Processed

== Processed ==
The "Process" refers to using a transporter to analyze ones DNA then using an extremely powerful computer to extrapolate what the optimal body for that DNA would be (early adult, approx. 18-22 terran years for a human). The transporter then rebuilds the body to the new specifications and reinserts the mind matrix. As the mind matrix often does not 'match' the new body, recovery from being "Processed" varies widely depending upon the patient from spending weeks on life support to and months to learn how to walk and talk again to being up and talking in mere moments. 
While the "Process" is essentially a reset to early adulthood for the old it still has limitations, any genetic defects encoded into the DNA will still be present after processing as will any issues caused by damaging the DNA in some way such as overexposure to radiation or certain types of gene-therapy. 
As yet there has only been one being "Processed" who was not already beyond the point of young adulthood. Chakat Shadowcrest was "Processed" after being partially crushed by a shipping container and whereas most beings processed move backwards in physical age Chakat Shadowcrest is unique in that she was moved forward in physical age and had to deal with all of issues of suddenly having an adult body though her psyche was still that of a twelve year-old.
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