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Chapter 28 - Chapter 28: A Month of Medical Marvels

May 2274

The following month was a whirlwind of activity for the medical department. The success of the Auto-Doc had sparked a wave of enthusiasm throughout Vault 101, and nearly every resident came forward to undergo a full diagnostic and receive treatment. The department was abuzz with activity as Jonas, Victor , and the rest of the team worked tirelessly to ensure that each procedure went smoothly.

The Auto-Doc performed flawlessly, handling a wide range of medical issues, from minor ailments to more complex surgeries. Victor found himself constantly on edge, ready to intervene if anything went wrong, but fortunately, each procedure was a success. The Vault dwellers were grateful for the improvements to their health, and the Auto-Doc quickly became a revered piece of technology in the Vault.

After the last of the residents had been treated, the medical department was granted a well-deserved two-day holiday. Victor welcomed the break, though he wasn't one to sit idle for long. While others relaxed, he decided to immerse himself in further learning, this time focusing on chemistry and pharmacology.

Victor spent his time in the lab, learning recipes that could prove useful in the future. He meticulously recorded the ingredients and processes for creating the items, including:

Super Stimpak

- Ingredients: One Stimpak, one Nuka-Cola, one fruit

Rad-X

- Ingredients: (Victor continued to refine this recipe based on the available ingredients)

RadShield

- Ingredients: Antiseptic x2, Plastic x1, Purified water x1

Doctor's Bag

- Ingredients: Forceps x1, Medical brace x1, Scalpel x1, Surgical tubing x1, Strangler bloom x1

Mentats (4 XP)

- Ingredients: Abraxo cleaner, Brain fungus x2

Molotov Cocktail (10 XP)

- Ingredients: Adhesive x2, Cloth, Glass x2, Oil x4

Antibiotics (Requires Chemist: 1)

- Ingredients: Acid x2, Glowing fungus x3, Purified water x2, Stimpak x3

Glowing Blood Pack (10 XP)

- Ingredients: Antiseptic, Blood pack, Irradiated blood

Herbal Anodyne

- Ingredients: Carrot flower x2, Glowing fungus, Melon blossom, Purified water x2, Thistle x2, Wild razorgrain

Herbal Antimicrobial

- Ingredients: Ash blossom x2, Carrot flower, Glowing fungus, Gourd blossom x2, Purified water x2, Thistle

Herbal Stimulant

- Ingredients: Ash blossom, Glowing fungus, Gourd blossom, Melon blossom x2, Purified water x2, Wild razorgrain x2

RadAway (10 XP, Requires Chemist: 1)

- Ingredients: Antiseptic x2, Glowing fungus x3, Plastic, Purified water

Refreshing Beverage (10 XP, Requires Chemist: 1)

- Ingredients: Antiseptic x3, Blood pack, Purified water x2, RadAway x2, Stimpak

Robot Repair Kit (Automatron add-on, 10 XP)

- Ingredients: Circuitry x2, Fusion cell x4, Spring x2, Steel

Skeeto Spit (4 XP)

- Ingredients: Blood sac, Bloodleaf, Glass, Steel

Stimpak (7 XP, Requires Chemist: 1)

- Ingredients: Antiseptic x2, Blood pack, Steel, Lead

The days passed quickly as Victor delved deeper into his experiments. He enjoyed the methodical nature of chemistry, the way each ingredient had to be measured and combined with precision to produce the desired effect. The recipes he learned all helped him survive and thrive in the harsh environment he knew awaited him outside the Vault, though he kept this purpose to himself.

As the rest of the department returned to their duties, Victor felt a sense of accomplishment. The Auto-Doc project had been a success, and his private research had yielded promising results. But he knew there was still much to do, and many challenges lay ahead.