Ustanak

Ustanak

Ustanak
Biological information
Based:	Human
Height:	Unknown
Development information
Created via:	Unknown (most likely C-Virus related)
Purpose:	Intelligent B.O.W. used primarily for finding Jake Muller

The Ustanak is a bio-organic weapon working alongside the woman in the blue dress in her hunt for Jake Muller. Its name comes from the Croatian, Serbian and Bosnian word for "uprising".

History

The Ustanak first appeared in Edonia as it pursued mercenary Jake Muller and subsequently U.S. agent Sherry Birkin. While it chased Jake and Sherry rather relentlessly and even managed to subdue both of them at one point, Jake and Sherry ultimately managed to evade it long enough to get to Lanshiang. However, the Ustanak followed suit.

While in China, the Ustanak found Jake and Sherry again, this time in the company of government agents Leon S. Kennedy and Helena Harper. Presumably still looking to capture Jake, the Ustanak was forced to face off against the four of them.

Biology

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The Ustanak is a tall and muscular creature with extremely pale skin and a few remnants of long, wispy white-blonde hair. It's body is covered with deep gashes and there is evidence of surgical enhancements. It's face is horribly distorted and twisted, skin overlapping and stapled down in sections. Only one eye is visible, set deep in its skull with the eyebrow ridge hanging over it and its mouth is left agape with only the lower part of the jaw seeming human.

The its most notable feature is its right arm, which was possibly surgically attached as seen by evidence of the skin being stapled together around the right pectoral muscle. The arm seems to be designed to use a multitude of accessories, such as a large hydraulic-powered claw with needles or a Chain Gun attachment. Other evidence of cybernetic enhancements exists, such as the mechanical fingers seen on the its left hand and a row of metallic plates along its spine. Occasionally, the Ustanak will have a human-sized cage attached to the back of a strap around its torso that it will use to keep a target out of commission.

The Ustanak is seen in control, pursuing its target ruthlessly however shows no desire or instinct to harm the woman in the blue dress he is presumably working for. It is also fully capable of changing its own right-arm enhancements. This could denote that either the creature is being controlled by some means or, more likely, that it has some degree of sentience or intelligence. In spite of its size, the creature is also extremely fast, able to keep pace with the its targets and catch up to them easily.

Gameplay

The Ustanak acts as a spiritual successor to the Nemesis-T Type in its tireless pursuit and use of weaponry that other B.O.W.s tend to lack. At times, Jake and Sherry are left with the only option of running from the creature that will use its muscle mass to destroy everything in its path to get to them. When the players are forced to face him in a stand-off, however, he will use a variety of attacks (presumably to change or alter based on scenarios and attachments). The Ustanak may also change its arm attachment mid-battle that will possibly change its attack patterns.

