- Terragrigia (2004): During the three-week siege of the Mediterranean city, Fisher was on the front lines. He watched the FBC’s tactical failure and eventual "solution": the total incineration of the city via the Regia Solis satellite.
- The Rescue of Natalia: In the middle of the carnage, Fisher found Natalia Korda. He saw her parents slaughtered and noticed her unnatural stillness. He didn't save her out of mercy; he saved her because she was a psychological anomaly—a child who did not produce fear. He gave her "Lottie" as an anchor, ensuring she remained a stable "specimen" for future use.
- The Transition: After the FBC was dissolved following the discovery of Lansdale’s corruption, Fisher successfully embedded himself into TerraSave. He maintained a facade of a dedicated humanitarian while secretly acting as the curator of Lansdale’s legacy.
- Hormonal Selection: The virus is triggered by the surge of Norepinephrine (adrenaline) during a fear response. To succeed, a host must face death but remain psychologically calm—a state Fisher called "Emotional Desensitization."
- The List: Claire Redfield (Raccoon City survivor), Moira Burton (childhood trauma), and Natalia Korda (Terragrigia) were the highest-priority targets. Fisher even put himself on the list, a testament to his fanatical belief in his own mental fortitude.
Neil Fisher’s transformation began in the FBC under the mentorship of Morgan Lansdale. Lansdale believed in The City of the Sun—the idea that a controlled bio-outbreak was a necessary evil to force the world into global security cooperation.
In the years leading up to 2011, a complex relationship formed between Neil and Claire Redfield. Within the walls of TerraSave, they were seen as the Golden Duo. Claire, a veteran of Raccoon City, was drawn to Neil’s unshakable calm and sharp analytical mind. In a world of chaos, he felt like a lighthouse. For Neil, the "crush" was a mixture of tactical observation and genuine fascination. He admired Claire's bravery—her ability to face the abyss without flinching—which made her the prime candidate for his list.
Fisher entered a clandestine partnership with Dr. Alex Wesker, an ex-Umbrella researcher obsessed with immortality. The deal was simple: Fisher would provide candidates for her t-Phobos Project in exchange for a sample of the Uroboros Virus, which he intended to use to "restore" the FBC.
| Date | Phase | Operational Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Jan 2011 | The Selection | Fisher compiles a list of 11 candidates based on their Norepinephrine levels. He selects those with high trauma exposure but low fear responses. | | Feb 2011 | The Party | Fisher hosts a TerraSave fundraiser in New York. He invites the 10 other candidates to ensure they can be kidnapped simultaneously.
The air in the abandoned village of Wossek was thick with the smell of stagnant rain and the iron tang of blood. The "Afflicted"—the island's residents driven mad by t-Phobos—were clawing at the walls of the local bar. Inside, Claire Redfield and Moira Burton were being squeezed toward a corner, their ammunition running dangerously low. Pedro Fernandez was already beginning to scream, his wristband pulsing a panicked red as the virus began to react to his terror. Fisher watched from the roof for a moment, his eyes cold and analytical. He wasn't worried about Pedro; he had already marked him as a "failed specimen." But Claire and Moira were still viable.
He didn't hesitate. He stepped to the edge of the roof, his boots crunching on the wet shingles. He grabbed the heavy wooden ladder hooked to the eaves and kicked it down toward the balcony where Claire was fighting off two Afflicted with a combat knife. Fisher’s hand went to the small of his back, drawing a standard-issue 9mm handgun. He fired three rounds with mechanical precision, each one finding the skull of an infected creature.
"Over here!" Fisher shouted, his voice calm, authoritative, and perfectly practiced. He reached down, extending a hand.