Sheva Alomar was born around 1986, in a rural West African nation shaped by the remnants of French imperial rule. Life beyond the cities was harsh—malnutrition, unreliable infrastructure, and endemic poverty defined daily existence for most communities. There was one exception. Umbrella No. 57 Plant stood apart like a promise made of concrete and steel. The company town surrounding it offered electricity, medical access, stable food supplies, and schooling—luxuries almost unheard of in the region. Sheva’s parents worked at the facility, and for several formative years, Sheva lived a life that felt protected. Ordered. Predictable.

She grew up believing that Umbrella meant safety. That illusion ended in 1994. Sheva’s parents were killed, but she managed to survive by hiding while the soldiers systematically purged her neighbors. She was found a day later by an uncle who had come to loot her parents' home. She lived with him and seven cousins in extreme poverty, her health failing due to severe malnutrition as Umbrella and the government covered up the incident as a "factory accident."

Driven by grief and a desire to return to her "home," a young Sheva ran away into the savanna. After two days of wandering, she was rescued by a group of anti-government guerrilla fighters.

Radicalization: The fighters revealed the truth: the government had helped Umbrella cover up the massacre. For seven years, Sheva lived in guerrilla camps.

Starting with laundry and cooking, she was eventually trained in firearms. The guerrillas believed a teenage girl would be the perfect scout, as she was the least likely to draw suspicion from government patrols.

In 2001, Sheva’s life changed again when she was approached by American and British intelligence agents. They informed her that the guerrillas—the people she trusted—were planning to buy bioweapons from Umbrella to further their insurgency.

The Sting: Sheva chose to stop the cycle of violence. She wore a wire and left a door unlocked, allowing USSTRATCOM agents to raid the transaction.

The Guardian: The American spy who recruited her became her legal guardian. He moved her to the United States, where she mastered English in six months and eventually excelled at university.

Recruitment: In 2008, following graduation, Sheva joined the BSAA (Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance). Her background was kept classified for political reasons, but her skill in marksmanship and martial arts was undeniable. She was initially assigned to the SOU (Special Operations Unit) under Captain Josh Stone before being promoted to an SOA (Special Operations Agent) due to her expertise in undercover observation.

Feb 2009 BSAA West Africa HQ receives intel on Ricardo Irving selling modified Plagas in Kijuju. March 4, 2009 Sheva Alomar is briefed on her partnership with legendary American operative Chris Redfield. March 5, 2009 The mission begins. Sheva is tasked with acting as Chris's local guide and partner.

March 5, 2009 – Kijuju Autonomous Zone

The heat in the Kijuju plaza is oppressive, a shimmering haze rising off the dirt roads. Sheva stands near a parked BSAA vehicle, her hand shielding her eyes from the punishing West African sun. She looks down at the digital file in her hand—the record of one Chris Redfield. She reads through the accolades: Survivor of the Mansion Incident... Founder of the BSAA... Former S.T.A.R.S. Alpha Team. She notes the grim lines in his photo and the heavy history he carries with him. She feels a strange mix of respect and apprehension; she knows why he is here, but she wonders if he is prepared for the specific brand of chaos this region can produce. Hearing the low rumble of an approaching engine, she puts the files away and stands straight. A dusty transport pulls to a stop, and a tall, muscular man with a weary but determined expression steps out.

Sheva steps forward, the light catching the BSAA patch on her shoulder.

"Welcome to Africa, Mr. Redfield. I'm Sheva Alomar. I'll be your partner for this mission."