The Abbey breeds slaves from a centuries old, complex pedigree, still best described as ‘Brutor’, for use as frontline soldiers and naval crew. It is not claimed to be anywhere near as sophisticated as the Kameira program, but military units have a consistent need for replacements.
I had not considered, Lady Marshal Protector, that you might be a liberal. How else are our ships and regiments crewed, now that we are not permitted to take new slaves? Slaves are bred for war, just as they are for the farm or household.