Changes: Samson

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...And just hand one a chainsaw and watch it go - it's like a kid with a new toy on Christmas morning! It makes this old man's heart swell to think that I could bring that kind of joy into the world.
Dr. Curien's journal entry^[[src]]

Type C-1, named Samson (サムソン, Samuson^?), is an obese humanoid creature who wields a chainsaw. He has been produced twice through human genome experimentation -- first by genetic engineer Dr. Curien, and again by Curien's associate Thornheart -- to be used in humanity-threatening incidents and schemes.

When he was originally developed by Curien, Samson belonged to a C-type group of other obese creatures: Bentley (ベントレー, Bentorē^?) and Burner (バーナー, Bānā^?). Thornheart later created a third variant, Samson Jr. (サムソン・ジュニア, Samuson junia^?). Of the three, Burner and Samson Jr. behave the most similar to Samson.

He is an enemy in both The House of the Dead and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

History

1998 Curien Mansion incident

Main article: The House of the Dead (1996 video game)

Samson and the three other D-type creatures were originally developed by the late genetic engineer Dr. Curien, then research director of the DBR Corporation. Having gone insane due to various reasons, Curien released the creatures in his mansion to murder his attack his own research team. AMS agents Thomas Rogan and G killed the creatures and ultimately foiled Curien's plan.^[1]

2006

Main article: House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn

Years after Curien's death, his associate Thornheart reproduced Samson and several other of the scientist's creatures as part of a plan named "Noah's Ark". Thornheart, the owner of Scarecrow Manor, released the creatures upon guests of a dinner party. The threat was dispatched by AMS agents Kate Green and Ryan Taylor.^[2]

Bestiary Overview

Samson is an obese humanoid who wears overalls and carries a chainsaw. He wears black polished shoes. In the first game he is shown as balding, shirtless, and bearded wheres in House of the Dead:Scarlet Dawn, he wears a hunting cap, an overgrown flannel shirt, and is clean-shaven.

Gameplay

In The House of the Dead, his right arm can be blasted off; without his chainsaw, he will attempt to shoulder tackle the player. He dies faster with two headshots.

In contrast, he cannot be dismembered in House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn. His health pool is large to where he can withstand over two headshots before dying.

Similar Creatures

Since Samson's creation, other similar creatures have been produced.

Bentley

Main article: Bentley (creature)

Type C-2, referred to as Bentley (ベントレー, Bentorē^?), is the second iteration of Samson. Instead of a chainsaw, he attacks by throwing barrels and shoulder tackling. He appears in both The House of the Dead and House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn.

Burner

Type C-2, referred to as Burner (バーナー, Bānā^?), is the third iteration of Samson found exclusively in the third chapter of The House of the Dead. He is shirtless, wears blue jeans, and has various burns all over his body. He has a knight-like muzzle over his mouth. While covering part of his face, it does not protect him from head shots if aimed above this. He wields a blowtorch and tends to be slower than his predecessors. His behavior is otherwise the same as Samson's.

Samson Jr.

Samson Jr. (サムソン・ジュニア, Samuson junia^?) is the fourth and currently final iteration of Samson. He appears exclusively in House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn. He behaves like Simon but wears an armored apron; only headshots can damage him.

Gallery

The House of the Dead

Concept Art

Official Art

The House of the Dead 2

Screenshots

House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn

Official Art

References

v • econtent
Characters	Thomas Rogan • G • Dr. Curien • Sophie Richards • DBR researchers
Creatures	Sam • Neil • Cyril • Kageo • Bourbon • Ebitan • Robert • Simon • Gilmore • Harris • Samson • Bentley • Burner • Rubin • Drake • Moody • Parlor • Kenfis • Saruzou • Devilon • Bouere • Murrer • Name • Taran • Kage
Bosses	Chariot • Hangedman • Hermit • Magician
Chapters	Tragedy • Revenge • Truth • The house of the dead
Other pages	Lore (AMS • BioReactor • Curien Mansion • DBR Corporation • The House of the Dead Sub-Story) Game modes (Boss Mode • Saturn Mode) Prototypes (The House of Dead • Sega Saturn prototype) Guidebooks (The House of the Dead Dennou Shinan: Dr. Curien no Houkoku Sho • The House of the Dead Official Guide) Action figures • The House of the Dead: Remake • The House of the Dead 1 & 2 Music Collection • Unused content

v • econtent
Characters	Kate Green • Ryan Taylor • Thornheart • Unnamed party guests
Creatures	Rogers • Allen • Santana • Bryant • Wilson • Kageo • Suzuki • Cyril • Park • Mac • Ebitan • Smoker • Simon • Bruce • Bentley • Samson • Samson Jr. • Rubin • Drake • Janish • Murrer • Devilon • Ratstar
Bosses	Chariot • Hangedman • High Priestess • Moon
Chapters	Scarecrow Manor • Kate and Ryan (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby) • Homo sapiens (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby) • Pandora's Box (Annex - Laboratory - Elevator Lobby) • A Glimmer of Hope
Other pages	Lore (AMS • AMS PDA • AMS rescue drone • Scarecrow Manor • Thornheart organization) Spin-offs (Battle Genesis • THE ATTRACTION • Website minigame) Hiiro Sumomo • Prototypes • ORIGINAL SOUND TRACKS • Unused content

