CODEX: Umbrella Product Catalogue 203

CODE: RX-901-T-8471
Umbrella Bio-Organic Weapons Division
Product Designation: Infestor

Lethality: ★★★★★★★★★
Infection Rating: ★★★★★★★★★
Resilience: ★★★★★★★★☆
Propagation Rate: ★★★★★★★★★
Environmental Adaptability: ★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Tactical Utility: ★★★★★★★★★

The T-8471 B.O.W. was developed from a viable giant squid sample recovered during an Umbrella maritime research operation. The specimen was infected with a modified strain of the T-virus intended to increase tissue growth, aggression, regenerative capability, and tolerance for extensive bodily trauma. Megamycete mold was introduced during the second stage of development, providing the organism with a distributed neural network extending throughout its body and resulting growths. Most early specimens died as the two biological agents competed for control, but T-8471 achieved stable integration after the viral strain was modified to use the mold colony as a supporting nervous system. The completed organism is classified as one of Umbrella’s most successful large-scale experimental B.O.W.s.

T-8471 displays a remarkable ability to expand beyond its original body and infest surrounding structures. Once introduced into a warm, humid location, its tentacles penetrate drainage systems, ventilation ducts, utility passages, damaged foundations, and other narrow access points. New feeding nodes form throughout the occupied area, allowing the organism to spread across multiple rooms while remaining under the control of the central body. Organic material absorbed by these growths is converted into additional tissue at an accelerated rate, enabling the infestation to increase rapidly within enclosed facilities.

The organism’s most lethal feature is its ability to produce Breeder tentacles. These specialized limbs travel through a series of biological arteries, actively pursue nearby personnel, and once connected, inject a prepared payload that rapidly converts infected personnel into usable combat assets. Infected victims undergo rapid conversion into short-lived B.O.W.s possessing dense external armor, elongated talon-like fingers, enhanced speed, and a potent tail weapon sporting a fifteen inch stabing spike. These creatures deteriorate after a limited operational period, but their brief lifespan is offset by their ability to overwhelm defensive positions before tissue failure occurs. This combination of direct physical lethality, environmental infestation, and secondary B.O.W. production gives T-8741 the highest infectiveness and lethality ratings available under Umbrella’s internal assessment system.

The Infestor possesses exceptional value as a bunker-clearing and fortification-denial weapon. A sealed culture package can be introduced through a drainage outlet, maintenance shaft, damaged foundation, or underground water supply, allowing the infestation to develop behind defensive lines before the target is aware of its presence. Once active, T-8741 can block escape routes, penetrate internal barriers, isolate command personnel, and generate expendable sub-weapons without requiring a conventional assault force. As with all B.O.W. products, Umbrella provides full transportation, activation support, containment equipment, and post-operation sterilization. T-8741 is fully deployable, combat tested, and ready to be delivered to a warzone near YOU!

Threat Rating: OMEGA
Current Sales Value: $23,000,000 USD

Disclaimer: T-8741 has shown some limited vulnerability to extreme cold and dry environs. Umbrella takes no responsibility for sub-optimal performance in said environs, nor does it take responsibility for potential any subsequent exposure effects that may occur from improper or incomplete sterilization. All locales should be appropriately purged using R-109 Radioisotope and appropriately cleared with grade-6 fire-based purgation chemicals.