than an airplane is impossible, no matter how mysterious the organization may be. Even the latest real submarine has a speed at 40 knots an hour (= about 74km)...
It'd be reasonable to assume Wesker flew to Antarctica and the submarine was brought by his subordinates who'd gone to Antarctica first.
D.I.J.'s True Nature
Of all the files, D.I.J.'s Diary's particularly striking. The story progresses from the perspective of a third party named D.I.J. (what the abbreviation is hasn't been clarified)... You want to know who's writing because it spells out Claire's actions in detail.
D.I.J.'s true identity's not a human, but a rat. You can find him by watching the screen carefully in the event scenes documented in the diary.
However, it doesn't seem like a rat would leave such a diary. There are two possible positions. Either the rat was given "something" (possibly preyed on?) and gained human-like intelligence, or a former human was given "something" and turned into a rat. Because Umbrella would have administered it, the "something" would be the T-Virus or a newly developed virus. We have yet to hear of the T-Virus enhancing intelligence, but it's more likely than the latter. Incidentally, speaking of a rat whose intelligence has been enhanced by an experiment, there's the white rat Algernon from Daniel Keyes' novel "Flowers for Algernon."
WHOLE STORY OF THE "CODE: VERONICA" PROJECT (p.219-220)
Chronology related to the Ashford family and Project CODE:Veronica.
[1960s]
► Edward, fifth generation master of the Ashford family, and his friend Oswell E. Spencer begin their search for the Progenitor Virus.
- From this, it's understood the Progenitor Virus wasn't discovered by chance, but done intentionally. Perhaps they realized the existence of the Progenitor Virus in the process of researching an existing virus.
► Edward's son Alexander initiates the secret CODE:Veronica project.
- Alexander, who was aware he lacked virus research ability, imposed a duty on himself. The purpose was to create a child gifted enough to take over his father's research.
[1962]
► Architect and builder Trevor begins to design and build the mansion in response to Spencer's request.
- This mansion's used as an Umbrella bioweapons lab and becomes the stage of the Mansion Incident. Moreover, Trevor installed various kinds of traps in the mansion according to his client's orders, though he didn't know what they intended to use them for.
[1967]
► The mansion Trevor handled is completed.
► November 13: Trevor's invited by Spencer to commemorate the mansion's completion, and he vanishes in the mansion.
► December 5: Trevor's shut in the mansion and dies.
- It seems he officially disappeared from the public on November 13th. Alexander knew about his death, so it's likely the ringleader Spencer leaked it to Edward, who in turn passed it onto his son.
[1968]
► In collaboration with Edward and others, Spencer discovers the Progenitor Virus.
► Spencer and Edward establish the pharmaceutical company Umbrella to camouflage their Progenitor Virus research.
- The mansion completed in the previous year is in fact intended for use as an Umbrella bioweapon experiment facility, though officially a recreation facility.
► Edward becomes infected with the Progenitor Virus and dies. Alexander assumes the position of family master.
- His father's premature death was the largest miscalculation for Alexander since the successor of his father's research was supposed to be born before he died.
[1969]
► The position of the Ashford family within Umbrella deteriorates. Feeling threatened by this, Alexander devotes all his efforts to the CODE:Veronica project.
- The Ashford family starts to embark on a path of decline in just less than one year since Alexander's succession. Edward's presence was absolutely major, no question, but it still seems a bit too early.
► February: The Antarctic Base construction project starts.
► November: The Antarctic Base is completed.
- Alexander conceived the Antarctic Base construction plan, though Umbrella owns the property. However, the underground lab was constructed in utmost secrecy for Alexander to proceed with the project.
[1971]
► Alfred and Alexia are born.
- If you infer from the description in the "CODE:Veronica Report", these two were created in the process of manufacturing a clone of one person, that is, a duplicate of Veronica, and they aren't Alexander's children*. Moreover, he added to Veronica's genes that he used as a template, in order to achieve an intelligence higher than the original.
(*) ...If a specific gene's electrically fused with a mature oocyte with the nucleus removed, the ovum enters the process of fertilization, begins to divide then the same genes are fused = become a clone of the owner's genes (cloning process). Alexander also incorporated the genes (he prepared) of Veronica to the mature oocyte of a surrogate mother, creating brother and sister, and his sperm wasn't introduced. Furthermore it has been said to be currently impossible to create clones from genes of the deceased.
