This Is The Game of Rassilon

Admit it, the Game of Rassilon has always fascinated you. The Dangers, the mystery, the ultimate prize. Now for the first time, you too can play the Game of Rassilon. Throw your favorite Doctor into the ring, add a companion to help, an old enemy to fight and see who comes out on top.

Rules:
1.) Roll a six sided die to see which Doctor will be battling in the arena. The number of the roll will correspond to the [DN] (Doctor Number, as listed for each photo in the 'Doctor' photo section below).
2.) Roll two six sided dice to see which Companion will assist the Doctor. The number of the rolls will correspond to the [CN] (Companion Number, as listed for each photo in the 'Companion' photo section below.
3.) Roll a six sided die to see which Enemy will oppose the Doctor. The number of the roll will correspond to the [EN] (Enemy Number, as listed for each photo in the 'Enemy' photo section below.
4.) Finally, roll a six sided die to see which trap will affect hinder you. The number of the roll will correspond to the [TN] (Trap Number, as listed for each photo in the 'Trap' photo section below.
5.) The Doctor will use his 'Wits', aided by his companions 'Wits' to foil the 'Plans' or 'Strength' of his enemies.
6.) Before determining the winner, roll one die for each character playing the Game of Rassilon and add it to his attribute number. Add the Doctors result to that of his companions result and compare with the enemy number. The highest number wins, tie goes to the Heroes. Keep in mind you do not roll a six sided die for the Traps, the number is simply added to the Enemies total score.
*Special Rule* - "To Lose is To Win, and He Who Win's Shall Lose".
When battling Borusa, the lowest number is the real winner.

The Doctors

The First Doctor - [DN-1] / [WITS-4]
An alternate version of the first Doctor, seen in the regular series. One day, he'll be back.


The Second Doctor - [DN-2] / [WITS-5]
Trapped in the Death Zone while visiting the Brigadier during his retirement. He doesn't like to break the laws of time, but doesn't mind bending them.


The Third Doctor - [DN-3] / [WITS-5]
Captured while driving Bessie, most likely fighting an earlier version of the Master. Refused to believe the Master was there to help him.


The Fourth Doctor - [DN-4] / [WITS-4]
Becoming trapped in the Time Eddy, wasn't able to help in the Death Zone.


The Fifth Doctor - [DN-5] / [WITS-6]
Drawn to the Death Zone when his past selves were placed there via the Time Scoop. Discovered Borusa was operating the outlawed equipment.


The First Doctor - [DN-6] / [WITS-6]
The first Doctor as seen in the episode. Apprehensive about trusting the Master. He ultimately figured out Rassilon's riddle.

The Companions

Susan - [CN-2] / [WITS-3]
The Doctors Grand-daughter, she originally traveled with the First Doctor. In the Death Zone, she helped destroy a Dalek, then tripped on a rock.
+1 to total when assisting the First Doctor (Any version), or when battling a Dalek.


Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart - [CN-3] / [WITS-6]
Just retired from Unit when he was captured by the Time Scoop. Assisted the Second Doctor and later helped capture the Master.
+1 to total when assisting the Second Doctor, or when battling a Yeti or the Master.


Jamie McCrimmon - [CN-4] / [WITS-5]
Originally traveled with the Second Doctor, he was a phantom projection in the Death Zone. Believes the Brigadier is right. Having his memory wiped of traveling with the Doctor, he shouldn't remember who Zoe is.
-1 to total when assisting the Second Doctor.


Zoe Heriot - [CN-5] / [WITS-4]
Originally traveled with the Second Doctor, she was a phantom projection in the Death Zone. The Time-Lords erased her memory of traveling with the Doctor.
-1 to total when assisting the Second Doctor.


Sarah Jane Smith - [CN-6] / [WITS-5]
Originally traveled with the Third Doctor, later the Fourth Doctor. Fell down a hill in the fog and nearly got Vertigo. Regretted not listening to K-9.
+1 to total when assisting the Third Doctor, or when battling Cybermen or the Raston Warrior.


Liz Shaw - [CN-7] / [WITS-4]
Originally assisted the Third Doctor in UNIT. She was a phantom projection in the Death Zone.
-1 to total when assisting the Third Doctor.


Captain Mike Yates - [CN-8] / [WITS-3]
As member of UNIT, Mike worked with the Third Doctor on many occasions. He was a phantom projection in the Death Zone.
-1 to total when assisting the Third Doctor.


