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9---CHIEF SECRETARY'S DIARY A
 
April 6th
  
I accidently moved one of the stone statues on the second floor when I leaned
against it. When the chief found out about it, he was furious. I swear the guy nearly
but my head off, screaming at me never to touch the statue again. If it's so
important, then maybe he shouldn't have put it out in the open like that....
 
April 7th

I heard that all the art pieces of the chief's collection are rare items, literally
worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. I don't know which is the bigger mystery: where
he finds those tacky things, or where he's getting the money to pay for them.

May 10th

I wasn't surprised to see the chief to come in today with yet another large picture
frame in his hands. This time it was really disturbing painting depicting a nude person
being hanged. I was appalled by the expression on the chief's face as he leered at the 
painting.
Why anyone would consider that to be a work of art is beyond my comprehension.

(I thought it was nice. I was ashamed to burn it. -Ed)



10---CHIEF SECRETARY'S DIARY B
 
June 8th
  
As I was straightening up the chief's room, he burst through the door with a furious look 
his face. It's been nearly 2 months since I've started working here, but that's the
second time I've seen him like this. The last time was when I bumped into that 
statue, only this time he looked more agitated than ever. I seriously thought for a moment
that he was going to hurt me.

June 10th

The chief has been locked inside his room for the past 2 days. He won't come out
for any reason and people are begging to spread rumors.

June 15th

I discovered what the chief has been hiding all along... If he finds out that I know,
my life will be in serious danger. It's getting late already. I'm just going to have to
take this one day at a time.



11---CHIEF'S DIARY
 
September 23rd

It's all over. Those imbeciles from Umbrella have finally done it.....
Despite all their promises, they've ruined my town. Soon the streets will be
infested with zombies. I'm beginning to think that I may even be infected myself.
I'll kill everyone in town if it turns out to be true!
 
September 24th
  
I was successful in spreading confusion among the police as planned. I've made
sure that no one from the outside will come to help. With the delays in police
actions,no one will have the chance to escape the city alive. I've seen to it
personally that all escape routes from inside the precinct have been cut off 
as well.
There are several survivors still attempting to escape through the lower
levels, but I'll make sure no one gets out.

September 26th

I've had a change of heart about the remaining survivors inside the precinct.
I've decided to hunt them down myself.
I shot Ed in the back through the heart less than an hour ago. I watched him
writhe in pain upon the floor in a pool of his own blood. The expression on
his face was positively exquisite. He died with his eyes wide open, staring
up at me. It was beautiful.

I wonder if the mayor's daughter is still alive? I let her escape so I could
enjoy hunting her down later...
I'm going to enjoy my new trophy. Yes, frozen forever in the pose I choose to
give her.

(What a nice man. Okay, he appears to be a total fruitcake, one pork pie
short of picnic, shall we say? -Ed)




12---MAIL TO THE CHIEF
 
To: Mr. Brian Irons, chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept.

We have lost the mansion lab facility due to the actions of the renegade 
operative, Albert Wesker. Fortunately,his interference will have no lasting
effects upon our continued virus research.
Our only present concern is the presence of the remaining STARS members:
Redfield, Valentine, Burton, Chambers and Vickers.
  
If it comes to light that the S.T.A.R.S. have any evidence as to the activities of our
research, dispose of them in such a matter that would appear to be purely accidental.
Continue to monitor there progress and make certain their knowledge does not go 
public.
Annette will continue to be your contact through out this affair.

          William Birkin

 
To: Mr. Brian Irons, chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept. 
  
I have deposited the amount of US $10,000 to the account for you services this
term as per our agreement.
This developement of the G-Virus schedule to replace the T-Virus,is near completion.
Once completed, I am certain that I will be appointed to be a member of the executive
board for Umbrella Inc.
It is imperative that we proceed with extreme caution. Redfield and the remaining
STARS members are still attempting to uncover information on the project. Continue
to monitor their activities and block all attempts to investigate the underground
research facilities.

          William Birkin


To: Mr. Brian Irons, chief of the Raccoon City Police Dept.

