Umbrella's rival company isn't stated anywhere to be a pharmaceutical company, and whether they're even a corporation at all is questionable. The CV Kaitai Shinsho guide speculated that the crossed pills logo of H.C.F. might imply that it's a pharmaceutical company, but the developers have never said one way or the other. The acronym and "Hive/Host Capture Force" were devised by artist Satoshi Nakai, contracted to FLAGSHIP, and he was surprised that it was used in the game.
Here are translations of the files related to The Connections and Blue Umbrella:
MANDATE
Special Agent Alan Droney
Special Agent Mia Winters
We've received reports on the possibility of a hostile organization trying to capture "Eveline."
You have been appointed to accompany the mission to transport "Eveline" to the Central America Branch.
Adhere strictly to the following during transport.
・While transporting, protect and monitor "Eveline" as parents.
・Always supervise the vitals of "Eveline" on the supplied "Genome Codex."
・If the mission becomes too difficult to complete, destroy "Eveline."
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INFECTION CASE REPORT
Although the anomalous bacterium (※) is produced within the body by the E-Type Test Subject, we have summarized the symptoms when it infects the human body.
Make sure to read regarding E-Type handling.
※Here referred to as "Mold" for convenience.
INITIAL INFECTION
The Mold gradually replaces the whole body's cells while multiplying the infected individual's body tissue as nourishment.
During this process the infected individual's ability to regenerate improves drastically.
In an experiment where an infected individual's limbs were cut off, we confirmed that it easily bonded naturally in less than a few minutes.
MID-INFECTION
When the Mold reaches the brainstem, the infected individual's thoughts are "tuned" with the E-Type Test Subject.
The infected individual develops visual and auditory hallucinations and their behavior is controlled by the E-Type Test Subject.
Sense of self is completely lost if this state persists.
TERMINAL INFECTION
Cell replacement progress, mutating into a form deviating from a human.
Mutant forms differ depending on the infected individual, but they boast phenomenal physical capabilities in any case.
When this form goes out of control, suppression is extremely difficult.
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RESEARCH REPORT 1
This project began in 2000 under H.C.F.'s technical assistance with the objective of developing a "bioweapon able to pacify enemy groups without combat."
Where this project draws a line with conventional weapons is the point of "winning over pacified enemy personnel as allied forces."
Conventional enemies are converted into voluntarily cooperative and servile allies.
Rather than increase the cost of battle and POW oversight, on the contrary, it increases allies... it's no wonder national organizations such as the ■■■■ and ■■■ are jumping at this concept.
What led to this project was the discovery of a new fungal species (anomalous bacterium) called ■■■■・■■■■■ in ■■.
We incorporated the anomalous bacterium's genome into a pre-stage 4 human embryo and prepared the bioweapon by culturing it under a specific environment for approximately 38-40 weeks.
Manufactured organisms merely referred to as "Test Subjects" were numbered "A~D Type", lacking in practicality with poor performance, and the completed form "E-Type" has resolved various problems and been numbered respectively.
"A girl about ten years old" was the weapon's chosen appearance. This can easily slip into social groups, including refugee and urban areas.
"Eveline" is the first E-Type Test Subject and can secrete the anomalous bacterium ■■■■・■■■■■ from her body tissues at will.
I should mention that she has a way of "substantially influencing a target's body and consciousness" by implanting other creatures with the bacterium.
The mechanism behind which Eveline accesses targets has many unknowns, but she may transmit pheromones known as autoinducers, like the "quorum sensing" used by Pseudomonas aeruginosa and luminescent bacteria.
The first stage of Eveline's control is "hallucinations."
Soon after infection, the infected individiual sees Eveline (she's not actually there) and soon comes to hear her voice (others cannot hear).
Through testimonies of infected individuals, the hallucinatory Eveline is like a girl at first but is said to make gradually more radical orders and demands.
(Acts of self harm and attacking others are also among her demands)
While mentally attacking and brainwashing infected individuals that way, she gradually replaces the entire body's cells including the brain with the Mold, until finally the body ■■■■■■■■■.
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RESEARCH REPORT 2
Another of Eveline's verified functions is the ability to "form organisms from mycelia."