K9 - [CN-9] / [WITS-2]
K-9 Mark III, was a present from the Fifth Doctor to Sarah Jane. Though he never made it to the Death Zone, he warned Sarah about 'going out' and that the Doctor was involved.
No Bonus


Romana - [CN-10] / [WITS-2]
A Time Lady who assisted the Fourth Doctor. Because of a glitch in the equipment, Romana never made it to the Death Zone.
No Bonus


Tegan Jovanka - [CN-11] / [WITS-6]
Though she briefly met the Fourth Doctor, Tegan traveled with the Fifth Doctor. In the Death Zone, she assisted the First Doctor. Not fond of Pitch-N-Toss.
+1 to total when assisting the Fifth or First Doctor (Episode Version only), or when battling Cybermen or The Master.


Vislor Turlough - [CN-12] / [WITS-1]
Originally intent on killing him, Turlough traveled with the Fifth Doctor. In the Death Zone, he remained safely in the Tardis.
+1 to total when assisting the Fifth Doctor.

Enemies

Dalek - [EN-1] / [PLANS-7]
The only Dalek in the game. Destroyed early on by the First Doctor.


Yeti - [EN-2] / [STRENGTH-8]
Possibly left over from the original Game of Rassilon. It hunted the Brigadier and Second Doctor. Ultimately destroyed in a rock slide.


The Master - [EN-3] / [PLANS-11]
Called in by the High Council to help the Doctor. When his services were scorned and help refused, he decided to help himself to immortality. He was later captured by the Brigadier and Third Doctor.


Cybermen - [EN-4] / [PLANS-10]
Never originally used in the Game of Rassilon because like the Daleks, they play to well. One group of Cybermen nearly blew up the Tardis while one group was destroyed by the Raston Warrior, and another was betrayed by the Master.


Raston Warrior Robot - [EN-5] / [STRENGTH-9]
The most perfect killing machine ever devised. It moves like lightening, and sensors detect movement, any movement. It's weapons are built in. It's idea of a good time is destroying a Cyber Group.


President Borusa - [EN-6] / [PLANS-12]
Lord President of Gallifrey. He was worried he would have to retire before all his work was done. He wished to continue being President, not only during his remaining regenerations, but eternally.
+2 to total when battling the First Doctor (Episode version only), the Second Doctor, the Third Doctor or the Fifth Doctor.

Traps

Temporal Instability - [TN-1] / [Hindrance-2]
Whether equipment failure or not, it certainly isn't desirable for any Time Lord to be caught in one.


Tripping On A Rock - [TN-2] / [Hinderance-1]
It just wouldn't be Doctor Who without a gratuitous tripping on a rock and spraining your ankle routine.


Vertigo - [TN-3] / [Hinderance-1]
When assisting the Doctor, sometimes you have to overcome your fears. Sarah hesitated when she was faced with climbing a mountainside, then later having to slide down a rope line to reach the Dark Tower.


An Empty Room - [TN-4] / [Hinderance-3]
Some things are not as they seem. The Master realized this was more than just an empty room. Figuring out how to cross the floor is as easy as pi.


Cyber Bomb - [TN-5] / [Hinderance-3]
Hoping to gain entry into the Tardis, a group of Cybermen placed a Cyber-Bomb. Turlough encouragingly told Susan it was time to die.


Strange Fears & Mysterious Forebodings - [TN-6] / [Hinderance-2]
While making their way to Rassilon's main chamber, Tegan and Sarah both felt something holding them back. It was the mind of Rassilon, forcing them back.

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Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 51 "The Fourth Doctor In Review"

