Beta Project

Beta Project (β-Project) is the name given to the second experiment involving T'langen. With the same goal as that of α-Project (the creation of "Super-Soldiers"), β-Project took on a more structured approach. Rather than applying large doses of T'langen in a single injection, several smaller doses were administered over a long period of time. It is noted that β-Project was more successful than α-Project as a larger portion of the test subjects survived the process. Even so, many subjects (possibly even the majority) died in the experiment.

Dr. Ogawa is the administrative head of β-Project. While he recognizes the importance of this project, especially in the advent of the T'lan invasion, he nevertheless feels great guilt and shame for the deaths of so many test subjects. Subjects that survived the experiment were presented with a ceremonial combat knife marking their achievements up to that point. This act likely finds its roots in Japanese tradition [name/source] as Dr. Ogawa is of Japanese ancestry and the facility is located in Japan. Several of the β-Project test subjects are seen by Derrick right before a lock-down protocol is put into effect. At this time, Alex sees herself as a child and reassures her that "Help is on the way." She then informs Derrick, "some of them will survive." [think Alex mentions something about other β-Project subjects in the future; along the lines of them dying]

β-Project likely draws inspiration from the Halo series in which children were abducted for training and genetic modification with the intent of creating "Super-Soldiers" under the SPARTAN II Program. Much like β-Project, many of the SPARTAN II subjects died in the process of augmentation. Several of the survivors suffered still from mental and/or physical defects.