T-078

Prime universe
(Capcom's primary storyline)

T-078
Biological information
Based:	T-103
Development information
Date of creation:	1998
Created via:	Cloning
Gameplay information
Hitpoints:	500 (Jp-Normal)
Attacks:	Lariat Dash attack Mangling

T-078 was a Tyrant born from cloning by Umbrella in 1998. It was from the cloned T-103 model, and part of its "Mass Produced Type". "078" was noted for being without a limiter coat so as to test the effects of using a T-103 without such a device. Therefore, its blunted claws, which it used as battering rams, may not be present on all other individuals within the Mass Produced Type.

History

T-078 was delivered to Rockfort Island from the Antarctic Transport Terminal in a mission supervised by the Umbrella Security Service agent "HUNK" on the orders of the island base's commander, Alfred Ashford, 7th Earl Ashford. Whether on Lord Ashford's orders or the intention of its creators, T-078's power limiter was disabled, allowing it to experience minor mutations. During the H.C.F.'s attack on Rockfort Island, Lord Ashford unleashed the Tyrant to kill Claire Redfield and Steve Burnside, two prisoners that were making their escape. While the Tyrant was seemingly defeated before reaching the prisoners' C-130 Hercules, it managed to grab hold of the plane as it escaped the island moments before a series of explosions destroyed much of the base. Boarding the plane via the cargo bay door, the Tyrant's right hand mutated further which extended his claws. Claire was able to release a cargo crate from its safety harness, allowing it to be thrown into the B.O.W., sending both out into the sea below.

Gameplay

Health

In the first boss fight, T-078 has a health value of 500 on Easy and Normal, and 300 on Very Easy. In the cargo room fight, this is increased to 700 on Easy and Normal and 420 on Very Easy. In the Battle Game, his HP is 900. In comparison, Claire Redfield has a health value of 200HP on Easy and Normal, and 400 on Very Easy.

Moveset

Name	Jp name	Damage	Description
Lariat	ラリアット (Rariatto)	40
Dash attack	ダッシュ攻撃 (Dasshu kōgeki)	40-50
Mangling	たたきつぶし (Tatakitsubushi)	40

Weapon damage chart

Weapon	Short-range	Mid-range	Long-range
Combat Knife	16
Handgun	14	10	6
Custon Handgun	10	8	6
M-100P	10x(1 or 2)	6x(1 or 2)	4x(1 or 2)
Bowgun (normal)	7
Bowgun (flame)	30
Submachinegun	NA
Grenade Launcher (Grenade)	Direct hit and blast: 15x(bet.1-5)
Grenade Launcher (Acid)	Direct hit and blast: 40
Grenade Launcher (Napalm)	Direct hit and blast: 20, Fire damage: 1
Grenade Launcher (B.O.W.)	Direct hit and blast: 20, Gas: Half of HP
Assault Rifle	6
Shotgun	40	20	10
Magnum	100	80	60
Gold Lugers	NA

Strategy

The first fight with T-078 gives little room for movement. The Military Training Center and bridge stairwell are cut-off by a fire, and it is not possible to go around T-078, who will hit the player back even when he falls to his knees. The player will also be made to retreat repeatedly, as a strike from T-078 may send them into the fire where they will die. After several times where T-078 falls to his knees, he will finally fall completely, allowing the player to escape. It is recommended the player start this fight with the Grenade Launcher, firing one anti-BOW round before switching to Acid or Grenade rounds.

The second fight takes place in the Transport Plane's cargo room. In this case the environmental hazard is being thrown off the plane itself. To defeat T-078, a button next to the door must be pushed, which sends a crate flying into T-078. As he has mutated further, firing two Grenade Launcher rounds is no longer enough to stall him, and remaining at the button will only corner the player. Famitsu's Kaitai Shinsho guide recommends the following for dealing with T-078:

1. Fire at the Tyrant for 5–6 seconds, then release the crate to knock T-078 to the far side of the plane.
2. Run to the left side of the crate and keep firing until T-078 reaches the player.
3. Run to the right side of the room (the side the door is on) and head to the hatch. Keep firing until T-078 gets close, then run to the left side of the room, and back to the crate.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until T-078 is low on health, then release the crate a final time, making sure to avoid being hit by it.

The most effective strategy (< 30 seconds) is to save 3 BOW gas rounds and 2 acid rounds. Go in with the grenade launcher equipped, and immediately fire the 3 BOW gas rounds off before switching to the acid rounds. After dumping the 2 acid rounds in the T-078, simply release the crate to instantly dispatch it.

Further notes

• In the Darkside Chronicles, "078" was able to throw the crate out of the plane and then was killed by a missile let loose by Steve and Claire. This may have been a reference to the Hypnos-T Type of Resident Evil Survivor, which was killed after a missile blew it away from the aircraft it was assaulting.

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Bibliography

• Koichi Hamamura, ed (2001) (in Japanese). BIOHAZARD CODE:Veronica Kanzenban Kaitai Shinsho. Famitsu. ISBN 4-7577-0422-4. 

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