Story & Lore

Welcome, Umbrella Security Service (USS) operative! In Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City, you're not just fighting for survival; you're actively shaping the narrative of one of gaming's most iconic outbreaks. Unlike previous Resident Evil titles, you're on the other side of the fence, tasked with covering up Umbrella's involvement in the Raccoon City incident. This section will delve into the critical story beats and lore connections, providing context for your missions and highlighting key objectives that impact the wider Resident Evil universe.

The USS Delta Team: Wolfpack

You play as a member of the elite USS Delta Team, codenamed "Wolfpack." Your primary objective is to eliminate all evidence of Umbrella's culpability in the T-Virus outbreak. This often means confronting not only the infected but also any witnesses, including the Raccoon City Police Department (RPD) and even Umbrella's own rogue scientists.

Vector (Recon): The team's stealth and infiltration expert. His active camo is invaluable for bypassing enemy patrols or setting up ambushes.
Lupo (Assault): The squad leader, specializing in close-quarters combat and providing offensive support. Her ability to boost team damage is crucial in tough engagements.
Beltway (Demolitions): The explosives expert, perfect for breaching barricades or clearing out large groups of enemies with grenades and mines.
Bertha (Medic): The team's medic, essential for keeping Wolfpack alive with healing sprays and stimpacks.
Spectre (Surveillance): The sniper and intelligence gatherer, capable of marking enemies and providing overwatch.
Four Eyes (Field Scientist): The bio-weapon specialist, able to manipulate infected creatures and identify weaknesses.

Key Missions and Lore Implications

Each mission you undertake as Wolfpack has direct consequences for the established Resident Evil lore. Understanding these connections will enhance your gameplay and decision-making.

Mission 1: Containment

Your first task is to infiltrate the Raccoon City Underground Lab to retrieve the G-Virus sample and eliminate Dr. William Birkin. This mission directly precedes the events of Resident Evil 2.

Primary Objective: Secure the G-Virus sample.
Actionable Step: Navigate through the lab, eliminating Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (UBCS) personnel who are also attempting to secure the sample. You'll encounter your first Lickers here; use concentrated fire on their exposed brains.
Lore Impact: Your actions here directly lead to Birkin's self-injection with the G-Virus, transforming him into the monstrous creature that terrorizes Raccoon City.

Mission 2: The Hive

Following Birkin's transformation, you're tasked with pursuing him through the sewers and into the NEST laboratory, where he is creating more G-Virus abominations.

Primary Objective: Eliminate William Birkin.
Actionable Step: Follow the blood trails through the Raccoon City Sewers. Be prepared for encounters with mutated sewer creatures and more advanced G-Virus forms. In the NEST, you'll need to disable several biological containment units to draw Birkin out.
Item Location: Look for Green Herbs and First Aid Sprays in the sewer maintenance rooms.
Lore Impact: Your repeated confrontations with Birkin contribute to his further mutations, making him an even more formidable threat for Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield later.

Mission 3: Raccoon City Outbreak

With the city descending into chaos, your mission shifts to eliminating key witnesses and securing critical Umbrella data before the RPD or other agencies can access it.

Primary Objective: Eliminate Marvin Branagh and retrieve evidence from the RPD.
Actionable Step: Infiltrate the RPD building. You'll face heavy resistance from RPD officers and a growing number of zombies. Locate the Evidence Locker Key in the West Office to access the evidence room. You'll confront Lieutenant Marvin Branagh in the Main Hall; he's a tough opponent, so focus fire.
Lore Impact: Your actions here ensure that Marvin Branagh cannot provide crucial testimony, further obscuring Umbrella's involvement. The destruction of evidence directly impacts the official investigation.

Mission 4: Echoes of the Past

You are sent to the Raccoon City Hospital to eliminate a rogue Umbrella researcher, Dr. George Hamilton, who possesses vital information about the T-Virus.

Primary Objective: Eliminate Dr. George Hamilton.
Actionable Step: Navigate the infected hospital wards. Be wary of Hunters, which are prevalent in this area. Dr. Hamilton is located in the hospital's research wing. He's protected by several armed guards and a few Lickers. Prioritize the guards, then focus on Hamilton.
Item Location: A Combat Shotgun can be found in the hospital's emergency room, useful for close-quarters engagements.
Lore Impact: Hamilton's elimination prevents critical Umbrella secrets from being exposed, maintaining the company's facade for a longer period.

Mission 5: The Nemesis Protocol

Your team is deployed to assist in the activation and deployment of the Nemesis T-Type, Umbrella's ultimate bio-organic weapon, to hunt down surviving S.T.A.R.S. members.

Primary Objective: Ensure the Nemesis T-Type is deployed and operational.
Actionable Step: Escort the Nemesis through the streets of Raccoon City, clearing paths and eliminating any threats that impede its progress. You'll encounter a large number of zombies and mutated creatures. Provide covering fire as the Nemesis engages larger threats.
Lore Impact: This mission directly sets up the events of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, as you are instrumental in unleashing the creature that relentlessly pursues Jill Valentine.

By understanding these narrative threads and your role within them, you'll not only complete your objectives more effectively but also gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate lore of the Resident Evil universe as seen through the eyes of Umbrella's most ruthless operatives.