_ Resident Evil Glossary of Terms


S.T.A.R.S

Special Tactics And Rescue Squad. An elite unit formed for the purpose of dealing with increasing crime and terrorism.The RPD's unit was founded by Albert Wesker and was comprised of 11 exceptional soldiers. Consists of Alpha and Bravo teams.


U.B.C.S

Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service. This squad was formed separately from Umbrella Inc.'s special task force. It is a rescue force comprised of war criminals and exhiled soldiers.


UMBRELLA INCORPORATED

A chemical and pharmecutical production/research company with branches worldwide. Also responsible for the creation of the T and G viruses. Founded sometime in the late 1960s by Lord Ozwell E. Spencer. Much of Umbrella's past is shrouded in secrecy.


T-VIRUS

A man-made mutagenic toxin created by Umbrella Inc. It can infect any living organism and turn it into a bio-weapon (aka:a brainless killing machine). For example, humans and dogs are turned into 'zombies'. Plants are turned into monsters and virulent strains of this virus can create a creature known as the 'Tyrant'.


G-VIRUS

Same as above, only it is a more enhanced and dangerous version. It can do much more damage than its original version and create more deadly and variant monsters.