[1981]
► Alexia graduates from a famous university as top student at 10-years-old. She's greeted by Umbrella as chief researcher.
- By this time, the Ashford family's standing within Umbrella has degraded considerably. Alexia however seems to have been greeted by Umbrella with greater reception than her father, not for her parentage, but rather for her superior intelligence.
[1983]
► January 30: Alfred tries to find a way into the "forbidden room" in the Antarctic Base.
► February 17: Alfred gains entry into the forbidden room. He learns the mystery of their birth and feels animosity towards his father.
- Regardless of Alexia, if Alfred had faith in his father he might not have intended to use him as raw material for the virus, even though he scorned his incompetence.
► March 3: Alexia transplants T-Veronica into Alexander for an experiment.
- Officially, Alexander was handled as a "mysterious disappearance."
► April 22: Alexander, who turned into a monster under influence of T-Veronica, is imprisoned by the twins in an underground cell.
- Though the first actual experiment utilizing T-Veronica ended in failure, these results gave Alexia insight that enabled her to commence the second experiment.
► Later in April: Alfred becomes the family's successor at 12-years old.
► December: Alexia injects T-Veronica into her body and enters a 15-year cryogenic sleep.
- It was officially announced Alexia died in an accident during research and people believed it just as they did with Alexander who was handled as a "disappearance". Though only Alfred knows of her survival, he soon finds Alexia in his imagination since he's unable to cope with the reality his dearest sister's gone.
[1993]
► Alfred graduates from a university in England.
► Alfred's appointed director of the Antarctic Base. Successively he becomes a high official of Umbrella and is appointed head of the base on Rockfort Island.
- It looks like Alfred finally secured an official position in Umbrella by taking the opportunity afforded by his university graduation. Given his lineage though, a position as head of a remote area's too minor.
► December 8: The military training facility on Rockfort Island's completed.
[1994]
► Alfred builds a private residence and a prison on Rockfort Island.
- Construction of the private residence confirms Alfred was already ill before he developed a split-personality. Moreover, his personal feelings were intertwined with the construction of the prison, carried out around the same time.
[1996]
► HUNK, later of the Umbrella special forces, receives military training at the training facility on Rockfort Island.
[1998]
► Alfred's secretary Robert (Bob) incurs the director's displeasure and is held at the prison.
- Bob was fired as secretary merely because he claimed to have saw Alexia. This poor fellow's assumed to have been sacrificed in the cruel "ritual" of the anatomist and Alfred on May 21st of this year.
► December 27: Claire's held in the prison on Rockfort Island. Mysterious special forces attack Rockfort Island and soon the T-Virus leaks over the whole island.
THE AIM OF PROJECT "CODE:VERONICA" (p.221)
PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The project CODE:Veronica that Alexander was secretly working on. What was this project's true purpose?
The project, which bears the name of the Ashford family's first matriarch, wasn't a concrete one from the outset, like "T-Veronica's development." "Reintroducing the matriarch Veronica's power to the Ashford family and bringing unprecedented glory to the Ashfords" --- this is the project's ultimate goal, and the development of a new virus based on the Progenitor Virus was just one step in the process of the family's glory.
This plan was set up when Alexander's father, Edward, began his search for the Progenitor Virus. Alexander would've realized he had no power to take over his father's research and known that even if his father brought him glory, he couldn't sustain it.
Therefore, using his expertise in genetic engineering, he decided to send a genius into the world and entrust this person with the Ashford family's future.
For those of the Ashford family, the ideal form of a genius is none other than the matriarch Veronica. This intelligent and beautiful first generation matriarch was already legendary, with Alexander also fascinated by her brilliance. Thus he didn't want Veronica to literally "return", so created her clone. It's no mere clone. Based on his own research, he attempted to artificially enhance intelligence by manipulating the intelligence factors in Veronica's genes in an effort to create a being surpassing the original. However, it could be said this act twisted the nature of the children who were born and that as a result, the plan went mad.
THE PROJECT'S END
Alexia was soon born and, possessing an unprecedentedly high level of intelligence and incredible beauty, she was a girl who gave the impression of the matriarch's literal return. However, her personality was ruthless and cruel with selfish thoughts.
