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[[File:Optican-logo1.png|300px|right|thumb|The company logo of Optican.]]
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|name=Misriah Armory
|image=[[File:Optican-logo1.png|100px]]<br/>Logo
[[File:Optican First Aid Station.png|300px]]<br/>Optican health packs in a [[first aid station]].
|founder=
|leader=[[Adam Andrews]]{{Ref/Novel|Id=hippo|Halo: Hippocratica}}
|associations=
|parent=
|subsidiaries=
|headquarters=
|locations=*[[Earth]]
*[[Sedra]]
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|products=*Healthcare products{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}
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{{Quote|Need immediate medical assistance? Choose Optican! Fast, accurate diagnosis, or your money back.|[[Superintendent]].}}
{{Quote|Need immediate medical assistance? Choose Optican! Fast, accurate diagnosis, or your money back.|[[Superintendent]].}}
'''Optican''' is a [[human]] company that produces health supplies.<ref name="B.net">[http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx '''Bungie.net''': ''Halo 3: ODST Field Guide'']</ref>
'''Optican''' is a [[human]] company that produces health supplies.{{Ref/Site|Id=B.net|URL=http://halo.bungie.net/projects/odst/guide.aspx|Site=Bungie.net|Page=Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - Health Pack|D=25|M=05|Y=2013|LocalArchive=Archive:Bungie.net/Halo 3: ODST: Field Guide#Intel}}


==History==
==Overview==
In [[2556]], Optican was under "Active Investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>
===Products===
 
Optican produces a wide variety of medical equipment, including test instruments such as eye charts.<ref>'''[[I Love Bees]]''', [[Media:ILB Eye chart.ogg|ILB_Eye_chart.ogg]]</ref> Optican also produces wheelchairs, which are used at medical centers and hospitals such as the [[New Alexandria Hospital]].{{Ref/Level|HR|[[New Alexandria]]}}
== Products ==
====MediGel====
Optican produces a wide variety of medical equipment, including test instruments such as eye charts.<ref>'''[[I Love Bees]]''', [[Media:ILB Eye chart.ogg|ILB_Eye_chart.ogg]]</ref>
=== MediGel ===
MediGel is a topical healing agent produced by Optican. It is advanced enough to heal various kinds of wounds, from blunt trauma to [[plasma]] burns.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref name="ODST">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> Every pack of MediGel has a five-step instruction sheet on how to apply the gel:
MediGel is a topical healing agent produced by Optican. It is advanced enough to heal various kinds of wounds, from blunt trauma to [[plasma]] burns.{{Ref/Reuse|B.net}}<ref name="ODST">'''[[Halo 3: ODST]]'''</ref> Every pack of MediGel has a five-step instruction sheet on how to apply the gel:
#Clean area around the wound before applying gel.
#Clean area around the wound before applying gel.
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MediGel is similar to UNSC [[biofoam]]. They both have healing properties and are used in cases where [[Hospital Corpsman|medics]] are not available. However, unlike Biofoam, MediGel does not pack or put pressure on the wound. Biofoam is injected or sprayed into wounds, whilst Medigel is rubbed onto a wound, bruise, or burn.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}
MediGel is similar to UNSC [[biofoam]]. They both have healing properties and are used in cases where [[Hospital Corpsman|medics]] are not available. However, unlike Biofoam, MediGel does not pack or put pressure on the wound. Biofoam is injected or sprayed into wounds, whilst Medigel is rubbed onto a wound, bruise, or burn.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}


=== Health packs ===
====Health packs====
Optican [[health pack]]s are portable MediGel containers, and can be used to replenish the health of the user in an emergency situation.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}
Optican [[health pack]]s are portable MediGel containers, and can be used to replenish the health of the user in an emergency situation.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}


=== First aid stations ===
====First aid stations====
[[First aid station]]s are fixed terminals with two sockets for health packs. There were many of these stations in the city of [[New Mombasa]] during [[2552]]. They promise to give an accurate diagnosis, or refund the customer. UNSC military personnel were able to access the first aid stations without paying any sort of fee. This could be because the [[Superintendent]], New Mombasa's custodial AI, had unlocked all the stations so the soldiers could access them, or perhaps because the stations were designed to automatically dispense for free in case of a state of emergency.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}
[[First aid station]]s are fixed terminals with two sockets for health packs. There were many of these stations in the city of [[New Mombasa]] during [[2552]]. They promise to give an accurate diagnosis, or refund the customer. UNSC military personnel were able to access the first aid stations without paying any sort of fee. This could be because the [[Superintendent]], New Mombasa's custodial AI, had unlocked all the stations so the soldiers could access them, or perhaps because the stations were designed to automatically dispense for free in case of a state of emergency.{{Ref/Reuse|ODST}}


