Gemini Pods are specialized cloning chambers. Unlike commercial cloning tubes used for replacing organs and limbs, Gemini pods are made to develop an entire organism. The pods are also custom made to clone the genetic code of one specific individual and no more. This is due to experimental neural transference technology. Should the individual keyed into the pod die, copies of their memories and personalities would be transferred to the clone body before opening (Star Trek - DS9: Vorta; Star Wars - Expanded Universe: Palpatine; Stargate SG-1: Asgard Cloning; The Venture Bros.: Powerless in the Face of Death).