1998

1998 was the 98th year of the 20th century.

Events
The following events occured in 1998:

S.T.A.R.S Alpha team was sent in to recover Bravo Team.
 * The T-Virus was released into the Arklay Research Facility, located within the Spencer Mansion.
 * James Marcus awoke and slaughtered the passengers and crew of the Ecliptic Express.
 * Billy Coen escaped from MP custody when his transport was attacked by dogs infected with the T-Virus.
 * S.T.A.R.S. Bravo Team was sent into the Arklay Mountains to investigate the "murders" resulting from the Spencer Mansion outbreak. The team was destroyed, except for Rebecca Chambers.
 * The Spencer Mansion was destroyed by S.T.A.R.S. Alpha team. The infection, however, was well on uit's way to Raccoon City.
 * Raccoon City was plagued by isolated accounts of infection since the Arklay incident. However, the attempted retrieval of the G-Virus from William Birkin exacerbated the situation. Within hours, the city was overrun with zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons.
 * Raccoon City was destroyed by a missile strike, courtesy of the United States Government.
 * Claire Redfield began her search for her lost brother, Chris.

Deaths
Richard Aiken Ben Bertolucci Annette Birkin William Birkin Marvin Branagh Carter Edward Dewey Kevin Dooley Brian Irons Robert Kendo Al Lester James Marcus Enrico Marini Monica Greg Mura Dario Rosso Brad Vickers Albert Wesker(subsequently brought back to life by special virus)