Inbreeding always runs the risk of introducing genetic defects into a lineage or causing genetic issues to show up in the progeny. Even the color morphs which breeders develop in animals are "defects" being brought into play. While we may find an albino corn snake to be very attractive to our eyes, in the wild such an animal is unlikely to survive. Albinism is a defect. In breeding animals, or plants for that matter, to have certain specific traits, we often cause undesireable traits to manifest as well. Inbreeding is, as you mentioned, Beck, often used to quickly develop a desired morph. That, however, is not necessarily to the benefit of the organism in question. Since Claymore would not be breeding for a certain morph, it just seems like it would be best to develop a genetically diverse population first rather than run the risk of genetic diseases.
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