This creature is a so-called "superorganism" in which countless mycelia have gathered and it's able to attack like a large carnivore from aggressiveness directly linked to survival instinct caused by the fungus.
You could say it has extremely high potential as a weapon.
The researchers seem to call this superorganism "Molded."
That'd be a mold human.
By ■■■■■ a special "serum" into a test subject's somatic cells, they can be purified.
It's possible to calcify the mycelia in the body via injection, but in a state where cell substitution has progressed to a certain extent, the host dies.
Disposal rather than treatment is suited for use on infected individuals.
Still, the new drug "E-Necrotoxin" raises the effect of the ■■■■■ serum to the utmost limit, just a small amount ■■■■■■■■■■■.
What's interesting to observe is the abnormal obsession with "family" exhibited by Eveline.
An experiment confirmed a state in which she behaves just like a real daughter with anomalous bacterium-infected individuals resembling a mother and father.
Why'd she choose "family" as a motif of control?
It's my personal opinion, but it may be that in order to make the groups she controls blend into society, she instinctively perceived that the form of a "family" is convenient.
But also--- I wonder if it'd be too sentimental to imagine she grew up in an isolated environment starved for affection.
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"E-NECROTOXIN" DOCUMENT
E-Necrotoxin
A necrotic toxin to kill E-Type Test Subjects.
Keep secured until ordered to dispose of "Eveline."
When using, be sure to activate the toxin before use.
Activation only requires placing Eveline's body tissue into the storage device.
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MISSION BRIEFING DOCUMENT
Operation "Lurking Fear"
Mission Outline
◆ Mission Objective
Secure "Lucas Baker"
◆ Mission Area
Dulvey Parish, Louisiana, USA
Baker Estate
◆ Estimated Enemy Forces
Mycelial organism "Molded"
Other lethal/non-lethal traps
◆ NOTES
Considering there are many uncertain factors in this mission from a lack of information, Chris Redfield from the BSAA will be joining as a strategic advisor to the anti-B.O.W. operation.
【UPDATE】
Intel suggests Lucas Baker is hiding in an abandoned mine within the Baker Estate's vicinity.
Change mission area to inside the abandoned mine.
◆ Additional Information / Lucas Baker
Via the intelligence division's intercepted communications, he is believed to belong to or enjoy close ties with "The Connections" crime syndicate.
He's a vital witness with information on "The Connections."
◆ Additional Information / The Connections
A crime syndicate operating secretly worldwide on the bioweapon black market.
Scale, members and bases etc are all unknown.
Strongly suspected to be involved in the manufacture and sale of the "E-Type Test Subject" bioweapon. Currently one test subject, "Eveline", is hiding in the Baker Estate.
Lucas Baker is observing and seems to be collecting field data.
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PHILOSOPHY OF "UMBRELLA"
As there are also many members coming on board through this operation, we will once more describe the philosophy of our "Umbrella."
It was established in 2007 as a PMC (private military company) formed by retired employees of "Umbrella", notorious as a pharmaceutical company.
Our purpose is "to redeem Umbrella's crimes"... in other words, to eradicate biological weapons.
Our mission is to exterminate B.O.W.'s proliferated throughout the world and to apprehend and eliminate those trying to create more B.O.W. disasters.
We are all fighting the sins of the past.
Daring to use the cursed name of "Umbrella" for the company name was a manifestation of our will to atone.
We want those involved in the operation to be prepared to follow that philosophy.
That is all.
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ABOUT THE "NIGHT VISION DEVICE"
A device unit for extending the Umbrella HMD System's night vision function.
By amplifying small light sources it's possible to secure visibility at night and in dark spaces, and also has the function of seeing invisible light such as infrared rays.
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ABOUT "RAMROD REGEN-INHIBITING BULLETS"
Special ammunition for use with handguns developed envisioning combat with B.O.W.'s with high regenerative capacity which normal means of attack cannot damage effectively.
After acting on the target's tissue cells, it inhibits self-repair and regeneration abilities so that even ordinary attacks can be used.
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EVELINE OBSERVATION RECORD
E-001 Observation Record 2016/7/22
Important Notice: N/A
Health Condition: Good
Mental Condition: Normal
Anomalous Bacterium Production: Normal
No big changes for Eveline.
