2015-2017 UNSPECIFIED: The United Nations and B.S.A.A receive criticism from member nations for failing to develop promised countermeasures against increasingly complex B.O.W.s appearing across the world. Since Tall Oaks, Lanshiang and especially New York, it is abundantly clear the world is losing the war against bioterrorism. The operating costs of the B.S.A.A. are spiralling and their budget is increased year by year, but they are still no closer to ending this worldwide threat. Since their original reformation in 2007, Blue Umbrella PMC have been working quietly behind the scenes attempting to atone for the crimes of the original Umbrella Corporation whilst actively combatting the out of control threat of bioterrorism and reflecting on their past. Due to understandable hesitancy regarding public reaction to their existence, they have been purposefully kept in the background, painstakingly researching and developing specialised weapons and equipment sent to various anti-B.O.W. organisations for testing and utilisation. They have also developed and patented various cutting-edge technologies and what is disclosable from this tech has been useful for developing potential treatments for various incurable diseases. After several years of hard research, the Anti-Bioweapons Development Bureau at Blue Umbrella announce completion of their first specialised anti-B.O.W. firearms. It is a new Samurai Edge and several variations derived from research originally conducted by Albert Wesker and only discovered after his death. 2579 2580 2581 Blue Umbrella’s remit includes atoning for the crimes of the original Umbrella Corporation and this is the ultimate objective that needs to be reached if they are to close down and finalise the post-confirmation phase of their ongoing Chapter 11 reorganisation order. Only having achieved this will they be finally self-sustaining, free from United Nations restrictions and sanctions, and no longer under threat of dissolution. However, the PMC have been hampered in their efforts because of a stipulation enforced by the United Nations forbidding the possession of private organisations being able to exercise armed force. (The Umbrella Corps run by The Executive is an illegal unit and highly classified – both the U.N. and much of Blue Umbrella are unaware of its existence.) When they originally re-established in 2007, they had a moral obligation to dissolve the Umbrella Security Service; the private para-military unit run by the original corporation. This left the new Umbrella with no front line forces for protection, and as another U.N. management clause was for Blue Umbrella to be able to provide support to anywhere in the world within 24 hours of a bioterrorism incident occurring, its rulers raised serious and valid concerns about the safety of its employees when working inside biohazard hot zones. This is one of the reasons the PMC has been operating largely in the background and their existence remains largely unknown in public circles. Over the last several years there has been considerable consultation between Blue Umbrella and the United Nations concerning this problem. Umbrella contested the action and requested humanitarian considerations in reaction to facing hazardous field sites unarmed. But although sympathetic, UN officials are adamant that without such a restriction on the PMC being able to retain an armed unit, it will be difficult for them to approve Umbrella’s re-establishment at all, given their previous reputation and actions. 2582 Eventually the United Nations propose support for Blue Umbrella with military force via a partnership framework with the B.S.A.A; a well-established military unit operating under their own jurisdiction. Full cooperation by Blue Umbrella with the United Nations is essential in political circles. As bioterrorism has only continued to rise in recent years with large-scale incidents such as Tall Oaks, Lanshiang and New York, the U.N. and the B.S.A.A. have been heavily criticised by member countries for failing to establish promised countermeasures against increasingly complex B.O.W.s. Now a working partnership with Blue Umbrella could help alleviate this problem. Additionally, it would also ease pressure on the B.S.A.A. whose operating costs are ballooning with each passing year and proving to be a valid cause for concern. This operational framework will go a long way to help Blue Umbrella fulfil their re- establishment requirements. It also ensures the B.S.A.A. have access to more specialised weapons and equipment to help them become more effective in the field and turn the tide in the losing war against bioterrorism. The benefits of this collaborative relationship are significant because a quick response is essential in attending biohazard hot zones. Such an alliance would also provide some positive PR for Umbrella in their struggle to convince the world of their good intentions. Sometime later, the B.S.A.A.