NE-α Type

NE-α Type parasites are transplanted into a host body when they are at a cellular, infant stage of development. It is known that they are cultivated in a chemical medium prior to implantation, such as VT-J98.Planting itself onto the brainstem, the parasite begins to grow. During its growth, it destroys the nerves connecting the brainstem with the brain itself, and takes over functions as a replacement. This act gives the NE-α Type complete control over the host. Aside from taking over brain functions NE-α Type parasites produce secretions which infect those in contact with it with the t-Virus. In the instance of the Nemesis-T Type, the T-103 body was bathed in these secretions over the course of its mission, and tissue exposed to it mutated to become tougher. S.T.A.R.S. officer Brad Vickers was seriously injured by the Nemesis-T Type, and as a result of exposure to the secretions he was able to survive the wound by quickly mutating into a Zombie, and possessed higher than average strength.