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==Known Attempts==
* [[Corax]] and the [[Raven Guard]]: Due to the heavy losses the Raven Guard chapter sustained during the [[Horus Heresy]], many accounts describe the chapter implementing the art of replicae to bolster their dwindling numbers in order to return as quickly as possible to combat readiness. Due to the secretive nature of the Raven Guard chapter, little is known of the success of the chapter's attempt at cloning, however many rumours circulate in the ranks of other chapters describing the outbreak of mutants.<sup>12</sup>
* [[Apothecary]] Majoris Caecus of the [[Blood Angels]]: Also due to heavy losses, inflicted during the Arkio Insurrection, the Blood Angels sort to find a means to bolster their numbers, before their enemies caught wind of their weakened state. One such method was the art of replicae. This was carried out by Majoris Caecus against the will of Lord [[Dante]]. It is not entirely sure whether it was the flawed procedures used by the Apothecary and his cohorts or the manipulation of the traitor Fabius Bile that led to the extreme mutations which their creations suffered. The replicaes, at first glance, were identical to any other battle brother, but because of the extreme nature of the gene-flaws present inside them, they grew a [[Red_Thirst|lust for blood]]. With its consumption the "bloodchilds" mutated and evolved into more sinister beings. This attempt at replicae almost led to the Fortress Monastery of the Blood Angels almost becoming overrun by these "bloodfiends".<sup>1</sup>
