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"Does he know that Wesker was my father?" — Jake to Sherry about Chris Redfield |
Jake Muller (ジェイク・ミューラー Jeiku Myūrā) is a mercenary raised in Eastern Europe. The son of bioweapons developer Dr. Albert Wesker, he was dragged into a conspiracy to launch major terrorist attacks with the C-Virus.
Biography[]
Muller was born in a single-parent household in Edonia. Previously an émigré to the United States, Muller's mother returned to her home country pregnant, having broken up with her partner Dr. Albert Wesker, then an Umbrella intelligence agent, who was unaware of his son.[1] As she still loved him, Muller was raised to respect his father, who he privately considered a "dead-beat". When his mother fell ill sometime in the early 2000s, they fell into arrears.[3] Seeking a means to support her, Muller entered work as a mercenary, possibly starting with the Edonian Liberation Army, in 2007.[1][3] Unskilled, he was quickly drilled by an instructor to taught him not only to fight, but to trust and support his unit.[4]
Travelling across the world, by 2009 Muller was operating in South America with the same unit. It was wiped out in an ambush, Muller surviving by fighting hand-to-hand with one of the attackers, himself armed with a knife.[4] When it was discovered the ambush occurred because their trainer sold them out, Muller lost his faith and trust in others, and for the next three years built up a reputation in not caring for the ideologies of those he fought for, only caring about the money.[4] Working for various paramilitaries including those in the Middle East, Muller built up a reputation for his lack of conviction.[5]
Edonia[]
"Yeah yeah yeah, good for you, but... now's not really the time. You coming?" — Jake preparing to leave after meeting Sherry |
By 2012, Muller had returned to Edonia to assist the Edonian Liberation Army, which was dependent on mercenaries in its campaign to overthrow the government in its civil war. Unaware at the time, Muller was carefully being investigated by both the US government and The Family, an American-based organisation involved in bioweapons development. The Family sought to capture Muller to serve as a test-subject for C-Virus research in using his antibodies to naturally select mutant strains that could be superior.[1] The US government meanwhile sought after Muller as his antibodies were crucial in vaccine research.
Jake about to take a dose of the C-Virus moments before meeting Sherry Birkin
On 24 December 2012, Dr. Carla Radames - a Family researcher - made her way into Edonia and provided C-Virus samples to the ELA militants under the deception they were nutritional supplements. As expected, Muller injected himself with the sample and his antibodies fought it off, making him immune. The other ELA militants however mutated into J'avo and began purging uninfected humans from their ranks.[6]
Jake and Sherry Birkin escape from Ustanak.
Muller was soon met by DSO agent Sherry Birkin, sent by the US government to evacuate him for the vaccine research, which he agreed with on condition of a $50 million settlement paid in cash in exchange for one pint of blood. The two made their way through the war-torn city, pursued by a B.O.W. called Ustanak, with orders to capture him. Reaching the ELA-controlled city hall square, Muller and Birkin ran into BSAA forces led by Cpt. Chris Redfield, and fought alongside them in fending off two Ogromans. Following the destruction of ELA anti-air batteries, the BSAA was ensured air superiority over the situation. When reinforcements were dropped at the city square, Muller and Birkin boarded a Chinook heading out of the city. It was pursued by The Family's helicopters along with the Ustanak. Despite desperate resistance, two BSAA helicopters and their pilots were lost, and Muller and Birkin survived dropping to the mountains with a torn parachute.
Jake and Sherry are captured by Carla Radames
On landing, Muller discovered Birkin was a mutant capable of regenerating serious wounds, which she later explained as being the result of being infected by her father who died years ago. Tracked down by the ELA's mutant mountain troops, the two were forced to escape from their cabin shelter and skied along the mountain, soon pursued by an avalanche. Making their way into a mine, they were stalked once more by Ustanak, and were successfully captured and handed to Dr. Radames, who revealed to Muller her knowledge of his father.
Lanshiang[]
"If he is half the man you say he is, he'll be fine. OK?" — Jake to Sherry, about Leon |
After six months of being experimented, Muller was being escorted by several J'avo to an unknown location. While one was distracted, Jake attacked two J'avo with another's firearm before snapping the other neck, uncuffing himself and finishing off the others. Eventually, he deactivated the power to aid his escape. While making his escape, Muller assisted Birkin several times via security turrets, and soon found his way into a locker room mere moments after Birkin. There, the duo changed their medical apparel to casual clothing from the lockers and armed themselves. Here, Muller asked Birkin if she was familiar with Albert Wesker and discovered she did, he mentioned Wesker was referred several times and expressed his disgust that his father was a "freaking nutjob who almost destroyed the world". Muller believed his behaviour was influenced by his father's actions, asking Birkin if she thought crazy ran in his family. Disgusted, Birkin scolded him, saying he could blame his father all he wanted, but he had to take responsibility for his own actions.
Exiting, the two of them found themselves in a lavish living quarters for the facility, and figured they were in China. Wanting to contact her superiors and inform them of their situation, Birkin and Muller searched for a terminal where they could establish a line. Finding a computer with data of Muller's biology and a potential vaccine, Birkin copied the data to a card and took it with her. They also found Birkin's phone, and contacted Simmons, finding out he was already in China. Escaping the facility, they took a motorcycle to the city, with an enemy helicopter in hot pursuit. With the help of Redfield and Piers Nivans, who were present in China, they took down the helicopter and went to meet Simmons at the rendezvous point. While running through the backstreets and alleyways, they came upon a large group of J'avo and fought their way to a clearing where the Ubistvo was knocked down from a train by Ada Wong and landed in front of them. The creature attacked them with its razor sharp arm and attempted to kill them, but the duo quickly gunned it down. Believing it to be dead, they proceeded onwards.