We have a problem. I have received information informing me the Umbrella HQ
has sent spies to recover my research on the G-Virus. There an unknown number
of agents involved. They must not be allowed to take this project away from me
as it represents my entire life's work.

Search the city thoroughly for any suspicious persons. Detain any such individuals
by whatever means deemed necesary and contact me through Annette. With these 
precautions, any possible threat should be eliminated.
I will not allow anyone to steal my work on the G-Virus. Not even Umbrella....

          William Birkin



13---RESEARCHER'S MESSAGE
 
To whom it may concern:
 
I've sealed my own fate... I lost the key vital to my survival. Without that key,
it is only a matter of time before I am overcome by the zombies and become one 
of them. I can't bear the thought of infecting others when it really happens.
If I could only recall where I left that key....
 
It is inevitable that I will be caught and infected by the zombies...
Before this happens, I leave one last important message:
If you happen to find the key within the complex, proceed to the lab immediately.
It may be your only hope.



14---NIGHT WATCHMEN'S DIARY
 
August 25th
  
I finally had the chance to see blue skies for the first time in ages,
but it did little to lift my spirits. I was reprimanded by the chief for neglecting
my duties while I was up on the clock tower.

There's only one thing I still don't understand: the chief seemed to be more
concerned about the fact that I was up on the tower rather than I was neglecting
my duties. Why was access to the tower prohibited in the first place anyway?
 
September 19th

I recently talked to the old man who works in the scrap yard out back. His name
is Thomas. He's a quiet man and really seems to enjoy chess. He even went so far as
to design a special key and lock engraved with chess pieces on them for one of the
doors in the disposal yard.
We made plans to play chess tomorrow night. I can't help but wonder how good he is.
One thing that's been bothering me about him is the way that he's always scratching
himself... Does he have some sort of skin disease or is he just rude?

September 23rd

Thomas was a much better player than I imagined. I used to think of myself as
a fairly decent player, but he did a pretty good job of humbling me.
  
About the only thing I imagine could match his appetite. All the guy did was 
talk about food throughout the entire game. He sounded fairly heathly, but he didn't
look quite right... I wonder if he's okay.

September 26th

I was supposed to play another game of chess with Thomas, but we had to cancel it
because he hasn't been feeling to well. He stopped by to see me, but I told him to go
back and rest since he literally looked like the living dead.

He insisted that he was just fine, but I could tell he was really having problems.
Come to think of it, I haven't been feeling to good lately....



15---FAX TO THE SEWER MANAGER 
 
-User list of the Connecting Facility-
  
On the first and third Wednesdays of the month, Angelica Margaret, chief of matinance,
will make use of the facilities. Be sure to reduce the moisture levels in the facility
by activating the fan, as the equipment she will be using is susceptible to the effects
of water vapor.
  
On the 28th every month,the chemical transporter Don Weller will use the facility.
The chemicals he will be tranporting are extremely volatile. Extreme caution should be
observed throughout their transport.
  
On the 6th and 16th of every other month, police chief Brian Irons will visit the
facility to attend regular meetings that take place in the lab.
  
On the fourth Friday of every other month, William Birkin will use the facility
to conduct a training seminar for the Chigaco branch of Umbrella Inc. As the probabilty
of an attack upon Dr.Birkin will be high, take every measure conceivable to guard his life.
  
You will be informed of all other potential visitors and the time they will arrive as 
needed. Guide these individuals to their destination safely. We expect nothing but the 
best from you.
   
   Charles Coleman
   Secretary Chief
   Umbrella Headquarters  


16---SEWER MANAGER'S DIARY
 
June 28th

 It's been a while, but I saw Don today and we talked after completing our work.
He told me he had been sick in bed until yesterday. It really doesn't come as much
of a surprise given how long he's been working here. He was sweating like a horse
and kept scratching his body while we were talking. I asked if he was hot, but he
just looked at me funny. What's wrong with him anyway?