=== Statenizol ===
====Statenizol====
As of 2552, Statenizol is a recently developed, mood-settling drug produced by Optican.<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', ''[[Sadie's Story]]''</ref>
As of 2552, Statenizol is a recently developed, mood-settling drug produced by Optican.<ref>'''Halo 3: ODST''', ''[[Sadie's Story]]''</ref>


=== Wheelchairs ===
====MJOLNIR attachments====
Optican also produces wheelchairs, which are used at medical centers and hospitals such as the [[New Alexandria Hospital]]<ref>'''[[Halo: Reach]]''', campaign level ''[[New Alexandria]]''</ref>
Optican produces some attachments for the [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]].
*[[MEDAUX Unit/Type I]] - Includes a single reserve pack of MediGel
*[[MEDAUX Unit/Type II]] - Includes two reserve packs.
 
===Facilities===
The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:
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|-
!scope="col"|Planet
!scope="col"|Location
!scope="col"|Facility Name/Facility Role
|-
|[[Sedra]]
|[[Sedra City]]
|
|-
|[[Earth]]
|[[New Mombasa]]
|
|}
 
==History==
===Postwar===
Soon after the [[Human-Covenant War]] ended, Optican entered into a partnership with [[Misriah Armory]] to help create the [[EV-44 Nightingale]].{{Ref/Reuse|hippo}}


=== MJOLNIR attachments ===
In [[2556]], Optican was under "Active Investigation" by [[ONI]] after the [[Terrorist attack on Sedra City|Sedra terrorist attack]].<ref name="Halo Nightfall">'''[[Halo: Nightfall: ONI: Walk the Path|ONI: Walk the Path]]'''</ref>
Optican produces at least two attachments for the thigh armor of [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor (GEN3)|GEN3]] [[MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor]]. Both attachments are MediGel applicator units which can be used to replenish the suit's internal reservoir of the agent should it run out while in the field. The [[MEDAUX Unit/Type I]] includes a single reserve pack of MediGel, and the [[MEDAUX Unit/Type II]] includes two reserve packs.{{Ref/Generic|Id=Test|[[Halo Infinite Multiplayer Tech Preview]]}}


== Facilities ==
Four years later in [[2560]], a deal was struck between CEO Adam Andrews and [[Kig-Yar]] merchant [[Nor Fel]] on the glassed world of [[Arcadia]]. Optican would receive several cases of [[Rumbledrug]]s while the merchant would receive the focus cannon of a downed {{Pattern|R'awuw|Scarab}}.{{Ref/Reuse|hippo}}
The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:
*[[Sedra City]]  
*[[New Mombasa]]


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
*Optican was first featured in the [[I Love Bees]] alternate reality game, and later much, much more prominently in ''[[Halo 3: ODST]]''.
*According to the traits given to describe Optican MediGel, it appears as though it serves as an advanced version of the modern-day [[wikipedia:bactine|Bactine]]. An [http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/college-student-invents-gel-that-halts-bleeding experimental gel] developed in 2013 also bears many similarities to MediGel, as it can halt bleeding almost instantly and promotes the healing of burns and open wounds.
*According to the traits given to describe Optican MediGel, it appears as though it serves as an advanced version of the modern-day [[wikipedia:bactine|Bactine]]. An [http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research-innovations/stories/college-student-invents-gel-that-halts-bleeding experimental gel] developed in 2013 also bears many similarities to MediGel, as it can halt bleeding almost instantly and promotes the healing of burns and open wounds.
*According to an ad of theirs, Optican had more outlets in [[Africa]] on [[Earth]] than any other healthcare provider. This is likely a joke referring to the oddly large number of Optican first aid stations scattered throughout New Mombasa in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
*According to an ad of theirs, Optican had more outlets in [[Africa]] on [[Earth]] than any other healthcare provider. This is likely a joke referring to the oddly large number of Optican first aid stations scattered throughout New Mombasa in ''Halo 3: ODST''.
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File:H3ODST_OpticanStation_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Optican stations.
File:H3ODST_OpticanStation_Concept.jpg|Concept art for the Optican stations.
File:ODST-Optican-HealthPack.png|An Optican [[health pack]] in a [[first aid station]] socket.
File:ODST-Optican-HealthPack.png|An Optican [[health pack]] in a [[first aid station]] socket.
File:Optican First Aid Station.png|Optican health packs in a [[first aid station]].
File:Ad Optican.png|An ad for Optican.
File:Ad Optican.png|An ad for Optican.
File:Optican_wheelchair.jpg|An Optican wheelchair in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]].
File:Optican_wheelchair.jpg|An Optican wheelchair in the [[New Alexandria Hospital]].
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*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''
*''[[Halo: Battle Born]]''
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo Infinite]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo: Hippocratica]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
{{Ref/Sources}}
{{Ref/Sources}}
[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Human businesses]]
[[Category:Defense contractors]]

Revision as of 17:45, February 21, 2024

Misriah Armory
Optican-logo1.png
Logo

Optican First Aid Station.png
Optican health packs in a first aid station.

