Resident Evil: Caliban Cove



Resident Evil: Caliban Cove is a video game-based novelization for Resident Evil by S.D. Perry.

Storyline
In the aftermath of their ordeal through the Umbrella Corporation's genetic research facility, the surviving members of the S.T.A.R.S. attempt to warn the world about the conspiracy to create terrifying biological weapons. But the conspiracy is far from dead, as they learn when they are declared outlaws by the very people who trained them. Forced to go underground, the S.T.A.R.S. resolve to battle the conspiracy on their own, determined to seek out and stop Umbrella's experiments wherever they may be.

Combat medic and biochemist Rebecca Chambers, the sole survivor of Bravo Team, joins a new S.T.A.R.S. strike force when rumour comes of another Umbrella experiment: hidden beneath the rocky cliffs of Caliban Cove, Maine, someone is building an army of the undead. Within a sinister lighthouse, through a complex maze of sea caves, inside the shell of a sunken shipwreck, the S.T.A.R.S. must battle more unspeakable horrors and stop a madman from unleashing the biohazard upon the world.

Plot Summary
The novel takes place in August of 1998. After a call from Barry about the Umbrella investigation, Rebecca heads to his house where she meets David Trapp, strategist and captain of the S.T.A.R.S Exeter branch.

David informs Rebecca that another incident has occurred at another Umbrella facility, in Caliban Cove, Maine. Just when Chris and Jill come in, David continues his briefing, which includes a list of people involved in or with the Caliban Cove facility. One of the names Rebecca knows as Nicholas Griffith, a former biochemist that had disappeared after being fired from a university.

Umbrella forces, being led by S.T.A.R.S. members, attack Barry's house. They exchange fire before the good guys take refuge in Brad "Chickenheart" Vicker's home. After a little talk, Rebecca and David set out and leave on a private airplane for Exeter.

At Caliban Cove Dr. Griffith stands atop a lighthouse, musing on his latest and greatest accomplishment; a virus that robs a human of their ability to think, they become servants to whomever orders them. Griffith has already used his new virus on three other scientists at the Cove facility, and none of them can make any decisions outside of what Griffith tells them. He muses that once he gives his "gift" to the wind, everyone will be free.

At Exeter, the home of S.T.A.R.S. forensics officer Karen Driver, David briefs his own team; comprised of himself, Rebecca, Steve Lopez, John Andrews, and the aforementioned Karen. They set out, collecting the equipment they need, and begin the Caliban Cove mission, with no back up.

Characters

 * Rebecca Chambers - Survivor of the Mansion incident in July 1998. She works with the S.T.A.R.S. Exeter branch to find out the secret of the Caliban Cove facility.
 * Chris Redfield - Small appearance. Also survivor of the Mansion incident. Opts to stay in Raccoon City in order to formulate the plan for the Umbrella HQ raid.
 * Jill Valentine - Information similar to Chris.
 * Barry Burton - Information similar to Chris and Jill.
 * David Trapp - S.T.A.R.S. Exeter Branch captain. Military strategist. Contacted about the Caliban Cove facility by Trent.
 * Steve Lopez - S.T.A.R.S. Exeter Branch marksman and computer expert.
 * John Andrews - S.T.A.R.S. Exeter Branch field scout.
 * Karen Driver - S.T.A.R.S. Exeter Branch forensics expert.
 * Nicolas Griffith - Former biochemist. Confirmed to be mentally unstable. Designs a virus to relieve humans of their thoughts.