| “ | If you must know, my name is Osmund Saddler. The master of this fine...religious community. | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler, leader of the Los Illuminados. |
Osmund Saddler is the leader of the religious cult known as Los Illuminados and the main antagonist of Resident Evil 4.
History
Some time before the year 2004, Saddler convinced Ramon Salazar to open the seal that had been placed on the Las Plagas parasites that had been sealed by his ancestor. They hired workers from the nearby village to mine the parasites, which had been fossilized and seemed dead. However the spores from the fossil still lived and when the miners breathed them in, Las Plagas developed within them many years later. Since then Saddler was able to infect people with the parasite by injecting them in egg form into the people, using this to turn all the villagers into his mindless cultists. He also injected himself with a Master Plaga, so that he could mentally control the cultists. Saddler then set out to take control of the world with his parasites and when Jack Krauser brought him the U.S. President's daughter, Ashley Graham, a plan began forming in his mind. He planned to infect her with one of the parasites, then send her back to her father for a ransom, so that she would infect the president as well, putting the U.S. under Saddler's control.
However Leon S. Kennedy was sent in to retrieve Ashley and managed to get into the Los Illuminados' church, where he freed her. It was then that Saddler showed himself and explained his plan to Leon, before having some of his cultists attack them, though they escaped. Later, when Luis Sera, one of Saddler's researchers, tried to gave Leon a Master Plaga sample, the cult leader appeared and killed him, then took the sample, though Luis did give Leon a pill to suppress the control of the parasite inside him. Saddler appeared before Ashley and Leon a number of times, using his powers to control their increasingly Plagas infected bodies. He later sent Jack Krauser to try and kill Leon, but didn't fully trust him and only wanted a way to be rid of him. After Ashley was recaptured, Saddler brought her to an island full of parasite controlled mercenaries, with Leon hot on his trail. When the agent tried to rescue Ashley, the cult leader used his powers to control his body, but Ada managed to distract Saddler long enough for Leon and Ashley to get away and use a device to remove the Plagas from their systems.
Saddler in his mutated form
The agent then confronted Saddler for the final time on a platform above the island, who attempted to control him again but Leon revealed that that wouldn't work anymore. The cult-leader mutated into an enormous spider-like monstrosity and battled Leon, but was destroyed with a rocket launcher that Ada gave him, brining an end to the Los Illuminados.
Powers and Abilities
Due to the Master Plaga in his system, Saddler is able to mentally control anyone infected with a Las Plaga parasite. It also mutates him to grant him superhuman abilities, as seen when Ada shot him, only for him to move the bullets through his body and eject them from his hand. In his mutated form, Saddler is able to deliver extremely powerful strikes and is strong enough to pick up and throw steel girders, however the eyes on his body serve as weak points of sorts.
Quotes
| “ | Feeble Humans. Let us give your our power. Soon, you will become unable to resist this...intoxicating power. | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler of the Los Illuminados cult. |
| “ | I'll take the girl. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler threatening to capture Ashley Graham again. |
| “ | To demonstrate to the whole world, our astounding power, of course. No longer will the United States thinking they can police the world forever. So we kidnapped the President's daughter, in order too give her our power, and then send her back. | „ |
| ~ Lord Saddler explaining the Los Illuminados' motives. |
| “ | We've just planted a little...gift. Oh, there's going to be one hell of a party when she returns home to her loving father. But before that, I thought I might bargain with the President for some...donations. Believe it or not, it takes quite a lot of money to keep this Church up and running. | „ |
| ~ Lord Saddler explaining the plan behind Ashley Graham's kidnapping to "fund" the Los Illuminados' "church". |
| “ | Oh, I believe I forgot to tell you that we gave you the same gift. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler to Leon Scott Kennedy. |
| “ | Oh, I truly hope you like our small, but special contributions. When the egg hatches, you'll become my puppets. Involuntarily, you'll do as I say. I'll have a total control over your minds. Don't you think this is a revolutionary way to propagate one's faith? | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler |
| “ | Now that I have the sample, you serve me no purpose. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler |
| “ | My boy Salazar will make you follow the same fate. | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler about his devoted disciple, Ramon Salazar. |
| “ | I can feel them. Growing ever so strongly inside you. | „ |
| ~ Lord Saddler about the Las Plagas. |
| “ | Perhaps you can resist, but you cannot disobey. | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler |
| “ | Now, come to me, Ashley. | „ |
| ~ Lord Osmund Saddler to Ashley Graham. |
| “ | You'll soon harbor an awesome power. Yet it seems, you would rather choose death. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler |
| “ | Ah, the audacity of youth. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler |
| “ | Oh, I think you know. The American prevailing is a cliché that only happens in your Hollywood movies. Oh, Mr. Kennedy, you entertain me. To show my appreciation, I will help you awaken from your world my clichés. | „ |
| ~ Osmund Saddler to Leon S. Kennedy. |
Radio Conversations
First call with Saddler
- Leon: I hate to break it to you but Salazar's dead.
