Frederic Downing

Really, I simply don't understand American humor.

Frederic Downing was a researcher for Umbrella until 1998.

Background
He was in Raccoon City when the outbreak occurred. Shortly before Raccoon City's destruction, Frederick stole t-Virus and G-virus samples from the branch and fled. He can be considered the main antagonist of Resident Evil: Degeneration due to his behind the scenes involvement in the events of the movie.



Knowing that a t-based weapon would be incomplete without a cure, he joined WilPharma to create a vaccine.

He had released the t-Virus at one of the planes heading for Harvardville Airport, and blew up the trucks full of vaccine supplying the survivors and Marines to disguise the incident as a terrorist act, while blaming Senator Ron Davis for involvement. He is also responsible for setting the time bomb that destroyed a WilPharma building, and trying to smuggle G-virus data from the security cameras catching Curtis Miller, the t-Virus and its vaccine, and the G-virus for profit from General Miguel Grandé. However, in the end he was caught before the dealer arrived, by Leon S. Kennedy, Claire Redfield, and Angela Miller, who managed to intercept the deal in time.

Trivia

 * Fredric Downing may be a reference to Albert Wesker due to his appearance, behavior, role and background in the movie's plot.
 * In contrast to Senator Ron Davis, who represented the stereotype arrogant US politician, Downing's demeanor is that of an European gentleman. Downing speaks English with a Southern British accent, wears a European business suit, and drives a European sedan (likely a Jaguar or from some other exotic marque).
 * Some of noted comparisons between the character of Frederic Downing and the character of British Secret Agent James Bond. Both are British gentlemen, drive what appears to be an Aston Martin sedan and use a Walther PPK as their pistol of choice.