July 7th
  
Chief Irons has been visiting the lab often lately. I don't know what he's doing over
there but he always looks grim.The expression on her face has been even more unsetting
than usual...
My guess is that it's because of Dr. Birkin's impossible requests. The chief has my 
sympathies though. After all he's done for the town,he doesn't deserve this.

July 21st
  
I rarely drink because I'm on the grave yard shift, but don't suppose I have much
to complain about since this is how I make my living. I saw this new guy working at the lab
today. He was tall, skinny and well dressed. His annual bonus is probably bigger than my 
salary. The world ain't fair....

August 16th

Chief Irons came in late today, looking grimmer than his usual self. I tried to joke
with him to cheer him up but he wasn't ammused. He pulled out his gun and threatened to shoot
me! I was able to calm him down, but that guy must have some serious problems.He knows he 
can't enter the lab without my help and medal.
This is what it means for the chief "to serve and protect"?!

August 21st
  
William informed me that the police and media have begun their investigation on
Umbrella's Affairs. He said that the investigation will be citywide and that there is
a possibilty that they'll even search threw the sewers. He asked me to suspend all Umbrella
sewer facility operations until the investigation has concluded. The sewer will still be 
used for passage, but he stressed that I have to be extremely cautious and that I'd lose my 
job if anyone finds out about this operation.



17---TEMPORARY USER REGISTRATION
 
Temporary User Registration for the Culture Experiment Room.
   User Name: "NEMESIS"
   Password: none
  Valid for 24 hours.

(This is "GUEST" on PSX and PC)




18---LABORATORY SECURITY MANUAL
 
-Security measures in case of an emergency-

  
In the instance of an uncontainable biohazardous breakout, all security measures 
will be directed torward the underground transport facility.
  
In the instance that any abnormalities are detected among cargo in transit,
all materials will automatically be transported from the loading zone to the designated
high-speed train. At which point, all materials will be isolated and disposed of immediately.
In the instance of a Class 1 emergency, the entire train will be purged and disposed of
without delay.

In the instance that the lab itself becomes contaminated,the northern most route 
currently used to transport materials to and from the facility will be designated
as the escape route. This route will secure passage to the relay point outside the city 
limits.

Disclosure about any information regarding research conducted here, or the existance
of this facility, is strictly prohibited. Since it is top priority to keep all research 
classified, escape access may be denied under certain extenuating circumstances.




19---INSTRUCTIONS FOR SYNTHESIS OF THE G-VIRUS ANTIGEN:


G-VACCINE, CODE NAMED "DEVIL"

Any beings infected by the G-Virus will reproduce through impregnation of an
embryo within another living being.

Unless rejected by the host, the embryo will undertake a process of gradual
cellular invasion, infecting the host's cells on a molecular level as it rewrites 
their DNA. Once the metomorphosis is complete, the host will be capable of continuing
this cycle of self-reproducting.

The duration of time for the process to run its course will vary from subject to 
subject. In the early stages of cellular invasion, it is possible to halt progression
of the metomorphosis through the administration of the G-Vaccine antigen. The 
following procedure details the synthesis.

The vaccine creation requires the base vaccine. This can be arranged by the activator
VAM. First set the empty cartridge to the VAM and activate it. After several moments the
process will be complete and the white-colored base vaccine will be set in the cartridge
automatically. Then confirm the green light is on, remove the cartidge, and proceed to
the next step.

Once the base vaccine has been prepared, set it in the vaccine synthesis machine
located in the P-4 level experimental room. The machine is fully automated and only 
requires the user to push the sequence start switch. At this point, the program will run
automatically and synthesis will be complete within approximately 10 seconds.

As the synthesis of "DEVIL" is an extremely delicate process, the quality will vary
with slight shocks or changes in temperature. Careful handling is required for the proper
results.

20---INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON P-EPSILON GAS

-This report demands immediate attention-

The P-Epsilon gas has been proven capable of incapacitating all known
B.O.W.S. (Bio Organic Weapon). As such, it has been designated for
emergency usage in the event of B.O.W. escape.
Reports based upon data collected during prior incidents indicate the
potential for negetive side effects.