Alexia also had a passion for glory in her own hands. If she simply stayed in the "Ashford family", then this passion could've helped her flourish. However her desire wasn't for her own family's prosperity, but her own personal prosperity. For she who seeks to subjugate the world, not only her father (the man who named her), but even her brother with whom she shares blood, are merely "convenient servants." In this way, by the time it came to send the person out into the world, the project was completely out of order.
Having been created as an error in the project, Alfred must've dreamed so much for the Ashford family's prosperity. Although he was merely spinning his wheels, his passion for rebuilding his home was extraordinary. He also promises to his beloved sister "glory to the Ashfords", also desired by his imaginary Alexia (Alexia personality), as proof of his absolute loyalty. In other words, for him, it can be said his desire = his sister's wish = family's prosperity.
In the end, Alfred couldn't grasp his sister's true wishes. It's ironic, however, that he had the same dream as his father, whom he never stopped hating.
THREE PILLARS OF PROJECT PROGRESS
① Discover the Progenitor Virus
② Bring back the first master, Veronica, as a genius scientist
③ Allow the person in ② to study ① in order to develop a new virus and grasp the cutting edge of biotechnology
CODE:VERONICA SETTING TERMS GLOSSARY (p.222)
Umbrella
An international pharmaceutical company with branches around the world. The company name's expressed by the company motto "protecting the health of the people", but its true face is a merchant of death that develops and sells bioweapons with the T-Virus. Despite causing several biohazards, due to deep collusion with international politicians and VIPs, military and police forces are unable to conduct a criminal investigation. Headquarters is in Europe.
William Birkin
An Umbrella researcher. Although a very brilliant scientist, he came into conflict with executives over his work on the "G-Virus." After sustaining fatal injuries in an attack by HUNK and his men, he injected the virus into his own body and transformed into the monster called "G." There was an exchange with Wesker since they were both researchers, and he seems to have had a role in Wesker's revival.
Oswell E. Spencer (Lord Spencer)
The owner of the mansion which became the stage of BIO1. He discovered the Progenitor Virus alongside fellow aristocrat Edward Ashford and others, then established the pharmaceutical company Umbrella to camouflage the research. A world famous millionaire, he collects artwork as a hobby.
Progenitor Virus (=Clay Virus)
A virus discovered by Oswell E. Spencer in cooperation with Edward Ashford and others. As a result of continuous research for military application, variants named T-Virus were developed and used for B.O.W. manufacture. Incidentally, the company named Umbrella was established to camouflage the research of this Progenitor Virus.
George Trevor
A prominent architect based in New York. At Lord Spencer's request, he designed a mansion full of traps in the mountains near Raccoon City. He mysteriously disappeared just after the mansion's completion. In addition to the above-mentioned mansion, he also designed the Ashford family's mansion.
Scott Harman
Former butler of the Ashford family. He served two generations with Alexander and Alfred, but in 1998, he left the master a note that he was unable to stay witnessing Alfred's confusion, and he left the mansion.
T-Alexia
A generic name for the T-Virus created by Alexia. Almost synonymous with T-Veronica. By the way, this word was used for the first time in Wesker's dialogue that's been added to the Complete Edition.
T-Virus
The generic name of Progenitor Virus variants developed for the purpose of B.O.W. manufacture. T is the initial of Tyrant, as its name suggests it causes drastically increased vitality with significant changes in appearance, while intelligence and reason are virtually lost. In addition, since it's highly infectious and unstable, the leakage of small amounts could lead to catastrophe.
T-Veronica
A virus developed by Alexia in strict secrecy within the Antarctic Base, possessing the absolute dominance ability of a queen ant. It was produced by transfusing the gene of a queen ant and plant genes with the Progenitor Virus. It causes rapid changes in an organism's cells and in order to preserve mental functions, the body must adapt slowly over time at low temperatures.
B.O.W.
Abbreviation of "BIO ORGANIC WEAPON (Organic Life-Form Weapon)", the generic name of biomonsters intentionally created by researchers. Infected people Zombies and Nosferatu accidentally created in the process of experiments aren't included in this. In addition, Umbrella created the B.O.W.'s in previous games, but ones also created at the hands of an organization other than Umbrella appear in CODE:Veronica.
