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Umbrella Inc.: The main antagonist in the series, Umbrella Inc. is the corporation responsible for manufacturing and releasing the zombie-producing T-virus (Developed as a bio-weapon), as well as various mutant monsters. It was originally founded by Lord Ozwell Spencer, Dr. James Marcus, and Edward Ashford in order to exploit a primoridal, mutagenic virus the three of them had discovered. The company eventually grew into a massive corporation, dealing primarily with pharmaceuticals but also manufacturing a variety of other products, including firearms, computers, and security systems. The company also controls a small army of privately funded soldiers, ranging from third-world mercenaries to black ops assassins. Umbrella Inc. is also ruthless and amoral. One of the strongest examples of their depravity is the fact they have tortured and killed teenagers in order to produce their Tyrant bioweapons. However, much of the suffering seen in the Resident Evil games is actually a product of Umbrella's incompetence rather than their maliciousness. Almost all of the various T-virus outbreaks and monster massacres seen in the series are the results of careless handling and shoddy containment protocols, rather than any deliberate malice.

The T-virus: It is A highly contagious pathogen, that has a mutating effect on organic cells. In vials, it is in a liquid state, but becomes a gas when released. The effect of the virus varies from organism to organism. Mammals, such as humans or dogs, become mindless, decaying zombies when exposed. Less evolved organisms (such as plants, insects, and reptiles) experience rapid mutation, often growing several times in size. All T-virus mutated organisms develop highly aggressive, carnivorous tendencies. Although highly contagious when initially released in its gaseous form, the virus disperses quickly, and soon becomes infectious only through the bite of carrier organisms
The G-Virus: A viral strain developed by William Birkin that was designed to be superior to the T-Virus. Exposure to the virus in its pure form causes the host to transform into a powerful killing machine, Unlike the T-virus, the G-virus continues to grow and evolve over time.






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