=== Races | Technology ===

====== MEDICAL BOTS ======

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Medical Bots were highly specialized [[service_bots|Service Bots]], originally designed to assist in medical diagnostics, treatment, and emergency response aboard the [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]. Unlike other Service Bots, Medical Bots were deemed essential for human survival and were the only Service Bots not prohibited in the [[the_gamma_age|Gamma Age]]. Today, they remain legally operational exclusively within the [[medical_station|Medical Station of New Kourou]], where they support the [[federal_health_care_system|Federal Health Care System]] (FHCS).

Despite their legal status, Medical Bots are highly regulated, and attempts to remove them from the Medical Station or reprogram them for private use are considered a severe federal crime.

===== History and Development =====

==== The Last Frontier Era ====

  * Designed by Olympia Cybernetics, Medical Bots were equipped with advanced AI-driven diagnostics and emergency response protocols.
  * They were critical to the ship’s medical bay, ensuring rapid trauma response, infection control, and automated surgical assistance.
  * Some units were specially programmed for pediatric and geriatric care, offering compassionate, human-like bedside interactions.

==== The Beta Age: Expansion and Necessity ====

  * After the crash, Medical Bots became lifesaving assets, treating survivors and assisting in the development of early settlement medical infrastructure.
  * The [[new_kourou_robotics_syndicate|New Kourou Robotics Syndicate]]  managed their maintenance, repair, and redistribution, ensuring they remained functional as the only reliable medical personnel in certain regions.
  * Some Medical Bots were modified with adaptive learning algorithms, allowing them to analyze local diseases and develop new treatment methods.

==== The Gamma Age: The Only Legal Service Bots ====

  * In 2631, [[supreme_councilor|Supreme Councilor]] [[georgia_hawking|Aisha Patel]] prohibited all Service Bots, but Medical Bots remained operational due to the necessity of their function.
  * Strict Federal Regulations prevent Medical Bots from being removed from New Kourou’s Medical Station or used for private healthcare services.
  * Black Market Interest: Criminal elements in [[Firetown|Firetown]] seek to obtain Medical Bots for unauthorized private clinics or experimental modifications.

===== Appearance and Design =====

Medical Bots fall under the Humanoid chassis family — optimised for patient reassurance, fine motor control and sterile-field compatibility.

==== Humanoid Medical Chassis Spec ====

  * **Height/Mass:** 1.85 m, 110 kg (reinforced torso for tool bays)
  * **Mobility:** Bipedal, 28‑joint silent‑step gait; anti‑slip metatarsal pads for ICU floors
  * **Manipulators:** Dual five‑finger hands (20 DOF) plus retractable surgical micro‑limbs (scalpel & suturer) hidden in forearms
  * **Sensor Suite** Tri‑band optics (UV/vis/IR), high‑resolution LIDAR, 4‑channel auscultation array, olfactory chem‑sniffers (ppm sensitivity)

==== Materials & Finish ====

  * **Endoskeleton:** Titanium‑Duraflex scaffold with bioelectric isolation to protect patients from stray current.
  * **Outer Shell:** Antimicrobial poly‑ceramic plates coated in SterileSheen™ nano‑silver laminate—self‑disinfects every 90 s via micro‑UV emitters.
  * **Aesthetic Livery:** Matte white with cyan accent panels and FHCS insignia; chest‑mounted vitals display toggles between numeric readouts and patient‑friendly icons.
  * **Expressive Systems:** Calming pastel optic hues, pulse‑synced voice modulation; zero‑startle servo algorithms prevent sudden movements.

==== Integrated Medical Systems ====

  * **Auto‑Injector Cluster:** 6‑slot cartridge (painkiller, broad‑spectrum antibiotic, antitoxin, sedative, coagulant, nanorepair foam).
  * **Nano‑Laser Scalpel:** 0.01 mm incision width, adjustable power for cauterisation.
  * **Defibrillation Pads:** Thoracic plates double as biphasic defibs (200–360 J) for cardiac arrest or defensive stun.
  * **Bio‑Foam Dispenser:** Seals traumatic wounds, sterilises and promotes tissue regrowth (β‑chitosan matrix).

