> As an aside it should be noted that the Regency in at least one specific
> case 'bred' a virus strain under order from Norris (only guessing Norris
> ordered it but it makes sense since he sends his adopted son out on a ship
> with it installed on it.)
Damn, Sam, the things I write that I get reminded of.
And there was a reason why Avery's ship had that installed, because Virus
would not be affected by EW and could bring the crew home if EW fried
them. IF I'm remembering that right. And since I had forgotten I had
written it until about three minutes ago, there's no reason why you should
believe my memory.
> The powers that be are not so squeamish.
The powers that be cannot afford to be squeamish, else they would not be
in power, nor deserve to be.
> And apparently have the
> technological know how to actually breed 'virus' strains. (no idea how
> many
> attempts before they got what they wanted)
Eh, it's TL 15/16. You just open up the "Make Virus Wizard," check the
boxes for "Not kill me," "Not kill friends," "Not rampage across
universe," and hit run. Easy-peasy. :-)
Dave