Fifteenth Gate [Video]

[forsometimenow]

Who: Jennifer Keller and YOU
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: N/A
When: December 5th

[Jennifer waves at the screen when she begins broadcasting, from the Wonderduck's medbay.]

Hey, everyone- for those who haven't met me, I'm Dr. Keller, medical officer on the Wonderduck. And even if we have spoken in the past, I've got a favor to ask- specifically, of anyone who has any sort of medical training or healing magic or the like. See, Dr. McCoy made the suggestion of having a list of people with such abilities handy in case of an emergency, and I agree wholeheartedly.

I've created a document- here on the network- and I'd appreciate it if anyone who is a healer of some sort could fill it out. It's just the basics- your name, what ship you're on, and what your abilities are. Even if you've just been taking first aid lessons from me, it's still valuable to know.

I know it can be hard to think about, but we never know what Atroma might be cooking up for us next. So it's important to have an idea of who can be directed where, if it ever comes to the point where we have a mass casualty event. A few minutes can make all the difference.

Thank you.

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[youdontneedapictureofme]

My name is Maggie and I'm the lab support for the SS Golden. What is it you want to know and do you really think a 'mass casualty event' is likely?

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[forsometimenow]

[Jennifer smiled back briefly, but turned all business.]

Just a brief description of what you know- or you can be as detailed as you want. I'm a medical doctor, but I know some others have had other medical training, or taught themselves basics- wound care and the like.

As far as your second question... I don't 100% trust Atroma to not do SOMETHING. A disease outbreak, a crashed ship... I'd rather be paranoid than find ourselves in the middle of a lot of sick or injured people and be disorganized and possibly lose lives because of it.

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[youdontneedapictureofme]

Does workin' as a farm hand count? My dad was a veterinarian and I helped him tend to the animals on our farm. I know first aid too and all that.

[She nods.]

Paranoid is good at times. Paranoid keeps us alive. So does being prepared, so I think you got the right idea. Whatever I can do to help, I'll try.

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[robitussin]

sounds like a good plan

fingers crossed we never have to use it though

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[forsometimenow]

I hear you. Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. It's how I operated back home.

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[robitussin]

yeah it's probably a good plan

what did you do back home?

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[stefanged]

Sure thing.

[He might as well be a little more open about his world being home to supernatural creatures, while he's at it.]

If you need gels, lemme know. I can always whip up another batch for the Wonderduck.

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[forsometimenow]

I'd appreciate that, thank you. If you can spare any for the other ships, that would set my mind at ease, too. It makes my skin crawl that some of them don't have medbays.

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[stefanged]

They'll be my first priority. They've all got first-aid kits, right?

[He hopes so. Between Allen and Jennifer's efforts, most of the Fleet should have the basics around.]

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[noprophecies]

I put my name on there, for all that I am helpful. My magic is not as strong as it would be were I proper healer.

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[forsometimenow]

I still appreciate it. Any little bit can help, especially if we're in crisis mode.

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[noprophecies]

That is true enough. At the very least, I have experience with that. Ah - doing things when there is a "crisis" about.

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[notanoptimist]

Here's hopin' we never need it.

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[forsometimenow]

I'll drink to that. I'd feel at least a little better if every ship had a stocked med bay, but then again, it's of limited use if there's nobody there who knows how to use it.

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[notanoptimist]

Eh, I have a feelin' that no matter what we did to prepare, we'll be caught in the place we're most unprepared. Still... it's something.

[namisan]

I can do field level stuff. You know-- everything up to setting bones. That might be helpful in a pinch.

[Since Simon left, she's basically what the Bloodsport has as a medical officer.]

[forsometimenow]

It would, definitely. Since we're short on medical doctors, it'd be helpful to have the patients with more minor injuries taken care of, even if myself or Beverly or Dr. McCoy can't help right away. Lessen the risk of infection and whatnot.

[goodandtrue]

How clever! While I have some training, I should like more.

[forsometimenow]

I'm always willing to take on new students.

[bi_otic]

I know a little basic field medicine, but I'm not sure it'll be much use without medi-gel available.

[forsometimenow]

Anything you can contribute will still be helpful. I've never heard of medi-gel, though. What does it do?

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[touchallthebooks]

I can use fire. Cauterize wounds. And make potions for healing but I don't think I could find the ingredients here. I'm a quick study though.

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[forsometimenow]

Hmmm... have you been over to the Iskaulit yet? There's a garden that may be of help- we grow all sorts of plants and whatnot over there.

[apurrstate]

This is a good idea, Jennifer. If I might make a suggestion, it might also be a good idea to know who can make medicinal potions as well. If something catastrophic does occur, at least a well made potion would keep someone in critical condition from slipping away if they couldn't be tended to quickly.

At the very least, I know Hermione Granger and myself can make such potions and it might not be a bad idea to bolster other ship's medical kits with a couple basics.

[forsometimenow]

[She nodded.]

I've heard from another gentleman who can brew potions, as well- do you all have the supplies you need to make them? I know we're growing some plants on the Iskaulit, and of course people have picked things up whenever we're planetside. But you're right, anything we can do to speed things up or counteract sicknesses would be a boon.