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Ok, now some of you may be aware of the types of Licker presented to us via RE2 and RE Outbreak. Some of you are probably also aware of what the games say Lickers really are. In either case this is my report of the three types of Licker I've classified.

Licker Report

First, the Gun Survivor's explanation of a Licker's creation:
B.O.W. FILE #3: Licker
They are created by a mutation that occurs when a zombie is contaminated by the T-virus. As a
result of the transformation process, they have conspicuous features like exposed brain tissue, and they move around on all four legs. Compared to the zombies, they possess incredible agility.

They have no eyes, and are unable to see. Instead, they have an abnormally evolved sense of
hearing.

I would like to say that I do not believe this in the least for the simple fact that this goes way beyond the original T-Virus. To bring back full cellular function is not what the T-Virus does, as it is seen on ALL it's test subjects. It is because of this I believe that the Licker is actually a B.O.W. that Umbrella experimented on originally before creating an easily obtainable B.O.W. And for that there are three types of Licker.

The first version of the Licker is the Licker Type-A, a rarely seen B.O.W. from RE2. It is the Licker encountered in the underground labs and had a dark color to it's skin. Also, if you are a careful observer, the middle claw is by far the largest, leaving the claw on right and the left much smaller. It's my belief that this version of the Licker is much more aggressive, far more dangerous and few in number, which is why it's the first type. Also, it's containment to the labs show that it was under heavy lock and key during the first signs of the outbreak.

The second version of the Licker is the Licker Type-B, the most common Licker seen in RE2. It is the B.O.W. encountered in the RPD and throughout most of the game. It has a pinkish color to it's skin and three long claws, not just one large middle one. This version of the Licker is a near perfected B.O.W. in that it is more numerous, seems more sedate then the Licker Type-A. I believe that because it looks as if it was released fairly early into the outbreak.

The third and final version of the Licker is the Licker Type-C, the only Licker design seen in RE Outbreak. Apparently this Licker sticks to the reports, but it's my belief that it is not a Zombie infected with the T-Virus a second time, but rather a new strain or it is a person susceptible to a mutation. This Licker looks more like Golem from LOTR and doesn't appear to have large claws, large forearms or a strong body. So this type seems to be the mass produced version of Licker. Umbrella has perfected the Licker's production, but at what cost?

Licker Type-A (Dark color on the left)


Licker Type-B


Licker Type-C


*I have yet to find a good image of a Licker Type-A. Consult RE2

This is my report in rushed glory. All information taken is taken from RE2, RE Outbreak and REGS. Most of this is my opinion, but this all seems logical in my head.

A little more effort would've been appreciated. Not to mention that was just an idea I threw out there to give people a general idea.

To add onto the Licker theory, the 'new strain' could be the NE-t virus that Nemesis holds at full effect (meaning it's had time to develope, since we know from the keeper's diary and doctor reports the t-virus takes it's time). After all after 1 day, Brad was a faster, tougher zombie who took shitloads of bullets to drop. Who knows if he might have become a Licker given time?

And I still have a little belief in my G-virus theory. Since the rats carried the T-virus broken from the veils by William, maybe some rats were carriers of the G-virus as well (after all that WAS the main thing those Umbrella people were after), and Lickers are just humans infected with that.

My theory to redeem RE 4 (in case it blows): It's all a shroom dream!!! Claire is depressed after losing Steve and having such a shitty life so took some shrooms and dreamed of what Leon could be doing.

I'm having a really hard time telling if this was a joke or not... If it isn't, then your '18' theory is correct. When WOULD she have time to train? For STARS or HCF? Rebecca is an aborted fetus that shouldn't exist which is why you never hear from her again after 1. It follows Jill'S story with Barry, not Chris' story. So in the long run we have no idea if Rebbeca even really exists.

That was just a cameo appearance though. Taking that photo seriously is like taking Tofu seriously. No piece of tofu with a knife was ever present in Raccoon city. And RE zero doesn't is a cash cow. They decided to use rebecca cause of her popularity in a virtually pointless game (c'mon, it's fun but pointless. Nothing was answered!) Much like Majora's mask, it had people identical to everyone in hyrule because they were too lazy to make any new models for a cash cow.

Rebecca is definitely working for Umbrella Inc. There is no doubt in my mind. The main reason why I believe so though definitely revolves around the fact that Wesker shot her as a diversionary tactic, knowing full well that all members of S.T.A.R.S. wear bullet proof vests on their missions.

Not to mention, she's extremely well versed in Chemicals... and I mean... look at Yoko from RE: Outbreak!

the reason capcom made re0 is bc people (like yourselves) keep thinking shes working for umbrella of hcf or any other coporation thats the bad guy just bc she "disappeared during resi 1. she was a side character just like all the other guys. the made re0 to show what happened to her when she "disappeared" and cmon, she was just a kid and basically new on the job. and she was a genius at chemical stuff but does that automatically mean shes working for umbrella? cmon, barry was working for wesker but that was bc wesker threatened to harm his family. and we all know how that turned out. oh yeah, and when did wesker shoot rebecca? i dont ever remember seeing that.

ps-i like rebecca, shes cool xd