Polly Hammersmith
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| Book(s) | The Crypt |
| Introduced | |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 38 |
| Occupation | Military Service |
| Species | Human |
| Fan Name | No |
| Height | 5'4" |
| Weight | 146 |
| Hair | white |
| Eyes | light brown |
| Military Service
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| Allegiance | Planetary Union |
| Branch | Fleet |
| Years of Service |
9 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Assignment | Medical |
| Stationed | PUV 'James Keeling' |
| Battles/Wars | * Battle of 'Ishlangu' |
| Awards | n/a |
| Injuries | n/a |
Polly Hammersmith is the medical chief aboard the PUV James Keeling.
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Character Background
Polly Hammersmith was born and raised on New Earth. She completed medical school before joining the Planetary Union Fleet. Her father served as an enlisted sailor; her mother, as a Raider. Both are now deceased. Her upbringing in a dual-service household instilled in her a pragmatic, no-nonsense view of both life and death.
Attributes
Description
From The Crypt: Shakedown:
- Lieutenant Hammersmith had both an unusually wide neck and thin shoulders, giving her an almost oval shape. She spoke in a gruff monotone.” Sigler, Scott. The Crypt: Shakedown: (A Military Sci-Fi Novel) Chapter 39 (p. 307). Aethon Books. Kindle Edition.
From The Crypt: Voidstrike:
- Hammersmith delivered the report in her gruff monotone. She wasn’t known for her bedside manner. She sounded like she puffed cigars all day, even though she didn’t smoke. The doc had gained a little weight while in port. More muscle in her thin shoulders, maybe, although with her thick neck she still looked egg-shaped. From second draft.
Personality
Gruff, direct, and often humorless, Hammersmith is known more for her skill than for her empathy. While she lacks traditional bedside manner, her unflinching confidence inspires trust in patients and crewmates alike. Her voice — raspy and low — adds to her intimidating presence, as does her blunt refusal to sugarcoat difficult truths.
Family
- Father: Deceased, enlisted Fleet sailor
- Mother: Deceased, Raider Corps
Friends
Reason for Keeling Assignment
Hammersmith lost a patient and was investigated for negligence. She was found guilty and would have been kicked out of Fleet and lost her medical license. She accepted an offer from Maia Whittaker to join the Keeling crew. She also has no family connections, which made her an ideal recruit for Keeling.
Identifying Mannerisms
- Speaks in a gruff monotone, regardless of situation
- Often adjusts her collar or neck seam when thinking
- Taps medical instruments against her palm while waiting or observing