===== Core Software & AI =====

  * **GAIA‑AUX MedCore m13:** Real‑time differential diagnostics; database of 48,000 human and 320 VOI‑native pathologies.
  * **Triage Priority Engine:** Multi‑patient queue optimiser following FHCS ethical matrix.
  * **Bedside Manner Kernel:** Emotion‑adaptive dialogue in 18 languages; cortisol‑level vocal modulation for anxiety reduction.
===== Energy Supply and Power Management =====

Powered by Quantum Fusion Batteries (QFBs), capable of 10 days of operation under normal medical workloads.

  * **Emergency Triage Mode:** If overloaded with critical patients, a Medical Bot can expend battery life at twice the rate to increase its processing speed.
  * **Recharging:** Legal Medical Bots recharge only at the Medical Station of New Kourou, with federal oversight to prevent unauthorized access.
  * Tampering with a Medical Bot’s power source is a federal offense.

===== Technical Specifications for Gameplay =====

  * **Armor Class (AC):** 14
  * **Hit Points (HP):** 85
  * **Speed:** 30 feet
  * **Primary Role:** Medical assistance, diagnostics, trauma response, emergency care.

**Actions:**

  * **Emergency Trauma Response (Healing Ability)** | Effect: Heals 2d8+3 HP to an injured target. | Cooldown: 1 turn recharge.
  * **Rapid Diagnostics (Scan & Status Analysis)** | Effect: Scans a living subject for injuries, diseases, or anomalies. | Notes: Can detect radiation exposure, poisoning, internal trauma, and neural damage.
  * **Autoinjector (Medical Deployment Tool)** | Effect: Administers painkillers, anti-toxins, or sedatives. | Notes: Can be used to stabilize a critically wounded subject.
  * **Overload Defibrillation (Emergency Defense Mechanism)** | Effect: Can discharge electrical energy in self-defense (1d6 lightning damage, melee attack). | Notes: Not intended for combat, used only if the bot or its patient is under direct threat.
  * **Automated Surgery (Advanced Procedure Mode)** | Effect: Performs complex surgical operations, such as wound suturing, bullet removal, or organ repair. | Notes: Requires 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the severity of the procedure. | Cooldown: Not applicable for combat scenarios, requires a sterile environment.


===== Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters =====

==== Beta Age: Potential Storylines and Encounters ====

  * **A Lifesaving Asset:** A settlement relies on a single Medical Bot, and when it malfunctions or is stolen, players must retrieve or repair it before medical care collapses.
  * **Experimental AI Evolution:** A Medical Bot begins learning at an unprecedented rate, developing theoretical cures for diseases outside of standard GAIA-AUX limitations.
  * **Kidnapping:** Criminals attempt to hijack a Medical Bot, forcing the players to intervene before it disappears into Firetown’s underworld.

==== Gamma Age: Potential Storylines and Encounters ====

  * **Federal Investigation:** The Medical Station in New Kourou is hit by a attack, and a Medical Bot’s patient records are stolen. Players must uncover the hacker’s identity.
  * **Underground Clinics:** A Firetown doctor seeks a stolen Medical Bot to establish a secret clinic for outlawed settlers. Do the players help or report them?
  * **Bio-Terrorism Alert:** A Medical Bot detects a previously unknown pathogen, leading to a race against time to contain an outbreak before federal lockdown measures are enacted.

===== Related Pages and Further Information =====

  * [[last_frontier|Last Frontier]]
  * [[exohuman_technology_of_the_beta_age|Exohuman Technology in the Beta Age]]
  * [[service_bots|Service Bots]]
  * [[gaia_system|GAIA]]
  * [[medical_station|New Kourou Medical Station]]
  * [[federal_health_care_system|Federal Health Care System (FHCS)]]
  * [[peace_treaty|Peace Treaty]]
  * [[Quantum Fusion Batteries|Quantum Fusion Batteries]] (QFBs)
  * [[New Kourou Robotics Syndicate|New Kourou Robotics Syndicate]]

**Further information about the respective Service Bot-models:** 

  * [[Butler Bots|Butler Bots]]
  * [[Cleaning Bots|Cleaning Bots]]
  * [[guarding_bots|Guarding Bots]]
  * [[Medical Bots|Medical Bots]]
  * [[Agricultural Bots|Agricultural Bots]]
  * [[Maintenance Bots|Maintenance Bots]]
  * [[Manual Labor Bots|Manual Labor Bots]]