: And Leela somehow didn't think to use this to clone an army of us. Either I'm
: missing the limitations or Bungie went a little crazy and decided to just
: choose an explanation that almost makes sense.
Remember that Leela is probably a little bit "tetched in the haid". She just didn't implement that solution. Either way, to make replicas (which is what the player is in Mare Ceti & Imperium, but I digress), matter of some kind is needed. Should be no problem, but who wants to play in a game where half the time you spend shoveling up the slimy remains of friend, foe and self? (Hey, now there's an idea! Add that fancy wheelbarrow to your inventory.)
Shake before using, indeed.