The Origin of Colours

This Report is intended to outline the current position of Clone Colouration and present a brief historical context to the findings.

Although Clone Colouration has been discontinued save for select programmes, their ongoing existence – particularly that of all MultiGen’s – will be closely monitored in line with Interstellar requests.

“Brotherly Hate”

“We didn’t ask for the destruction that was reaped upon us.
We were happy as we were, making the most of what we had
working for people who were kind and forgiving to us and our families.
We asked for nothing more than we ever received
but that was fine with us
wasn’t our place to shout out for more
Then these bretharen came and took all that away
Dragged our name through dirt and distrust and left us out to dry
And for what?
Some train of thought that makes a mockery of us all
Even now, I wake with the past in my throat
choke on this reality
that they gave us
No brethren of mine.”

“We made them first with skin translucent and white as ice”

It was intended that whilst being purposely retarded in intellect and skill, in order that they be traditionally understood and predictable the first MultiGen clones should have a mental stability and level of health akin to our own.
In order to absorb what little nourishment from sunlight as they could whilst engaged in duties that were more often than not, underground or away from direct sunlight of any kind, these first Clones were designed to be as ‘white’ as possible. For the initial mining operations particularly, it was felt that this ‘whiteness’ would be advantageous in this aspect. From a security perspective, the unique appearance of these clones was also seen as a positive that would influence the continuation of the programmes(see Sec.Doc.20006 for information pertaining to the Northern Territory Prosecutions).

Despite a productive history this was eventually discovered to be a mistake. There was in fact an unforeseen unpredictability to the behaviour of these clones, with ‘positive attitudes’, physical resilience and widespread familial reassurance eventually coupling with quasi-religious perspectives sparked in part by an unfortunate ‘accidental’ release of so-called ‘white supremacy’ artefacts from the late 20th century.
As much as the ‘Bretharen’ movement is still active (see Sec.Doc.20014), their general population is understood to be a stagnating and rapidly ageing one, and their continued use amongst Earth’s greatly diminished mining community, whilst still holding some fascination for the CultureEducation (CE) institutions is understood to be a secure pecuniary situation, with few safety concerns.

“Black as old coal”

The general visual impact of these shortlived clones quickly made it apparent that this clone type was not of use to any institution beyond the realms of the Higher Courts, Palaces and later, the Entertainment Quadrants.
Mistakes were undoubtedly made in rushing out the initial MultiGen versions for the highly questionable Mercurial operations (see Sec.Doc. 20807 for Issues regarding the negation of the Skotos & Gagates Colonies), however some use has since been garnered from limited operations of a polar and extreme terrain nature. Lessons have been learned regarding the involvement of CE in the decision making process.

“Emerald Shitty”

With the first of the NewColourClone’s (NCC) we were fortunate to achieve relatively instant success; the first true MultiGen success since the ‘Whites’.
Our requirement for a new standard, coupled with the impossibility of a continuation of the OneGen’s on any meaningful scale gave us little room for failure.

Despite the ongoing Eco07 situation (see Sec.Doc. 21230) they continue to be a mainstay in most significant mining facilities. Their exclusion from Earth and all major colonies on the advice of CE has so far been of great benefit to all concerned, with CE programmes aiding in reassuring our people of their safety and security.

“Bloody Clones”

At the time of the Scarletypes inception, they were thought of as a necessary evil. That view amongst those with influence has not changed. (see Sec.Doc. 21300 for expansion)

Polar Expedition

The Eco07 situation continues