BIOHAZARD REVELATIONS NAVIGATION & ART (バイオハザード リベレーションズ ナビゲーション&アート)
Released: 26/01/2012
Hardcover: 190
Publisher: CAPCOM
ISBN-10: 486233332X
ISBN-13: 9784862333322
Released: 26/01/2012
Hardcover: 190
Publisher: CAPCOM
ISBN-10: 486233332X
ISBN-13: 9784862333322
PROLOGUE
2005, on the Mediterranean Sea...
Amidst a fierce thunder storm in the dark of night, a tugboat advances upon a ship, through the raging waves appears the figure of Jill Valentine as she embarks on a search and rescue mission.
The shadow of the ship standing in front of them is that of a luxury cruise ship, the Queen Zenobia. However, the majesty of the queen, who used to elegantly sail the world, doesn't seem so elegant now, but casts a dark and gloomy figure suitable to be called a ghost ship.
Jill muttered while approaching the ghost ship. "They'll surely be somewhere on this ship..."
But their disappearance was just the beginning of a nightmare.
And they were still unaware they were being led into a trap, within a swirling, endless conspiracy...
2005, on the Mediterranean Sea...
Amidst a fierce thunder storm in the dark of night, a tugboat advances upon a ship, through the raging waves appears the figure of Jill Valentine as she embarks on a search and rescue mission.
The shadow of the ship standing in front of them is that of a luxury cruise ship, the Queen Zenobia. However, the majesty of the queen, who used to elegantly sail the world, doesn't seem so elegant now, but casts a dark and gloomy figure suitable to be called a ghost ship.
Jill muttered while approaching the ghost ship. "They'll surely be somewhere on this ship..."
But their disappearance was just the beginning of a nightmare.
And they were still unaware they were being led into a trap, within a swirling, endless conspiracy...
CHARACTER
JILL VALENTINE (p.006)
A member of the NGO "BSAA" established by the Pharmaceutical Industry Association, and a founding member. She was also one of few survivors of the Raccoon City Destruction Incident. After the destruction of "Umbrella" in 2003, she joined the BSAA together with Chris in search of a career in fighting against the bioweapons leaked on the black market. This time, in response to a report that Chris has disappeared, she participates in the Queen Zenobia "infiltration mission." But she still doesn't know that she's about to be caught in the waves of a great conspiracy...
PARKER LUCIANI (p.007)
From a British Italian background. Jill's new partner in the Queen Zenobia infiltration mission. A person known for serious and uncompromising investigation. He's a lovable hot-blooded man who tries to play a cool demeanor, but can't hide his clumsy side. In the past he transferred from the "FBC" to the BSAA, spurred by an incident that happened a year ago. That incident seems closely related to this event.
CHRIS REDFIELD (p.008)
One of the BSAA's founding members. He has been a comrade-in-arms with Jill ever since the incident at the Arklay Laboratory, known as the "Mansion Incident", which they faced in 1998 during their time as members of S.T.A.R.S. Although he's a battle-worn tough guy who has managed to fight through multiple biohazards and bioterror incidents, he has mysteriously disappeared in the middle of investigating top-secret intel on a large-scale bioterror incident brought to the BSAA in secret...
JESSICA SHERAWAT (p.009)
A female agent with a former FBC career, this time she was working with Chris on a bioterrorist investigation, but disappeared along with Chris. As shown by her fancy attires, everyday life bores her and doesn't attempt to hide her personality, and Jessica's behavior and attitudes, such as seeking thrills, sometimes cause conflict in an organization like the BSAA. However, it's possible she's wise enough to know that dressing like an attractive woman during dangerous missions could be used to her advantage.
KEITH LUMLEY (p.010)
Witty and charismatic, he's somewhat of a ladies man. His nickname's "Grinder" ("womanizer"). He's said to be with a different woman every time he's seen in private. However, he has proven abilities and previously achieved a list of honors with a special mercenary unit, which led to him being recruited by the BSAA. His partnership with Quint, who's fascinated by women, makes for an interesting relationship, and his banter with Keith has become a daily routine.
