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Resident Evil is a extensive tale of government conspiracies, the undead, and countless mutations. It all started in 1996 with Resident Evil for PS2. The rest is history (or documented here!)! This brings me to my second point- the various viruses which initiate the strange horrors of the Resident Evil universe are numerous in size, so I documented only one. Note: The Majini zombie types listed below are of the Las Plagas parasites, the latest and one of the most deadly.

RESIDENT EVIL AND THE T-VIRUS:

One of the major plot elements of the //[|Resident Evil]// series is the [|outbreak] of various [|viruses]. These viruses are the creation of the fictional [|Umbrella Corporation] and other entities, which are attempting to use them to create Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs). The **Tyrant virus**, or **T-virus**, is the main virus used by Umbrella, and is responsible for the creation of most of their BOWs.According to reports in the game, Dr. James Marcus succeeded in creating the Tyrant virus at the Arklay Management Training Facility on September 19th, 1978[|[1]] through synthesis of the Progenitor virus and [|leech] DNA. Through this synthesis, the photosensitivity of the early Progenitor strain was replaced with pyrosensitivity, a property that can be seen in most of the series' enemies.The Tyrant virus allegedly operates similarly to most other viruses, but also has the abilities to reanimate dead tissue, to substantially mutate its host, and to infect nearly any tissue in any type of host. It animates dead tissue by killing and replacing any mitochondria in infected cells, and then combining with these cells to produce enough energy for motor and lower brain functions. By doing this, most of the body's systems, such as the circulatory or respiratory systems, are made redundant. However, this process has the drawback of severe [|necrosis] in the host, and produces the distinctive rotted appearance of most BOWs. The mutations are produced when the virus incorporates itself into the host's genetic code and considerably alters it. Creatures with genetic structures different than humans generally show less severe mutations, and usually only increase in size. As a side effect of the virus' consumption of its host, specifically its digestion of the host's frontal lobes, all hosts suffer from increased aggression. The virus also damages the [|hypothalamus], which results in a flood of neurotransmitters, enzymes, and hormones which induce a psychopathic rage and hunger in the host.

The latest type of zombie from RE is:

The Majini
The Majinis ('evil spirit' in [|Swahili]) are humans who have been taken over by Las Plagas parasites. However, the Plagas parasites used to infect humans to create Majinis are much improved, making infections easier and the time it takes to transform the infected human occurs within seconds.
 * **Town Majinis**: These are infected town locals who could pass as normal humans. They are armed with common tools such as shovels, pipe wrenches and sickles.
 * **Executioner Majini**: A large Majini armed with a huge axe, encountered in the public assembly in the town area.
 * **Agitator**: A town Majini wearing sunglasses who barks orders through his megaphone as he leads the rest of the Majinis to hunt down the players. He also uses the megaphone as a weapon when the players are close enough.
 * **Chainsaw Majini**: A shirtless Majini with his head wrapped with a burlap bag armed with a chainsaw. His attacks will instantly kill the player via decapitation.
 * **Big Man Majini**: An obese Majini who attacks with his fists.
 * **Wetland Majini**: These infected locals are from a tribe called the Ndipaya. Being strong and agile as humans, they are much more powerful after being infected with the Plagas parasites. They are armed with weapons such as spears, shields and longbows.
 * **Giant Majini**: Ndipaya tribesman who has grown very tall as a side effect of the Plagas infection. He wears an impermeable war mask and fights with a giant spiked club made of skulls.
 * **Base Majini**: Encountered in base areas, these Majinis are armed with modern weapons, such as grenades, electrical stun rods, assault rifles and rocket launchers.
 * **Gatling Gun Majini**: Large Majinis armed with a gatling gun. These Majinis will also throw grenades to smoke out players who are taking cover. Encountered in the base area.

When more research is done, more types will be listed.

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