Cloning

Cloning is the process of perfectly duplicating a living human body.

Overview
By manipulating a person's lineage factor, it is possible to create a living duplicate body of them. The clone's body will be completely identical to the original person's, but the clone will have their own soul and will act in their own way.

Usage
The Germa Kingdom is the only place known to use cloning technology. Germa 66, the kingdom's military force, is entirely comprised of clones of an unknown person. These clones are grown in large tanks resembling bottles, and grow at roughly four times the rate of a normal person, gaining the bodies of 20 year olds in only five years.

These clones are all extremely loyal to their commanders, the Vinsmoke Family, and will lay down their lives for them on command. However, none of them seem to know their origins.

Cloning is viewed by the World Government as too dangerous for anyone else to have, and they will take action if they find cloning activity.

History
Over 21 years ago, Vinsmoke Judge, Vegapunk, and some other people discovered the human lineage factor, which enabled them to manipulate the genetics of living organisms and create clones of them. The World Government discovered this research and drove the group apart, arresting Vegapunk in the process. Judge continued the cloning research, eventually succeeding in creating clones to form Germa 66.