ClassificationB.O.W. Model: “MA-121 Hunter α”Base Organism: Human / Reptile
TraitsHeight: 130 cm [standing: 163 cm]
Width: 95 cm
Dev. code: “MA-120”. The Hunter was the first battle-type B.O.W. to be developed, and the primary product of Umbrella Corporation on the B.O.W. market. The Hunter is developed from a fertilized human egg transfected with reptilian genetic material and infected with the t-Virus. Based on genetic engineering techniques, the t-Virus itself is likely the vector used to introduce reptilian genes into the human egg. The resulting creature is a frightening cross between human and reptile with exemplary combat abilities and high intelligence. Having many different types, models and subspecies, the Hunter is a representative model of a successful B.O.W. experiment which caters to both cost and performance. It was one of the the main B.O.W. products of the Umbrella Corporation on the B.O.W. market for many years until it was replaced by subsequent improved models, and later with the Anubis after research data was leaked out to a rival company.
History
Deviating from the intentions of Ozwell E. Spencer, the Hunter was first developed in 1981 by Dr. William Birkin at the Arklay Laboratory. The initial goals of the project were to develop a “Fighting Living Biological Weapon”, which could eliminate all human targets within an operation area such as those wearing body armor, equipped with biological warfare suits or those who escape infection from the t-Virus. During the early stage of its design, the concept was; “A biological weapon which possesses high movement ability and can hunt and annihilate the target effectively, possesses a certain level of intelligence to carry out orders, and holds extremely high aggression, agility and jumping capabilities”. Initially, experiments were suspended in order to protect the specimens from the out-of-control Birkin. However, following the reported death of Alexia Ashford, the experiments resumed.
Deviating from the intentions of Ozwell E. Spencer, the Hunter was first developed in 1981 by Dr. William Birkin at the Arklay Laboratory. The initial goals of the project were to develop a “Fighting Living Biological Weapon”, which could eliminate all human targets within an operation area such as those wearing body armor, equipped with biological warfare suits or those who escape infection from the t-Virus. During the early stage of its design, the concept was; “A biological weapon which possesses high movement ability and can hunt and annihilate the target effectively, possesses a certain level of intelligence to carry out orders, and holds extremely high aggression, agility and jumping capabilities”. Initially, experiments were suspended in order to protect the specimens from the out-of-control Birkin. However, following the reported death of Alexia Ashford, the experiments resumed.
Following the first actual combat observations of the B.O.W., it was finally given its official name; the “Hunter”. Some specimens were kept in the Umbrella Research Center in a B.O.W. combat training arena, where they saw extensive action. After more than a decade of research and development and many successive improvements, the Hunter finally reached the research team’s goal of a “Mass Production B.O.W.”, and it was completed, mass-produced and sold under the MA-121 code number and dubbed “Hunter α”.
Following the successful evaluation of the Hunter MA-120, Umbrella began mass production under the “MA-121” code number. Live field combat data against actual highly trained soldiers was acquired at the Arklay Laboratory on July 24, 1998. This test provided Umbrella with a large volume of data which the company’s branches utilized in order to develop new and better Hunter types. The α model itself was also re-developed with enhanced performance, with an improved type produced on Sheena Island.
The α model proved influential in the future development of the Hunter, including the creation of the improved Hunter R, Hunter β and Hunter γ models. Independent Hunter types were also developed by The 3rd Organization, thanks to the research data and embryonic samples stolen by Albert Wesker, producing results such as the Hunter II and Sweeper sub-species.
Attributes
The α model’s appearance is that of the original Hunter model, a humanoid reptile, with green scales covering it’s entire body. It brandishes large claws on each arm which it uses as its main attack method. They possess unmatched speed, agility, attack power and the ability to adhere to simple commands, branding them a success and ensuring Umbrella’s continuous interest in the B.O.W. especially due to its relative low cost and high effectiveness.
The α model’s appearance is that of the original Hunter model, a humanoid reptile, with green scales covering it’s entire body. It brandishes large claws on each arm which it uses as its main attack method. They possess unmatched speed, agility, attack power and the ability to adhere to simple commands, branding them a success and ensuring Umbrella’s continuous interest in the B.O.W. especially due to its relative low cost and high effectiveness.
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