-Blue Umbrella alliance is solidified with the formation of the Special Cases and Disposal Team; a highly-trained unit comprised of B.S.A.A. elite operatives utilising exclusive Blue Umbrella weapons and equipment. 2583 2584 Blue Umbrella also launch their own online weapons database known as the Umbrella Arsenal System. It contains classified data and can only be accessed via authorised persons. B.S.A.A. elite operatives invited to Blue Umbrella as advisors also have privileged access. This weapons database contains codex entries and specs for all in-development weapons and previous models, including the complete history of the famed Samurai Edge series. “Personalised Armament Management System: Arsenal System. Umbrella Co. is able to quickly register individual armaments managed by the company and streamline construction of equipment when carrying out duties. In addition, data on rare armaments can also be referred to in the database. We recommend you browse the information to help construct your equipment.” -BIO7: Umbrella Arsenal System; undated. Although early operations by the S.C.D.T. are successful, the relationship with Blue Umbrella and the B.S.A.A. is a fractious one in its early stages, with many inside the B.S.A.A. rightly wary of the PMC’s true intentions. To try and alleviate these fears and build up some trust, Blue Umbrella turn over their entire Anti-B.O.W. Weapons Development Bureau to be run under B.S.A.A. management and supervision. They will also be given weapons from the AWM series and classified equipment such as the Zombie Jammer to help protect B.S.A.A. operatives in the field. By this point, Blue Umbrella are officially listed as a funding source to the B.S.A.A. which will need to be disclosed in official financial records and future budget meetings. The "Albert.W. Model 01P" is adopted as the standard issue of the Special Cases and Disposal Team. It's a mass-production model derived from the "Samurai Edge <Albert.W. Model 01>" habitually used by Chris Redfield, but it's a performance model in pursuit of versatility and is designed to display performance regardless of the situation. Because B.S.A.A. members assigned to the Special Cases and Disposal Team have already achieved many positive results, its potential is quickly proven. 2015: The Baker family begin abducting local people and travellers moving through the area at Eveline’s command. She is looking for ideal individuals to add to her family. The only member refusing to help is Zoe, but so long as she stays in the caravan and generally keeps out of the way, she is left alone by Eveline. Each captive is individually assessed by Eveline, who will ultimately make final judgement on whether to add them to her family unit or discard them altogether. A new urbex documentary series called Sewer Gators is launched on the internet, focusing on a small team of filmmakers exploring curious man-made structures and abandoned buildings. Their program also explores urban legends and occult related rumours. It is low budget and 2585 fronted by former weekend substitute news anchor Pete Walken and produced by his friend Andre Strickland. The show will gain a cult following a run for the next two years, producing a total of 16 episodes. After 11 years of operation, the B.S.A.A. updates its logo, with the new design featuring a shield with crossed swords and wings. Although they remain the globe’s premier anti-bioterrorism organisation, concerns have been lodged at the Global Pharmaceutical Consortium about extravagant budgets and ballooning operational costs. After observing Eveline and the Baker family for some time now, The Connections determine Lucas Baker as the safest family member to approach. Eveline seems so focused on Jack and Marguerite as ‘mommy’ and ‘daddy’ that Lucas is often just left to his own devices. The monitoring team have also confirmed Eveline has restricted the Baker’s infection with the E-Type Mutamycete to Stage 2 (Mid-Stage infection) meaning they will retain their human form and bend to her will. The effects of the Mold on Jack have resulted in an impressive increase in his natural physical strength. Despite being in his mid-50’s, Jack can lift a person into the air with one arm and tear a metal roof off a car with just his bare hands. His regeneration ability is also off the charts. As the E-Type Mutamycete takes over a host’s cells, it secretes an enzyme resembling telomerase inside the cell, and this results in abnormal activation of the ERK pathway, leading to forced cell division that quickly regenerates damaged tissue. This means Jack could theoretically be fatally shot, stabbed, impaled, crushed or burned and he would always heal back to full health.