I figure here we can start getting organized for a medical division for TEST. T.S.A.R. (Test Search and rescue) has been set long ago and it fits so we roll with it. I have a Carrack that can be used and within a few weeks i will have a C8x and Cutlass red.
Other T.S.A.R medical
- Thread starter Thugari
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Right now some theory crafting.
1 - I think we should train in 2 to 3 man teams
2 - if more than one team responds to a call, then one team is medical and any or all other teams deploy for support to keep the medical team and patient safe.
3 - communication and training is key to successfully pull this off and learn to coordinate in a timely professional (drunken test) manor.
We will need a roster of people interested in training and operating as T.S.A.R.
1 - I think we should train in 2 to 3 man teams
2 - if more than one team responds to a call, then one team is medical and any or all other teams deploy for support to keep the medical team and patient safe.
3 - communication and training is key to successfully pull this off and learn to coordinate in a timely professional (drunken test) manor.
We will need a roster of people interested in training and operating as T.S.A.R.
How do we pronounce T.S.A.R, is it "t'sar" as you'd say it written, "zarr" like the word for a Russian emporor, is it unpronounceable or is it a mysterious mystery...?
I just have to say this. Vodka can clean wounds and sedate patients in a pinch - as well as being uh, entertaining.
I have a Carrack and C8R as well. What I lack is a lot of time.
i am working on a system where teams can be created quickly for a timely response without affecting an individuals quest / exploration time. this will take a bit of time to fine toon and tweak out though. think of it like a volunteer fire dept.
Hmmm, I can imagine the the Switchboard now...
"Hello, you're through to the TEST department of TEST, not to be confused with the TEST department which is an entirely different department in TEST. If you are a member of TEST and would like TEST assistance please press one. If you are not a member of TEST and want TEST to come to your assistance please press two. If you don't want TEST assistance, whether you are or are not a member of TEST, why are you calling us?"
Hah! Gotta love it!!
I'm somehow really glad we don't have a Test Test Information Test in Test Squadron for Test use only .
Also "Test. 1,2,3 Test" Often heard in Discord where the only correct answer is something along the line of "What? Can you talk louder, I can't hear you."
Anyone interested in T.S.A.R. send me a message in discord. I am working on a roster and going to set training soon.
Dirtbag_Leader
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I'll hop in on this, will DM you in Discord shortly, but for now something to share in this thread: I've been playing a good bit on the 3.18 PTU recently, and some of the changes this patch have a pretty significant influence on rescues. Currently, both incapacitations AND soft ship deaths are frequent, and full explosion/death less frequent. This translates to more players putting up either a medical beacon OR transport beacon; it's easy to survive a soft ship death but then you're stranded. All this to say, it's nice to also have some storage in order to help retrieve a downed pilots belongings as well as just the player when responding to a rescue; bring those tractor beams as well as medical guns!
That's really good advice @Dirtbag_Leader. Those things come in handy in more than one situation too, and the usefulness is becoming more and more prevalent.
IMO, medical is going to need separate focus areas/teams. SAR work is very different from medical. I plan to do a bit of everything but with this character plan to mostly focus on getting as high of level as medical proficiency as I can... doctor/surgeon (or whatever the ratings/quals turn out to be in the future). But as I was saying, I agree in small 3p teams for SAR work. You need your pilot (who can also be a medic but likely needs to stay with & secure ship unless actually needed for assist with transport or defense), your main paramedic/flight nurse who focuses on treatment alone, and another EMT/Medic to assist with transport and provide small-arms defense for the team.
I think we also need to differentiate between combat SAR teams and more 'civilian/non-combatant' SAR. Before joining TEST I had started a non-combatant medical org "UEE Space Rescue and Recovery Service" and even looked into trade/service marking the term "EVA Rescue" (though likely not possible - but I did at least grab the "evarescue.com" domain). Anyways... their goal was to treat anyone and everyone regardless of political or criminal standing, with the hopes of getting word out that we were neutral and non-combatant in hopes of not getting ganked by pirates etc, as we'd assist them as well as all law-abiding types. To be known across galaxy as one of the leading medical orgs, and who shouldn't ever be targeted. Now for TSAR within TEST, we may have less of a distinction there with a lot more of our combat focus.... but it's something we can discuss for the future.
Lastly, for pure medical teams and gameplay, this will be focused on the medium to large ships or medical facilities in ground bases (eventually way down the line). I see a lot of this gameplay happening on the Apollos or med bays in Capitol ships. Smaller vessels will bring casualties out of combat zone to a larger ship where we will treat the more serious injuries and get them back out into the fight. I have an Endeavor Hope hospital ship which will be an awesome asset... however it will take LOTS of crew and resources to operate (personally this is why I also own salvage ships, to make money to support my medical support to the org).
Once more gameplay is added and I start playing, I definitely want to be highly involved in TSAR and perhaps one day as a division officer to help coordinate and lead our efforts. So please keep me in the loop of any meetings you guys plan. I'm not often on Discord (due to not being in game much) but will get on for those.
I think we also need to differentiate between combat SAR teams and more 'civilian/non-combatant' SAR. Before joining TEST I had started a non-combatant medical org "UEE Space Rescue and Recovery Service" and even looked into trade/service marking the term "EVA Rescue" (though likely not possible - but I did at least grab the "evarescue.com" domain). Anyways... their goal was to treat anyone and everyone regardless of political or criminal standing, with the hopes of getting word out that we were neutral and non-combatant in hopes of not getting ganked by pirates etc, as we'd assist them as well as all law-abiding types. To be known across galaxy as one of the leading medical orgs, and who shouldn't ever be targeted. Now for TSAR within TEST, we may have less of a distinction there with a lot more of our combat focus.... but it's something we can discuss for the future.
Lastly, for pure medical teams and gameplay, this will be focused on the medium to large ships or medical facilities in ground bases (eventually way down the line). I see a lot of this gameplay happening on the Apollos or med bays in Capitol ships. Smaller vessels will bring casualties out of combat zone to a larger ship where we will treat the more serious injuries and get them back out into the fight. I have an Endeavor Hope hospital ship which will be an awesome asset... however it will take LOTS of crew and resources to operate (personally this is why I also own salvage ships, to make money to support my medical support to the org).
Once more gameplay is added and I start playing, I definitely want to be highly involved in TSAR and perhaps one day as a division officer to help coordinate and lead our efforts. So please keep me in the loop of any meetings you guys plan. I'm not often on Discord (due to not being in game much) but will get on for those.
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