The Locus breeding system
Principle: to breed fluffies of consistent color and quality, increasing interest and profit margins.
Format: the LBS relies on a computerized system which has each breeding ponies entire genetic code within it. Each fluffy has a microchip inserted into its flank which the computers can scan from afar in order to sort and organize each fluffy. When in the system the fluffy will be kept in a specially built cage on wheels with an automatic driving system and onboard computer to track the fluffies biometric data. Specially built hanging pathways and elavator mean the system is entirely automated, and fluffies can be brought to any of the central areas. Below are the descriptions for the main rooms needed for the system to work, but more can be added per the request of the factory operator
Cold storage: chilled room where fluffies are kept in grid-like shelves carved from the walls. Room is colder to reduce metabolism, yet is not cold enough to induce frostbite or require any special jackets for employees.
Breeding line: system in which a tube is attached to the reproductive organs to quickly siphon the genetic material from the male into the female. Insemination can be performed in less than 10 seconds and the tubes auto-clean to avoid contamination.
Birthing block: rows of tracks where fluffies are induced into labor via a series of shocks. The foals are small enough to slip through the mesh of the cage after birth and fall into cushioned trays. Trays are then brought via conveyor belt to the sorting room where they are tagged for sale
Disposal block: if a fluffy dies or is stillborn, they are brought to the disposal block. Each fluffy is shaved, butchered, and cleaned. The fur, meat, bones and organs are sold to other companies.
Computer room, lounge, and observation halls: due to the sheer amount waste produced by fluffies, employees usually restrict their time to these rooms where they are far away from the ponies. Hazmat suits are worn when in any other area besides these.
Whenever a certain color pallete or genetic combination is required, the computer will run calculations to determine which pairing is most likely to produce the desired foals. The desired pairings are then taken from cold storage to the breeding line. Mares are then brought to the birthing block until the computer signals they are ready for labor, while stallions are put back in cold storage to await the next breeding session.
