Cloning Vats

Cloning Vats
Cloning Vats with Initiate clones
Unit
Faction	Epsilon Army Russia (campaign only)
Role	Infantry cloning Economy support
Tier	3
Properties
Hit points	1300
Armor type	Light Structure
Production
Cost	$3000
Estimated build time	2:00
Built at	Epsilon Construction Yard
Requires	Psychplug Chemplug Geneplug
Function
Ability	Creates a clone of every infantry trained (except heroes) Generates income like a Tech Oil Derrick
Notes	Only one may be present at a time Uncapturable Can be infiltrated to reveal how much money the owner has

The Cloning Vats is the Epsilon's economy booster structure that automatically clones every infantry they have trained, essentially allowing the proselyte to procure two soldiers for the price of one.

Description

Cloning used to be but a futuristic dream until Yuri turned it into a nightmarish reality. After defecting from the Soviets, Yuri took the technology for the Cloning Vats with him in order to quickly bolster his ranks. Producing near-perfect clones of already trained soldiers allowed Epsilon to effectively double the size of their infantry divisions.

The differences between a clone and a real soldier are not noticeable to a commander. However, the appearance of clones on the battlefield is known to unsettle Epsilon infantry as their doppelgangers possess an inherent 'wrongness' about them, like soulless versions of the original.

Overview

Once a Cloning Vats is constructed, the Epsilon gains the ability to produce two of any infantry (except heroes) the proselyte can train. Once an infantry is trained out of the Barracks, a clone will be produced from the Cloning Vats. Thus, the Cloning Vats is a great structure to have when amassing infantry due to the double production and the fact that the clones produced are free of charge.

Additionally, Cloning Vats now intermittently provide Epsilon players with a steady stream of cash like an Ore Derrick.

Appearances

• In the Act 1 Soviet campaign missions Death From Above and Dragonstorm, the player can build a Cloning Vats with a Soviet Construction Yard and Battle Lab or Palace. The Soviet Cloning Vats looks slightly different from the Epsilon version in colour scheme and cosmetic appearance, and does not unlock any new unit.
  • A few minutes after Dragonstorm begins, Yuri blocks Russian access to PsiCorps tech, and the Cloning Vats will become unbuildable.
• The Soviets lose their last Cloning Vats in the Act 2 mission Huehuecoyotl.

Gallery

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A Soviet Cloning Vats with a variety of Soviet infantry

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The Soviet Cloning Vats cameo

Trivia

• The Cloning Vats uses the modified model of the same structure in Yuri's Revenge.

See also

• Ore Purifier
• Industrial Plant
• Reprocessor