Dragon reproduction#

The first dragons in the land of clones were artificially bred in genetic engineering centers. This method of reproduction was possible only if the owner of the center had access to dragon amber.

From the 101st day of life up to and including the 900th day, dragons can reproduce independently. Mating occurs when they reach a certain weight: 800 kg for the male and 700 kg for the female. To achieve this, the couple must live in special amber caves.

If the female has a mate and is ready for a combat flight, mating is impossible. A pregnant female requires rest and is unable to perform combat flights. Gestation lasts 90 days, and the next mating is possible no sooner than 60 days after the birth of the cub. The male rests for the same amount of time after his last mating.

Newborn dragons appear only in the princely amber caves. Transporting a pregnant female is extremely dangerous, so such dragons are never sold at the fair.

The baby’s weight is calculated as 10% of the sum of the parents’ weights: the male’s weight is recorded at the time of mating, and the female’s weight is recorded at the time of birth. For example, if the male weighed 1,050 kg and the female 906 kg, the newborn will weigh (1,050 + 906) • 0.1 = 195.6 kg.

Weight depends on the inbreeding coefficient (close inbreeding). At the maximum coefficient, a dragon can lose up to 70% of its potential weight.

Before birth, the owner must ensure a vacant spot for the baby in the amber caves or caves beneath the castle. Immediately after birth, the dragon occupies the available space and can be relocated if necessary. If there is no vacancy, the parents absorb the newborn.

Scientific research into the life and reproduction of dragons continues. The influence of various factors on reproduction is being clarified, which may lead to new discoveries about the lives of these mythical creatures.