The primary doctor featured in Prototype 2 is Doctor Koenig.
Role and Significance of Doctor Koenig
Doctor Koenig serves as a pivotal character in the game's narrative. He is identified as the chief virologist at Gentek, the powerful biotechnology corporation at the heart of the Blacklight virus outbreak and its subsequent research.
His responsibilities and influence within Gentek are extensive:
- Chief Virologist: As the head virologist, he is directly involved in the scientific study and manipulation of the virus.
- Oversight of Major Projects: Koenig oversees virtually every significant Gentek project, indicating his central role in the corporation's research and development efforts, especially those related to the Blacklight virus.
- Knowledge of Dark Secrets: He possesses knowledge of the deepest and most clandestine secrets within the Gentek corporation, making him a crucial source of information and a key player in understanding the full scope of Gentek's activities and moral ambiguities.
Character Description
Doctor Koenig is characterized as more than just a brilliant scientist. The game portrays him with distinct personality traits:
- Personality: He is described as a "tottering, whiny old fool" who also exhibits traits of a "mad scientist." This combination suggests a character who might be eccentric, morally ambiguous, and perhaps driven by an obsessive pursuit of scientific goals without full regard for ethical implications.
His presence in Prototype 2 is integral to understanding the origins and ongoing threats posed by the Blacklight virus, as well as the shadowy operations of the Gentek corporation.
