Nicholai Ginovaef

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City
"Nicholai Genovaef, U.B.C.S. D-Platoon, B-Squad.

My team was sent here to rescue citizens, but there's no time for that..."

- Nicholai, upon meeting Wolfpack.

Early Confirmation
Nicholai's appearance in Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City was first hinted during the Inserted Evil ARG. His presence was later confirmed when he was added to the list of "Key Persons" on the Japanese website for the game. Furthermore, he appeared in the Gamer's day trailer. released on October 31.

Appearance/Role
"They have served their purpose most excellently. Just as YOU will too!"

Wolfpack first encounters Nicholai in Raccoon City Hall, during the level Corruption. Nicholai's appearance is similar to his original look in Resident Evil 3. His exact role in the game's storyline is unknown, although he is involved in activities similar to those of RE3. He is seen using a SIG P226 and a Heckler & Koch PSG-1.

At a security console in Raccoon City Hall, Wolfpack sees footage of Nicholai betraying his team earlier that day. This footage can also be seen in the Inserted Evil ARG.

He later sets up a trap for the Wolfpack in the level Lights Out, having set up explosives in the Raccoon City Hospital, going so far as to rig bombs onto zombies. Over the hospital loudspeaker, he mentions a "side project" he's working on for another client, without specifying who this new client is.