Tyrant (Resident Evil)
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- This article is about a kind of creature from the Resident Evil series. For other uses, see Tyrant (disambiguation).
The Tyrant is a fictional biologically engineered organism from the Resident Evil series. Tyrants were created by the Umbrella Corporation to serve as potent and completely obedient soldiers. Tyrants have appeared as antagonists throughout almost every Resident Evil games.
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[edit] Background
[edit] Development
According to the Wesker Report, James Marcus, Ozwell E. Spencer, and Edward Ashford discovered the Progenitor Virus during the 1960s. The Progenitor Virus was highly mutagenic, and had the potential to dramatically alter the physical and mental makeup of its host. Furthermore, the virus possessed the uncanny ability to rejuvenate deceased organisms.
The Progenitor’s purpose lead to several discrepancies between Spencer and Ashford. While Ashford hoped to use the virus’ regenerative characteristics to help the handicapped, Spencer was bent on using the virus to wreak havoc. Following Ashford’s impetuous demise, Spencer managed to seize control of the project’s development, and soon began to work on the prototypes of a malicious biological weapon.
Sometime before the events of Resident Evil Zero, Marcus and Spencer realized that the Progenitor Virus experienced trouble bonding with its host’s RNA. Marcus managed to resolve the issue infecting a parasitic organism with the virus, and then allow it to attach to another organism. This ground breaking discovery lead to more research, eventually leading up to the creation of the Tyrant Virus. Once an organism is infected by the virus, it will eventually mutate into a deadly organism. The organisms would be used to carry out the Umbrella Corporation's vile biddings throughout the Resident Evil series.
[edit] Characteristics
According to research conducted by the Umbrella Corporation, less than 1% of humans exposed to the T-Virus possess the potential to mutate into Tyrants. This is due to the presence of Beta Hetero Nonserotonin, a special hormone that is secreted by the brain during its prepubescent years. Furthermore, the hormone is only secreted when one is placed under a significant amount of stress.
If the virus is able to find a suitable host, it will dramatically increase one’s size, strength, and agility. It will also lead to the development of several lengthy acicular blade-like structures on one’s arm. While the T-Virus is rather advantageous to its host, it should be noted that the subjected host will be forced to endure a prodigious increase in adrenaline, causing the heart to expand and protrude through the chest. Furthermore, most of the original breeds of Tyrants were plagued with grotesque facial deformities, as well as an acute decline in intelligence.
Logs from the Wesker Report and Resident Evil (REmake) confirm that Lisa Trevor was the first human to ever exemplify characteristics of a Tyrant. During her teenage years, Lisa was abducted by a group of Ozwell Spencer’s henchmen. Ever since the abduction, Lisa has undergone a plethora of experiments, which have led to her immense physical and mental deterioration. After serving as host to the T-Virus, Lisa played a pivotal role in solidifying the Tyrant project, and later, the Nemesis project. Albert Wesker, James Marcus’ protege, ordered that Lisa be slain in an undisclosed portion of the Arklay Mountains in order to avoid future “mishaps”.
[edit] Main Types of Tyrants
- T-001, also known as "Proto Tyrant" an experimental subject that served as the predecessor of the latter Tyrants. While the Proto-Tyrant was scheduled to be destroyed, it was accidentally released by Rebecca Chambers during the events of Resident Evil 0, and while classified as a failure, it was nonetheless a terrifyingly powerful opponent. Unlike its successors, the Proto Tyrant’s spinal column was exposed due to its mutations, leaving it extremely vulnerable to small-arms fire from behind. Furthermore, its nervous system was more primitive than its successors, leading to the Proto-Tyrant's primitive behaviour and lack of coordination.
- T-002 Tyrant, the first wholesome Tyrant, it served as a precursor to the T-103 models, it was created within the depths of the Spencer Mansion. During the events of Resident Evil, Albert Wesker ordered the Tyrant to slay the remaining members of Racoon City’s Special Tactics And Rescue Service (S.T.A.R.S). As the Tyrant awoke from its slumber, it mortally wounded Wesker, leaving him to die in the depths of the forsaken lab. The remaining S.T.A.R.S. members, Jill Valentine, Brad Vickers, Rebecca Chambers, Barry Burton, and Chris Redfield engaged the Tyrant in an epic battle before escaping the mansion. Althought it had great fighting capabilities, Umbrella didn't intended to mass produce it but only used this model as base to the improved T-103 Tyrants. It is stated in Wesker's Report, that in theory, only a small aumount of people who were injected with refined T-Virus directly into their DNA could become a Tyrant, the rest would only become normal Zombies.
