Fiction:United Knights Alliance/Technology/Gene Therapy

History
The (UKA) utilizes genetic modification for use on their soldiers and citizens. This practice was dubbed "Gene Therapy" by UKA medical personnel. Gene Therapy first saw use in the mid 1900's, as the top doctors and scientists within the UKA had finally mapped the genomes of UKA member species. Initially, Gene Therapy was mostly available to the top brass of the UKA. However, in the early 2000's regular citizens and military personnel were able to have Gene Therapy procedures done (with some restrictions).

GeneTek, the medical center responsible for developing Gene Therapy was founded back in the 1900's, and for some time was criticized by Soldarian citizens due to their distrust of companies promising the alteration of their genome. These criticisms faded after GeneTek spent decades proving their loyalty to the UKA.

In the 2700's, joint-technological advancements between the UKA and allowed for more advancements in Gene Therapy. With this, even the embryos and gametes of member species could be altered as opposed to solely altering the cells of already living adults.

As of the 2750's the United Knights Alliance allows allied nations to make use of their Gene Therapy technology. However they do require that the UKA's many GeneTek facilities handle the procedures. This means that GeneTek clinics are open across and

Technology and Uses
Gene Therapy is used to alter the genes of individual citizens of the UKA. In already living individuals, this process typically requires taking stem-cells, tissue samples, and DNA samples from the patient. These samples are then altered using precise medical equipment in order to isolate, remove, or alter genetic defects, while also reprogramming the genes to be more resistant to diseases, aging, and other ailments. This can be done with gametes of individuals, which ensures their future children benefit from Gene Therapy. These children will also end up passing along their alterations to their own future offspring.

Some genetic alterations include:
 * Increased muscle mass
 * Increased bone density
 * Increased intelligence
 * Increased reaction time
 * Resistance to genetic diseases
 * Increased lifespan (not immortality)
 * Increased metabolism

Most if not all UKA military personnel within the Grand Legion and Grand Armada undergo free Gene Therapy when they enlist, though usually they only get improvements to their strength, durability, reaction speed, and disease resistance.