So I was thinking, the TiTS universe is full of gene altering substances. Microsurgeons, the Treatment, Bimbofication, etc. The majority of what we see is voluntary, but there are instances where such drastic and permanent modifications can be used forcibly on people. Dr. Badger using her bimbofication ray on people, Dr. Lash wanting to remove any and all genitalia, and there has been an example of the treatment being used on someone unwillingly. As such, it would make sense to me if a form of genetic insurance was in place. Essentially, people (like Steel) who have Microsurgeons in their bloodstream could have their current genetic makeup recorded in a medical database, and should anything untoward happen to them that forces an unwanted modification or they decide they want to go back to that specific genetic makeup, they undergo a procedure that changes them back to their recorded state.
Now, this may seem redundant considering that save scumming exists, which is fair, but I'm thinking more in the lore of the game that something like this would make sense. As I said their are examples of forced transformations both in game and being written, so it makes sense to me that the medical community would take the time to research things like this. Obviously insuring wouldn't be cheap as the intent of things like the treatment or bimbofication are intended to be permanent in terms of game mechanics, so the cost of recording your genetic makeup and the subsequent genetic rollbacks wouldn't be cheap. It could also be that genetic insurance is in an experimental state that isn't offered to the masses yet but, with Steele being Steele, he could be offered this service as a multi-billion (or more) corporate heir in the dangerous frontier.
There would also be the issue where since the Treatment and Bimbofication are such deep modifications, bringing the body back from either (or both) would likely be physically traumatic. As such, for several days after the rollback, the player has a debuff reflecting the ensuing strain and healing.
Just an idea I had, I don't think I have the skill to write it but I'm wondering what you guys think of it. Sorry if a similar idea was already brought up or if there is a specific lore reason why this wouldn't work that I missed.
Now, this may seem redundant considering that save scumming exists, which is fair, but I'm thinking more in the lore of the game that something like this would make sense. As I said their are examples of forced transformations both in game and being written, so it makes sense to me that the medical community would take the time to research things like this. Obviously insuring wouldn't be cheap as the intent of things like the treatment or bimbofication are intended to be permanent in terms of game mechanics, so the cost of recording your genetic makeup and the subsequent genetic rollbacks wouldn't be cheap. It could also be that genetic insurance is in an experimental state that isn't offered to the masses yet but, with Steele being Steele, he could be offered this service as a multi-billion (or more) corporate heir in the dangerous frontier.
There would also be the issue where since the Treatment and Bimbofication are such deep modifications, bringing the body back from either (or both) would likely be physically traumatic. As such, for several days after the rollback, the player has a debuff reflecting the ensuing strain and healing.
Just an idea I had, I don't think I have the skill to write it but I'm wondering what you guys think of it. Sorry if a similar idea was already brought up or if there is a specific lore reason why this wouldn't work that I missed.
