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Stan Isaac

Field Medic

Born March 2nd, 1971 in Syracuse, New York. A highly competent general physician, Stan was calmly confident and doesn't feel the need to assert himself. He was easy to talk to and made friends easily. Always ready to throw himself into the aid of another, he nevertheless seemed unconvinced that humans should be wandering around in deep space. This reservation may have been confirmed in the events that led to his death on February 7, 1999. Spoilers:

In Episode Two: Weight of Ages, Stan Isaac was infected by the ghost of an ancient alien entity. Using his body, the entity attempted to melt down Westward's nuclear reactors, but was ultimately thwarted by Wesley Armand. Stan, sadly, did not survive the experience.