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[[Image:CloningTanks.png|thumb|360px|The Clones growing in their cloning tanks.]]
  
'''The Clones''' are five cloned [[gargoyles]] created by [[Anton Sevarius|Sevarius]] for [[Demona]] and [[Thailog]], to provide Demona with a [[clan]] of her own, and Thailog with "flunkies."
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'''Cloning''' is the process of creating new individuals (clones) that are genetically identical to other individuals, or otherwise creating new individuals by using the genetic material of one or more template individuals.
  
==History==
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Within the [[Gargoyles Universe]], cloning is most often carried out by the geneticist [[Anton Sevarius]], who frequently clones [[gargoyle]]s. Notable clones include [[Thailog]] (a clone of [[Goliath]]), as well as [[Burbank]], [[Malibu]], [[Brentwood]], and [[Hollywood]] (who were cloned from other members of the [[Manhattan Clan]]). [[Delilah]], though not technically a "clone" in that she is not a genetic copy of any one individual, was nevertheless "cloned" from the genetic material of [[Demona]] and [[Elisa Maza]] combined. These clones, with the exception of Thailog, joined the [[Labyrinth Clan]] in October [[Timeline#1996|1996]], and are occasionally referred to collectively as '''the Clones'''.
{{CIT|The idea to create the Clones was Thailog's, Demona simply went along with it.}} They obtained the DNA necessary for their creation from Demona during the time that she was held prisoner in the [[Labyrinth]], via [[robotic mosquito|robotic mosquitos]] which bit [[Hudson]] and the [[Trio]], obtaining gene samples from them and transporting them back to Sevarius at [[Nightstone Unlimited]]. From these, Sevarius created the clones known as [[Burbank]], [[Malibu]], [[Brentwood]], and [[Hollywood]]. At Thailog's secret request, without Demona's knowledge, he created [[Delilah]] from the combined DNA of Demona and [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]].
 
  
{{CIT|The Clones were artificially aged, like Thailog, to bring them into the prime of life equivalent to a human in their mid-twenties, thus making them a little older than the trio, and much younger than Hudson, and generally much tougher when they were pitted against the [[Manhattan Clan]] at [[Coney Island]].}} This rapid aging also accounts for their odd skin and hair pigmentation. At Sevarius' advice, Thailog kept their programming simple, merely instructing them to obey him. With their help, he and Demona defeated [[Goliath]] and his clan at the Coney Island Amusement Park, but after Demona freed the clan to save [[Angela]] from Thailog, the Clones were defeated. After Thailog's apparent death in the roller-coaster fire, the Clones were left without any direction; [[Talon]] decided to take them under his care at the Labyrinth, where he and the other [[Mutates]] could teach them to think for themselves (and use verbs) ''("[[The Reckoning]]")''.  
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Other cloning also takes place in the Gargoyles Universe. For example, the [[thylacine]]s [[Natasha]] and [[Benjamin]] were presumably produced by cloning.
  
Not long after, Thailog invaded the Labyrinth, ostensibly to retrieve his "property," and initially the male clones obeyed his orders. In the end however, only Brentwood willingly chose to join Thailog permanently, while the others chose to return to the Labyrinth and live with the Mutates ''("[[Masque]]", "[[Bash]]")''. These four gargoyles would form the basis of the [[Labyrinth Clan]].
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==History==
 
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In [[1994]], after the [[Manhattan Clan]] refused to work for [[David Xanatos]], Xanatos hired [[Anton Sevarius]] to produce more gargoyles (and gargoyle-like beings) to replace them. One such strategy that Sevarius employed was to clone [[Goliath]], using genetic material obtained by [[Owen Burnett]]. The project was a success and the clone, named [[Thailog]], was artificially aged to the prime of his life (equivalent to a [[human]] in his mid-twenties) in a special tank. During this aging process, Thailog was programmed with Xanatos' mindset. The accelerated aging process also altered Thailog's skin and hair pigmentation.
{{CIT|The descendants of the clones will still be around by [[2198]]. Around that time it is rumored that further clones have been created in the Labyrinth.}}
 
 
 
 
 
==Timeline==
 
 
 
'''1996'''. ''July 14''. While on a stakeout, [[Brooklyn]] is the first to be bitten by a [[robotic mosquito]] that samples his DNA.  Demona allows herself to be captured by [[Goliath]], [[Angela]], and Brooklyn in order to implement her plan with [[Thailog]]. ''("[[The Reckoning]]")''
 
  
''July 15''. Demona is imprisoned in the [[Labyrinth]] next to a cell by [[Fang]]. [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]] is bitten by a robotic mosquito that samples her DNA. ''("The Reckoning")''
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After being released, Thailog quickly turned on Xanatos and stole $20 million. He fled to [[Europe]] and later began a relationship with [[Demona]], the former mate of his genetic original, Goliath. Together they set up their own company, [[Nightstone Unlimited]]. ''("[[Double Jeopardy]]", "[[Sanctuary]]")''
  
