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Overview
Cloning, specifically postmortem cloning is the process in which a genetically identical copy of a person is produced from their genetic material, usually collect once the individual is deceased. Originally a technological feat invented by the Jargon Federation, it has now become a commercialized procedure as of 2461 following extensive testing by government and private entities.

History
The entrance of postmortem cloning technology for Humanity occurred when Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals were able enter a cooperative research agreement as of 2419 following extensive negotiation with the Jargon Federation, with the first viable model being produced three years later patented by Zeng-Hu Pharmaceuticals. What followed was extensive cloning trials using test subjects and willing participants using numerous methods of cloning, all in effort to find the most suitable method of cloning. In effort to increase the pace of the research and reaching a larger sample of potential participants, Zeng-Hu signed numerous contracts to allow for further cooperative research while maintaining the sole patent holder on this technology.

As the end of 2460 approached, it was believed that the best method was found, ending this long tine of testing and entering the commercialization phase, which saw Zeng-Hu reap significant capital by retailing this technology to numerous facilities that could afford it across the galaxy. Presently cloning technology remains the crown jewel of Zeng-Hu's research, a source of pride to its employees.

Cloning Process
Once at a certified facility, the process begins with a genetic scan. What follows is growing the body in a pod, a process which on its own takes around a month and requires constant supervision by staff to deal with any irregularities and anomalies throughout the process. Once the body is produced, therapy and treatment follows to deal with the side effects and help the individual recover, allowing a smooth reentry into society, which is believed to last another month at the minimum, depending on a multitude of factors.

Requirements
With cloning being a commercialized and delicate process, it comes with numerous caveats and requirements.

Physically, an intact nervous system is required for the genetic scan, with any damage to it resulting in exponential rise of risks to the process, ranging from genetic defects to complete cloning failure. Even a intact nervous system does not guarantee successful cloning.

Monetarily, the more high end the facility is, the better care, treatment and success chance is to be expected but with that comes the requirement of money as the process is extremely time consuming, it requires significant capital. While a upper class individual might be able to afford this easily, a middle class individual would need to exhaust their saving and the lower class might need to be indebted for life.

Side Effects
Cloning is looked at as a procedure where the benefits outweigh the negatives. An individual is able to brought back to life but it leaves them effected one way or another, which the extent to which they are effected differs, no one is cloned unscathed. The extent of these side effects depends on the level of care and attention that can be afforded.

Physically, the side effects are numerous, with some examples being muscle atrophy, weaker skeletal structure, weakened immune system, damaged organ(s) and so on.

Mentally, the effects can be diverse, ranging from short term memory lose, long term memory lose, depression, anxiety, irrational fears, existential crises and so on.