Cloning/Legends



Cloning was the process of creating a genetically identical (or purposefully and specifically modified) copy of an original. The Kaminoans of Kamino were known as master cloners, and created the clone troopers of the Grand Army of the Republic prior to the Clone Wars.

Kaminoan scientists maintained a vast Military Complex within Tipoca City, where tens of thousands of clones were grown and trained. The Kaminoans used growth acceleration techniques to double the rate of development in their clones, making them combat-ready within a decade following their creation. These clones had their genetic structures altered to suit the needs of their masters, and were thus independent yet fiercely loyal to their supreme commanders. The Kaminoans also taught the Polis Massans the secrets of their cloning techniques, which helped develop an advanced medical and genetic research station on Polis Massa.



The Yuuzhan Vong used a form of bio-engineered cloning to forge mutilated creatures and organic weapons for the war effort, including the Jedi-hunting voxyn grown above Myrkr.

The Morgukai Shadow Army was made up of Morgukai clones to counter the Republic's clone army. They were presumably cloned from Spaarti cylinders.

Aside from these forms of cloning, other methods were used across the galaxy. Spaarti cylinders were the preferred method refined by the Galactic Empire, and were later used by Grand Admiral Thrawn to create a new clone army on Wayland. Some cultures fully embraced the possibilities of cloning; most notably the natives of Khomm, who created a perfect race of clones from the Dorsk lineage.

Appearances

 * Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
 * Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
 * Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope
 * Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
 * Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
 * Star Wars Republic: The Siege of Saleucami
 * Heir to the Empire
 * Dark Force Rising
 * The Last Command
 * Dark Empire
 * Dark Empire II
 * Empire's End
 * Star by Star
 * Star Wars: Republic Commando
 * Star Wars: Battlefront