Personal Data
Date of Birth: 1976
Gender: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Blood Type: O
Nationality: American
Race/Ethnicity: Caucasian
Title
Jack Krauser
Jack Krauser was an experienced soldier in the U.S. Army. He led many successful operations and operated as a mercenary in his off-time. He later became obsessed with power of viral weapons and B.O.W.s, eventually becoming enthralled with the power of the "Plaga" parasite. He never felt quite at home in every day society, and felt that each day he spent in combat gave his life meaning. He was a Martial Arts specialist and was highly skilled with the use of knives. 1 2 3 4
History
Operation Javier (Summer 2002)
In order to investigate the link between Umbrella and a notorious South American drug lord, Javier Hidalgo, a secret military agency chose Krauser to assist Leon S. Kennedy in the operation. Krauser trekked miles through the country of Amparo in order to meet up with Leon, whose Cessna aircraft was shot down. Prior to the operation, Krauser regarded B.O.W.s as fantasy. When the two reached the nearby rendevous point with their guide at Mixcoatl village, Krauser had his first encounter with a Zombie. He displayed a lack of fear despite the presence of B.O.W.s. As they continued their mission, Leon revealed the past events of Raccoon City, Rockfort Island and the to Krauser; including the involvement of Albert Wesker.
While initially on good terms with Leon, after Leon revealed his ulterior mission directly from the President, Krauser was struck by the fact that Leon was a direct agent of the President, making him appear superior to Krauser. Believing that his government had brushed him aside, Krauser began to have doubts and reservations. Despite this, he sought to complete his mission in order to prove how strong he really was to the government. During their search through Javier's Mansion, Krauser began to "understand" Javier's use of the virus and B.O.W.s; to destroy those who would destroy him first, and became enthralled with a desire for such strength.
During the operation, Krauser's left arm was injured by the mutated Hilda Hidalgo and his weakened state opened a new mindset. Angered by his injury but dependant on Leon for his life, Krauser began to grow more and more attracted to the use of the viruses, in particular the t-Veronica virus. As they battled the V Complex and witnessed the t-Veronica powers of Manuela Hidalgo who could maintain her human form and control her power, Krauser saw the viruses as beneficial and symbols of power. During the fight, Krauser's entire life ideals shifted, and he became corrupted by the idea of power.
After personally killing Javier, Krauser reflected on Albert Wesker, who Leon had told him about before they reached Javier's Mansion. Watching as Leon consoled Manuela, Krauser saw Leon with nothing but feelings of bitterness and disgust, believing Leon was a coward seeking to destroy the viruses out of fear rather than as a good deed. Referring to Leon and himself as "two sides of the same coin".
After returning to America following Operation Javier, Krauser's injury never fully recovered, and he was forced out of the military. Krauser faked his death in an "accident" and sought out Albert Wesker, whose name appeared in documents related to the Rockfort Island incident, believing that Wesker held the key to power and would allow Krauser to regain his strength. He joined "The Organization" who began to research him intensely. He later joined Wesker's own secret organization: "The Third Organization."
Southern Europe Incident (Autumn 2004)
In 2004 Krauser surfaced again, this time as a follower of Albert Wesker. Krauser was ordered by Wesker to infiltrate the "Los Illuminados" cult situated in Southern Europe which worshipped an ancient parasitic organism known as "Plaga". His objective was to retrieve a sample of the modified "dominant species Plaga". In order to infiltrate the cult, Krauser kidnapped Ashley Graham, the daughter of the U.S. President from outside her university and brought her to them under Wesker's orders. Kidnapping Ashley was a means for Krauser to gain the trust of the leader of the Los Illuminados, Osmund Saddler, who opposed outsiders - especially those of American nationality.
With Ashley brought before Saddler, Krauser gained access to the cult, though Saddler distrusted him since he was an American. Krauser became infatuated with the power of the parasite and injected himself with a dominant speciese Plaga, gaining powers far beyond normal human capacity, During this time, Krauser worked in collusion with Ada Wong, who he harbored an intense dislike and distrust towards. While following the orders of both Saddler and Wesker, he was ordered to assassinate Leon. Krauser attacked Leon and the two engaged in a close-quarters knife battle, which was cut short by Ada's intervention. As Krauser retreated, he concluded that Leon and Ada were working together and decided to kill them both. 5
Krauser waited for Leon in the ruins of the island, and engaged him in armed combat utilizing an explosive bow and arrow, TMP, grenades and several mechanical drones. When Leon proved to be more capable than he initially thought, Krauser unleashed the Plaga within him, mutating his arm to great extent, acting as a hard blade and wing-like shield.