[1] The House of the Dead

[2] House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn

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 {{Enemy
 ||SD
-|title = Samson
+|title = Samson - <small> Type C-1 </small>
-|image = <gallery>
+|image =  <tabber>
-Samson.jpg|HotD1
+|-|HOD:SD= [[File:Samson.png]]
+|-|HOD= [[File:SamsonHOTDCropped.png]]
-Samson.png|SD
-</gallery>
+</tabber>
 |type = C-1
-|species = Zombie
+|species = Human
 |health =
 |weapon = Chainsaw
-|locations = Chapter 1: [[Tragedy]]<br>Chapter 2: [[Revenge]]
+|locations = *''HOD'' / ''HOD:Nightmare''
+**[[Tragedy|Chapter 1]]
-|appearances = ''[[The House of the Dead]]''<br>''[[House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn]]''
+**[[Revenge|Chapter 2]]
-}}{{Quote|Source = https://oldgamesdownload.com/wp-content/uploads/The_House_of_the_Dead_Manual_Saturn_EN.pdf#page=21|Quote = ...And just hand one a chainsaw and watch it go - it's like a kid with a new toy on Christmas morning! It makes this old man's heart swell to think that I could bring that kind of joy into the world.|Attribution = [[Dr. Roy Curien]]'s journal entry}}'''Samson '''(サムソン) is an obese chainsaw-wielding [[Zombie|creature]]. He originally appears in ''[[The House of the Dead (1996 video game)|The House of the Dead]]'', and returns in ''[[House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn]]''.
+*''HOD:SD''
+**[[Scarecrow Manor (chapter)|Chapter 0]]
+**[[A Glimmer of Hope|Chapter 5]]
+|appearances = *''[[The House of the Dead]]''<br>
+*''[[The House of the Dead: Nightmare]]''<br>
+*''[[The House of the Dead 2]]'' (flashback, home ports only)<br>
+*''[[House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn]]''
+}}
+{{Quote|Source = https://oldgamesdownload.com/wp-content/uploads/The_House_of_the_Dead_Manual_Saturn_EN.pdf#page=21|Quote = ...And just hand one a chainsaw and watch it go - it's like a kid with a new toy on Christmas morning! It makes this old man's heart swell to think that I could bring that kind of joy into the world.|Attribution = [[Dr. Curien]]'s journal entry}}
-The first "fat" enemy encountered in the ''[[The House of the Dead (franchise)|House of the Dead]] ''franchise, Samson can survive multiple shots to the belly; his head -- as with every humanoid creature in the games -- is a vital [[List of boss weak points|weak point]]. His chainsaw can also deflect bullets.
+'''Type C-1''', named {{Nihongo|'''Samson'''|サムソン|Samuson}}, is an obese humanoid [[creature]] who wields a chainsaw. He has been produced twice through human genome experimentation -- first by genetic engineer [[Dr. Curien]], and again by Curien's associate [[Thornheart]] -- to be used in humanity-threatening incidents and schemes.
-Samson's type number is similar to [[Bentley]] (C-2) and [[Burner]] (C-3), two other obese creatures in ''The House of the Dead'', which suggests that they are related.
+When he was originally developed by Curien, Samson belonged to a C-type group of other obese creatures: {{Nihongo|'''[[Bentley (creature)|Bentley]]'''|ベントレー|Bentorē}} and {{Nihongo|'''[[Burner]]'''|バーナー|Bānā}}. Thornheart later created a third variant, {{Nihongo|'''[[Samson Jr.]]'''|サムソン・ジュニア|Samuson junia}}. Of the three, Burner and Samson Jr. behave the most similar to Samson.
+He is an [[Enemies|enemy]] in both ''[[The House of the Dead (1996 video game)|The House of the Dead]] ''and ''[[House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn]]''.
 == History ==
-Samson was originally created by geneticist [[Dr. Roy Curien]], who sought biological experimentation as a means to cure his terminally-ill son [[Daniel Curien|Daniel]]. The [[DBR Corporation]] financed Curien's pursuit, but he became obsessed with controlling life and death. On December 18th, 1998, he released Samson and other creatures into his [[Curien Mansion|mansion]]. Members of Curien's research team were slaughtered. [[AMS]] agents [[Thomas Rogan]] and [[G]] neutralized the threat.
+=== 1998 Curien Mansion incident ===
-Samson would reappear on December 26th, 2006, recreated by Curien's associate [[Thornheart]] to wreck havoc in [[Scarecrow Mansion]]. Thornheart sought continuing Curien and financier [[Caleb Goldman]]'s ambitions, using the creatures a plan to decimate humanity called "Noah's Ark". The plan was investigated by AMS agents [[Ryan Taylor]] and [[Kate Green]].