Organizational information

Leader(s):

Adam Andrews[1]

Location(s):

Major product(s):

  • Healthcare products[2]
 

"Need immediate medical assistance? Choose Optican! Fast, accurate diagnosis, or your money back."
— Superintendent.

Optican is a human company that produces health supplies.[2]

Overview

Products

Optican produces a wide variety of medical equipment, including test instruments such as eye charts.[3] Optican also produces wheelchairs, which are used at medical centers and hospitals such as the New Alexandria Hospital.[4]

MediGel

MediGel is a topical healing agent produced by Optican. It is advanced enough to heal various kinds of wounds, from blunt trauma to plasma burns.[2][5] Every pack of MediGel has a five-step instruction sheet on how to apply the gel:

  1. Clean area around the wound before applying gel.
  2. Dispense gel by pressing button below.
  3. Rub gel into wounded area for 30 seconds.
  4. Gel will heal most wounds within 5 minutes of application.
  5. If wound is not healed within specified time seek medical help.

MediGel is similar to UNSC biofoam. They both have healing properties and are used in cases where medics are not available. However, unlike Biofoam, MediGel does not pack or put pressure on the wound. Biofoam is injected or sprayed into wounds, whilst Medigel is rubbed onto a wound, bruise, or burn.[5]

Health packs

Optican health packs are portable MediGel containers, and can be used to replenish the health of the user in an emergency situation.[5]

First aid stations

First aid stations are fixed terminals with two sockets for health packs. There were many of these stations in the city of New Mombasa during 2552. They promise to give an accurate diagnosis, or refund the customer. UNSC military personnel were able to access the first aid stations without paying any sort of fee. This could be because the Superintendent, New Mombasa's custodial AI, had unlocked all the stations so the soldiers could access them, or perhaps because the stations were designed to automatically dispense for free in case of a state of emergency.[5]

Statenizol

As of 2552, Statenizol is a recently developed, mood-settling drug produced by Optican.[6]

MJOLNIR attachments

Optican produces some attachments for the GEN3 MJOLNIR Powered Assault Armor.

Facilities

The company had facilities in the following cities and locations:

Planet Location Facility Name/Facility Role
Sedra Sedra City
Earth New Mombasa

History

Postwar

Soon after the Human-Covenant War ended, Optican entered into a partnership with Misriah Armory to help create the EV-44 Nightingale.[1]

In 2556, Optican was under "Active Investigation" by ONI after the Sedra terrorist attack.[7]

Four years later in 2560, a deal was struck between CEO Adam Andrews and Kig-Yar merchant Nor Fel on the glassed world of Arcadia. Optican would receive several cases of Rumbledrugs while the merchant would receive the focus cannon of a downed R'awuw-pattern Scarab.[1]

Trivia

  • According to the traits given to describe Optican MediGel, it appears as though it serves as an advanced version of the modern-day Bactine. An experimental gel developed in 2013 also bears many similarities to MediGel, as it can halt bleeding almost instantly and promotes the healing of burns and open wounds.
  • According to an ad of theirs, Optican had more outlets in Africa on Earth than any other healthcare provider. This is likely a joke referring to the oddly large number of Optican first aid stations scattered throughout New Mombasa in Halo 3: ODST.
  • The following note was sent to the UNSC personnel stationed in Mombasa during the Battle of Mombasa: ATTENTION ALL UNSC PERSONNEL: Due to the ongoing evacuation efforts all health care personnel have been relocated to the Mombasa Quays area until which time they can be disembarked on outbound sea craft. In the unlikely event that you become separated from your unit or cannot contact a medic look for one of the many Optican™ MediGel™ First Aid stations around the city.
  • The product Statenizol appears to have been named after Bungie employee Joseph Staten.
  • Optican-1 was the first submarine fiber optic cable for Spain in 1983.

Gallery

List of appearances

Sources

  1. ^ a b c Halo: Hippocratica
  2. ^ a b c Bungie.net, Halo 3 ODST : Field Guide - Health Pack (Retrieved on May 25, 2013) [local archive] [external archive]
  3. ^ I Love Bees, ILB_Eye_chart.ogg
  4. ^ Halo: Reach, campaign level New Alexandria
  5. ^ a b c d Halo 3: ODST
  6. ^ Halo 3: ODST, Sadie's Story
  7. ^ ONI: Walk the Path
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