Infinity, progressing from Arasaka

Vera put her hair up in a bun and picked up the latest newspapers and magazines that had been placed on the table by someone.

The front pages of several major newspapers all featured headlines in large, bold font: "Raccoon City Outbreak of 'Cannibalism'," with various unfounded speculations and reports about Umbrella's illegal experiments occupying a large portion of the pages.

hum...

The aircraft shook. After the plane took off and entered cruise flight mode, Vera signaled her bodyguard to come over for a detailed report.

This 777, which Vera privately ordered from Boeing and then modified by Umbrella, was in some ways not much different from Air Force One. It concealed cutting-edge communication equipment and sophisticated anti-jamming and eavesdropping electronic devices, making it a non-standard and incomplete command center.

That's enough for Vera's current needs.

The partition device popped out, emitting a very slight buzzing sound. The lights of various command and communication devices flashed, and the flashing main screen successfully connected after loading for a dozen seconds, quickly displaying the image.

It is an aerial view of Raccoon City and first-person footage taken by USF soldiers' recorders.

The signal, slightly delayed, was presented to Vera through the amplification and transduction capabilities of the signal receiving equipment located in Raccoon City.

"Andrelov, in my name, persuaded the UTS, who were carrying out orders in Raccoon City, to surrender?"

“They’re well-informed. Alright, I’ll meet with them after my trip to Washington.” Vera tapped the touchscreen on the armrest, browsing through the retouched images one by one, then put on her headset.

"Apply? You still want to rescue people from UBCS?"

After a moment's hesitation, Vera said, her eyes sparkling, "Approved."

She was not surprised by Andrelov's connections with other Umbrella armed units.

Ninety-one years later, the Russians from the northern part of the World Island in Eurasia played a significant role in the establishment and development of Umbrella's private army.

The head of the company's paramilitary division, "Red Umbrella," is Sergei Vladimir, a Russian and former CCCP colonel; UBCS squad leader Michel Viktor is a former mid-level officer in the KGB; Nikolai Kinoviev is a highly experienced former CCCP special forces member...

Vera’s USF guards, bodyguards, emergency response teams, and many of its members, or even its organizers and trainers, came from that collapsed world pole.

It can be said that with the collapse of the CCCP, military contractors, security companies, or forces around the world that aspire to build their own private armed forces have all profited immensely.

After 1991, thanks to the newly appointed Sultan's 'shock therapy,' the newly formed Russian Federation economy did not improve but continued to deteriorate and was on the verge of collapse.

The increasingly severe pressure to survive made life even more difficult for the already impoverished lower classes after the 91 upheaval. Countless unemployed people who had left or been laid off from the military, or who had previously worked in the CCP's vast internal affairs and intelligence departments, were forced to completely abandon their former ideals and go out to find work.

Otherwise, there would be no food, and the whole family would starve to death.

And what can they do?

Besides their main job, what else can they do?

The former CCCP had honed their skills, but now, with their faith and ideals shattered, they were starving and freezing. Vera took them in, giving them decent jobs that could support their families, and they worked for Vera's company.

Furthermore, Vera brought their family from Russia as well.

On the West Coast of Washington State, near Canada, they purchased large tracts of wasteland and built several Umbrella employee communities, which included primary schools, hospitals, and basic recreational facilities, almost all of which were employed by Umbrella's California branch, which was controlled by Vera.

Using them as examples and their past connections, Vera is constantly poaching talent from Russia, including soldiers, security personnel, internal affairs staff, teachers and graduates from architecture, engineering, and mathematics departments—she wants talent from all fields.

At the same time, she did not forget to send numerous procurement personnel to the Russian Far East, Ukraine, the Baltic states, Kazakhstan and other newly independent countries to buy, buy, buy, and exchange various high-tech equipment and weapon design blueprints for daily necessities and food.

Vera stopped her actions in early 1998 as signs of a powerful figure coming to power in Russia became increasingly apparent.

By this time, her private armed forces had already been set up and trained.

Vera naturally understood the principle of not putting all her eggs in one basket, so she began to recruit more personnel from the USA military, Europe, Mexico, and other Latin American regions.

"UBCS, recruit as many as you can, but be careful not to overdo it. In short, the mission is the highest priority. I've seen the list of the rescued company's administrative and research staff in Raccoon City; their survival and testimonies are very important."

After clarifying Andrelov's motives, Vera didn't engage in much micromanagement. Instead, she inquired about the filming of the USF rescue video, the progress of data collection regarding William Birkin's crimes and BOW human experiments, and the Talos Project...

“Very good. I will speak with the National Security Advisor in a moment. Pay attention to the military’s communication signals. They will send someone to receive the T-virus and its inhibitors.”