Notes: If anything, Tom Baker is certainly recognized as 'THE' Doctor when most people talk about the older Doctor Who episodes. As to whether he's the 'BEST' Doctor is widely debated. Technically, he was still UNIT's scientific adviser but he was being used less and less in this capacity. After the story 'Robot', The Doctor went on to adventure other places besides Earth, meaning UNIT stories became less and less frequent. Also, the Tardis began to 'fill up'. The first Doctor had three people in his Tardis but eventually that was scaled back to two by the time Patrick Troughton took over. When Jon Pertwee was the Doctor, he was down to just one dedicated companion. Tom Baker also had a dedicated companion in Sarah but Harry Sullivan did travel with them for a short time. Once Sarah Jane left, the Doctor had one adventure all by himself on Gallifrey. After that Leela began to accompany him. Shorty after K-9 joined the Doctor and the days of the single companion were essentially gone for the time being. Even still, using K-9 was an easy fix when the story required only one companion because K-9 would either break down, or the planet would be inhospitable for him. Leela left and was replaced by Romana during a season long story arc, something the newer episodes are now doing. When the first Romana actress left the series, she 'regenerated' into Lalla Ward and tensions on the set were extreme. There was something between Tom and Lalla, but it wasn't good. There was a lot of friction between the two actors who seemingly despised each other. There are even a few episodes of Doctor Who where you can see the tension even on screen. Usually neither looked the other in the eye. So it was a surprise to everyone when Tom suddenly announced they had gotten married over the weekend. The marriage really didn't last long and when Lalla was once asked at a convention what her favorite Doctor Who monster is, she replied "Tom Baker". Just before Romana left the series, Adric was introduced. This marked the beginning of the 'crowded house' feel of the Tardis. Adric did have one adventure with the Doctor as a sole companion, but it was the adventure they met Nyssa. Though not joining the Tardis this episode, she did the very next episode along with Tegan. Just in time for another regeneration, and a new era of Doctor Who.
Name: The Doctor 1974-1981
Actor: Tom Baker
January 20, 1934 -
Occupation: Timelord
First Seen: Earth, 1974
First Episode: Robot (Season 12)
Last Seen: Earth, 1981
Last Episode: Logopolis (Season 18)
Special Appearance: The Five Doctors (1983), Dimensions In Time (1993)


Notes: The Doctor still has lose affiliations with UNIT after his regeneration, though he's not as dedicated to the cause as when he was marooned on Earth. The Brigadier has the ability to contact the Doctor when his help is needed and generally the Doctor comes to the aid. The Doctor can at times infuriate the Brigadier, but Lethbridge-Stewart knows the Doctor is almost always right, which conflicts with his own ego. All things aside, the two generally become very good friends though the Brigadier refuses to travel in the Tardis with the Doctor for loyalty with UNIT. If he had his way, he'd like to run into at least one alien threat that wasn't immune to bullets. In the original series, the Brigadier met 6 incarnations of the Doctor and considers them wonderful chaps, all of them.
Name: Brigadier Alistair Gordon Lethbridge-Stewart
Actor: Nicholas Courtney
12/16/29 - 02/22/11
Occupation: Brigadier of UNIT.
First Seen: Earth, 1974
First Episode: Robot (Season 12)
Last Seen: Earth, 1975
Last Episode: Terror of the Zygons (Season 13)
Special Appearance: Mawdryn Undead (1983), The Five Doctors (1983),


Notes: Working as a medic for UNIT, Harry was looking over the Doctor when he regenerated for the third time. He quite probably thought the Doctor was insane and when he was invited into the Tardis, he did so to prove it didn't actually work. Harry stayed with the Doctor till another adventure brought them back to Earth. He then opted to catch a ride back to UNIT headquarters instead of travel with the Doctor. Though he enjoyed the time with the Doctor, Harry always seemed eager to head home. Always chivalrous, he drove Sarah Jane crazy with his view on the women's role and annoyed her by constantly calling her 'old girl'. He reunites with Sarah and the Doctor when another adventure brought them back to Earth, though he's not invited back onto the Tardis. Quite probably because he would have declined the offer.
Name: Harry Sullivan
Actor: Ian Marter
10/28/1944 - 10/28/1986
Occupation: Medic
First Seen: Earth, 1974
First Episode: Robot (Season 12)
Last Seen: Earth, 1975
Last Episode: Android Invasion (Season 13)


Notes: Much as Tom Baker is the most recognized Doctor, Elisabeth Sladen as Sarah Jane Smith is widely recognized as THE companion of the Doctor. It's true she started out with Jon Pertwee as a feminist, but her tough exterior gradually faded. No, it didn't disappear all together. It seems her travels with the Doctor mellowed her out. It certainly broadened her mind and taught her to look beyond just the surface of things. Being a journalist, this was a handy skill to develop. Sarah traveled with the Doctor for quite a long time and would likely have traveled even longer with him if he hadn't dropped her off at home when he learned there was trouble on Gallifrey. Lke the Brigadier, she's met several different regenerations of the Doctor. She met the first five while on Gallifrey's Death Zone and would later go on to meet the tenth and eleventh Doctors. In fact, the Doctor became so fond of Sarah he gave her a K-9 unit as a present. She used K-9 till he became inoperable and had to place him in storage. Exactly when she meets the latest Doctors will be discussed in the future.
Name: Sarah Jane Smith
Actor: Elisabeth Sladen
February 01, 1948 - April 19, 2011
Occupation: Journalist
First Seen: Earth, 1974
First Episode: Robot (Season 12)
Last Seen: Earth, 1976
Last Episode: Hand of Fear (Season 14)
Special Appearance: K9 & Company (1981), The Five Doctors (1983), School Reunion (2006), The Stolen Earth (2008), Journey's End (2008), End of Time (2009) Sarah Jane Adventures (2008-2011)


