When you are injured, they will inject healing agents, making them extremely important to your existence. They are your coworkers, mentors, and allies although occasionally they are too busy to even notice you.

In the Half-Life Audio Script, the scientists are described as follows: The scientists are brisk and businesslike faced with the stress of fantastically improbable situations, they either devolve into hysterical panic and shock, or shield themselves with hyperrational analysis.

Some scientists are trained in the use of the MP5 submachine gun as part of Hazard Course training, but most have little or no combat skills or experience. In Opposing Force, a cleansuit-wearing variation of the normal scientist appears in limited areas. Like other employees, scientists have an assigned uniform, consisting of a blue shirt, white lab coat, red striped tie and white (or beige) slacks.

Each scientist is granted a different security clearance specific to his or her duty, with an average clearance of Level 5.

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