Mansion Incident
The first virus outbreak incident caused by Umbrella. The T-Virus leaked from a lab attached to a mansion built in the Arklay Mountains, the outskirts of Raccoon City, then the researchers and lab animals became Zombies. This developed into the bizarre murder cases in the city suburbs, but was settled for the time being due to the activities of S.T.A.R.S. However, Umbrella Corp. was never finger-pointed as the mastermind of the incident. In addition, the intervention of S.T.A.R.S. in this matter's concluded to have been decided by Umbrella with the intention to extract B.O.W. combat data and eliminate the officers.
Leon S. (Scott) Kennedy
One of BIO2's main characters. He was a rookie Raccoon City police officer, but was embroiled in a biohazard on his first day and escaped the town in cooperation with Claire. Afterwards, he joined an anti-Umbrella organization and seems to be in contact with Claire. 21-years-old, 178cm tall, weighs 70.2kg, blood type A.
Rockfort Island
A South American island where an Umbrella base is located. There are facilities such as a prison, airport, and a training facility for the irregular troops the company owns. Above all, those who know the company's secrets or rebel against it are thrown into the prison, and from here, transported around as test subjects. The person in charge is Alfred Ashford, grandson of a founding member of Umbrella.
Concept Art
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Claire Redfield
Claire's design in the early development stage.
The color of her jeans and design of her top were different than her clothes in the game. Also at this point, she had a knife on her shoulder like in BIOHAZARD 2.
Chris Redfield
Chris' early design.
No S.T.A.R.S. mark on his vest and he looks a little wilder than in the game due to his no sleeve shirt.
Alfred Ashford
Alfred in commander style. The white gloves and cane emphasize Alfred's lordship of being an aristocrat better than his image in the final game. In early designs, he was named "Hilbert."
Alexia Ashford
The grim, insane and mysterious smile's the most impressive visual of Alexia. In early designs, she was named "Hilda" very similarly to her twin brother.
Rodrigo Juan Raval
Rodrigo and his tough muscles. There's an Umbrella mark and initials that read "AAT" on his leg guard.
Albert Wesker
Wesker appears in the "Complete Version." The characters HCF on his back are the thee initials of the unit he belongs to.
Security Guard
A security guard before turning into a Zombie. An Umbrella mark's on his black belt buckle.
ASS: Assault Security Service?
USM?: Umbrella Security Manager
This emblem's printed on the black belt on his arm.
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Claire Redfield
Claire's design in the early development stage.
The color of her jeans and design of her top were different than her clothes in the game. Also at this point, she had a knife on her shoulder like in BIOHAZARD 2.
Chris Redfield
Chris' early design.
No S.T.A.R.S. mark on his vest and he looks a little wilder than in the game due to his no sleeve shirt.
Alfred Ashford
Alfred in commander style. The white gloves and cane emphasize Alfred's lordship of being an aristocrat better than his image in the final game. In early designs, he was named "Hilbert."
Alexia Ashford
The grim, insane and mysterious smile's the most impressive visual of Alexia. In early designs, she was named "Hilda" very similarly to her twin brother.
Rodrigo Juan Raval
Rodrigo and his tough muscles. There's an Umbrella mark and initials that read "AAT" on his leg guard.
Albert Wesker
Wesker appears in the "Complete Version." The characters HCF on his back are the thee initials of the unit he belongs to.
Security Guard
A security guard before turning into a Zombie. An Umbrella mark's on his black belt buckle.
ASS: Assault Security Service?
USM?: Umbrella Security Manager
This emblem's printed on the black belt on his arm.
DEVELOPMENT STAFF Q&A (p.287)
We questioned Director Mr. Kato over the enigmatic parts of the story and settings of CODE:Veronica. Since some answers hint at future developments in the BIO series, it's unmissable.
Q1: Did the mysterious organization bring the T-Virus and intentionally cause the biohazard on Rockfort Island?
A1: It was caused by the fact the virus leaked out of the solitary island's storage warehouse as a consequence of the attack. In the military training facility, a variety of B.O.W.'s and viruses were stored for anti-B.O.W. warfare training.
Q2: Was the land of Rockfort Island unrelated to the Ashford family until Alfred became the director?
A2: It was the Ashford family's land from the beginning and the inhabitants were driven out when constructing the facilities for Alfred arriving at his post.
Q3: The words "Progenitor Virus" emerge for the first time with this product, but does this have the same purpose as the "Clay Virus" in BIO1?
