The A-Type Emergency Medical Mixture was developed in 1919 by French-Aboriginal physician, chemist and pornographic writer Antoine Jardogoord. It is his first and oldest recipe, consisting of high-proof alcohol, Healroot extract, Honey, and basic analgesics. The A-Type mixture was designed as a cheap, easily portable battlefield remedy, capable of disinfecting wounds, dulling pain, and promoting accelerated recovery from non-critical trauma. Its simplicity made it an indispensable tool for providing first aid since its inception, particularly among militias and irregular forces with limited access to formal medical services.
A-Type mixtures are still produced today in large numbers, often bottled in small glass flasks with cork seals and little or no labelling. However, their vibrant red hue betrays their purpose, as any Oceanykan worth the title can attest. Their effectiveness is limited compared to later models, but they remain popular as a low-cost alternative, especially in rural Oceanyka and among poorly funded paramilitary groups. A typical A-Type flask costs around £3, making it affordable even to common labourers. Despite its crude presentation, the formula continues to hold a reputation for reliability in emergencies, though it cannot be relied upon to stabilise serious injuries without further treatment.