Deadly Outbreak

A dedicated U.S. embassy escort who remains cool under pressure. He is resourceful, protective of those around him, and driven to save lives even as the crisis escalates. His personal life has been marked by loss, giving him a quiet resolve to keep others safe. Throughout the ordeal, he forms a fragile bond with Dr. Levin as they navigate danger together.

A vengeful former officer who masterminds the takeover, driven by humiliation from a Gulf War disagreement. He is calm, calculating, and ruthless, willing to sacrifice hostages to secure the virus and money. His cool demeanor masks a readiness to escalate violence to achieve his aims.

The scientist responsible for the virus’s development, placed at the center of the crisis. She is pragmatic and protective of life, forming a bond with Hatfield as they try to escape the basement via evacuation tunnels. Her past losses intensify her resolve to protect others from the virus’s misuse.

An insider scientist who helps prepare a toxin demonstration for Baron, but is betrayed by the plan and killed during the demonstration. His loyalty is ambiguous, and his fate underscores the perilous intersection of science and violence.

Baron’s ruthless right-hand man who executes hostages and pursues the escape plan with merciless efficiency. He embodies the immediate threat to everyone inside the facility and becomes a key obstacle Hatfield must overcome.

One of the hostages and a scientist, she is central to the evacuation and survival arc. Her presence intensifies the urgency of the mission as Hatfield and Levin seek a safe extraction. Her role highlights the civilian toll of the crisis.

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs who negotiates a corridor clearance to the airport. He represents the governmental authority trying to balance security and a rapid resolution to the crisis.

An Israeli Colonel who negotiates road clearance to the airport and coordinates the evacuations. His actions are crucial to linking the Israeli response with American efforts to resolve the threat.