On their way, Birkin and Muller witnessed a plane crash, with Birkin noting it was an American airline. Upon investigating, they found DSO agent Leon Scott Kennedy and Helena Harper. After a brief reunion, Birkin told Kennedy she was on protective detail and asked why he was in China. Kennedy revealed to her Simmons was the one responsible for the global outbreaks, and had killed the president. Taken aback, Birkin did not believe him at first, insisting it couldn't be possible as she trusted him. Tensions rose as Kennedy tried to pressure Birkin to revealed Simmons' location, but Muller stepped in violently. Pulling Muller away, Birkin told him Kennedy was one of the few who helped her during the Raccoon City incident, which convinced Muller, albeit hesitantly, to trust him.
The reunion was cut short as the Ustanak who was onthe wreckage of the crashed plane, attacked. The four fought the violent B.O.W., and foiled its attempts to kidnap Muller. Keeping the Ustanak at bay, the creature retreated, but not before a large electrical tower began to crash down, incapacitating it. The tower separated the two parties, and Birkin told Kennedy and Harper the rendezvous point before a massive explosion cut them off. Hoping Kennedy got her message, they moved foward to the rendezvous point.
Using a river raft to travel across water, the two sailed into an ambush, but is ambushed by the Ubistvo. As they were near ambushed, a gunshot sounded out and hit the Ubistvo. Surprised and unsure if the bullet had been from a friend or foe, they evaded the Ubistvo as the mysterious sniper continued to assist them. Shocking the creature and knocking it back to the water, they attempted to flee using another raft. However, the Ubistvo barged and almost knocked Birkin into a propeller from nearby debris when the sniper saved them one last time.
Together Helena and Leon provide cover-fire for Jake and Sherry to escape.
Birkin warned Muller about Simmons' intentions. At the rendezvous point, Birkin hesitated outside the door, admitting to Muller if things went bad, he needed to escape (Muller was the world's only chance of creating a vaccine for the C-Virus, due to the antibody he inherited from Wesker) Muller agreed, albeit hesitantly, and the two entered, finding Kennedy and Harper confronting Simmons. He ordered Birkin to take Kennedy and Harper into custody, but Birkin refused, asking if what Kennedy had said was true and whether Simmons was responsible for the bioterrorist attacks. Angered by her suspicions, Simmons revealed the president had been killed and Kennedy was responsible. Soon, a gunfight ensued. Birkin, confused and unsure, and was quickly knocked into cover by Muller.
Kennedy told Birkin they would provide fire cover for them to exit. They made a run for the doorway as Kennedy and Harper covered. Once there, a J'avo caught them off guard and Birkin pleaded for Muller to run. However, he refused and had lied about keeping her promise, the two tried to fight off the growing masses of J'avo until they were overpowered, disarmed, and taken to an underwater base.
"There are more important things at stake than you and me." — Jake to Chris |
When they woke up, they found themselves bound up. Birkin apologized to Muller for trusting Simmons and not see through his lies. Suddenly, they were set free and Birkin rushed through the air vent to get their weapons and get Muller out of the cell. Fighting their way past a horde of Rasklapanje, they activated an elevator, but barely escaped when one of the creatures caused the facility to overload and spiral out of control.
Jake points a gun at Chris after he finds out that he killed his father.
As they made their escape, they encountered Redfield and Nivans, who were the ones that freed them. Redfield revealed he killed his father, Birkin and Nivans tried to stop Muller from killing Redfield. Eventually, Muller didn't kill Redfield, knowing there were more important things at stake, but their conversation was interrupted when HAOS began to awaken, so they took the lifts to the top. There, Haos emerged from its cocoon. Dodging its attack, they made their escape while Redfield and Nivans stayed behind. Birkin wanted to go back and help, but Muller told her it was their choice to stay. After being reminded they had to save the world, they hurried to the exit.
Jake & Sherry holding a gun together to finish off Ustanak
Entering a room filled with hot lava, they were confronted by Ustanak once again. Amidst the fight, Muller and Birkin were seperated and Muller was trapped with the Ustanak on an isolated gantry section. Without a weapon, Muller faced the creature in hand-to-hand combat. After a series of well timed attacks, Muller landed the finishing blow, sending it to the lava. As the facility began to crumble, they found a lift capable of travelling at a fast speed, but was intercepted by Ustanak and a gush of lava. Trying to fight him off, Birkin spotted a gun and grabbed it, pointing it at the monster. But due to the lift's speed, Birkin had difficulty in steadying her hand, Muller helped her in firing the killing blow. As they held on, Muller thanked Birkin for saving his life.
New Purpose[]
"Fair's fair, kid." — Jake to the boy he helped |
After the life-altering experience Muller had went through, he decided to make a change in his life. When they parted ways, Muller sent her a message through her phone to inform her he had lowered his asking price, from fifty million dollars to fifty. Sometime after, Muller was in the middle east, responding to Napad attacks at a nearby town. There, Muller offered a deal to the surviving little boy, an apple in exchange for his protection. Venturing out, the boy acquired an apple and hesitantly gave it to a hooded Muller. As Muller left through the front door, the boy asked him if he would keep his promise. Muller whipped off his cloak and hood as the Napad began to charge him. Drawing his pistol, Muller told the boy that, "Fair's fair," and opened fire on the attacking B.O.W.s.
Sources[]
- References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Resident Evil 6 (2012), file: "Report on Jake Muller".
- ↑ Jake Muller (Recollections glossary)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Resident Evil 6 (2012), file: "Jake's Childhood".
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Resident Evil 6 (2012), file: "Soldiers of Fortune".
- ↑ Resident Evil 6 (2012), file: "Jake Muller".
- ↑ Resident Evil 6 (2012), level: "Jake Chapter 1-1".
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