- Saddler: Yes, it seems that way.
- Leon: Saddler, why don't you give up and let Ashley go home?
- Saddler: Perhaps you are disillusioned with overconfidence just because you killed my small-time subordinate.
- Leon: Saddler, your small time.
- Saddler: Writhe in my cage of torment, my friend.
After battling Krauser
- Saddler: Enjoy the reunion with your old friend?
- Leon: As a matter of a fact, I did.
- Saddler: Wonderful. I wouldn't want to feel that my special guests on the Island feel unattended.
- Leon: Guess I'm supposed to thank you, right?
- Saddler: Ah...I have an idea. Since your here, why don't I introduce you to IT? IT will keep you busy.
- Leon: Can't remember the name? A senior moment, perhaps.
- Saddler: Enjoy the fun.
After defeating Krauser
- Saddler: So, it seems you killed Krauser too. How should I return my appreciation?
- Leon: Wha? What are you talking about? I thought he was with you!
- Saddler: What are you talking about? Did you really think I was going to trust an American? To tell you the truth, I was contemplating how to get rid of him. But thanks to you, thats no longer neccessary.
- Leon: You were just using him right from the start!
- Saddler: Oh, I must hand it to you...you've demonstrated a bit of promise by killing Krauser. When your assimilation with Las Plagas is complete, I'll have you serve as my guard.
- Leon: Unfortunately, I'm going to decline your generous offer. I have prior engagements.
- Saddler: Hmph. Enjoy your smart mouthing while you can.
After Mike's death
- Saddler: Oh, I'm sorry, Leon.
- Leon: Saddler, you bastard!
- Saddler: It's nothing to get all upset about. Don't tell me you've never swatted a bothersome fly. In essence, it's the same thing.
- Leon: What'd you say? Insects lives doesn't compare to Human lives!
- Saddler: When you acquired this power, you will too understand.
- Leon: Guess it's another good reason to get this parasite out of my body.
- Saddler: I wish you luck.
Main Game Notes
Our Mission
The real power of the United States lies in three areas. The Justice Department, the Administrative Bodies, and the Military. In order to take control of these areas, we must influence the minds of the people who advise the President.
After this is done, the rest of the departments will quickly fall under our sway.
If by chance the United States figure out our plan, the damage caused should be minimal.
We will still be able to conquer the Country as planned using our backup plan. Once we control the Country, we will use their international influence to our advantage.
The rest of the world will fall swiftly.
As already stated, if the first plan doesn't go as smoothly as expected, we'll proceed with our secondary plan. By sending in our special forces we will infiltrate the country from within. Fear and chaos will spread through the nation like a virus.
It's only a matter of time before the Country loses its stability. At that time, when they're most vulnerable, we will strike.
Rejoice my Los Illumanidos; the world shall soon be cleansed.
Our Plan
Because of that agent we lost Chief Mendez and Ramon. Nevertheless, everything will proceed according to plan.
I must admit however, the loss of my loyal men is a bit disheartening. But I will deal with it.
Replacing that loss will not come easy. I must choose wisely; for the Plaga reflects the conscience their hosts. If chosen poorly, they could betray me.
I need men who will swear their allegiance to me. I've learned my lesson when Sera betrayed me. I will not make the same mistake again.
In this important hour, I cannot and will not have anyone stand in my way.
Gallery
Trivia
- Saddler is the only Plagas carrier not to have red eyes, a characteristic of all others infected with the parasite. However this may be because he is the only carrier of a Master Plaga.
- Saddler is the first Resident Evil main villain with no relation to the Umbrella Corporation.
- His staff may be part of his Plaga infection, since it is organic in nature, fleshy with moving tendrils, and when he mutates, it becomes a tentacle that replaces his right hand.