Cyteen

The planet Cyteen dominated all settled space.

The Reseune bio-engineering labs dominated Cyteen.

Ariane Emory, 120 years old, a genius in genetics and psychology, corrupt and ruthless, was absolute ruler of Reseune.

So when she was murdered, a genetic double had to be brought into being to succeed her. A little child was to be created to inherit all the regions of humanity.

Ariane Emory was to be reborn.