Attacks and Strategies

Attack	Damage	Description	Strategy
Hand Switch	None	While holding a target in its claw, it will switch them to its other hand.	As of yet, it is unknown if there is anything that can be done to avoid this aside from escaping its claw before it occurs.
Grab	Unknown	Simple grab with its hand	This is a close-range attack, meaning it will only occur if the Ustanak is close enough to its target. Best strategy is to simple stay away from him so it does not occur. It is unknown if there is a way to escape, though a partner character can force the Ustanak to drop the player.
Snatch	None	Simple grab with its claw	As the Ustanak will only attempt to grab you this way at close-range, the best course of action is to stay away from the Ustanak. He will attempt a variation of this move when further away, but it is much easier to deal with at a distance.
Extending Claw	None	Distant grab attack by extending its claw	This is much easier to avoid than its close-range version, Snatch. The attack is highly orchestrated by the Ustanak rearing its claw back before extending it. It is easily avoidable by diving to either side or simply running away during its preparation.
Cage Deposit	Unknown	The Ustanak places a victim in his claw into the cage upon its back.	This will only occur with the claw attachment without needles, while the Ustanak has the cage. The player can escape the cage by performing the require button presses, though what happens otherwise is unknown at this time.
Shot	Unknown	The Ustanak aims and fires with its gun attachment.	This ranged attack can only be performed while the Ustanak has its gun attachment equipped. Although the Ustanak must take stance before it fires, the window is smaller than some of his other moves. The best course of action is to simply dive in either direction as soon as possible.
Throw	Unknown	The Ustanak throws the target in his left hand away.	This is only a danger if the player is in his grasp, so as long as a distance is kept, it is not a danger. Once grabbed, it is unknown currently how to escape.
Fist Smash	1-2 Bars	Simple left-handed fist attack	This attack only occurs in close-range and only with his left hand. Best course is to keep a distance. Circling clockwise around the Ustanak could avoid it, but could also lead to a Claw Backhand or even a Kick.
Backhand	1-2 Bars	Backhanded strike with its attached weapon	A close-range attack, the most advisable strategy is to keep a distance. Staying in-range but away from its claw could lead to a Fist Smash or Kick attack instead.
Overhead Smash	3-4 Bars	Powerful overhead swing with its attached weapon	Another close-range only attack, it is best to just keep a distance. If the player does stay close, the attack is heavily orchestrated and easy to spot, making it even easier to get away. This can be a devastating follow-up to a Kick however.
Kick	3-4 Bars, 5 sec. stun	Simple yet powerful kick attack	Like Fist Smash, this will only happen in close range. Due to this attack stunning the player long enough for the Ustanak to easily follow up with a kill, it is best advised to keep a distance so this attack never happens.
Battering Ram	4 Bars	Powerful charging attack that can trample over targets.	Like the Extending Claw, this move is highly advertised by the Ustanak as it crouches down and prepares to charge with its shoulder. The method of avoidance is the same, however the Ustanak can change its course and turn while charging so waiting to dive out of the way last minute is most effective.
Grenade	Varied	Attack with a three-grenade explosive from its pouch.	When the Ustanak throws its grenade, it is very easy to avoid as it takes a few seconds before exploding. It has the power to instantly down a player if they are standing on top of it so moving away is, obviously, highly advisable.
Blood Drain	1 Bar (possible Death)	Body-piercing attack with four hydraulic needles.	After taken by Snatch or Extending Claw, the only way to escape without damage is for the a partner to damage the Ustanak. After the initial attack it will deal steady damage, but the player can spin/move the analog to escape. The Ustanak can eventually drain a player completely of health, killing them.
Crush	Instant Death	Torso-crushing squeeze with its claw.	The only way to avoid this attack is to make sure to run away during a chase sequence. If the Ustanak catches up to the player, it is impossible to avoid or escape and will instantly kill the player.

General Strategies

Most of the its attacks are slow and predictable, making them easily avoidable. Players using Sherry will most likely want to keep a distance, which will cut its move arsenal in half (this negates his Fist Smash, Kick, Claw Backhand, Claw Smash and Snatch). The Grenade attack seems to be rare enough to not have to worry about and both the Battering Ram and Extending Claw are orchestrated by the its stance, making them predictable and easy to avoid by simply diving to the side (diving to the player's right is usually most effective).

Jake's unique hand-to-hand abilities seem to be highly effective against the Ustanak. If the player learns to predict its array of close-range attacks and effectively dodge, the Ustanak could be made short work of. Each hit of Jake's two extended combos staggers the Ustanak briefly and can interrupt any attack of his. Aside from Jake's hand-to-hand, the Ustanak is stalled by shots from high-caliber weapons such as the Elephant Killer or explosions from nearby barrels, grenades, and remote bombs. However, flash grenades have no effect.

The main concern for players would be to make sure not to get stuck on walls or trapped in corners. It is also wise to keep an eye open for other surrounding enemies that can make life difficult, although it's just as likely they will fall victim to getting in the path of the its destruction. At times, the Ustanak seems to be extremely fast, making it difficult to keep distance though it is likely that waiting for the opening is more important than risk being damaged by its devastating close-range attacks.

Gallery

Ustanak captures Jake.

Leon and Helena take on Ustanak.

The Ustanak with Jake trapped in the cage on his back.

The Ustanak with a chain gun attachment on his right arm.

Sherry being knocked back by the Ustanak.

The Ustanak with a tri-cudgel attachment on its arm.

Detail of Ustanak

Ustanak holding Sherry

The Ustanak, on the cover of GameInformer Aug 2012.

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