Theme: STARS

Special Tactics and Rescue Services (S.T.A.R.S.) is an elite special forces division under the jurisdiction of the Raccoon City Police Department and is funded by the city and in secret also funded by the Umbrella Corporation. S.T.A.R.S. Teams are composed of both ex-military, law enforcement and civilian personnel with the idea of forming a team of tactically-sound soldiers with civilians like scientists, which would allow them to operate in a mixture of situations.

Formed in 2003 to combat the increasing rate of terrorism and other violent crimes, the unit was part of Mayor Warren's redevelopment campaign for Raccoon City codenamed 'Bright Raccoon 21" and was funded generously by the private sector, mostly the Umbrella Corporation.

Trained to respond to a variety of situations including urban crime, counter-terrorism, search and rescue as well as biohazard containment; S.T.A.R.S. members are well-known and celebrated throughout Raccoon City as the 'stars' of the police force.

S.T.A.R.S. teams are composed of five different positions which include Mission Leader (Field Commander), Pointman (Scouting and Reconaissance), Backup Man (Assists Pointman), Omni Man (In charge of vehicle and weaponry), Rear Security (Medical, Communications, or Piloting). Each team has 2 rear security members, 1 of whom is responsible for the helicopter or whatever transportation is used.

By 2005, S.T.A.R.S. are split into four teams, codenamed Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta. Overall Command of S.T.A.R.S is allocated to Commander Albert Wesker.

S.T.A.R.S. members are equipped with body armor and are armed with a Beretta 92F, a custom version of the gun nicknamed the Samurai Edge or S.T.A.R.S Special, as well as a combat knife. MP5 Submachine Guns and Steyr AUG Assault Rifles are also common secondary armaments for situations that are expected to involve heavy force. Individual members of S.T.A.R.S. may also maintain their own equipment for specific missions.

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