Ramon Salazar is the lord of the castle resident evil 4He’s arguably the most ambitious villain in the entire series, complete with evil monologues, self-aggrandizing statues, and dramatic flair. A ground story is also given.
I combed through every nook and cranny of the castle and its surroundings to find out what was driving Ramon. If you want to learn more about the tragic fall of the Salazar family, you’ve come to the right place!This article contains spoilers.
Plague and Illuminati
The area that will become the territory of the Salazar family is rural spanish villageThe area was known for, but was also the source of, valuable deposits, especially indigo crystals called “velvet blue” by locals. pest – Prehistoric parasites.
Plaga attaches to the host’s spinal cord, integrates with the nervous system, finally control them. The growth of the parasite usually causes severe brain damage, turning most hosts (human or animal) into violent, mindless shells.
The earliest known record of contact with Las Pragas is a 1554 inscription found at the Sanctuary of Los Illuminados. This cult emerged to worship the “Sacred Insects” and sought communion through their collective consciousness. Most local villagers feared Las Pragas, but cultists worshiped them. In fact, the leader of Los Illuminados he was infected with the Plaga Lord. This is a dominant specimen that has complete control over other hives and their hosts.
Salazar family origins
In 1741, the Spanish royal family ordered the extermination of Los Illuminados and the “demons” with whom they had conspired. Gregorio Salazar, the leader of the troops sent, exiled the cult to a nearby island, but did not pursue it. It’s unclear if he believed they were no longer a threat, or if he simply had no means of ending them.
For his exploits, Gregorio Salazar was made a count and given sovereignty over the cult’s former territories.he and his family were given Continuing Order to Prevent the Return of Los Illuminados and Las Pragas eternally.Gregory and his son Hippolytus built a castle to protect the area Countless specimens were found directly above Plaga hives preserved in amber.
After Gregorio’s death, Hippolito inherited the title of Count of Salazar. During his lifetime, the Salazar Family Chronicle wrote that “a demonic plague emerged from the depths of the earth.” It’s no surprise that the Los Illuminados have invaded the castle and, with their prophetic powers, awakened numerous parasites beneath the castle.
Hippolytus Led his soldiers to destroy the resurrected Plagus seals the tunnel, but is himself killed in the ensuing battle. His son Gregory took the banner and spent huge sums to further fortify the castle.
Ramon Salazar
Ramon is the son of 7th Count Diego Salazar.Ramon as a child fell ill and was not expected to live to adulthood.His mother, Catalina, could not bear the thought of losing her child, so against Diego’s wishes (and perhaps without his knowledge) she I asked Los Illuminados for help. Cultists injected Plaga eggs into Ramon, which hatched into new strains they developed.the boy would maintain his personality and higher brain functionsbut still would be easily controlled by the Prophet.
As Ramon grew into adolescence, he colossal atrocities I hid it from my father. The chief housekeeper of the family said that Ramon was very tall when he found out that the servants called him “Pulgarcito” or “Little Thumbnail” from behind because of his height. I wrote that it was low. pour acid in her facesmile all the time.
Eventually, Diego learned of his son’s misdeeds and his connection to Los Illuminados. In the ensuing confrontation, Diego called his son “the devil’s child” and threatened to send him back to Hell, declaring that Ramon should never have been born.Ramon killed his father and killed Count Salazar. took over the title.
In Chapter 12 or Resident Evil 4 Remake, players can find an Easter egg that references this battle.The portrait of Diego in the throne room has a knife stuck in it, which Leon can take with him. can.
new plague
As Earl, Ramon lifted the ban on Los Illuminados and welcomed his return to the mainland. Soon, everyone in the castle and nearby villages was infected with Las Pragas and came under the complete control of the cult’s fifteenth prophet, Osmund Sadler. , allowing them to develop new research facilities and design new strains of Las Plagas.
Salazar also funded his own research projects and built a laboratory under the castle for his personal physician, Isidro Uriarte Talavera. Talavera’s goal was to combine his DNA from Human and Plaga to create a new creature. His first success was Novistador. Human-sized insect with natural camouflageNovistadors multiplied rapidly, filling the tunnels under the castle and invading the ballroom that eventually became part of the nest.
Talavera also developed a scorpion-like humanoid he called “U-III”, although only two specimens have ever been created. Created by transfusing bile into the chief housekeeper. The housekeeper had vowed to spend her life saving Ramon from the cult. His second Verdugo was Talavera himself. Pesanta and Verdugo served as Ramon’s chief retainers and bodyguards for the rest of their lives.
los illuminados gain power
Having secured funds from Ramon, Sadler left the Earl on his own. When Ramon was busy redecorating the castle’s clock tower, A colossal, fire-breathing statue of himself – Sadler has two golden opportunities.
of Raccoon City Incident In 1998, the Umbrella Corporation, a global biotechnology conglomerate, went bankrupt. Luis SerraOne of the chief scientists in Umbrella’s European division, Sera returned home hoping to use Umbrella’s technology to completely end Plagas.
Serra did not anticipate the takeover of Los Illuminados, and although the cultists welcomed his return, Injected him with Plaga eggs Before setting up a private laboratory at the island headquarters.Unknown to cultists, Lewis used experimental radiation therapy to Kill Praga before it maturesso long as he kept his head down and avoided notifications, he could work on finding a cure.
The second time I visited the cult, U.S. Army Major Jack CrowtherAfter being abandoned to death by the Pentagon in South America, Crowther used his remaining connections to find an organization that would allow him to take revenge. He joined his Los Illuminados, bringing his military knowledge and contacts with mercenaries.
The kidnapping of Ashley Graham
Using Sera’s resources, Los Illuminados developed a completely undetectable strain of Plaga. made no obvious alterations to the character of the host, Still made completely controllable by Sadler.Deployed in the right place, this new parasite could give Sadler Control companies, countries and even the world.
In 2004, Crowther Kidnap Ashley Graham, the daughter of the President of the United States.Los Illuminados infested her with her new parasite and destroyed her home. Do the same with her father. As soon as Ashley was found missing, the United States Leon Kennedy Coincidentally, a former Raccoon City police officer who had trained under Krauser in the military headed to Spain for her recovery.
Despite the cult’s efforts, Leon manages to find Ashley trapped in the village church. The two took refuge in Salazar Castle.Ramon saw Opportunity to gain Sadler’s favor After being largely ignored, he separated the pair and handed Ashley over to Crowther.
Leon was able to evade Ramon’s servants, including Verdugo, and track down Ashley.
Leon eventually cornered Ramon and cornered the Count. take his mutated form Through the power of his Praga. Even this is not enough, Kennedy killed Ramon In the ensuing battle, end the Salazar line.
How old is Ramon Salazar?
Salazar’s appearance is significantly different in the original Resident Evil 4 game and the remake. In the latter game he looks much older.According to Famitsu Resident Evil 4 Kaitai Shinsho, Salazar published in Japan 20 years old at death In the original version of Resident Evil 4. not established Either Salazar’s remake is standardly old, or his aged appearance is a result of his genetic disorder or Plaga mutation.
However, Mendez’s note that Leon can find in the Mayor’s house Chapter 5 The remake suggests that rulership of the village was given to Los Illuminados. mid to late 1990sGiven that Ramon was born in 1984, this would mean that he murdered his father sometime between the ages of 12 and 16. It makes sense that Ramon is still a young man despite his looks.