''July 16''. [[Lexington]] is bitten by a robotic mosquito that samples his DNA. The mosquito returns to [[Sevarius]] at [[Nightstone Unlimited]], reavealing Thailog's plan to create the Clones. ''("The Reckoning")''
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{{CIT|At some unknown point, Thailog came up with the idea of creating more clones that he could use as "flunkies". When he pitched the idea to Demona, she went along with it, partly out of a desire to have a new [[clan]] of her own.}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=1875]  The two gargoyles returned to [[New York City]] and hired Sevarius. Demona allowed herself to be taken prisoner, then used a series of [[Micro-Electric Mosquito|robotic mosquito]]es to obtain the DNA necessary for their new creations. The mosquitoes collected samples from [[Hudson]] and the [[Trio]], then delivered them to Sevarius at the Nightstone Unlimited office building. From these samples, Sevarius created the clones known as [[Burbank]], [[Malibu]], [[Brentwood]], and [[Hollywood]]. At Thailog's secret request, without Demona's knowledge, he created [[Delilah]] from the combined DNA of Demona and [[Elisa Maza|Elisa]].
  
''July 17''. [[Hudson]] is bitten by a robotic mosquito that samples his DNA.
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The Clones were artificially aged, like Thailog{{CIT|, to bring them into the prime of life equivalent to a human in their mid-twenties, thus making them a little older than the trio, and much younger than Hudson, and generally much tougher when they were pitted against the [[Manhattan Clan]] at [[Coney Island]]}}. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=277][http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=8019]  This rapid aging also accounts for their odd skin and hair pigmentation {{CIT|Cloning a clone's DNA and rapidly aging it would likely create a pigmentation and appearance that wouldn't look ''exactly'' like the original donor, but it would look similar)}}. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=2917] At Sevarius' advice, Thailog kept their programming simple, merely instructing them to obey him. {{CIT|Ultimately, nothing is wrong with the clones' minds, they just lack education.}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=16263]
  
''July 19''. [[Broadway]] is bitten by a robotic mosquito that samples his DNA.
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The Clones were eventually subdued after Demona and Thailog were (incorrectly) presumed dead in a roller coaster fire. [[Talon]] decided to take them under his case at the [[Labyrinth]], and the Clones joined the [[Labyrinth Clan]] as its original gargoyle members. When Thailog resurfaced on [[Halloween]], they opted to remain at the Labyrinth with the exception of Brentwood, who chose to join Thailog. ''("[[The Reckoning]]", "[[Bash]]")''
  
''August 18''. Sevarius completes his part in Thailog's projectThailog begins programming the clones. ''("The Reckoning")''
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{{CIT|The descendants of the clones will still be around by [[Timeline#2198_And_Beyond|2198]].}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=7460] {{CIT|Around that time it is rumored that further clones have been created in the Labyrinth.}} [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=6532]
  
''October 12''. Goliath goes to the Labyrinth to guard the prisoners when Thailog arrives and busts out Demona and Fang. They lure [[Talon]] and the [[Manhattan Clan]] to a fun house at [[Coney Island]], where the [[gargoyles]] first encounter their full-grown clones: [[Burbank]], [[Malibu]], [[Brentwood]], and [[Hollywood]]. ''("The Reckoning")''
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==Behind the Scenes==
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According to [[Greg Weisman]], there were three main inspirations behind the creation of the [[Gargoyles (TV series)|show's]] first clone, Thailog: a mix session during the making of the [[Gargoyles The Movie: The Heroes Awaken|35mm movie version of "Awakening"]] where Greg noticed Elisa saying the word 'Thailog' while the name 'Goliath' was being rewound, John Byrne's color change of the Fantastic Four's costumes upon their return from the Negative Zone, and the desire to see [[Keith David]]'s talents work double duty as hero and villain.  [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=13032] ''[[Darkwing Duck]]'''s Negaduck was also a likely visual influence. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=2934]
  
''October 13''. The gargoyles are defeated by their clones and held prisoner. When Demona doesn't allow Thailog to kill Angela, he reveals the clone hybrid he made in secret, [[Delilah]], from the combined DNA of Demona and Elisa. Enraged, Demona releases the [[clan]] and Talon and a battle breaks out. The clones and Fang are beaten, and when it appears that Thailog has been killed in a fire, Talon offers to let the clones join his clan in the labyrinth, creating the [[Labyrinth Clan]]. ''("The Reckoning")''
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Further, while the episode "Double Jeopardy" intentionally misdirected the audience in its first act, Greg Weisman writes that he did not want the episode to ultimately be "EVIL TWIN takes the place of the good guy and confuses everyone". [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=2111]  The John Byrne-inspired pigmentation change would also serve to solve another one of Greg Weisman's pet peeves, the tendency for a clone to miraculously be the same age as their genetic original. [http://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=172]
  
''October 31''. At Elisa's insistance, Goliath goes to the labyrinth to ask Delilah on a date to [[Xanatos]]' [[Halloween]] Masque.  They leave before Thailog attacks the Labyrinth and reclaims the male clones.  They arrive at the [[Eyrie Building]] during the party and corner Goliath.  While waiting for Delilah to arrive, Thailog stabs Goliath in the abdomen with a dagger. ''("[[Invitation Only]]", "[[Masque]]")''
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==See Also==
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*{{wikipedia2|Cloning|Cloning}}
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*{{wikipedia2|Human_cloning|Human cloning}}
  
''November 1''. A fight breaks out between the Manhattan clan and the clones.  During the battle, Thailog collects blood samples from the eight members of the clan.  Delilah arrives, effectively ending the battle, and she rejects Thailog.  Malibu, Hollywood, and Burbank return with her to the Labyrinth, but Brentwood elects to stay with Thailog.  Thailog gives the blood samples to Sevarius. ''("[[Bash]]")''
 
  
 
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The Clones, except for Delilah.
The Clones growing in their cloning tanks.

