Type B-3, named Ebitan (エビタン Ebitan), is a male humanoid creature that is distinguished by his slime-covered body and marshy habitats. He is a recurring enemy throughout the main House of the Dead series.
Produced through human genome experimentation, Ebitan was used by various parties to help carry out humanity-threatening incidents worldwide, beginning with Dr. Curien in 1998.
Three iterations of Ebitan exist: an unnamed second full-bodied version; Type B-4, or; Ebitan b (エビタンb Ebitan b), a half-bodied variant; Koebitan (コエビタン Koebitan), a miniature version; and Smoker (スモーカー Sumōkā), a full-bodied version covered in purple sludge. These variants often have different behavioral traits and methods of attack.
Ebitan has also made cameo appearances in House of the Dead spin-offs and other related games.
History
Ebitan was an accidental result of genetic engineer and DBR Corporation research director Dr. Curien's macabre experiments to control life and death. Curien went mad because of his research; on December 18, 1998, he released Ebitan and other creatures in his mansion to slaughter Curien's research staff. The AMS government agency intervened to stop the incident.
The creature was reused for further incidents orchestrated by Curien's financier Caleb Goldman, and DBR member Thornheart. Ebitans were also found in the EFI Research Facility after these incidents led to the collapse of society.
Appearance
Ebitan is described as "perpetually rotting", with a primary bite attack and low resilience. The creature prefers the water; Curien claimed that he "couldn't keep [Ebitan] out of the swimming pool". Ebitan often lurches from water to ambush prey. His body is sometimes covered in green moss.
In The House of the Dead 2 and 4, Ebitan models have different color palettes.
In The House of the Dead: Remake, his body became more cadaveric, thin and moist. He has no nose and his mouth is open. His face is thin and very cadaveric. And he has light red eyes, with a dark red pupil.
History
Other appearances
Zombie Revenge
Project X Zone
Sega Heroes
In Sega Heroes, Ebitan is a playable green legendary hero who was added on March 26, 2019. He has the following gameplay characteristics:
| Hero | Rarity | Skills | MAX Skill Mana Costs | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Legendary | Swarm Putrefaction Murky Horror |
10 | Beyondering Barrage Original Bold Scoundrel |