The G-Virus is a fictional mutagenic virus in the Resident Evil series and the central plot point of Resident Evil 2. It is a highly advanced strain of the Progenitor Virus with continuous mutagenic properties.
The Tyrant-Virus, more commonly known simply as the "T-Virus", was the second mutagenic virus discovered by the founders of the Umbrella Corporation. While the T-Virus was responsible for the creation of the majority of their Bio-Organic Weapons (or B.O.W.s), the original intent to create the perfect B.O.W.: the Tyrant.
The G-Virus is quite different to the T-Virus in terms of action and transmission. While both viruses have the characteristic of inciting mutation in infected organisms, the similarities end there. The G-Virus has none of the necrotic properties of the T-Virus, and as such, host organisms do not decompose (the characteristic rotting of the zombies).
The G-Virus is also far less virulent than the T-Virus, for while the T-Virus can be transmitted by body fluids, direct attack from an infected organism, or even water, the G-Virus can only be transmitted by direct injection or active impregnation of a parasite into the prospective host by a G-mutant, and G-mutants (as evident by Birkin and his spawn) instinctively attempt to reproduce as any other animal species. In this manner, G-Virus hosts act much more like living creatures than those infected with the T-Virus; while T-Virus infection can be considered accidental (as the host does not actually mean to infect its victim), G-mutants actively attempt to perpetuate their species. This has the frightening implication that, while the T-Virus is infinitely more contagious, a G-Virus epidemic would be uncontrollable and actively hostile to humanity, as G-mutants would seek to reproduce over any other instinct.
The G-Virus also acts exponentially faster than the T-Virus, with William Birkin manifesting considerable physical mutation mere seconds after infection. Apparently, direct injection of the virus is incurable, as it acts too quickly for a vaccine to be effective. Infection by parasitic impregnation, however, can be controlled much like the T-Virus, with a vaccine being effective if administered during the initial stages of infection, before the embryo can gestate. While the T-Virus' effects on long term, controlled exposure are well documented, Tyrant, the Hunters and the Lickers for instance, the effects of such exposure to the G-Virus are unknown, as there was no testing in this field done before the Raccoon City incident. However, results of such manipulation of the virus COULD be seen in future sequels of the series, considering both HUNK and Ada Wong were able to procure samples of the virus for Umbrella and Albert Wesker, respectively. However, if the effect of said exposure was similar to the T-Virus and T-Veronica virus, such organisms would theoretically be the absolute deadliest creatures ever made by Umbrella. Birkin himself, an accidental G-mutant, was more powerful and deadly than any creature created with the T-Virus on purpose. The effects of the G-Virus on non-human hosts is unknown, but they are probably just as radically powerful and unstable as their human counterparts in comparison to the T-Virus. Additionally, the DEVIL sample was delivered in a time that could range from twenty minutes (if the player solely focuses in directing the steps to the point where the DEVIL is created) to two hours (if the player chooses to focus in other things in the meantime, and focuses more in killing all monsters). In either case, it is unlikely the G-Virus, given its horribly virulent effects, would not have been at the very least fused with some part of Sherry, hinting at the probability she is still a viable carrier.
2007-09-06 13:01:23
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Resident Evil T Virus makes you a zombie like RE 1,2 etc G-virus. Is hepatitis in REAL life T- Veronica:is a variant of the Progenitor virus created by Alexia Ashford which, under the correct conditions, allows the host to retain full intellectual capabilities. It is named after Veronica Ashford, the Ashford family's Matriarch.
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