a skin patch applied to the patients body they releases drugs designed to stabilize the body and reduce shock.

This is a collection of standard low-tech first aid supplies: bandages, alcohol, herb poultices to staunch bleeding, ointment to relieve pain, animal gut or cloth thread for stitching wounds. It allows for minimal first aid and some minor surgery and is found among healers to the poor on most of the Known Worlds. Sometimes, such bags can be complemented with higher tech equipment, if the bearer is lucky enough to af ford, barter or steal it. Tech Level 2. Cost: 10.

A standardised first aid MedicalPackage, found among military troops, in starship lockers, and carried by most medics. The white plastic box contains sterilized gauze, alcohol, medical tape and a burn ointment designed to numb pain rather than to actually heal the damage caused by a burn. Generally, this is a better quality and more compact version of a Physick's Kit. Add 25 firebirds to the cost and this kit will include an Elixir injector with five doses (see below). MedPacs are locally manufactured on most of the Known Worlds. Tech Level 3. Cost: 25.

These stainless steel, airtight canisters contain enough cotton gauze and tape to keep a small army well bandaged. They also contain antiseptics, burn ointments and real medicines. Among the special equipment is a collection of anti-venoms for virtually every form of poisonous animal venom found on the planet of manufacture (the kits can be purchased for particular worlds) and five water purification tablets. The tablets are designed to treat as much as 50 gallons of water each, and are essential for of f-world travelers. Also included in the kit is a 100 count supply of antihistamine tablets, more than enough to allow most people time to adjust to new environments.At one time, the Expedition MedPac was considered essential for space travel. In addition to what is carried within the pack today, there were also immunisation injections for virtually every planet. These days, the immunizations are far too expensive and far too unstable to add into the standard packages, Tech Level 5. Cost: 100.

This collection of surgery supplies includes pain killers in both pill and injection form (10 doses each), stainless steel surgical tools, a cauterizer laser (instantly staunches bleeding, 10 charges), a stitcher (automatically sews wounds, with eight pre-threaded needles for sutures), and three inflatable bone splints (small, medium, large). This collection also includes everything found in the MedPac.These kits were once the standard for high-risk planetary exploration. But it is too high-tech to be common anymore. Tech Level 5. Cost: 200.

These high-tech MedPacs are a rarity and are normally only available to the highly influential. Some of the finest nano (miniaturised) robot technology available is used in the production of these medical miracle kits. If there is a medical crisis, this kit has the nanite for the job. From major burns to blood infusions, from shattered bones to nerve-cell reparation, this is the finest medical assistance that money can buy. Even optical nerves can be rebuilt with a NanoTech MedPac. For instance, nanite Bone Weavers (miniature robots programmed to re-set fractured or broken bones by attaching themselves to the bones and aiding the body to regulate healing) are extremely delicate and complex to manufacture, but when used properly can reknit a broken bon in a matter of hours. However, it does not come with an instruction book and can only safely be administered by a qualified surgeon (roll Tech + Physick).

The label on the airtight briefcase clearly explains that NanoTech (the original Second Republic manufacturer) will not accept responsibility for deformity or injury caused by the improper use of the MedPac. The healing time for wounds treated with a NanoTech- MedPak is reduced to one quarter of the normal time. Once the wounds are healed, the nanites will eventually exit the body through the patient's waste. Surgeons often keep nanite patients under watch until all the nanites have been recovered, although reclaiming the robots in working condition once they've made their journey is rare.  

NanoTech Corporation was once the very pinnacle of medical emergency technology manufacturers. The company is long gone now, as is the easy availability of their equipment. The al-Malik have continued to fund the manufacture of these kits today, but very few outside of a noble house can afford one. Many of the finest and most expensive surgeons have access to these kits, but the cost to their patients is exorbitant. Replacements for the items in the kit are expensive. Tech Level 7. Cost: 1000 firebirds.

Tissue regenerative serum. One standard dose(administered through an Elixir injector) is enough to heal 2 + 2d of Vitality points lost to wounds. Some batches aremore potent than others, delivering more dice of healing,while other batches are worse, delivering only the two constant points without the extra dice.Elixir was the original Second Republic name for this popular tissue regenerative serum. No one is really sure how it works anymore, and those who do know keep the secret to themselves, making big money off its manufacture. Immensely popular among the elite, factories on many worlds churn gallons of Elixir out -some batches not as good as others. The desperate need of Elixir on the Kurgan and Symbiot fronts have bumped prices up recently.  Cost: 25 for the injector, 5 per dose.

self sealing and moulding bandages that can be applied to major wounds to reduce blood loss.

nutrient, painkiller, coagulant and anti-infection gel that can be applied to a wound to promote recovery. Often called GOO.

a spray pack of fast setting medical sealant to treatment of major wounds. Cannot be used with pressure bandages.

fast healing agent promoting cell growth and repair. Improves healing rate by x2.

pain killer, removes 2 points of wound modifiers per dose, but also -1 Vigour, -2 Passion, -2 Focus, -2 Stoic Mind and -1 Calm per dose.

foam bomb that covers and area of 6 foot diameter, dropping the temp inside to around 10C and helping to lower the body metabolism. Easily removed, lasts 20 minutes. May need to restrain the patient.

a self inflating and moulding bodybag used to restrain the patient. Comes is handy compartmentalised sections allowing the doctor to access wounds by removing those sections in the way. Has an effective STR of 8. 4rd

fast acting aneasthetic applied via a skin patch. Must be left on for continued effect. Drops the Vigor of the target one point per round until 0. Vigor recovers by 1 pt per 2 rounds once removed. A resisting person doubles their Vigor.

fast acting drug applicator applied by simple use all purpose syringe device. Applied primarily to the heart/chest, it comes with a sensor to detect best placement. Medical skill roll needed to select best drug applicable.

selection of wide spectrum drugs that can be used to stimulate or subdue the bodies functions are required. Medical skill roll required to apply. Use the DipStick or Objector to apply. 3rd

a small device placed partly under the skin that will give a readout of the patient vital signs. 2rds

more advanced device that will give greater feedback on the bodies functions. 3rds

medical scanner connected to a powerful small think machine. Use TECH+MED. 4rds

device that can be placed over the mouth or into the throat to help regulate and support breathing. 2rds for mouth, 4rds for throat.

A wide collection of medical nanites in a spray gel pack that can be applied to any wound to aid recovery and reduce trauma . Application will give -3 T at TL6, -4 at TL7 etc. 1rd