QUINT CETCHAM (p.011)
A BSAA tech geek, he's a scientist and expert specializing in weapons and analysis. The bioscanner, codenamed "GENESIS", which incorporates a huge amount of genetic data and virus samples, is a prototype developed by the Pharmaceutical Industry Association based on his proposals. He's a horror movie fanatic and has a habit of comparing many things to movies. Keith, whose personality is the opposite, is in a constant barrage of arguments with him, but in their line of work they're a good combination that complements each other.
CLIVE R. O'BRIAN (p.012)
Current head of the BSAA organization. In the case of the unprecedented bioterror incident known as the "Terragrigia Panic", he was dispatched in the field as the lone BSAA observer at the request of the European camp in protest of the tyranny of the FBC in charge of in handling the situation. Although his appearance looks somewhat untidy, in practice he's a competent individual possessing practical and political strengths. He organizes the ruffian members well.
RAYMOND VESTER
One of the most acclaimed top-class agents to have risen in the FBC's ranks. However, to gain such a reputation his track record shows that he'll use brute force and a by-any-means-necessary approach during investigations which has been criticized by those within the organization. Naturally, there have been a number of cases in which the BSAA has collided with him several times, and the BSAA hasn't been able to intervene due to his blatant sabotages. A year ago he reported directly to Parker. What happened to him after Parker's transfer... there's no way of knowing.
MORGAN LANDSDALE (p.013)
The nickname given to him is "Silver Fox" after his silver hair, as if to express his ruthlessness. Valuing his experience as an advisor to the Pharmaceutical Industry Association, he was appointed as the FBC's first commissioner. He also pioneered advocating in Congress for expanded jurisdiction of a specialized agency to respond to the threat of bioterrorism. On the occasion of the Terragrigia Panic, he personally spearheaded the drive to contain the situation. With a strong will and leadership belying his appearance, he elevated the FBC to become the world's largest anti-bioterror organization, in deed as well as in name.
RACHEL
A mysterious woman who holds her arm due to an injury. She wears a wetsuit like Jill, but is she also an ally of Jill's? Her fate awaits her on the ghost ship ...
GAS MASK (p.014)
A mysterious man wearing a gas mask to hide his identity. From his appearance, everyone associates him with "Veltro" since they wore similar masks during their Terragrigia Incident statement. This man awaiting onboard the ghost ship, is he the ghost of Veltro...?
JACK NORMAN
The man said to be the mastermind of the 2004 Terragrigia Panic, who led the international terrorist organization Veltro. Although it's said that he governed the armed cult group with overwhelming charisma, his personality is wrapped in mystery. After gaining control of the situation in the Terragrigia Panic, the FBC continued a mop-up of Veltro. After a number of months, it was announced that they had annihilated Veltro through covert ops. At the time, they declared confirmation of Norman's death.
JILL VALENTINE (p.006)
A member of the NGO "BSAA" established by the Pharmaceutical Industry Association, and a founding member. She was also one of few survivors of the Raccoon City Destruction Incident. After the destruction of "Umbrella" in 2003, she joined the BSAA together with Chris in search of a career in fighting against the bioweapons leaked on the black market. This time, in response to a report that Chris has disappeared, she participates in the Queen Zenobia "infiltration mission." But she still doesn't know that she's about to be caught in the waves of a great conspiracy...
PARKER LUCIANI (p.007)
From a British Italian background. Jill's new partner in the Queen Zenobia infiltration mission. A person known for serious and uncompromising investigation. He's a lovable hot-blooded man who tries to play a cool demeanor, but can't hide his clumsy side. In the past he transferred from the "FBC" to the BSAA, spurred by an incident that happened a year ago. That incident seems closely related to this event.
CHRIS REDFIELD (p.008)
One of the BSAA's founding members. He has been a comrade-in-arms with Jill ever since the incident at the Arklay Laboratory, known as the "Mansion Incident", which they faced in 1998 during their time as members of S.T.A.R.S. Although he's a battle-worn tough guy who has managed to fight through multiple biohazards and bioterror incidents, he has mysteriously disappeared in the middle of investigating top-secret intel on a large-scale bioterror incident brought to the BSAA in secret...
