Chris Redfield is a former member of S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team and currently B.S.A.A. activist, ranked as Special Operations Agent (S.O.A.). Chris is the older brother of Claire Redfield and survivor of the mansion incident, during the Arklay Mountains outbreak in 1998. Trained strictly in several fighting techniques, like close quarters combat and knife fight, also gifted with a great accuracy. 3 months after the Raccoon's destruction, Chris saves his sister, who had been imprisoned by Umbrella in Rockfort Island. He is the long time friend and partner of Jill Valentine, and together they have dedicated their lives to eliminating bioterrorism created by Umbrella and stopping their arch rival, Albert Wesker. Chris, along with Jill, took part in the fall of Umbrella in 2003. Chris was the first character created in the Resident Evil series, and is the lead male. He is also the established protagonist of the series.