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Notes (2017)[edit]
The term Geneering is sometimes used as a portmanteau word substitution for "Genetic engineering".
Though extensive work a species can be given a radically new biology (e.g. gills, vaccuum tolerance, manipulating appendages), this combined with an increase in the potential intelligence is usually called uplifting.
- Uplift technology is, for the most part, a very new science for TL-15 and less advanced cultures. Many new life forms have been developed, but they lack the master touch that a group like the Ancients possessed.
- This does not mean that the geneered lifeforms are unsuccessful in any way, but it does mean that there are extensive "birthing pains" with these species that rarely seem to have occurred with the species the Ancients designed or modified.
- In particular, the Solomani Confederation and Hive Federation possess significant edges and advanced technology in this field compared to the other Major Races.