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The art of cloning technology was developed by a number of civilizations in the galaxy. Some noted species that possessed the technology included the inhabitants of the worlds of Khomm, Lur, Ithor, Columus, as well as Arkania. One of the more infamous species to possess a great deal of knowledge of cloning were the inhabitants of Kamino who were renowned for their skill in the field.
The [[Kaminoan]]s later taught their skill in cloning to the [[Kallidahin|inhabitants]] of [[Polis Massa]] who used it to help develop an advanced medical and genetic [[Polis Massa Base|research station]] on their homeworld.
''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
The insectoid [[Verpine]]s of the [[Roche asteroid field]] also made use of cloning to propagate their worker castes.
''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''
The art of cloning technology was developed by a number of civilizations in the galaxy. Some noted species that possessed the technology included the inhabitants of the worlds of Khomm, Lur, Ithor, Columus, as well as Arkania. One of the more infamous species to possess a great deal of knowledge of cloning were the inhabitants of Kamino who were renowned for their skill in the field.
The [[Kaminoan]]s later taught their skill in cloning to the [[Kallidahin|inhabitants]] of [[Polis Massa]] who used it to help develop an advanced medical and genetic [[Polis Massa Base|research station]] on their homeworld.
''[[The New Essential Guide to Alien Species]]''
The insectoid [[Verpine]]s of the [[Roche asteroid field]] also made use of cloning to propagate their worker castes.
''[[Galaxy Guide 4: Alien Races]]''
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One of the largest acts of cloning was conducted by the Kaminoans, the race of clone experts that was responsible for the creation of several million clone troopers from the [[DNA]] of [[bounty hunter]] [[Jango Fett]] that comprised the [[Grand Army of the Republic]], prior to and during the [[Clone Wars]].
Maintaining a vast facility within [[Tipoca City]], its [[Kamino cloning chamber|cloning chambers]] grew and trained soldiers at the city's [[Tipoca City Military Complex|Military Complex]].
The first attempt to replicate Jango Fett resulted in twelve prototype clones, known as the [[Null-class Advanced Recon Commando|''Null''-class Advanced Recon Commandos]], and were the subject of the Kaminoans' attempts to enhance Fett's genome. While the clones would possess photographic memory and perfect recall, and substantially bulkier frames as adults, half of the twelve did not survive the gestation period and the six who did were deemed uncontrollable by their creators. But at the behest of ''[[Cuy'val Dar]]'' [[sergeant]] [[Kal Skirata]], the clones were ultimately spared from being reconditioned—a fate which in this case would mean death. Disappointed by their first attempt to modify Fett's genetic code, the Kaminoans proceeded with the creation of the [[Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commando|''Alpha'' generation]], a new batch of [[Advanced Recon Commando|ARC troopers]] personally trained by Fett.
''[[Republic Commando: Triple Zero]]''
In addition, the Kaminoans also took DNA samples from [[Jedi Knight]] [[Falon Grey]] which they used to create twin [[Force-sensitive]] clones called [[X1]] and [[X2]].
''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron]]''
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One of the largest cloning operations was the creation of the [[Grand Army of the Republic]], an immense [[army]] of clone soldiers—all based on the [[DNA|genetic template]] of the [[Mandalorian]] [[bounty hunter]] [[Jango Fett]]—created by Kaminoan [[scientist]]s as part of a clandestine project reestablish a [[Republic Military|pan-galactic military force]] for the [[Galactic Republic]].
Maintaining a vast facility within [[Tipoca City]], its [[Kamino cloning chamber|cloning chambers]] grew and trained soldiers at the city's [[Tipoca City Military Complex|Military Complex]].
The first attempt to replicate Jango Fett resulted in twelve prototype clones, known as the [[Null-class Advanced Recon Commando|''Null''-class Advanced Recon Commandos]], and were the subject of the Kaminoans' attempts to enhance Fett's genome. While the clones would possess photographic memory and perfect recall, and substantially bulkier frames as adults, half of the twelve did not survive the gestation period and the six who did were deemed uncontrollable by their creators. But at the behest of ''[[Cuy'val Dar]]'' [[sergeant]] [[Kal Skirata]], the clones were ultimately spared from being reconditioned—a fate which in this case would mean death. Disappointed by their first attempt to modify Fett's genetic code, the Kaminoans proceeded with the creation of the [[Alpha-class Advanced Recon Commando|''Alpha'' generation]], a new batch of [[Advanced Recon Commando|ARC troopers]] personally trained by Fett.
''[[Republic Commando: Triple Zero]]''
In addition, the Kaminoans also took DNA samples from [[Jedi Knight]] [[Falon Grey]] which they used to create twin [[Force-sensitive]] clones called [[X1]] and [[X2]].
