Kasenna Drex - Trakiret Doctor
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Kasenna Drex — Trakiret Doctor
Kasenna Drex — Trakiret Doctor is a novel in the Prosian Universe series, following Dr. Kasenna "Kassy" Drex as she takes command of a new interstellar medical ship, the Aikah Min Trakiret MD-1573.
The story follows the ship's first medical rotation, bringing healthcare to remote worlds and Protected Planets while introducing a new chapter in interstellar medical cooperation.
Publication Information
- Title: Kasenna Drex — Trakiret Doctor
- Series: Prosian Universe
- Author: Daniel R. Bingamon
- Publisher: Lox & Frybread Music & Publications
- Year: 2026
- Genre: Science Fiction, Medical Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- Length: Approximately 67,192 words
- Paperback: 701 pages
- Format: Paperback and Kindle eBook
Synopsis
Dr. Kasenna Drex accepts the position of Doctor/Captain aboard the Aikah Min Trakiret MD-1573, one of the medical spacecraft operating under a new program organized by Dr. James Drex.
The program provides regular medical services to remote Trakiret destinations and Protected Planets, supporting communities that might otherwise have limited access to advanced healthcare.
Accompanied by a diverse crew of medical professionals, engineers, and support personnel, Kassy embarks on the ship's first medical rotation.
Each destination presents different challenges, ranging from infectious diseases and surgical emergencies to unfamiliar biological conditions and unusual discoveries.
The crew must combine medical knowledge, technology, cooperation, and compassion while adapting to the needs of different species and civilizations.
Principal Characters
- Kasenna Drex — Doctor/Captain of the MD-1573.
- Arza Moltan — Physician assistant.
- Arzoneth Moltan — Medical supplies coordinator and emergency medical technician.
- Haisley Ashen — Nurse and engineer.
- Feena Maran — Prosian nurse.
- Sandra Hale — Human nurse.
- Gerold Fay — Human emergency medical technician.
- Sren Tovak — Tonan nurse with extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
- Dr. James Drex — Organizer of the Trakiret medical service.
The Medical Ship
The Aikah Min Trakiret MD-1573 is a purpose-built interstellar medical spacecraft equipped to provide diagnostic, emergency, and surgical services.
Its capabilities include:
- Z-6 normal cruising speed.
- Z-6.5 burst capability.
- A medical Transit Window capable of transferring patients on stretchers.
- Medical examination and treatment facilities.
- Patient isolation and decontamination facilities.
- Medical supplies and equipment suitable for treating multiple species.
The ship is designed to deliver medical assistance directly to remote communities rather than requiring patients to travel to major medical centers.
First Medical Rotation
The initial medical rotation lasts approximately two weeks and includes visits to several star systems.
Wolf 294
The crew responds to an outbreak of Tarenean Flu, involving respiratory complications and the use of advanced ventilator technology.
G9-38
One of the destinations receiving routine medical services during the rotation.
BD+20 2465
A scheduled medical destination on the first route.
Groombridge 1618
Another stop providing medical care to a remote population.
Wolf 424
The crew treats Conway McWreath, an elderly patient with a complicated medical condition involving retained metal and Sarkrenite.
Lalande 21185
A medical supply and service stop involving an unusual encounter connected with the Selekari and Dovrek Sarkuen.
Stein 2051 — Nekasuppa
The crew encounters a medical emergency involving a poisonous Kanati mushroom and investigates possible treatment using Driftbloom gel.
The Trakiret Medical Service
The Trakiret medical service was conceived by Dr. James Drex as a continuing program of regular visits to underserved worlds.
Medical ships operate on recurring rotations, allowing communities to anticipate medical visits and receive ongoing treatment rather than relying entirely on emergency interventions.
The program also supports the broader goals of Objective 40, extending practical assistance and cooperation throughout the expanding interstellar network.
Themes
The novel explores several recurring themes of the Prosian Universe:
- Compassion as an essential part of medicine.
- Cooperation between different species and cultures.
- The practical challenges of interstellar healthcare.
- Scientific curiosity and responsible medical experimentation.
- The importance of serving isolated communities.
- Friendship, teamwork, and professional responsibility.
Appendices
The novel includes four reference appendices:
- Appendix A: MD-1573 and Her Crew
- Appendix B: Trakiret Medical Service
- Appendix C: Worlds Visited During First Medical Rotation
- Appendix D: Medical and Scientific Terminology
Epigraph
Knowledge guides the hand, but compassion gives it purpose.
Prosian: Kenomitek makroon ke zukiah, kinak ashiltin lik va koron.
Continuity
The novel establishes the continuing operations of the Trakiret medical service within the Prosian Universe.
Its first rotation provides the foundation for future medical expeditions, recurring visits to remote worlds, and additional stories involving Kasenna Drex and her crew.