person

Gordon Amherst

The virologist identified by the Division as the creator of Green Poison.

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Role in the outbreak

Amherst is the scientific origin point of the Green Poison plot. Evidence recovered from his apartment connects his research and equipment to the engineered virus. [1]

Claim ledger

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The official story recap identifies Gordon Amherst, not Vitaly Tchernenko, as the virologist who created Green Poison. [1]
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Division Agents investigate Amherst's apartment and discover his equipment and research. [1]

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Sources

[1] The Division 2 – State of the Game Recap: The Story So Far — Ubisoft News (2020-02-05). Accessed 2026-07-19.