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Med-Tech
Description
A Med-Tech is a medical professional who is trained to provide medical care to the crew of a spaceship. They combine expertise in advanced medical practices with a strong understanding of the unique physiological challenges posed by space travel, such as zero-gravity effects and cosmic radiation. The med-tech is skilled in both emergency trauma care and routine health maintenance, often using sophisticated medical technology and diagnostic tools. They are adept at quick decision-making in crisis situations and are proficient in treating a variety of ailments and injuries with limited resources. Additionally, the med-tech plays a key role in monitoring the mental health of the crew, addressing the psychological stresses of space travel. Their role is critical in ensuring that the crew remains physically and mentally fit for the demands of their mission.
A Med-Tech counts the following skills as career skills: Cool, Discipline, Knowledge (Psyche), Medicine, Melee, Resilience, Survival, and Vigilance. Before spending experience during character creation, a Med-Tech may choose four of their career skills and gain one rank in each of them.
Starting Gear
A Med-Tech starts with the following gear:
- Neural Baton or OmniCutter
- Flight Suit
- Medkit
- 2 Panacea Gel
- Linkpad
- 2+1d4 Fab Units
Useful Talents
Here are a few suggestions for talents that may be especially appropriate for “typical” Med-Tech characters:
- Tier 1: Durable
- Tier 1: Iaijutsu Training
- Tier 1: Surgeon
- Tier 2: Combat Medicine
- Tier 3: Martial Weapons Master