We must take the scholars and scientists who failed in their great gambit to save the mammal and make example of them as a sacrifice to the Rat God. Flay and Skin them as sustenance tribute for the hopeful reincarnation of the blessed rat mammals.
They were charged with a holy task and they failed. Nothing less than complete atonement via self sacrifice will suffice.
They had 13 years and did nothing. This is becoming the liberal mantra. Do nothing and when it is too late blame someone else.
They should have their funding pulled for gross incompetence.