Cloning is the process of creating new individuals (clones) that are genetically identical to other individuals, or otherwise creating new individuals by using the genetic material of one or more template individuals.

Within the Gargoyles Universe, cloning is most often carried out by the geneticist Anton Sevarius, who frequently clones gargoyles. Notable clones include Thailog (a clone of Goliath), as well as Burbank, Malibu, Brentwood, and Hollywood (who were cloned from other members of the Manhattan Clan). Delilah, though not technically a "clone" in that she is not a genetic copy of any one individual, was nevertheless "cloned" from the genetic material of Demona and Elisa Maza combined. These clones, with the exception of Thailog, joined the Labyrinth Clan in October 1996, and are occasionally referred to collectively as the Clones.

Other cloning also takes place in the Gargoyles Universe. For example, the thylacines Natasha and Benjamin were presumably produced by cloning.

History

In 1994, after the Manhattan Clan refused to work for David Xanatos, Xanatos hired Anton Sevarius to produce more gargoyles (and gargoyle-like beings) to replace them. One such strategy that Sevarius employed was to clone Goliath, using genetic material obtained by Owen Burnett. The project was a success and the clone, named Thailog, was artificially aged to the prime of his life (equivalent to a human in his mid-twenties) in a special tank. During this aging process, Thailog was programmed with Xanatos' mindset. The accelerated aging process also altered Thailog's skin and hair pigmentation.

After being released, Thailog quickly turned on Xanatos and stole $20 million. He fled to Europe and later began a relationship with Demona, the former mate of his genetic original, Goliath. Together they set up their own company, Nightstone Unlimited. ("Double Jeopardy", "Sanctuary")

At some unknown point, Thailog came up with the idea of creating more clones that he could use as "flunkies". When he pitched the idea to Demona, she went along with it, partly out of a desire to have a new clan of her own. [1] The two gargoyles returned to New York City and hired Sevarius. Demona allowed herself to be taken prisoner, then used a series of robotic mosquitoes to obtain the DNA necessary for their new creations. The mosquitoes collected samples from Hudson and the Trio, then delivered them to Sevarius at the Nightstone Unlimited office building. From these samples, Sevarius created the clones known as Burbank, Malibu, Brentwood, and Hollywood. At Thailog's secret request, without Demona's knowledge, he created Delilah from the combined DNA of Demona and Elisa.

The Clones were artificially aged, like Thailog, to bring them into the prime of life equivalent to a human in their mid-twenties, thus making them a little older than the trio, and much younger than Hudson, and generally much tougher when they were pitted against the Manhattan Clan at Coney Island. [2][3] This rapid aging also accounts for their odd skin and hair pigmentation Cloning a clone's DNA and rapidly aging it would likely create a pigmentation and appearance that wouldn't look exactly like the original donor, but it would look similar). [4] At Sevarius' advice, Thailog kept their programming simple, merely instructing them to obey him. Ultimately, nothing is wrong with the clones' minds, they just lack education. [5]

The Clones were eventually subdued after Demona and Thailog were (incorrectly) presumed dead in a roller coaster fire. Talon decided to take them under his case at the Labyrinth, and the Clones joined the Labyrinth Clan as its original gargoyle members. When Thailog resurfaced on Halloween, they opted to remain at the Labyrinth with the exception of Brentwood, who chose to join Thailog. ("The Reckoning", "Bash")

The descendants of the clones will still be around by 2198. [6] Around that time it is rumored that further clones have been created in the Labyrinth. [7]

Behind the Scenes

According to Greg Weisman, there were three main inspirations behind the creation of the show's first clone, Thailog: a mix session during the making of the 35mm movie version of "Awakening" where Greg noticed Elisa saying the word 'Thailog' while the name 'Goliath' was being rewound, John Byrne's color change of the Fantastic Four's costumes upon their return from the Negative Zone, and the desire to see Keith David's talents work double duty as hero and villain. [8] Darkwing Duck's Negaduck was also a likely visual influence. [9]

Further, while the episode "Double Jeopardy" intentionally misdirected the audience in its first act, Greg Weisman writes that he did not want the episode to ultimately be "EVIL TWIN takes the place of the good guy and confuses everyone". [10] The John Byrne-inspired pigmentation change would also serve to solve another one of Greg Weisman's pet peeves, the tendency for a clone to miraculously be the same age as their genetic original. [11]

See Also