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Daylight (デイライト deiraito) is a trial drug developed by Raccoon University scientist Peter Jenkins to fight Umbrella Corporation's t-Virus. Daylight's initial success as a suppressant in treating patients in the 1998 Raccoon City Incident led to its continued use for over a decade.[1][2]
History[]
Background[]
Greg Mueller, a long-time Umbrella scientist and chief researcher, finally reached his breaking point when the corporation demanded the mass production of his greatest "work of art"—the Thanatos tyrant. Outraged at what he saw as the company's corruption and greed, Mueller confided Umbrella’s darkest secrets to fellow university researcher, Peter Jenkins. In response, Jenkins proposed the development of a drug that could counteract the t-Virus, setting in motion the creation of what would later become Daylight.
Development[]
Research into Daylight began in August 1998, led primarily by Peter Jenkins, with assistance from Greg Mueller, who provided both materials and support. By September 15th, Jenkins had successfully produced an effective prototype. However, the project was abruptly discontinued three days later when Jenkins discovered that Mueller intended to use the drug as leverage against Umbrella, which sought to mass-produce the Thanatos tyrant. Following this revelation, the t-Virus sample supplied by Mueller was discarded, halting further refinement of the formula.[3]
In an effort to safeguard the research, Jenkins attempted to contact his former university colleague, Dr. George Hamilton, a surgeon at Raccoon General Hospital. Although Hamilton did arrive at the university, it was only after Jenkins had been murdered.[4] Using the documentation Jenkins had left behind, Hamilton and others were able to complete the synthesis of Daylight.
The completed treatment was smuggled out of Raccoon City by an unidentified individual prior to the city’s destruction. It was later successfully duplicated, and in time, Daylight became the standard recommended treatment during t-Virus outbreaks.[5]
Production[]
- 2500ml of P-Base - A chemical compound that evaporates upon contact with the air.
- Vial of V-Poison - Venom obtained from bees, works as an auxiliary cultivation aid.
- Sample of T-Blood - Blood of an organism infected with the t-virus.
All three materials are placed in a high-speed incubator and are then mixed together.[6]
Effectiveness[]
The "Daylight" anti-toxin seems to have wiped out all traces of the virus in my body. - in game text after using Daylight.
This suggests that the drug is capable of completely eliminating the t-Virus from an infected host. However, its true nature is somewhat debatable, as Peter Jenkins’ diary instead describes Daylight as an “inhibitor/suppressant”, implying that it may not fully cure the infection but rather halt its progress and neutralize its effects.
Further Notes[]
TBA
Sources[]
- ↑ "Decisions, Decisions" scenario of Resident Evil Outbreak (2003)
- ↑ Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire (2012)
- ↑ Resident Evil Outbreak, file: "Peter's Diary"
- ↑ Resident Evil Outbreak, file: "Blood-Stained Memo"
- ↑ Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire, Volume #1 "Chapter #1"
- ↑ Resident Evil Outbreak, file: "Reagent Generation Memo"
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