JESSICA SHERAWAT (p.009)
A female agent with a former FBC career, this time she was working with Chris on a bioterrorist investigation, but disappeared along with Chris. As shown by her fancy attires, everyday life bores her and doesn't attempt to hide her personality, and Jessica's behavior and attitudes, such as seeking thrills, sometimes cause conflict in an organization like the BSAA. However, it's possible she's wise enough to know that dressing like an attractive woman during dangerous missions could be used to her advantage.
KEITH LUMLEY (p.010)
Witty and charismatic, he's somewhat of a ladies man. His nickname's "Grinder" ("womanizer"). He's said to be with a different woman every time he's seen in private. However, he has proven abilities and previously achieved a list of honors with a special mercenary unit, which led to him being recruited by the BSAA. His partnership with Quint, who's fascinated by women, makes for an interesting relationship, and his banter with Keith has become a daily routine.
QUINT CETCHAM (p.011)
A BSAA tech geek, he's a scientist and expert specializing in weapons and analysis. The bioscanner, codenamed "GENESIS", which incorporates a huge amount of genetic data and virus samples, is a prototype developed by the Pharmaceutical Industry Association based on his proposals. He's a horror movie fanatic and has a habit of comparing many things to movies. Keith, whose personality is the opposite, is in a constant barrage of arguments with him, but in their line of work they're a good combination that complements each other.
CLIVE R. O'BRIAN (p.012)
Current head of the BSAA organization. In the case of the unprecedented bioterror incident known as the "Terragrigia Panic", he was dispatched in the field as the lone BSAA observer at the request of the European camp in protest of the tyranny of the FBC in charge of in handling the situation. Although his appearance looks somewhat untidy, in practice he's a competent individual possessing practical and political strengths. He organizes the ruffian members well.
RAYMOND VESTER
One of the most acclaimed top-class agents to have risen in the FBC's ranks. However, to gain such a reputation his track record shows that he'll use brute force and a by-any-means-necessary approach during investigations which has been criticized by those within the organization. Naturally, there have been a number of cases in which the BSAA has collided with him several times, and the BSAA hasn't been able to intervene due to his blatant sabotages. A year ago he reported directly to Parker. What happened to him after Parker's transfer... there's no way of knowing.
MORGAN LANDSDALE (p.013)
The nickname given to him is "Silver Fox" after his silver hair, as if to express his ruthlessness. Valuing his experience as an advisor to the Pharmaceutical Industry Association, he was appointed as the FBC's first commissioner. He also pioneered advocating in Congress for expanded jurisdiction of a specialized agency to respond to the threat of bioterrorism. On the occasion of the Terragrigia Panic, he personally spearheaded the drive to contain the situation. With a strong will and leadership belying his appearance, he elevated the FBC to become the world's largest anti-bioterror organization, in deed as well as in name.
RACHEL
A mysterious woman who holds her arm due to an injury. She wears a wetsuit like Jill, but is she also an ally of Jill's? Her fate awaits her on the ghost ship ...
GAS MASK (p.014)
A mysterious man wearing a gas mask to hide his identity. From his appearance, everyone associates him with "Veltro" since they wore similar masks during their Terragrigia Incident statement. This man awaiting onboard the ghost ship, is he the ghost of Veltro...?
JACK NORMAN
The man said to be the mastermind of the 2004 Terragrigia Panic, who led the international terrorist organization Veltro. Although it's said that he governed the armed cult group with overwhelming charisma, his personality is wrapped in mystery. After gaining control of the situation in the Terragrigia Panic, the FBC continued a mop-up of Veltro. After a number of months, it was announced that they had annihilated Veltro through covert ops. At the time, they declared confirmation of Norman's death.