The P-epsilon gas has proven to weaken B.O.W.s' cellular functions.
However, prolonged or repeated exposures will result in the creation
of adaptive antibodies to the agent.

Furthermore, some species have been observed to absorb the P-epsilon
gas as a source of nutrition and use the toxins extracted against anything
perceived as a threat.

Use of the P-epsilon gas should be severly limited to extreme cases only.

We strongly request the authority to re-evaluate the P-epsilon gas deployment
system. We would like this re-evaluation to take place immediately.

                                           2nd R&D Room/Security Team

21---FILM A
 
Code G Human Body Experiment 9/15 15:24

Pic of, well, something rather unpleasant in a tank.

22---FILM B

Pictured in front of the Arukas tailor. Regressed into a zombie within 2 hours.
Subject repeatedly complained about severe agitation of the epidermis in addition
to feelings of nausea. This happened up to the moment he lost consciousness.
  
Picture by R.Lambert

Pic of a zombie on the floor.

23---FILM C
 
Development Code: T-103

Due to accelerated metabolism relative to the earlier 00 series, this subject 
possesses exemplary regenerative capabilities.
   
PH-X016

Pic of a Tyrant in a tube (without his mac).

24---FILM D

Recruit.

(That's all it says!)

A woman holding a basketball. Found by searching S.T.A.R.S. office desk by poster
50 times. I believe it to be Rebecca Chambers.


=============
 EXTRA FILES
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These are only found on the N64 and I think the Dreamcast. They differ between scenarios.
(half on A, half on B). They provide intresting links to the old, new and forthcoming RE
games (RE, RE3: Nemesis and RE Code: Veronica). I do not believe Survivor -Aka Gun Survivor-
is referenced (It's a side story anyway. And it's crap).

I read in an article on IGN64 that the forthcoming
RE Zero is referenced in some Ex-files. Which ones, the interviewee wouldn't
say. Misery guts. BTW, RE0 is almost certainly coming out the Dolphin,
Nintendo's next gen system. Ho hum. At least I still have Dino Planet to 
look forward in 2001 for my N64.

They are now all here. I think this is the only complete list on the net.
I am so skilled. Well, it was, but then someone came up with a list shortly
after I posted this version. Bah, humbug. Actually, it's very good and course
I don't mind it being up, so don't complain about me being all competitive.
Thanks to Mothugluv for telling me where they were.

1.  Jill's Report
2.  MA121 Progress Report
3.  Operation Instructions
4.  Robert's Note
5.  Dario's Note
6.  Mercenary's Log
7.  David's Letter
8.  Jill's Note
9.  Rebecca's Report
10. Brad's Note
11. Umbrella Memo
12. Journalist's Note
13. Mother Virus Report
14. Chris' Report
15. Want Ad
16. City Pamplet

---JILL'S REPORT 1/16

July 24th, 1998
Raccoon Forest:
 The following documents were obtained at a sanitarium owned by Umbrella
Corp:
"Umbrella Bio Organic Weapon Publicity Material"
   Dev. Code: MA-39  Cerberus
   Dev. Code: MA-121 Hunter
   Dev. Code: Fi-3   Neptune
   Dev. Code: T-002  Tyrant

In addition to the above, it is believed that several other B.O.W. were
created by means of accidental infection.

During the course of the tests, it was discovered that the contagion is
not limited to human beings, and may pose a hazardous risk to plant and
animal lifeforms.

Effective means of controlling this contagion have yet to be found.

Racoon City Police Department
S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team
Jill Valentine


+Reference to: Resident Evil. These are some baddies from the game.
               
               Cerberus: The dogs. The 3 headed dog from the underworld
                         in Greek mythology too, fact fans.
               Hunter:   The old Licker. There's a dead one in the finger-
                         print room in Umbrella (N64)
               Neptune:  A shark. Notice the "Fi". What? Yes, fish. Well
                         done Einstein...
               Tyrant:   A skinner version of T-00 without his coat. Has a
                         heart on the outside.

I believe the "MA-121" to be a typo, since the MA-120 is the RE version, while
the MA-121 is the upgraded version from RE3 (See below).

