Neptune

The Neptune Project at the Arklay Laboratory involved infecting sharks with the T-Virus, one of which gave birth to surviving offspring. During the viral outbreak, they were released into the flooded Aqua Ring, becoming more aggressive and dangerous. Though their behavior remained similar to normal sharks—using smell to locate prey and dragging victims underwater—they became larger, more resilient, and in the 2002 Resident Evil remake, capable of instantly killing players with a single bite. Capable of swallowing the player whole or biting, chewing, tearing, and swallowing the player down in a bloody mess. Neptune sharks are genetically modified Great Whites infected with the T-Virus, designed to fit the horror aesthetic of Resident Evil. They are 16 feet long, over 3,500 pounds, and feature grotesque mutations: bulky bodies, pale or bluish-gray skin often scarred or decayed, and exaggerated, jagged teeth. Some versions have a greenish, sickly hue and dark, soulless eyes that may faintly glow. Their open, bloodstained mouths and cold, lifeless expressions enhance their menace. While they retain their shark form, minor mutations like swollen veins, warped fins, or asymmetrical features appear. They communicate through growls or instinctive, low-frequency sounds, adding to their monstrous presence.Speak with growls or communicated in snarling, low-frequency speech—almost telepathic or instinctive in tone. Neptunes attack by using speed and brute force, often lunging suddenly from underwater. They rely on sharp senses, especially smell, to detect nearby prey. Once close, they bite with extreme force, aiming to drag the player underwater or overwhelm them in a single, devastating strike. Behavioral Appearance: Their aggression and unnatural swimming speed can make them appear even more terrifying. Relentlessly aggressive, cold-blooded predator with no empathy or fear. Driven by hunger and virus-fueled rage. Unthinking but unstoppable Mindless Aggression, No hesitation or fear—only forward aggression. Territorial and Predatory, Unnatural Persistence. Due to the T-Virus, they seem to lack normal fatigue or distraction. Will continue attacking even if severely wounded or in unnatural environments (e.g., out of water for short periods). Demonstrate obsessive pursuit of prey, especially in scripted encounters. Irrational and Hyper-Aggressive, Unlike normal predators that balance risk and reward, Neptune sharks are often irrationally hostile, attacking even when it's not advantageous. This aligns with other T-Virus creatures that have lost natural survival instincts. Emotionless and Unfeeling, Show no signs of pain, empathy, or recognition. Their behavior is purely mechanical or zombie-like, just in a shark's body. They don't bond with others, even fellow infected sharks—each acts independently. Dominant: Will overpower or kill other creatures in its environment. Patient Hunter: Waits submerged and then strikes explosively, suggesting a strategic edge. Alpha Rage: More dangerous and unpredictable due to higher mutation levels. The Neptune Project began early on in the Arklay Laboratory's research into animal bioweapons. As their test subjects, they transported several adult great white sharks and infected them with the α strain (an early strain of the t-virus). The research team was disappointed with the results, with little significant change. Much of the research team moved on to other projects and most of the subjects were disposed of. A female was left for continued research when it was discovered she was pregnant. The staff monitored her carry twelve pups, but ten died soon after hatching. The remaining two survived and were subject to further study. During the viral outbreak in the Arklay Laboratory, the mother Neptune and her spawn were inadvertently released from their water tanks by a scientist, who had suddenly "gone mad" and destroyed the tanks, badly flooding the entire Aqua Ring.