Spent the morning playing with momma making dolls.
Turned two into Molded.
E-001 Observation Record 2016/8/12
Important Notice: N/A
Health Condition: Slightly ailing
Mental Condition: Slightly depressed
Anomalous Bacterium Production: Slightly increased
Complained of being sleepy when playing ball with dad.
Turned one into Molded (fat).
E-001 Observation Record 2016/8/26
Important Notice: Confirmed sudden ageing. Specifics below.
Health Condition: Bad
Mental Condition: Agitated
Anomalous Bacterium Production: Sharp increase
Whole body aged rapidly, weight loss, muscle weakness, hair loss, etc.
Her agitation releases large amounts of the anomalous bacterium, contaminating the underground disposal area.
Cause of ageing unknown. Must request instructions.
E-001 Observation Record 2016/9/9
Important Notice: N/A
Health Condition: Weakened but now stable
Mental Condition: Clouded consciousness
Anomalous Bacterium Production: Comparatively stable
Cellular deterioation has calmed down and is in remission.
"E-Necrotoxin" has arrived from the organization.
It's said to kill Eveline when she goes out of control.
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RESEARCHER'S DIARY
2017/6/11
That Lucas guy became research chief instead of me.
The hell is headquarters thinking?
I didn't master clinical microbiology at Stanford to be sidekick to a man like that... I struggle to understand.
That man dissects test subjects without meaning, toying with and killing them, he's completely out of his mind.
Someone like that can't grasp the value of the E-Type anomalous bacterium.
I'll remember to report the man's behaviour to headquarters at the next regular liaison.
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LUCAS' DIARY
I've disposed of all The Connections' researchers.
I guess they disagreed with me being the boss, but did they think I wouldn't notice them sniffing around on the sly?
I threw them in cages of Molded and they begged me, piss leaking out of them.
I'm worried I won't be able to stop laughing when reporting the unfortunate "accident."
Might be time to call it quits on The Connections soon.
This guy, I, can make the most of Eveline's fungus.
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E-MAIL LOG
NOT SENT: Thu, Jul 20, 2017, 10:22am
Had a little trouble but somehow cleaned it up.
Sending E data now.
Shouldn't take long.
As soon it's done sending imma get outta here too g
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JOE'S DIARY
Saw some strange folks back in the forest coming back from croc huntin'.
In case they were poachers I got up close meaning to tie 'em up and when I got to them they lashed at me with huge teeth and claws.
Don't know where a monster like that came from, but anyhow, wonder what the government's cocked up again.
Must be foreign terrorists, or college smartasses?
Them choppers buzzing around lately are shady too.
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MESSAGE ABOUT E-TYPE INFECTION TREATMENT AGENT
We're concerned about deterioration of the E-Type infection treatment agent's components under influence of the contaminated lake and marshes.
Transfer the treatment agent to the nearby steamboat.
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ANALYSIS RESULTS REPORT
Concerning the analysis of the tissue fragment believed to be Jack Baker
It exhibits extremely high regenerative potential toward both physical and chemical damage.
It seems the intracellular E-Type anomalous bacterium secretes an enzyme similar to telomerase and abnormally activates the ERK pathway.
However as regeneration repeats cellular tissue gradually weakens resulting in defective functional activity.
Maybe the influence of reaching the Hayflick limit.
As well, from tissue samples of other family members (wife Marguerite / son Lucas / daughter Zoe), we couldn't verify a regenerative capacity on Jack's level.
Individual differences in symptoms, perhaps. Investigation required.
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ABOUT AMG-78
Product Name: AMG-78
Developed with the goal of reducing burden on workers in transport work.
Detects nerve pulses through wearing it on the arm.
In conjunction with an actuator it can output up to 50 horsepower or more.
Zero recoil to the human body was realized with a state-of-the-art on-board shock absorber.
SPECS
Maximum Output 78AP / 6000r.p.m
Maximum Torque 155N・ｍ / 4500r.p.m
Body Weight 5.5kg
Act as parental guardians for Eveline at all times to avoid suspicion.