---MA121 PROGRESS REPORT 2/16

As a result of the scheduled product improvment plans for the MA120, production
of the latest multi-purpose B.O.W. MA121-Hunter has been completed.

Although the hunter has demonstrated high performance exceeding expectations as
a B.O.W., in the interest of producing improved products with higher levels
of usability and enhanced power, Hunter-R and additional enhanced B.O.W.s are
currently under development.

There should be no shortage of pratical applications for current products
under development.

William Birkin  

+Reference to: The MA121 is an advanced MA120. You'll find the buggers
               in RE3.


---OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 3/16

Orders for Special Agent Hunk are as follows: 

Penetrate Umbrella research facility located outside of raccoon city. 
Recover G-virus sample from Dr. William Birkin. You are authorized to 
use any means necessary to secure this sample.

Upon recovery, sample is to be delivered to Loire Village. Failure on 
this mission is NOT an option.

French Division
R&D Facility Head Manager
Christine Henri


+Reference to: The Hunk bonus game. Umbrella's headquarters is somewhere
               in Europe. No mention of their secret lump of bean curd though... 
               And, I've been to the Loire! Pointless info if there ever was.
               No, there were no B.O.W.. A lot of French though.


---ROBERT'S NOTE 4/16

How could this have happened Barry? The town's been overrun by zombies and
has literally become a nightmare on earth.
As you know, my concern for this town is as great as your own. I have waited for
your arrival on the assuption you were still in the area, but the threat of my 
shop being overwhelmed by zombies has become too great.
I've already distrubuted the majority of weapons and ammo
to the town survivors including the raging bull you special ordered.
I hope you understand, given the circumstances.

At any rate, I have no intention of pointlessly sacrificing my life
and will be retreating to Stone Ville.

If you get this message, meet me there. We'll go fishing...

Robert Kendo

+Reference to: Don't know. But Kendo's gun shop is in RE3, so it might
               be that. Or rather is, as that's the only it could be.


---DARIO'S NOTE 5/16

I can't help but wonder if anyone will read these words, but writing 
them will help me maintain my sanity if nothing else.

After I've become a meal for those undead monsters, will the G.I.s 
responsible for sealing off the town laugh upon discovering my corpse? 
So is this how it's supposed to end? I don't want to die, I'm just not 
ready...

My wife, daughter, mother... My entire family has been killed. But 
none of that matters anymore. Right now, my life is the only important 
thing. That's all that matters.

I never would have pictured my end to be like this. I had so much 
left to do. Rather than becoming a salesman, I should have tried my hand 
at being a novelist. It's what I've always wanted, but my mother would 
only tell me "you have a long way to go". Why did I ever listen to her?

But this looks like the end for the great Dario Rosso, novelist 
extraordinaire. Cut down before his prime...


+Reference to: RE3. Jill sees this bloke near the beginning.


---MERCENARY'S LOG 6/16

September 1st

Following six months of intensive training, my body's edge had returned.
I was a good soldier, but they order my execution with no reason given.
I was tortured and forced to give a false confession.
But on the morning of my execution, a miracle happened. The company had
helped me out, giving me a second lease of life.

September 15th

I ended my vaction short and returned to the HQ office. It looks like
my UBCS unit's been called into action.
Umbrella maintains it's own paramilitary unit to counter corparate
terrorism and V.I.P. abduction. In addition, they have nightmen who
specialize in handling problems caused by illegal products.

I'm currently a member of the latter.

September 28th

Dawn's here, but we're still slogging through this nightmare. There are
no provisions of any kind here. The undead walk the streets feeding upon
the flesh of the living.

Given the choice again, I would have been rather have been executed. Death
row was a heavenly asylum compared to this place.

I've chosen to pull the trigger myself, in the hope that my dead body won't
come back to life. 


+Reference to: RE3. UBCS= Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasures Service. As
               I don't have a PSX, that's all I know 'bout this file.



