Chapter 50 – Cloning experiment

After this, he made his way to the sleeping accommodation organized by the Kaminoans. He talked for a time with Taun We, from her explanations, he learnt that they would start to calibrate all the cloning machines after analyzing the data he just gave her.

It was one of the advantages to be force-sensitive, even if he wasn't skilled in bio-engineering, his memory was increased using the force. It wasn't really complicated to recreate the data's used by the Empire to create Starkiller, the clone of Galen Marek.

From what he could read of the data, Vader attempted to create a force-sensitive clone even more powerful than his original apprentice. The force-sensitive part wasn't really useful, what interested Layan was to improved the aging process of a clone without compromising the viability of the clone.

"What did you talk about?"

"Not much, mainly about Jango's family story."

Lyn was lying on her bed and watching the raging sea by the window. Their accommodation was the same as Jango's and full white like the rest of Tipoca City.

This day was really interesting for her, she even took her time to watch the training and discipline of the clone troopers, it was a new experience for her.

"How long will we stay here?"

"I don't know, depend of the results of the cloning experiment, but at least a few days in the best case. I'll go see our prisoner and bring him to put him in a Kaminoan cell. Even with all our droids, it's better to be wary of someone like Vizsla."

After walking through the corridors and under the rain, he boarded the Phoenix. Inside he saw the man in the infirmary, still unconscious, the other one he tested Drain Knowledge on was awake and Pre Vizsla was in a bad mood.

"Come, you'll have to undergo a few medical tests and then you'll meet the friend of your family I talked about."

He dragged Pre Vizsla up with the Force and escorted him out of the ship accompanied by 4 HK-61 series. Lama Su and Taun We were waiting for him at the entrance of the cloning facility.

"This is the DNA sample of the original I retrieved in a cold storage. As for this one, he is the descendant I talked of, as I don't have the original to calibrate the machines, he will serve as an estimation, and will be used to correct the possible genetical drift."

"Good, we already started to analyze the data you gave us. A really fascinating experiment was accomplished. Can I know where you found it?"

The prime minister was really interested in Layan's data. It was several decades ahead of their own cloning technology. If he could, he would have like to meet those who conducted such an experiment.

"Inside a crashed ship aging back to the Old Republic days on Mustafar. Could you put the subject into a secured cell or a guarded room? He is a trained warrior and I would like him to be kept under watch."

Layan told the first lie that came to his mind and resumed the conversation with the prime minister to put Pre Vizsla into a secured cell.

"Sure, no problem, it will be done. By the way, what are the conditions you mentioned except the non-usage of personality modifications?

The prime minister was interested in one of Layan's conditions, being the modification of the embryo as he never specified any further.

"Nothing really important, I want no alteration of the genome or inhibitor chips like you used for the Republic army. I'd also like to inject the clones with several serums during their growth to improve their physical abilities, be it strength, agility, speed, stamina, durability and even an improved physiology against illness or mental manipulation."

"I see. A pretty daring program. I wish you a good sleep, and may our collaboration be fruitful."

The Prime minister bowed his long neck before departing accompanied by his administrative aide, Taun We. Layan bring Vizsla and his droid to follow a pair of Kaminoans scientist toward a medical room where Vizsla would be subjected to all sort of tests to compare his DNA to the one of Shae Vizla and also analyses every others component which may create a perfect replica of the woman Mand'alor.

Vizsla was struggling, so the Kaminoans had to sedate him before starting. He would be kept in cell just in case, the Kaminoans would need to conduct further tests.

After this, he was led by the droid toward the secure cell where the mandalorian would be kept for the time being, until he was of no use anymore and given to Jango as a gift.

Next morning, Taun We came at his door to led him where the experiment about the accelerated cloning process would be conducted with the sole goal to recreate Shae Vizla.

"We checked the DNA sample you provided us. It was perfectly viable even after thousands of years, no problem should occur during the cloning process. As for the experiment, it was adjusted following your data.

"We created an experiment in 5 stage: First. Grow a batch of 30 clones extremely fast to see if deformations occur."

"Second. Grow new clones more slowly to let the cells adapt to avoid disabilities and check the synaptic activity and viability of the neural system. "

"Third. A long stage of observation where we will verify the telomeres to prevent a hyper-accelerated aging of the subject which may lead to her death in a few days and check the mental stability of the subjects."

"Fourth: A series of test to physically improve your clone as you wish. The goal being to create the serums and see if they contradict each other's."

"Five: With all the data collected before, launch the production of a clone perfectly fitting to your conditions."

While Taun We was talking, Layan was looking at the small amount of cell introduced into the donor cells and put into the blue tubes, known as the artificial wombs in which the Kaminoans were growing their clones.

"Good, I appreciate your professionalism in this matter. How many tries do you think you will need before succeeding?"

"I can only speculate. The data experiment you provided were those of a completed experiment process, we had to adjust our technology, but if no mishaps occur, then we should succeed in the first tries."

The artificial wombs were filled with nutrients and organic catalysts. Modifying these catalysts could influence the physical attributes and the maturation rate of a clone. One of the improvements brought by Layan's data was the creation of a new type of catalyst capable to grow a clone even in an extremely short time.

"You can call me if the experiment has a mishap. I'll be in the training room kindly lent to me by Prime Minister Lama Su."

The first batch of 30 clones should reach adulthood by tomorrow afternoon, thus reaching the step 1 of the experiment. Layan would stay only after the experiment proved to be viable, then he would go back on Ossus.

He asked for a room from the Prime Minister to train Lyn as he didn't want to lose time in her training. While they were training, someone was watching them from a balcony, the famous bounty hunter, Jango Fett and his son Boba.

"Do you think he tells the truth, father?"

"I don't know, but he knows much. I could try to talk about it to Tyranus, but if the Mirialan learn about it, then he may put an end to his offer. And I can't allow such an opportunity to disappear."

He was watching as the young man was training the young Twi'lek girl in lightsaber fights, he was thinking to the future. He knew about Dooku ploy and knew that if he chooses to cut ties with the old Separatist leader, then he may become a target for the Separatists.

It was a risk, but he has the skills to escape at the hunt of everyone, even someone as skilled as Dooku. In one hand, he may become a target but he could be reunited with his family and definitely eliminate the Death Watch.

"Ah, Jango! Good, I wanted to see you. Your gift is waiting for you, you may not be able to kill him or whatever you planned for him now, but soon I promise."

Layan force jumped to reach Jango's balcony and waited for the mandalorian to follow him to the secured cell where was imprisoned Pre Vizsla.

The mandalorian followed him, accompanied by his son, while Lyn was walking beside Layan, leading the group toward the cells.

"I present you Pre Vizsla, current leader of the Death Watch and governor of Concordia. As for you, I'm sure you know him, after all he killed your predecessor; Jango Fett, bounty hunter and previous Mand'alor, last of the true mandalorians."

The expression on Vizsla face when he saw Jango Fett was priceless, terror was showing in his eyes and his mouth was agape.

"You weren't lying, he looks like Tor, the same disgusting face, what a sithspawn he was."

"My droids brought back his helmet, take a look. There is also the darksaber, but I keep it."

Layan gave Pre Vizsla's helmet to Jango, and the mandalorian mood was far from good. Something was telling him that Pre Vizsla won't last long once he will be in Jango's hands.