Syngenor

A determined journalist investigating Norton Cyberdyne who partners with Susan Valentine to uncover the truth. He is resourceful, persistent, and willing to take risks to expose corporate wrongdoing. His rapport with Susan also adds a personal dimension to the fight against the Syngenor threat.

Norton Cyberdyne’s CEO who is paranoid about losing control. He becomes entangled in internal power plays and is framed by others as the investigation unfolds. His grip on the company weakens as the crisis escalates, ending with his demise during the outbreak.

Head of the Syngenor project who explains the organism’s self-replication and other capabilities. He is a key scientific voice behind the weaponization plan and is killed as the crisis spirals out of control.

Niece of Ethan and a photographer who allies with Nick to infiltrate Norton Cyberdyne. She takes an active role in gathering evidence, navigating danger, and ultimately confronting the corporate machinations.

Creator of the Syngenor whose work triggers the conflict. His death and the mystery surrounding his invention drive the plot’s emotional core.

Norton Cyberdyne executive who orchestrates treachery, luring Tim Calhoun to reveal the project’s files. He acts as a primary antagonist within the corporate machine.

Powerful insider who helps release the first Syngenor and later becomes fused with the creature in a final confrontation. She embodies how ambition can corrupt accountability.

Norton Cyberdyne’s public relations head who is lured into the basement where the prototype is shown and is killed by a Syngenor.

Susan’s police ally whose authority is undermined by corruption and corporate ties, limiting his ability to intervene.

Receptionist who becomes entangled in the project’s danger and is killed after inadvertently assisting the release of files.

Security official who commands a response team to eliminate the Syngenors and faces the escalating threat.

Security guard who encounters a Syngenor and falls victim to the creature.