''[[Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron]]''
[[File:Clonestraining.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Adult clones eating a meal in the Tipoca City Military Complex.]]
[[File:Clonestraining.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Adult clones eating a meal in the Tipoca City Military Complex.]]
The standard troopers, though, were genetically altered to be more docile and susceptible to obeying orders than their genetic template, supplemented by rigorous behavior modifications to instill absolute loyalty to the [[Galactic Republic]]. In order to grow fully matured clones in half of the time it takes ordinary Humans, the Kaminoans modified the clones by implementing "age acceleration" into their development, thus allowing the clones to reach adulthood in ten years instead of two decades. Although the exact rate at which clones aged is unknown, it appears to be nearly twice as fast a natural-born Human and it is theorized that this rate increased as clones grew older—especially under stress, thus leading to a dramatic shortening of the clones' life expectancy.
''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]''
Despite these modifications, the clone troopers could still think and act creatively and possessed a level of individuality that their Kaminoan creators did not anticipate.
The standard troopers, though, were genetically altered to be more docile and susceptible to obeying orders than their genetic template, supplemented by rigorous behavior modifications to instill absolute loyalty to the [[Galactic Republic]]. In order to grow fully matured clones in half of the time it takes ordinary Humans, the Kaminoans modified the clones by implementing "age acceleration" into their development, thus allowing the clones to reach adulthood in ten years instead of two decades. Although the exact rate at which clones aged is unknown, it appears to be nearly twice as fast a natural-born Human and it is theorized that this rate increased as clones grew older—especially under stress, thus leading to a dramatic shortening of the clones' life expectancy.
''[[Republic Commando: True Colors]]''
Despite these modifications, the clone troopers could still think and act creatively and possessed a level of individuality that their Kaminoan creators did not anticipate.
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By the second year of the Clone Wars, [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]] had established a secondary cloning facility in secret on [[Coruscant]]'s [[moon]], [[Centax-2]].
Under the supervision of an unknown clonemaster, the facility was operated by [[Arkanian Microtechnologies]] and used Spaarti cloning cylinders to produce fully matured clones within a year. Hence, the clones from Kamino were supplemented by billions of clones that were roughly a year old and instructed through flash training.
But with only a year to grow the clones and prepare them for war, the fighting ability of Spaarti-grown clones was noticeably lower than their counterparts from Kamino. Thus, the overall result of Spaarti technology led to clones with underdeveloped combat and marksmanship skills, including a heavily diminished sense of individuality and self-preservation.
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By the second year of the [[Clone Wars]], [[Supreme Chancellor]] [[Palpatine]] had established a secondary cloning facility in secret on [[Coruscant]]'s [[moon]], [[Centax-2]].
Under the supervision of [[Arkanian]] [[Clone Master]]s, the facility was operated by the company [[Arkanian Microtechnologies]] and used Spaarti cloning cylinders to produce fully matured clones within a year. Hence, the clones from Kamino were supplemented by billions of clones that were roughly a year old and instructed through flash training.
But with only a year to grow the clones and prepare them for war, the fighting ability of Spaarti-grown clones was noticeably lower than their counterparts from Kamino. Thus, the overall result of Spaarti technology led to clones with underdeveloped combat and marksmanship skills, including a heavily diminished sense of individuality and self-preservation.
Aside from Jango Fett's considerable price to become the clone template, Fett also requested an unaltered clone for himself. Jango regarded the clone as his son and legacy, thus naming him [[Boba Fett]]. As per Jango's terms, Boba's genetic structure was not tampered with age acceleration or increased docility programming, essentially making him an exact physical duplicate of his father. Despite receiving none of the modifications that his clone "brothers" possessed, Boba would still experience the degradation of his DNA later in life due to the fact that he was a clone. At some point during the Clone Wars, [[Zeltron]] bounty hunter [[Vianna D'Pow]] followed Jango's example and commissioned the Kaminoans to create a single clone of herself.
''[[One of a Kind (comic)]]''
Aside from Jango Fett's considerable price to become the clone template, Fett also requested an unaltered clone for himself. Jango regarded the clone as his son and legacy, thus naming him [[Boba Fett]]. As per Jango's terms, Boba's genetic structure was not tampered with age acceleration or increased docility programming, essentially making him an exact physical duplicate of his father. Despite receiving none of the modifications that his clone "brothers" possessed, Boba would still experience the degradation of his DNA later in life due to the fact that he was a clone. At some point during the Clone Wars, [[Zeltron]] bounty hunter [[Vianna D'Pow]] followed Jango's example and commissioned the Kaminoans to create a single clone of herself.
''[[One of a Kind (comic)]]''