# Medic Tau — Voodoo Planet character guide

> Medic Tau in Voodoo Planet by Andre Norton.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Tau, Medic

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

The Solar Queen's medic, whose quiet psi power lets him meet a Khatkan witch doctor's illusions with laughter, fire, and a will that refuses to break.

## Relationships

### [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/dane_thorson)

_friendship_

Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.

### [Chief Ranger Asaki](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/chief_ranger_asaki)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.

### [Nymani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/nymani)

_friendship_

Tau and Nymani share a warm, supportive friendship, with Tau often offering medical and personal advice.

### [Sindbad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/sindbad)

_friendship_

Tau is fond of Sindbad and often interacts with him in a friendly, caring manner.

### [Chief Ranger Asaki](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/chief_ranger_asaki)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/dane_thorson)

_friendship_

Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.

### [Chief Ranger Asaki](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/chief_ranger_asaki)

_friendship_

Asaki and Tau develop a strong alliance and mutual respect, often collaborating to solve problems.

### [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/captain_jellico)

_professional_

Jellico and Tau have a professional bond as captain and ship's medic, with Tau often acting as a trusted advisor.

### [Nymani](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/nymani)

_friendship_

Tau and Nymani share a warm, supportive friendship, with Tau often offering medical and personal advice.

### [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters/dane_thorson)

_friendship_

Dane and Tau share a close, trusting friendship built on mutual respect and shared experiences aboard the Solar Queen.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/i)

Skilled in the study of magic; agrees to help Asaki investigate the killing magic.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/ii)

Engages in a magical duel with Lumbrilo, summoning an elephant shadow and challenging the witch doctor's authority.

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/iii)

Reveals he used Lumbrilo's own power to show Asaki a vision of an elephant, and openly accuses Asaki of using him as a weapon against Lumbrilo.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/iv)

Observes the finger rock and questions its color; treats fire-wasp stings with native remedy; comments bitterly on the ordeal.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/v)

Analyzes the water purifier and discovers it has been tampered with to cause hallucinations. Explains the mechanics of Lumbrilo's magic and warns that the unreal can kill believers. Collapses from exhaustion after the second phantom rock ape attack.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/vi)

Warns against drinking swamp water due to hallucination risks, struggles through the swamp, and identifies the blaster as Patrol issue.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/vii)

Explains the apparition as a psychological weapon and plans to draw out Lumbrilo.

### [VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/chapters/viii)

Engages in a psychic duel with Lumbrilo, transforming into a gorilla and summoning shadow lions; collapses from exhaustion afterward.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/voodoo_planet_se/characters