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Murkoff’s experiments seem to have no limits — not even when it comes to weaponizing war criminals with a pyromaniac streak. Meet the The Outlast Trials Pitchers, also known as the Molotovs, another chilling (or should we say searing?) creation.
🔥 Who Are The Outlast Trials Pitchers?
These flaming psychos aren’t just your average enemy with a lighter. The Pitchers are former military servicemen recruited into Project Lathe for their… let’s say, “passionate” interest in fire. According to a Murkoff Case File, their obsessions centered around napalm and incendiary warfare. Some reportedly dreamed of — or claimed to have participated in — mass civilian casualties during the wars in Korea and Japan.
Their behavior during interviews flagged them as ideal candidates for a more volatile role. The Sinyala staff noted their reverence for fire and self-inflicted burns. In Murkoff’s world, that means “promotion.”
🗣️ From Speech to Screeches
One particularly horrific detail? All Pitchers have destroyed their own larynxes. Not by accident — they voluntarily drank gasoline and denatured alcohol, hoping to internalize their obsession with fire. This left them mute, unable to speak — but Murkoff, always the fixer, saw an opportunity.
The result? A face mask rigged with a high-pressure nozzle that lets them breathe fire. No, really. These walking flamethrowers can toast a Reagent like a marshmallow.
“They show gratitude for the pain caused by burns and exhibit a desire to serve and command fire.”
— Murkoff Staff Case File
💣 Firebomb Fanatics
Despite losing the ability to speak, the Pitchers maintain terrifying tactical awareness. They can accurately throw Molotov cocktails from a distance and patrol areas longer than other enemies. If they spot you — or even suspect you’re near — expect a barrage of explosives followed by a horrifying screech and blast of flame.
Their retreat only comes after they’ve exhausted all fuel or if their search fails. Spoiler alert: their aim rarely does.
🧨 Final Thoughts: Stay Lit (But Not Like This)
The Pitchers embody Murkoff’s brand of dehumanization with terrifying efficiency. Once soldiers, now monsters of fire, they no longer speak — they burn. Whether or not their flame obsession was encouraged or manipulated, these enemies are a cruel reminder of what Murkoff values most: pain, control, and spectacle.
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