Hypnos-T Type

Hypnos-T Type
jp name	Hyupunosu-T gata (ヒュプノス-T型)
Biological information
Based:	Human, Tyrant-type
Development information
Date of creation:	c. 1998
Created via:	Primary t-Virus infection genetic manipulation

The Hypnos-T Type was an experimental model of Tyrant seen at Sheena Island's "Tyrant Plant". It is named after the Greek God of Sleep, and the accompanying word "Υπνος".

History

The Hypnos project was the brainchild of Commander Vincent Goldman, a eugenicist and fierce Umbrella supremacist. The main variation between this Tyrant and other models was the inclusion in its genetic make-up of the Hypnos gene, a modified genetic strand that, when implanted into an organism, would kill the weaker cells through natural selection, leaving only the strongest to keep the organism ongoing and encouraging the reproduction of the better cells. The process was repeated hundreds of thousands of times day and night for three weeks.

A neurotransmitter known as "β Hetero Nonserotonin" was also necessary for its creation.

Activation

Once awakened, it proceeded to kill the commander of the Sheena Island base, Vincent Goldman, while he was talking to detective Ark Thompson, before turning its attention to him. After a brief conflict in a small corridor, the creature was knocked unconscious.

Unbeknownst to Ark, the creature was still alive and continuing to mutate. These mutations granted it greater muscle mass, much larger claws on its left hand, an enlarged jaw, and sharp teeth. Nearly defeated in a second encounter with Ark on a Helipad, the creature began to mutate again.

Hypnos-T Type fought a long, grueling battle with Thompson, but in the end it was destroyed when it leapt upon Thompson's escape helicopter, at which point a sidewinder missile was launched into its abdomen. Seconds later, another missile was launched against it, detonating both and killing it once and for all.

Biology

In its original form, Hypnos-T Type resembled a genderless and hairless youth, with small stabbing claws on one hand.

In the second form, the Tyrant could run at high speeds and viciously slash its opponents. It could also perform a downward strike. Its most dangerous attack was a powerful jumping strike performed at a distance.

The creature lost much of its intelligence in the process, suffering through a form of hypertonia, and losing its humanoid shape, becoming a bestial, primate-like, hunched monster. Because of the excessive muscle growth, the Tyrant was rendered vulnerable, with the heart becoming exposed as is common in its brethren. These new weaknesses didn't make it any less agile, however. It compensated for the exposed heart by shielding it with its claws.

Gameplay

Its only attack in its first form was using its sharp clawed arm to stab its prey. Its second form could strike with a swift lunging strike.

One of its third form attacks lifted his opponents, impaling them in its claw and throwing them around as though they were a rag doll. His other attacks included a shoulder tackle (reminiscent of the ones performed by the T-103s encountered all over Sheena island), and a jump strike. It is also worth noting that despite two Sidewinders — which are significantly more powerful than any shoulder launched weapon — detonating on it is simultaneously it still made one last scream showing it's ferocity and resiliency.

In the first battle, it is advised to shoot its head with the handgun; if it runs in the player's direction, evade and search another place to start shooting again. In the heliport, care must be taken, using both the grenade gun and the magnum.

Gallery

Hypnos-T Type' first form

Hypnos-T Type' second form

Hypnos-T Type' third form

1st Form Concept Art

3rd Form Concept Art

Bibliography

• Hamada, Katsumi (2000) (in Japanese). BIOHAZARD GUN SURVIVOR OFFICIAL GUIDEBOOK. Famitsu. ISBN 4-7572-0748-4. 

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