After playing with the red and white silver umbrella-shaped brooch in her hand and receiving a satisfactory reply, Vera's lips curled into a slight smile before she hung up the call with Andrelov.

buzz-

Vera picked up her phone and glanced at the newly arrived text message. "Have you been waiting for a long time?" It was her private number.

From: Derek C. Simmons

It seems you've finally taken the right step.

Under Spencer's misguided leadership and driven by his own desires, Umbrella has become a threat to social stability.

Be independent and happy, my friend.

Now, I think I should call you the CEO of Militech.

The President wants to see you, Ms. Vera Adelheid.

...

Vera adjusted the curve of her lips as she scrolled through her phone and lightly tapped the screen.

send.

"I also have a gift for you, Mr. Drake."

beep.

Simmons: [I'm really looking forward to it.]

Just look forward to it. Let your family do the research for me first, Kara Radames. Don't let me down...

Vera gave a malicious smile.

Vera is very interested in researching and improving the T-virus, but it's not the right time. Since Simmons and the Pentagon are interested, why not do them a favor?

This also further confirms his ignorance and his carefully constructed persona.

I, Vera, have nothing to do with the Raccoon City incident!

For many years, he has focused solely on his own small field, never touching virus research, let alone knowing anything about the mass production progress of BOW.

Although she had more or less sensed and guessed something, she didn't expect Spencer to be playing such a big game with William Birkin.

This is the truth.

As for completely abandoning the genetic research and use of the T-virus and its subsequent derivative viruses? Impossible, Vera isn't that stupid.

However, the timing is not right yet.

Umbrella... no, it should be said that future military technology, as a strategic partner of the Pentagon, will always have the opportunity to access the results. Moreover, Vera sent the USF department to Raccoon City several days in advance, and the T-virus and inhibitors they rescued were not just one dose.

Even the progenitor virus and the experimental 'big black leech' used to extract leech DNA have been found.

One copy was given to the Pentagon, one was kept by Vera, and one... needed to be sent to a very far place—Arasaka.

By reorganizing Umbrella's California branch into a military technology division, inheriting the USA lobbying system, and cultivating relationships with high-ranking officials in Washington and the Pentagon, Vera distanced herself from the situation.

But everything has its advantages and disadvantages.

This means that for a long time, she and her military technology team will be unable to conduct research on BOW and biological weapons.

Although Vera was not very optimistic about pure BOW, and believed that cyborgs combined with BOW and cybernetics had more potential for development.

But her competitors in the industry won't care; they'll definitely keep a close eye on her.

Umbrella's business in pharmaceuticals and medical hardware may be inherited by military technology companies, but related research and improvement work is likely to be very difficult. After all, based on virology, military technology companies need to be very cautious and discreet in their virus research, at least in the next few years.

Vera wasn't in a hurry.

Currently, Umbrella's estate is enough for her to live on for several years.

Let's set up the framework for military technology first.

With Umbrella facing sanctions, frozen assets, and bankruptcy, isn't this the perfect opportunity for her to consolidate and reorganize the Umbrella legacy? Especially the African Studies Center in Dubai, West Africa…

Calmly, Vera waited for the White House National Security Advisor, Simmons, to arrange her connection with the White House.

beep-

At that moment, the screen emitted a dial tone.

Connection successful.

After adjusting her posture, Vera then turned off the Raccoon City test and accepted a video call.

After the bald eagle emblem with a shield pattern appeared on the chest, a middle-aged man in a dark suit appeared in the picture. The iconic white-walled, blue-carpeted oval room is the famous West Wing Oval Office of the White House.

Before the presidential insignia appeared, Vera, her cheerful expression vanishing, spoke with a sorrowful look: "Your Excellency, I am Vera Adelheid Russell."

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Chapter 033 Everyone's Full

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military.

The first impression it gives is always one of stability, reliability, and durability.

This is the new image I hope to present to the public.

Military supplies may not always mean the most expensive or the best, but they must focus on manufacturing large-scale, mass-produced, standardized, and reasonably priced bulk products.

The most advanced science and technology are always prioritized for use in the military field.

It's not that we can't build better ones, but rather it's for economic reasons.

Military applications represent the forefront of technological exploration.

Technology.

That is, to combine science and technology.

Science solves theoretical problems, while technology solves practical problems.

Every advancement in human society is accompanied by progress in science and technology.

Military technology is my answer.

Military use represents my commitment to fulfilling the civic responsibilities bestowed upon me by God and the Constitution, and I will never shirk them; technology is a reminder to never forget my original aspirations. We will rise from the ashes, break through the shadow of Umbrella, and once again stand at the forefront of technology.

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rustle--

The Capitol Building, House of Representatives, 25 meters high on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.