Notes: A descendant of a crashed spaceship on an unnamed planet, Leela's people were essentially savages. At some point in the planets past, the Doctor visited the crashed ship and tried to repair it though he forgot to whip his personality out of the computer when done. As a result, the computer used his likeness which created an alter ego, driving the computer insane. After the Doctor set things straight Leela decided to accompany him, though the Doctor had to forbid the use of deadly force, through the poisonous Janis thorns she used. As a savage, she believed the Tardis was magic, though the Doctor did his best to try and explain it scientifically. As an outcast when he first met her, Leela had no where to go when he returned to Gallifry. This time he took Leela with him, despite having to leave Sarah behind on Earth the last time he visited. Or maybe the Doctor realized Leela would fit in better. And fit in she did. So much in fact, when the Doctor was departing, she opted to stay behind, having fallen in love with a Gallifreyan. K-9 stayed with Leela.
Name: Leela
Actor: Louise Jameson
April 20, 1951 -
Occupation: Savage
First Seen: Unnamed planet in the future.
First Episode: Face of Evil (Season 14)
Last Seen: Gallifrey
Last Episode: Invasion of Time (Season 15)
Special Appearance: Dimensions In Time (1993)


Notes: Originally owned by Professor Marius, K-9 was given to the Doctor when the Professor realized he was going to be heading back to Earth and K-9 would not be able to travel with him. K-9's time with the Doctor was tricky because landing on a planet with rough or rocky terrain meant K-9 had to sit out on the adventure. This was something Tom Baker grew to appreciate because he'd have to bend down to K-9's level to have a conversation with it. When Leela left the series K-9 was scripted to depart as well, but by then K-9 was every child's favorite companion and in a last minute scene, the Doctor brings in a new K-9. This second version of K-9 traveled with the Doctor and Romana during the Key of Time quest, though there were still a few times he was unable to join them because of swamps or other terrain hazards. Another device which took K-9 out of the picture was damage. Several episodes had K-9 out of commission in part or all because he was not functioning properly. When Romana opted to stay behind in E-Space, K-9 stayed with her and reminded her he had full schematics of the Tardis saved in his memory if they desired to build their own.
Name: K-9
Actor: John Leeson / David Brierly
March 1943 - / 1935 - June 10th 2008
Occupation: Faithful Computer Pet
First Seen: Bi-Al Foundation, Asteroid K4067; 5080
First Episode: Invisible Enemy (Season 15)
Last Seen: E-Space
Last Episode: Warriors Gate (Season 18)
Special Appearance: K9 & Company (1981), The Five Doctors (1983), Dimensions In Time (1993), School Reunion (2006), Journey's End (2008), Sarah Jane Adventures (2008-2010), K9 Series (2009-2010)


Notes: Romana's full name is Romanadvoratrelundar but shorted to just Romana when the Doctor realized it was too much to say, especially if he needed to get her attention quickly. She was sent to help the Doctor in his quest to find the Key of Time. A device which would enable the White Guardian to restore the balance in the universe. Tensions between the Doctor and Romana were at first high. The Doctor finally had someone on board truly his equal, and Romana wanted to simply get the task completed, instead of getting involved in local affairs as the Doctor was prone to do. Ultimately, the two became very fond of each other and instead of returning back to Gallifrey when the task was complete, she decided to regenerate and continue traveling with the Doctor.
Name: Romanadvoratrelundar I
Actor: Mary Tamm
March 22, 1950 -
Occupation: Timelady
First Seen: The Tardis, Gallifrey Native
First Episode: Ribos Operation (Season 16)
Last Seen: The Tardis
Last Episode: The Armageddon Factor (Season 16)
Special Appearance: None