- T-103 Tyrants, also known as Mr.X, the first mass produced Tyrants were created on Umbrella’s Sheena Island facility. They were originally created by using kidnapped children as hosts for the T-Virus. They were first deployed into action during the events of Resident Evil 2, on a mission to recover the G-Virus from William Birkin, a rogue Umbrella scientist. Unlike their predecessors, that looked anything but human, these Tyrants are known for their near-human appearance and mysterious silence. Also, they exhibit no visible mutations like the huge talons prominently featured on earlier models. This changes, however, if the T-103 suffers serious injury, after which it will mutate and display the features seen in other Tyrant models. This mutation features talons on both hands, as well as increased muscle mass. The T-103 model could also be programmed to achieve specific goals, such as the acquisition of the G-Virus sample contained within Sherry Birkins locket.
- T-0400TP, a variation of the T-103, was programmed to protect humans rather than harming them through the use of neurological inhibitors. Due to the Tyrant’s natural biological and mental instabilities, it developed an infamous reputation for betraying its client. As seen in Resident Evil Outbreak, If a T-0400TP Tyrant manages to remove its inhibitors, it will undergo a mutation very similar to that of the T-103 model but will also manage to produce more mass resistant to rockets unlike the T-103.
- T-104 Tyrant, another variation of the T-103, was characterized by its purple complexion and protruding facial horns. While the T-104 was more powerful and dexterous to its T-103 counterpart, it lacked adequate endurance and stamina. The T-104 tyrant was only seen in the "Showdown 3" scenario in Resident Evil Outbreak: File 2, thus making it somewhat non-canonical, as there is no evidence of it ever being mentioned in the story itself.
- B.O.W Tyrant, is the name given to the strange Tyrant that was supposed to be killed by Barry Burton and Leon S. Kennedy aboard the "Starlight" Cruiser in the Gameboy game Resident Evil Gaiden. It has similar appearance and attacks to the T-103 but it has a series of Tentacles protruding from the creatures stomach. It can grab opponents but rather chooses to punch them. The Parasite eventually mutated into its full grotesque form after an intense battle. However Resident Evil 4 has shown the events of Gaiden to be non-canon.
- Nemesis T-Type, a new breed of Tyrant, were the results of years of biological experimentation with Lisa Trevor. Unlike other Tyrants, the Nemesis type is characterized by its tentacles, increased intelligence and resistance to damage.
For complete information on the Nemesis, refer to its article: Nemesis (Resident Evil)
- T-078 Tyrant, a Tyrant developed on Rockfort Island, was specially produced to serve training purposes with Umbrella’s Special Forces. It is characterized by it’s blunted claws, which act as battering rams. It should be noted that this Tyrant bares unmistakable resemblances to the T-103 and T-002 model Tyrants, which this one was based on.
[edit] Other Types of Tyrants
- Thanatos Tyrant, an experimental breed Tyrant, gained an infamous reputation for managing to annihilate several members of the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Squad with great ease. During the events of Resident Evil Outbreak, Greg Mura, a rogue Umbrella Corporation Scientist, released Thanatos to show his disapproval for the mass-produced Tyrant project. Thanatos is easily recognized by its sublime display of agility, brute force, and keen survival instincts.
- Thanatos-R, a mutation of the Thanatos Tyrant, was characterized by its elongated and pliable left arm. The Thanatos Tyrant mutated after sustaining critical damage from the Raccoon City University's destruction. In order to compensate for the loss of its right arm, Thanatos-R's left arm and upper body experienced a prodigious amount of growth. The "R" in Thanatos' name is short for the word "Rebirth".
- Hypnos T-Type, a special Tyrant native to Sheena Island, was characterized by its grotesque array of overgrown muscles. Doctor Klein created the Hyponos Tyrant by implanting modified cells into a normal host’s body, in an attempt to cause the stronger cells to reproduce and take over the others through natural selection. Furthermore, the Hypnos Tyrant features a more primitive and voracious appearance as opposed to the other Tyrants. The only known Hypnos Tyrant was destroyed during the events of Resident Evil Survivor.
- T-091 Tyrant, a rare Tyrant that inhabited the Spencer Rain, was characterized by its tentacle-like digits. Unlike other Tyrants, the T-091 featured an exposed tumor within its cervical region, that later proved to be its Achilles heel. Bruce McGivern encountered the creature during the events of Resident Evil: Dead Aim.
- T-092 Tyrant, was originally born from what was once Morpheus D. Duvall. Prior to turning into the abomination, Duvall, a former Umbrella scientist, injected himself with the T/G Virus. The effects of the virus dramatically altered his physical build, ultimately turning him into a female. T-092 Tyrant is characterized by its ability to manipulate the electromagnetic spectrum, allowing it to summon bolts of electricity at will. While this ability also allows the host to deflect small-arms fire, Resident Evil: Dead Aim revealed that T-092 Tyrant can only be harmed by attacks from a Charged Particle Rifle.
[edit] External links
- Documents from Resident Evil 0
- Documents from Resident Evil
- Documents from Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
- Documents from Resident Evil Code Veronica.
- The Wesker Report
- Resident Evil Plot Analysis
