Victor Gideon

Dr. Victor Gideon is a primary antagonist and a former Umbrella Corporation researcher who carries on the legacy of founder Oswell E. Spencer. Motivations ("Elpis"): Gideon is obsessed with a project known as "Elpis" (Greek for Hope), which is tied to the Sterilization Strategy that destroyed Raccoon City in 1998. He views Elpis not as a moral endeavor, but as a way to "filter" humanity and control the next stage of evolution. Here is a summary of his character and role: Background and Role: A former Umbrella researcher involved in the Tyrant Project, Gideon bought the Rhodes Hill Chronic Care Center—a facility previously owned by the Spencer Foundation—following Umbrella's bankruptcy in 2003. He continued clandestine experiments there, becoming a "mad scientist" figure dedicated to furthering Spencer's vision. Motivations ("Elpis"): Gideon is obsessed with a project known as "Elpis" (Greek for Hope), which is tied to the Sterilization Strategy that destroyed Raccoon City in 1998. He views Elpis not as a moral endeavor, but as a way to "filter" humanity and control the next stage of evolution. Abilities and Appearance: Mutation: He infected himself with a modified NE-γ parasite, allowing him to retain his intelligence while gaining immense strength and durability. Appearance: He is described as a tall man with long, silver-gray hair, wearing a white hooded jacket, a visor, and a snake ring.

He is 7'2" tall, his pale grey body riddled in scars from the Virus. He has wiry grey shoulder length hair and wears a metal eye visor with various lenses. His teeth are yellowed and fang like and has a long snake like tongue.

He dons a white snake skin robe and an old navy blue shirt and black trousers.