---DAVID'S LETTER 7/16

My sanity is at its end...I still can't believe this is happening. We 
lost another man yesterday. Meyer; one of our better marksmen. He saw me 
panic once we were overrun by the zombies, but he came back to save me.
When the time came to return the debt, I ran.

I can still hear him calling out my name. I can still hear the screams 
coming from behind. The sound of his fleshed being ripped from its 
bones. I was afraid... terrified...

It's the 27th. The fight to stay alive continues. I took out several 
zombies who managed to break through the barricades. Now I'm cutting 
through the chill with whisky, unloading my Mossberg on anything undead. 
That shotgun's become a close friend of mine. I've blasted many a zombie 
into fertilizer with it.

We've lost 13 mean as of yesterday, in three hours we'll bicker over 
trivial things in the meeting room. It's a total waste of time. When I 
finish this bottle, my old friend Mossberg will be turning one last body 
into fertilizer.

Peace at last. I can hardly wait.

+Reference to: RE3.


---JILL'S NOTE 8/16

It all began as an ordinary day in September. An ordinary day in 
Raccoon City. A city controlled by Umbrella. No one dared to oppose them.
That and the lack of strength would ultimately lead to their destruction.

I suppose they had to suffer the consequences of their actions, but 
there would be no forgiveness afterwards. If only they had the courage 
to fight...

But it's true that once the wheels of justice begin to turn, nothing 
can stop them. Nothing.

It was Raccoon City's last chance... 

And my last chance, my last escape...


+Reference to: This exact text is at the start of RE3. And, RE3 was
               called Biohazard: Last Escape in Japan. Go figure.


---REBBECCA'S REPORT 9/16

On July 23rd, an MP vehicle was found inside the Arklay Mountains.
Corpses of MP members and an unidentified body were found near
the vehicle.

According to the information from military authorities, the
unidentified body was identified as former ensign Billy Koen,
who was sentenced to the death penalty following a court-martial
on July 22nd. While Koen was on transfer via Navy MP escort, they
must have experienced some kind of accident.

The copses were severely mauled, apparently torn apart by unidentified
wild animals.

The following day we returned to the location to recover the bodies but
they were nowhere to be found.

Military authorities have requested that we hand over Koen's body as proof
of his death. But due to the circumstances described above, it will be a
difficult task to recover the corpse.

I am requesting that this case be temporarily closed until further notice.

Racoon City Police Department
S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team
Rebecca Chambers

+Reference to: I haven't a clue. Sorry. Maybe a Zero reference.



---BRAD'S NOTE 10/16

No!!
It's that monster in the black suit again! Why does that thing
keep chasing me?! What did I do? This must be someone's sick idea
of a joke.

If I knew things would end up like this, I would have left the
S.T.A.R.S. team a long time ago.

But whining won't help me now, I know I'm finished.

Oh... In my hometown Delucia, I bet the flowers are in full bloom.
If only I could see them once more before I die...

Brad Vickers

+Reference to: RE3, duh... Well, if you don't know what 
               Mr "Large-Vocabulary" Nemesis looks like then
               "monster in black suit" might be lost on you. Flowers 
               full bloom in late september? Strange..



---UMBRELLA MEMO 11/16

Dear Dr. Birkin,

It has come to my attention that we are currently experiencing a 
shortage of APL-14. To counteract this problem I am asking you and 
several other labs to donate five cases of APL-14 to our facility 
immediately.

For your information, we have discovered, that our base of the South 
Pole, in Antarctica, is primarily responsible for this shortage. 

We are currently taking steps to prevent this from happening in the 
future. And don't worry, the Ashford's reputation is now irreparably 
tarnished.

Your quick response is greatly appreciated.

Regards,
 Joel Allman
 Vice-president
 USA Branch
 September 15

+Reference to: RE Code: Veronica. South Pole? Sounds a bit
               like "The Thing", eh? 



---JOURNALIST'S NOTE 12/16

As I write this, my hands shake with both anger and fear. The 
civilians of the town have been blockaded by the military. And though I 
sigh for the survivors of the town, I still feel that it's the best 
decision. They cannot take the chance of the disease spreading any 
further.