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''[[Fast Drug]]'' is named because it makes the universe (to its user) appear to move much more quickly. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=44|version=Classic Traveller}} | ''[[Fast Drug]]'' is named because it makes the universe (to its user) appear to move much more quickly. {{Page cite|name= Starships|page=44|version=Classic Traveller}} | ||
+ | * It is a [[drug]] or [[pharmaceutical]]. | ||
== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == |
Revision as of 00:43, 30 June 2019
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]
- It is a drug or pharmaceutical.
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. The Fast Drug Berth has become an alternative to Low Berths in some areas.
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.
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Author & Contributor: Master Scout, and Former Naval Architech CRHensley of the Ministry of Science
- 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.