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Caduceus International (カドゥケウス機関 / kadukeusu kikan) is an arm of the World Health Organization. Starting in the 1980s and expanding branches to varying countries, Caduceus' mission is the research and application of cures to diseases. By 2018, Caduceus had found a cure for cancer, AIDS and the TFTA influenza.

Being a state-run medical research organization, it is recognized by the general public as an institution that conducts research on intractable diseases. Working for the betterment of people's health, it is known for its medical prominent achievement. It also was formed and serves as a special agency to combat "medical terrorism," or terrorism based on biotechnology and medicine, as well as the deadly infectious diseases that pose a threat to mankind, serving as the forefront of countering the emergence of them. Although it has been the subjugation of terrorist attacks, the swift action taken by Caduceus and its doctors thwarted both terrorism and disease released by them.

History

  • Late 1970s: In response to a number of natural plagues, the Department of Health and Human Services sponsored the creation of a secret medical organization called Caduceus to fight off the threat of disease.
  • 1980: Caduceus International is established, with branches opening in Europe and Japan.
  • 2007: "In order to create a stronger and more realistic medical organization for today's world," Secretary of Health and Human Services Richard Anderson succeeded in granting Caduceus USA complete independence from the United States Government. While still serving as Caduceus's Director, he ensured the organization could take action without having to wait for government approval.
  • 2011: Caduceus Japan makes great strides in eliminating the H5 influenza, while research from all branches leads to a long-awaited cure for the AIDS virus. Caduceus International becomes the world's most important medical organization.
  • 2018: Several cases of a new disease have appeared, each accompanied by a cryptic message. Caduceus is the only organization capable of dealing with this possibly world-wide threat.[1]

Branches

Caduceus is divided into several branches across the globe, including the USA, Europe, and Japan.

Caduceus USA

Caduceus USA is the North American branch of Caduceus. Due to localization conflicts, two different versions of the same organization appear in the series.

The discrepancy between the branch's depiction in Under the Knife/Second Opinion and New Blood is because the original setting of Under the Knife/Second Opinion was Japan, which was changed to USA by the English localization.

Under the Knife/Second Opinion/Under the Knife 2

In Under the Knife, Second Opinion, and Under the Knife 2, Caduceus USA is based in Angeles Bay, California.

New Blood

In New Blood, Caduceus USA is based in Maryland, under the direction of Irene Quatro. It is the main workplace for the protagonists of Trauma Center: New Blood. It works in affiliation with Humani, as well as Columba and Cornix.

Caduceus Europe

Caduceus Europe is the European branch of Caduceus, located in Great Britain, UK. They have assisted Caduceus USA on many missions, including the Africa mission and the Delphi Headquarters raid. Under the direction of Langston Miller, he has mentioned the branch to be the most advanced of the Caduceus branches, which is why they were able to perform experiments with Bliss.

Due to localization conflicts, the naming of the organization was changed. The localization refers to it as Europe, however in the Japanese version it is referred to as the USA.

Caduceus Japan

Caduceus Japan is the Japanese branch of Caduceus.

In New Blood, Derek Stiles and Angie Thompson are mentioned to be from Caduceus Japan, when in the other games, they are said to be from Caduceus USA. This inconsistency is due to localization, although Derek and Angie's transfer is hinted at at the end of Under the Knife 2.

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Known Staff

Under the Knife/2, Second Opinion

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Caduceus USA Director/Current
Robert Hoffman
Caduceus USA Director/Former
Richard Anderson
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Greg Kasal Sidney Kasal Cybil Myers
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Derek Stiles Tyler Chase Victor Niguel Stephen Clarks
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Angela Thompson Heather Ross
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Leslie Sears

Second Opinion

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Langston Miller
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Naomi Kimishima
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New Blood

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Irene Quatro
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Markus Vaughn Valerie Blaylock Justin Everett Robert Cromwell
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Elena Salazar Leslie Newman Kanae Tsuji Isabella Vazquez Cynthia Kasakov

References

    vde Trauma Center Series
Games Under the KnifeSecond OpinionUnder the Knife 2New BloodTrauma Team
Universe
General LocationsOrganizations (Caduceus InternationalDelphi)Healing TouchSurgical ToolsDiseasesGame OverEpisodes
Media
Music Under the Knife SoundtrackSecond Opinion SoundtrackUnder the Knife 2 SoundtrackNew Blood SoundtrackTrauma Team Soundtrack
Physical Caduceus GuidebookCaduceus Z GuidebookCaduceus 2 GuidebookCaduceus New Blood GuidebookHOSPITAL. Guidebook
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