Five hours later, the Rollie Sweats replicant was taken to the primate lab for recovery. Even though the ‘new’ Rollie was in a semi-catatonic state, a medical doctor examined his brain activity, heart rate, blood pressure, and physical response to light, sound, and pain. Easton, Raul, and Helmer stood close by, watching every test the doctor performed. A husky young man in his thirties sat in a corner of the lab keeping tabs on everything taking place and being said. He wore a uniform that Raul had never seen before. On each sleeve were patches identifying the man as belonging to the 3rd W.C. Expeditionary Brigade. A lavender-colored beret sat crookedly on his head. Raul wanted to ask him who he reported to and why he was in the lab, but the determined stare on his face and stiff posture

