Eugenics

Eugenics is a set of beliefs and practices that aims at improving the genetic quality of a sophont population.

• Some regard it as a science.

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Cultural Mores

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• Cultural Mores
  • Aeonic Stability
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Big Nine
  • Chimera Species
  • Cloning
  • Computer
  • Cultural Affinity
  • Eugenics
  • First Contact
  • Gentlesophonce
  • Martial Arts
  • Megastructure
  • Metempsychosis
  • Panet Relationship
  • Relict Regeneration
  • Robotics
  • Six Races
  • Slavery
  • Synthetics
  • Traveller Gene
  • Uplift
  • Winkle

Description (Specifications)

Eugenics often uses reproduction laws in an attempt to create fitter individuals, but later may involve geneering as well.

History & Background (Dossier)

Some question the ethics of eugenic practices. In the Terran experience with eugenics, a negative connotation has been associated with the term, but the practice seems to often be embraced by selected splinter groups.

References & Contributors (Sources)

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• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science