Hunter R

A variation of the Alpha model, the MA-125 Hunter R is similar to the Alpha model in terms of appearances; some of its distinguishing characteristics include smaller claws and spikes on its back.

History
Intended as the next step in Hunter development, the MA-125 replaced the MA-121α as the development model. This particular variant was being developed in the Raccoon City Underground Research Facility under William Birkin and another Umbrella facility located above-ground. The Hunters in the above-ground facility had been delivered there as part of an experiment with the T-0400TP, testing its strength against several of the beasts.

After Dr. Birkin became infected with the G-virus and went on a wild rampage, numerous MA-125Rs were released, killing a number of Umbrella researchers before the temperature controls were lowered. The Hunters, unable to continue killing in freezing temperatures, went into hibernation.

However, a group of refugees trying to escape Raccoon City were forced to bring the facility's indoor temperature back up to allow a large elevator to function. The Hunters were then exterminated by the survivors.

Several of these Hunters were found dead in the machine storage room on the third floor of Raccoon University. Two hung from hooks on the ceiling while another was laid out on a table.

They were also a sizeable threat to the refugees hiding in the above-ground facility until Carter, an Umbrella researcher, released the T-0400TP to finally rid the facility of the creatures.