Med Ship Man

"Med Ship Man" by Murray Leinster is a science fiction story about a medical officer named Calhoun, sent to the planet Maya to investigate a mass evacuation. Upon arrival, Calhoun finds the planet seemingly abandoned and quickly becomes entangled in a puzzling situation: the entire population has fled in terror. Partnering with a man named Arthur Allison, whose questionable business dealings are tied to the land on Maya, Calhoun uncovers the cause of the planet-wide panic. It turns out a misused technology intended for animal control induced widespread pain and fear. Calhoun must now race against time to disable the harmful device and bring an end to the chaos, exposing the dangers of reckless technology and affirming the need for compassion. The story shows the strength of people to overcome difficulty.