Classification
B.O.W. Model: "Tyrant (T-002 Type)"
Base Organism: Human
Tyrant (T-002 Type) (dev. code: "T-002") was the second prototype Tyrant developed by the Umbrella Corporation at the Arklay Laboratory. A "fighting biological weapon", it was the result of continuous research using data collected from the Proto Tyrant (T-001 Type) and officially dubbed the "ultimate life form"-- made possible through effective implementation of the t-virus on an adult male human body. It was the peak of all human-based B.O.W.s, successfully implementing its design for maximum combat prowess and effectiveness on the battlefield while possessing the mental faculties and intelligence required to follow orders, while also being extremely
History
Development
The T-002 was the second of the first two Tyrant models created in the 1990s. The T-002 was created sometime following the failure of the Proto Tyrant by the Arklay B.O.W. research team initially led by William Birkin. Another clone of Sergei Vladimir was used as the test subject and was injected with the t-virus variant needed to create Tyrants and placed in a pod filled with a liquid solution which helps the t-virus infected cells to propagate to a suitable level. Using the data collected from the Proto Tyrant, they were able to significantly refine the T-002 and correct any mistakes made during the original prototype's creation, ensuring that the t-virus variant did not erode the subject and preserved a sufficient level of intelligence for carrying out orders. At the time, the T-002 was considered to be the pinnacle of Umbrella's B.O.W. program. To commemorate its success after an experiment which displayed its extremely powerful combat abilities, offensive disposition and brutal behaviour, it was officially christened "Tyrant" after the virus which created it, using the initial form of the t-virus as a symbol of the power it exhibits.
The T-002 was developed for years alongside the T-A.L.O.S. prototype by the Arklay research team, even after William Birkin had long since transferred from the facility and Umbrella had begun development of the superior Tyrant T-103 Type, which was based on the T-002. Albert Wesker continued participating in the Tyrant's development as an advisor researcher. While almost complete and considered for mass production by July 1998, there were still issues with the T-002's control mechanism and some areas still in need of improvement, which made live field combat data against veteran soldiers necessary for any further improvements. It was instead deemed obsolete in favour of the smaller and improved T-103 type.
Data Acquisition (Jul. 24, 1998)
Soon after the outbreak of the t-virus in the Arklay Laboratory in May, Umbrella issued an order known as the "X-DAY" procedure to organize a top-secret combat test against the Special Forces S.T.A.R.S. teams in order to catalog the Tyrant's incredible capabilities. The order was to collect the combat data from the T-002 and then destroy the subject along with the facility, due to the already superior T-103 model which simply required the data of the T-002 for further improvements.
Albert Wesker also had his own plans for the Tyrant. It was his intention to steal the Tyrant and its combat data and turn them over to a rival company of Umbrella known as 'The 3rd Organization' as a gift, whilst using its data as an incentive to promote the sale. However, Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine managed to defeat the Tyrant, blowing it to pieces with a rocket launcher dropped by Brad Vickers. This defeat dealt a major blow to Wesker's pride and reputation in the rival company and sparked the intense hatred and rivalry between himself and S.T.A.R.S.
The S.T.A.R.S. opponents were highly skilled and a large amount of data far beyond what was anticipated was collected, bringing Umbrella much closer to the completion of the Tyrant B.O.W. and eventually completing the goal of Tyrant mass production in the form of the refined T-103 line. Following the Mansion Incident, every subsequent Tyrant model was based on the data collected from the T-002.
Attributes
The T-002 boasts superior capabilities and durability in combat, as well as higher intelligence over the prototype which allowed it to adhere to basic commands. Its main method of attack was the use of the bone-protruding claws on its left arm. It can break through several layers of concrete and leap great heights, while also possessing unmatched speed which makes it difficult for human targets to escape or deal damage to the Tyrant.
S. Tyrant
Like other Tyrant models, the T-002 was equipped with a power limiter. If it senses that its life is in danger, it would disengage its limiter. Once removed, the Tyrant would undergo a mutation which would increase its overall power and durability in combat. This form is dubbed "S. Tyrant" (short for "Super Tyrant"). The biggest physical change is an overall expansion of blood vessels, leading to a generally red-fleshed complexion and increased attack power and defensive capabilities. The red-fleshed Tyrant's considerable brutality, agility and attack power made it an ideal B.O.W. deserving of its name.