CREATURE
OOZE (p.015)
This bizarre creature, meaning "dripping thing," is the result of the body being infected with t-Abyss. The virus that has entered the body fuses with the cell membrane and begins absorbing excess water. As a result the cell membrane swells abnormally from osmotic pressure, eventually fusing with surrounding cell membranes and dissolving. As a result of this being repeated throughout the body, the infected person turns white like a dead corpse and the body becomes semi-liquid. Repeatedly growing, t-Abyss drives the host's body to seek out moisture and nutrients. It's due to this impulse that the Ooze absorbs its prey's body fluids.
GLOBSTER (p.016)
Mysterious lumps of flesh (blobs) washed ashore in large quantities on coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. Globster is the abbreviation of Grotesque Blob Monster, the general/popular name of this unidentified driftage documented around the world. In other words, nothing accurate is known regarding this Globster. If this is the result of virus contamination, what on earth was its real identity...?
FENRIR
A wolf-type B.O.W. developed with deployment among mountains in mind. It exerts its wild nature and combat power, but its control characteristic is inferior compared with the Doberman pinscher-based "Cerberus." As the wolf's social characteristics strongly remain in Fenrir, it hunts in packs. They don't attack prey at once. They observe prey at a distance, surround it in a group and gradually torture it to death after cutting off retreat. The Fenrir's echoed howling among the mountains is a signal conveying the beginning of a hunt.
HUNTER
A combat model B.O.W. with long, sharp claws and its entire body covered in scale-like skin. It was created by crossbreeding DNA, including reptiles, in a fertilized human egg base through the power of the t-Virus. Its appearance looks midway between human and reptile, exuding an eeriness. Possessing tremendous agility and jumping power, it corners targets definitively and cuts them down, suitable for the name of Hunter. It was also successfully mass-produced and numerous variant types were developed.
FARFARELLO
The name Farfarello (slanderer) originates from one of the twelve demons called the Malebranche (evil claws) which appear in the "Divine Comedy" written by Dante Alighieri. Farfarello is an improved model which further added t-Abyss to the Hunter. As a result, it has a mimicry ability possessed by some aquatic organisms that enables it to melt into its surroundings and become transparent. However, as a result of being injected with more than one virus, its aggressiveness increased and its control characteristic is reported to have deteriorated more remarkably than ever before.
GHIOZZO (p.017)
Fish infected with t-Abyss are transformed into a fierce carnivorous fish called Ghiozzo. Its appearance closely resembles that of the deep sea fish that was the host at the time of the discovery of "The Abyss" marine virus, upon which t-Abyss is based. Due the virus' effects, its appetite is very strong, with sharp fangs and powerful jaw strength that can shatter anything. Much like the famous piranha's aggression in cinema movies, it actually consumes a small amount of bone.
SEA CREEPER
The Sea Creeper is a special mutation when the human body's infected with t-Abyss, it's literally a monster in the water. Its unusual deterioration is primarily an indication of female infections, and "she" is appropriate to identify a Creeper. With armor covering its entire body that's reminiscent of a woman's long hair, they chase their prey endlessly, creeping out of the water without a sound. Then as they approach prey, they spread out their hands divided into six limbs and eat while clutching the prey. There's no escape from it, like the love of a mother holding a child.
SCAGDEAD
The Scagdead is an Ooze mutation. t-Abyss' infectious capacity was initially extremely powerful and cases where mutations occurred within a few hours after infection were documented, but there is a rare resistance to the virus (a ratio of one in one thousand people). However, the resistance doesn't halt the virus' progression. They're affected by high fever for several days to several weeks after infection, causing itching from the shoulder and neck. As they swells, their consciousness falls apart. While aware that they're being taken over, the carrier can do nothing to stop it. Even after being dominated by the madness produced by the virus, a new head sprouts from the neck, and the original is controlled like that of a sleepwalker.
OOZE RACHEL
The woman who was attacked by Ooze on the ship now has a mutated appearance. It has been a short time since she was infected and the woman's features remain on her face, but her arm has been transformed, the result of the virus' ability to mutate. It seems that her former consciousness has already gone...
