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== Description (Specifications) == | == Description (Specifications) == | ||
− | The [[drug]] slows down personal metabolism at a ratio of approximately 60 to 1. Users are extremely vulnerable because they are living at such a slow rate; but physical aging is also slowed, and the need for consumable supplies is reduced, thus allowing conservation of air and food. | + | The [[drug]] slows down personal metabolism at a ratio of approximately 60 to 1. Users are extremely vulnerable because they are living at such a slow rate; but physical aging is also slowed, and the need for consumable supplies is reduced, thus allowing conservation of air and food. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=44|version=Classic Traveller}} This can be particularly useful when trapped on a [[ship]] without properly functional life support systems. |
− | ''Fast drug'' takes effect immediately upon ingestion; one dose typically lasts for up to sixty days, making that time appear to be only one day. An [[Fast Drug | + | === Fast Antidote Drug === |
+ | ''Fast drug'' takes effect immediately upon ingestion; one dose typically lasts for up to sixty days, making that time appear to be only one day. An [[Fast Antidote Drug|antidote]] exists which cancels the effect remaining when taken. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=44|version=Classic Traveller}} An antidote is available to end the effect before sixty days. | ||
== History & Background (Dossier) == | == History & Background (Dossier) == | ||
− | Many societies experiment with extremely low temperature baths to slow down metabolism and others artificially induce comas. By the [[TL:10-12]] epoch, the fast drug has become ubiquitous and highly valued for survival or emergency applications.. | + | Many [[societies]] experiment with extremely low temperature baths to slow down metabolism and others artificially induce comas. By the [[TL:10-12]] epoch, the fast drug has become ubiquitous and highly valued for survival or emergency applications.. |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
− | {{ | + | {{Intermediate}} |
{{Sources | {{Sources | ||
− | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Starships|page= | + | |S1= {{Ludography cite|name=Starships|page=44|version=Classic Traveller}} |
|S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=67}} | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name=Imperial Encyclopedia|page=67}} | ||
|S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Traveller: The New Era|page=335}} | |S3= {{Ludography cite|name=Traveller: The New Era|page=335}} |
Revision as of 12:52, 25 May 2018
Fast Drug | |
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Type | Drugs |
Tech Level | TL–9 |
Cost | Cr2,000 |
Size | Various |
Weight | 1.0 gram |
Manufacturer | Various |
Fast Antidote | |
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Type | Drugs |
Tech Level | TL–12 |
Cost | Cr900 |
Size | Various |
Weight | 3.0 grams |
Manufacturer | Various |
Fast Drug is named because it makes the universe (to its user) appear to move much more quickly. [1]
Description (Specifications)
The drug slows down personal metabolism at a ratio of approximately 60 to 1. Users are extremely vulnerable because they are living at such a slow rate; but physical aging is also slowed, and the need for consumable supplies is reduced, thus allowing conservation of air and food. [2] This can be particularly useful when trapped on a ship without properly functional life support systems.
Fast Antidote Drug
Fast drug takes effect immediately upon ingestion; one dose typically lasts for up to sixty days, making that time appear to be only one day. An antidote exists which cancels the effect remaining when taken. [3] An antidote is available to end the effect before sixty days.
History & Background (Dossier)
Many societies experiment with extremely low temperature baths to slow down metabolism and others artificially induce comas. By the TL:10-12 epoch, the fast drug has become ubiquitous and highly valued for survival or emergency applications..
References & Contributors (Sources)
- Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 44.
- Marc Miller. Imperial Encyclopedia (Game Designers Workshop, 1987), 67.
- Frank Chadwick, Dave Nilsen. Traveller: The New Era (Game Designers Workshop, 1993), 335.
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 44.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 44.
- ↑ Marc Miller. Starships (Game Designers Workshop, 1977), 44.