A3: They're synonymous. I think the details will become clear in "BIOHAZARD 0."
Q4: In BIO2 it was said William Birkin developed the T-Virus, but in this game it has become the general term for Progenitor Virus variants?
A4: What William dealt with was only the T-Virus developed at the Raccoon City underground lab. He wasn't involved with T-Viruses developed in other laboratories.
Q5: Although the music box in the office of the official residence is an elaborate treasure, please tell us if it has some sort of setting.
A5: Ever since Alexia went into a cryogenic sleep, Alfred clung to his memories with Alexia while beguiling loneliness. The music box was a memento for Alfred, which Alexander gave the siblings on their birthday the year Alexia graduated from university. In addition, the password of "1971" is the two's age.
Q6: What was Leon doing when Claire sent the e-mail?
A6: Leon joined an underground anti-Umbrella organization. Since he was carrying out a certain mission while this tale was taking place, he wasn't able to come rescue Claire (this scenario's been completed, but I can't reveal it). For the moment, three people, Jill, Barry and Leon have joined underground organizations. It's unknown whether Barry and Leon's organization is the same as Jill's organization, however.
Q7: Was project CODE:Veronica a joint project between Alexander and Edward?
A7: Edward was aware of it, but it was Alexander's independent project.
Q8: Didn't Alexander have a hand in T-Virus research?
A8: Although Alexander and Edward jointly researched the virus initially, Alexander felt limitations for his talent as a virus researcher and personally gave up the path of a virus researcher. He then chose the path of genetic engineering and started the CODE:Veronica project.
Q9: Where'd Alexander obtain the genes of his ancestor Veronica from?
A9: Veronica's corpse was mummified and had been enshrined in the basement of his home in Europe.
We questioned Director Mr. Kato over the enigmatic parts of the story and settings of CODE:Veronica. Since some answers hint at future developments in the BIO series, it's unmissable.
Q1: Did the mysterious organization bring the T-Virus and intentionally cause the biohazard on Rockfort Island?
A1: It was caused by the fact the virus leaked out of the solitary island's storage warehouse as a consequence of the attack. In the military training facility, a variety of B.O.W.'s and viruses were stored for anti-B.O.W. warfare training.
Q2: Was the land of Rockfort Island unrelated to the Ashford family until Alfred became the director?
A2: It was the Ashford family's land from the beginning and the inhabitants were driven out when constructing the facilities for Alfred arriving at his post.
Q3: The words "Progenitor Virus" emerge for the first time with this product, but does this have the same purpose as the "Clay Virus" in BIO1?
A3: They're synonymous. I think the details will become clear in "BIOHAZARD 0."
Q4: In BIO2 it was said William Birkin developed the T-Virus, but in this game it has become the general term for Progenitor Virus variants?
A4: What William dealt with was only the T-Virus developed at the Raccoon City underground lab. He wasn't involved with T-Viruses developed in other laboratories.
Q5: Although the music box in the office of the official residence is an elaborate treasure, please tell us if it has some sort of setting.
A5: Ever since Alexia went into a cryogenic sleep, Alfred clung to his memories with Alexia while beguiling loneliness. The music box was a memento for Alfred, which Alexander gave the siblings on their birthday the year Alexia graduated from university. In addition, the password of "1971" is the two's age.
Q6: What was Leon doing when Claire sent the e-mail?
A6: Leon joined an underground anti-Umbrella organization. Since he was carrying out a certain mission while this tale was taking place, he wasn't able to come rescue Claire (this scenario's been completed, but I can't reveal it). For the moment, three people, Jill, Barry and Leon have joined underground organizations. It's unknown whether Barry and Leon's organization is the same as Jill's organization, however.
Q7: Was project CODE:Veronica a joint project between Alexander and Edward?
A7: Edward was aware of it, but it was Alexander's independent project.
Q8: Didn't Alexander have a hand in T-Virus research?
A8: Although Alexander and Edward jointly researched the virus initially, Alexander felt limitations for his talent as a virus researcher and personally gave up the path of a virus researcher. He then chose the path of genetic engineering and started the CODE:Veronica project.
Q9: Where'd Alexander obtain the genes of his ancestor Veronica from?
A9: Veronica's corpse was mummified and had been enshrined in the basement of his home in Europe.