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Monkey Man said:
Gonna have to move the thread to OTC...


So the idea of the Jem'Hadar's reliance on Ketracel-white via inhalers in DS9 wasn't completely-original; perhaps the authors got their inspiration from what you're talking about, Sam:

From Memory Alpha Fandom: Ketracel-white

Ketracel-white (or simply white) was a chemical compound created to be an addictive narcotic that contained an isogenic enzyme. One of the active ingredients of white was yridium bicantizine. The Jem'Hadar soldiers of the Dominion were genetically engineered to lack the enzyme which white provided, and required frequent doses of the drug to survive. The white also provided all the nutrients they required, alleviating them of the need to eat or drink.

Without white, Jem'Hadar soldiers suffered withdrawal symptoms including pain, anxiety, loss of mental control, and inability to "shroud"; eventually, the Jem'Hadar spiraled into homicidal insanity. First killing their enemies followed by their allies, they inevitably turned on each other. Ultimately, their entire genetic structure collapsed. (DS9: "Rocks and Shoals")
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https://allthatsinteresting.com/amphetamine-use-world-war-2
Well the marketing of addictive products are as old as the Salesman. Original Coca Cola had actual Cocaine in the drink.
The drugs & booze are getting stronger and were all getting older, not a good combination.
Many Veterans from many Wars had all kinds of Combat stress related issues after coming back home trying to adjust to Civilian life. Military does a great job of training you to cut off heads & eat livers to win wars but not great at de-programing that.
I had alot of service connected stress issues i tried to solve with booze and other things. Didn't work well and i had to seek other ways to deal with that.
 
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True dat. :yes:

Yeah, I knew about this stuff; I just hadn't made the connection with the Jem'Hadar thing 'til I saw your excellent post, brother, when suddenly it dawned on me. :cheers:
 
This is true peeps. :yes:

I'm the half-brain and Steve's the full-brawn so watch out - we have a 2:1 brawn-to-brain ratio. :gethim: :LOL:
 
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