01/19/2278, 3:47pm. Animal Test 766532413B. Test Subject Cassius 09, Felis Sapiens. Again, the subject dies on the operating table. Remains are sent for preservation and documentation.

During the great apocalypse, humanity fled to the depths of the underground enclaves. In genetic laboratories, researches tried to breed a new being, splicing human DNA, creating a beast intelligent yet strong enough to survive in the devastated world. The enclave have fallen - but the animals' fight for freedom has only just begun.

Mutant: Genlab Alpha is a complete stand-alone expansion to the award-winning Mutant: Year Zero roleplaying game. Get ready for a furry mutant (r)evolution! Contents:

• New rules, PC roles, skills and powers for mutant animals. The expansion includes all the rules you need to play

• A detailed description of Paradise Valley, the mountain valley where the animals are being held captive.

• A description of the mysterious underground facility called the Labyrinth, where the Watchers dwell.

• The complete campaign Escape from Paradise, letting players lead the animals' fight for freedom.

• Unique strategic game mechanics for putting the players truly in charge of the Resistance, planning its operations.

• An overview of how the mutant animals can travel to the Zone if they escape, and join the human mutants of Mutant: Year Zero.