OOZE (p.015)
This bizarre creature, meaning "dripping thing," is the result of the body being infected with t-Abyss. The virus that has entered the body fuses with the cell membrane and begins absorbing excess water. As a result the cell membrane swells abnormally from osmotic pressure, eventually fusing with surrounding cell membranes and dissolving. As a result of this being repeated throughout the body, the infected person turns white like a dead corpse and the body becomes semi-liquid. Repeatedly growing, t-Abyss drives the host's body to seek out moisture and nutrients. It's due to this impulse that the Ooze absorbs its prey's body fluids.
GLOBSTER (p.016)
Mysterious lumps of flesh (blobs) washed ashore in large quantities on coasts of the Mediterranean Sea. Globster is the abbreviation of Grotesque Blob Monster, the general/popular name of this unidentified driftage documented around the world. In other words, nothing accurate is known regarding this Globster. If this is the result of virus contamination, what on earth was its real identity...?
FENRIR
A wolf-type B.O.W. developed with deployment among mountains in mind. It exerts its wild nature and combat power, but its control characteristic is inferior compared with the Doberman pinscher-based "Cerberus." As the wolf's social characteristics strongly remain in Fenrir, it hunts in packs. They don't attack prey at once. They observe prey at a distance, surround it in a group and gradually torture it to death after cutting off retreat. The Fenrir's echoed howling among the mountains is a signal conveying the beginning of a hunt.
HUNTER
A combat model B.O.W. with long, sharp claws and its entire body covered in scale-like skin. It was created by crossbreeding DNA, including reptiles, in a fertilized human egg base through the power of the t-Virus. Its appearance looks midway between human and reptile, exuding an eeriness. Possessing tremendous agility and jumping power, it corners targets definitively and cuts them down, suitable for the name of Hunter. It was also successfully mass-produced and numerous variant types were developed.
FARFARELLO
The name Farfarello (slanderer) originates from one of the twelve demons called the Malebranche (evil claws) which appear in the "Divine Comedy" written by Dante Alighieri. Farfarello is an improved model which further added t-Abyss to the Hunter. As a result, it has a mimicry ability possessed by some aquatic organisms that enables it to melt into its surroundings and become transparent. However, as a result of being injected with more than one virus, its aggressiveness increased and its control characteristic is reported to have deteriorated more remarkably than ever before.
GHIOZZO (p.017)
Fish infected with t-Abyss are transformed into a fierce carnivorous fish called Ghiozzo. Its appearance closely resembles that of the deep sea fish that was the host at the time of the discovery of "The Abyss" marine virus, upon which t-Abyss is based. Due the virus' effects, its appetite is very strong, with sharp fangs and powerful jaw strength that can shatter anything. Much like the famous piranha's aggression in cinema movies, it actually consumes a small amount of bone.
SEA CREEPER
The Sea Creeper is a special mutation when the human body's infected with t-Abyss, it's literally a monster in the water. Its unusual deterioration is primarily an indication of female infections, and "she" is appropriate to identify a Creeper. With armor covering its entire body that's reminiscent of a woman's long hair, they chase their prey endlessly, creeping out of the water without a sound. Then as they approach prey, they spread out their hands divided into six limbs and eat while clutching the prey. There's no escape from it, like the love of a mother holding a child.
SCAGDEAD
The Scagdead is an Ooze mutation. t-Abyss' infectious capacity was initially extremely powerful and cases where mutations occurred within a few hours after infection were documented, but there is a rare resistance to the virus (a ratio of one in one thousand people). However, the resistance doesn't halt the virus' progression. They're affected by high fever for several days to several weeks after infection, causing itching from the shoulder and neck. As they swells, their consciousness falls apart. While aware that they're being taken over, the carrier can do nothing to stop it. Even after being dominated by the madness produced by the virus, a new head sprouts from the neck, and the original is controlled like that of a sleepwalker.
OOZE RACHEL
The woman who was attacked by Ooze on the ship now has a mutated appearance. It has been a short time since she was infected and the woman's features remain on her face, but her arm has been transformed, the result of the virus' ability to mutate. It seems that her former consciousness has already gone...