Enrico Marini was a man who thrived on discipline long before Raccoon City even knew what a "special forces" unit was. His service in the U.S. Army was characterized by high-stakes field missions where he earned a reputation for "impervious" mental strength—the ability to keep his head while everyone else was losing theirs. After his military discharge, Enrico joined a metropolitan SWAT team. It was here that he met a young, talented, but emotionally volatile marksman named Barry Burton. Enrico didn't just teach Barry how to clear a room; he taught him the emotional weight of carrying a badge. He became Barry's mentor, grounding the younger man's impulsive nature with veteran wisdom. When S.T.A.R.S. was formed, Enrico was the one who insisted Barry be part of the initial Alpha Team roster, knowing that Barry's heavy-weaponry skills needed to be balanced by a team that felt like family.

In 1994, the "Bright Raccoon 21" initiative promised a new era of safety for Raccoon City. Enrico was the public’s favorite to lead the entire division. He was a "cop's cop"—transparent, brave, and local. However, Umbrella USA, the primary financier, had other plans. They flexed their corporate muscle to install Dr. Albert Wesker as Captain of the division.

• The Division: Wesker took Alpha Team; Enrico was given the "Vice-Captain" title and command of Bravo Team.
• His Opinion: Enrico wasn't a jealous man, but he was a suspicious one. He viewed the private funding of a police unit as a "double-edged sword." To him, S.T.A.R.S. felt less like a public service and more like a high-end security detail for a pharmaceutical giant. He spent his nights digging through corporate ledgers and "accidental" leak reports, trying to find the strings attached to the money.

Despite his suspicions, Enrico was deeply loved by his subordinates. He was "clement"—fair in his punishments and generous with his praise. He recruited Dewey for his heart, Forest for his mechanical perfection, and Edward for his technical wizardry. He didn't just want soldiers; he wanted a family that could survive the "unconventional threats" he felt brewing on the horizon.

The Study: July 22, 1996 (21:00 Hours)

The night before the Bravo Team deployment to the Arklay Mountains was unusually quiet. In his private study, Enrico Marini sat comfortably in his favorite leather armchair, the material creaking softly under his veteran frame. The room was illuminated by the warm, amber glow of a single desk lamp. On the table sat a cold beer, the condensation dripping down the glass, and a stack of manila folders. These weren't tactical briefings from Wesker; they were deep-dive files on high-level corporate "entities"—the designs of secret laboratories, material lists for pressurized containment units, and innovative features found in "unlisted" bio-medical facilities. Enrico lit a cigar, the rich, earthy aroma of tobacco filling the air as the blue smoke curled lazily toward the ceiling. He took a leisurely sip of his beer, his eyes narrowing as he flipped through a schematic of the Arklay laboratory.

He had been told they were looking for "hikers lost in the woods," but the files in front of him suggested something much darker. He closed the file, his hand steady. He was a veteran of field missions and a master of survival. He wasn't afraid of the dark; he was only afraid of the secrets hidden within it. He finished his beer, stood up, and prepared his gear for the morning. It was time for Bravo Team to fly. As he stood up to go check if Edward has Rebecca ready.