19.2.21

Clones begin mass DNA scanning with Dino help

Although it is not thought they have been subjected to any bio-clone attacks like NS and the Dinos, the Clones are to begin mass screening of DNA of senior politicians, clergy and military officers. It is thought some of the most senior figures in the CSE including Emperor Terin have been given DNA tests but the vast majority have not.

A team from the Dino SS, who carry out the DNA screening in the Dino Republic, has arrived on Cloneworld to assist with the development of a dedicated agency said to be similar in scale and scope to the New Sparta DNA Screening Agency (DSA). A factory will be set up to make DNA screening scanners and thousands of Clone Army personnel trained in their use. Terin wants tens of thousands of daily tests by the end of the year.

However, an analyst says that this will only lessen the threat and that to provide proper protection they need to screen millions. "The real threat comes from cloning and replacing middle ranked officers who are able to fly under the radar. I estimate this includes nearly ten million soldiers and politicians in the Clone Star Empire, all would need regular testing, at least weekly. To carry that out would be a hugely expensive and time consuming task!"