+{{Main|The House of the Dead (1996 video game)}}
+Samson and the three other D-type creatures were originally developed by the late genetic engineer [[Dr. Curien]], then research director of the [[DBR Corporation]]. Having gone insane due to various reasons, Curien released the creatures in his [[Curien Mansion|mansion]] to murder his attack his own research team. [[AMS]] agents [[Thomas Rogan]] and [[G]] killed the creatures and ultimately foiled Curien's plan.<ref>''[[The House of the Dead (1996 video game)|The House of the Dead]]''</ref>
+=== 2006 ===
+{{Main|House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn}}
+Years after Curien's death, his associate Thornheart reproduced Samson and several other of the scientist's creatures as part of a plan named "Noah's Ark". Thornheart, the owner of [[Scarecrow Manor]], released the creatures upon guests of a dinner party. The threat was dispatched by AMS agents [[Kate Green]] and [[Ryan Taylor]].<ref>''[[House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn]]''</ref>
 == Bestiary Overview ==
-In both of his appearances, Samson wears overalls and carries a chainsaw. In ''The House of the Dead'', his right arm can be blasted off; without his chainsaw, he will attempt to shoulder tackle the player. He dies faster with two headshots.
+Samson is an obese humanoid who wears overalls and carries a chainsaw. He wears black polished shoes. In the first game he is shown as balding, shirtless, and bearded wheres in ''House of the Dead:Scarlet Dawn,'' he wears a hunting cap, an overgrown flannel shirt, and is clean-shaven.
+== Gameplay ==
+In ''The House of the Dead'', his right arm can be blasted off; without his chainsaw, he will attempt to shoulder tackle the player. He dies faster with two headshots.
 In contrast, he cannot be dismembered in ''House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn''. His health pool is large to where he can withstand over two headshots before dying.
+== Similar Creatures ==
+[[File:BentleyHOTDCropped.png|thumb|297x297px]]
+Since Samson's creation, other similar creatures have been produced.
+==== Bentley ====
+{{Main|Bentley (creature)}}
+Type C-2, referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Bentley'''|ベントレー|Bentorē}}, is the second iteration of Samson. Instead of a chainsaw, he attacks by throwing barrels and shoulder tackling. He appears in both ''The House of the Dead ''and ''House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn''.
+[[File:BurnerHOTDCropped.png|left|thumb|263x263px]]
+==== Burner ====
+Type C-2, referred to as {{Nihongo|'''Burner'''|バーナー|Bānā}}, is the third iteration of Samson found exclusively in the third chapter of ''The House of the Dead.'' He is shirtless, wears blue jeans, and has various burns all over his body. He has a knight-like muzzle over his mouth. While covering part of his face,  it does not protect him from head shots if aimed above this. He wields a blowtorch and tends to be slower than his predecessors. His behavior is otherwise the same as Samson's.[[File:Samsonjr.png|thumb|269x269px]]
+==== Samson Jr. ====
+{{Nihongo|'''Samson Jr.'''|サムソン・ジュニア|Samuson junia}} is the fourth and currently final iteration of Samson. He appears exclusively in'' House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn''. He behaves like Simon but wears an armored apron; only headshots can damage him.
 == Gallery ==
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 ==== Concept Art ====
 <gallery>
-HotdSamsonConceptArt.jpg
+HotdSamsonConceptArt.jpg|A sketch of Samson.
 </gallery>
 ==== Official Art ====
 <gallery>
+Samson.jpg|Render.
 File:Samson 2.jpg
 HotdSamsonChainsawRaisedArt.png
+</gallery>
+=== ''[[The House of the Dead 2]]'' ===
+==== Screenshots ====
+<gallery>
+SamsonHOTD2Flashback.png|[[AMS]] agents [[Thomas Rogan]] and [[G]] killing a Samson. This flashback sequence is only on home ports of ''The House of the Dead 2''.
 </gallery>
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 File:SamsonSD2.png
 File:Samson b.png
-</gallery>{{HotD}}
+</gallery>
+== References ==
+<references />
+{{HotD}}
 {{HotDSD}}
-[[Category:HotD Zombies]]
+[[Category:Notable creatures]]
-[[Category:Zombies]]