Notes: When Patrick Troughton's Doctor was forced to regenerate, the Timelords gave him several options of what he could look like. He ultimately decided to take his chances randomly. So it's not so odd to find out when Romana decided to regenerate she chose what she wanted to look like. Though the Doctor was against the idea, she wanted her next regeneration to look like Princess Astra, someone the pair met on the previous adventure. Unlike the other Romana who seemed very sure of herself, this Romana turned out to be a screamer. Of course, its possible she gave that impression to make it look like she wasn't as much of a threat as she was. This was a characteristic the second Doctor had. This Romana also seemed to be more caring and empathetic towards others plights. She completely understood the Doctors reasoning's for getting involved and was upset when Gallifrey recalled her. Instead of going back to Gallifrey, she stayed in E-Space with K-9 to help free the Tharils from the various worlds they were imprisoned on.
Name: Romanadvoratrelundar II
Actor: Lalla Ward
June 28th, 1951
Occupation: Time Lady
First Seen: The Tardis
First Episode: Destiny of the Daleks (Season 17)
Last Seen: E-Space
Last Episode: Warriors Gate (18)
Special Appearance: Dimensions In Time (1993)


Notes: The Doctor met Adric when he was first trapped in E-Space. As a promising elite on the crashed starliner he was from, Adric became bored with his life and tried to join his brother who was rebelling against the society. But the time of mists brought some dark days for Alzarius when the Marshmen began attacking the starliner. Adric's brother died in a Marshmen attack so after the Doctor helped resolve the situation he stowed away in the Tardis. The Doctor was hesitant in letting Adric remain, but relented and asked Adric if he'd miss E-Space because the Doctor was heading back to his normal universe. Adric said there was nothing for him anymore and was excited to travel with the Doctor. Adric was at the Doctors side when he regenerated.
Name: Adric
Actor: Matthew Waterhouse
December 19th, 1961
Occupation: Civilian
First Seen: Alzarius (E-Space)
First Episode: Full Circle (Season 18)
Last Seen: Still traveling with the Doctor
Last Episode: Logopolis (Season 18)
Special Appearance: None


Notes: When her father married, Nyssa was assigned to take care of the evil Melkur instead of her step-mother. Though she didn't realize it, her step-mother was already being influenced by the Melkur who turned out to be the Master's Tardis. The Doctor left Traken with Adric after defeating the Master while Nyssa stayed behind. But the Doctor was unaware of the Masters true intent and was not around to stop the Master from taking over the body of Tremas, Nyssa's father. Unable to find her father, Nyssa tried to contact the Doctor but it was the Watcher who picked her up and brought her to Logopolis to be reunited with the Doctor and Adric. When the Doctor fell to his death, Nyssa was at his side.
Name: Nyssa
Actor: Sarah Sutton
December 12, 1961 -
Occupation: Civilian
First Seen: Traken
First Episode: Keeper of Traken (Season 18)
Last Seen: Still traveling with the Doctor
Last Episode: Logopolis
Special Appearance: Dimensions In Time (1993)


Notes: On her way to her first flight as an airline stewardess, Tegan's car broke down close to one of the last Police Box's. However, the Doctor materialized around it to take measurements and in so doing sprung a trap set by the Master. So Tegan stumbled into the Tardis, when the doors suddenly closed behind her. The Master, while waiting to bait the Doctor even further, murdered Tegan's aunt by compressing her atoms, shrinking her. When the Doctor took off for Logoplis, Tegan was still on-board the Tardis, lost and unaware of her Aunt's death. The Doctor was successful in stopping the Master's evil plan, but feel to his death. Tegan, along with Nyssa and Adric were by his side when the Watcher helped the Doctor to regenerate.
Name: Tegan Jovanka
Actor: Janet Fielding
January 1st, 1957
Occupation: Stewardess
First Seen: Earth, 1981
First Episode: Logopolis (Season 18)
Last Seen: Still traveling with the Doctor.
Last Episode: Logopolis (Season 18)
Special Appearance: A Fix With Sontarans (1985)

Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 48 "Warriors Gate"

The Tardis crew are still searching for a way out of E-Space. Adric assures them he won't mind leaving his universe. Suddenly the Tardis doors open and a lion looking creature called a Tharil enters the Tardis and directs it to a place with 0 co-ordinates. It's a gateway past and future, but more importantly a gateway between N-Space and E-Space. K-9 is damaged by the "Time Winds" so when the creature named Biroc leaves, the Doctor follows him.

Another ship trapped in the white void of the Gateway is searching desperately to get back home. They have enslaved the Tharils as navigators for their ships as they are the only ones who can properly 'see' through the time winds. In addition to being unaffected by the Time Winds, the Tharils are time sensitive. Detecting the Tardis, the crew of the ship investigates the Tardis. Romana unsure of their intentions, instructs Adric to stay on the Tardis with K-9 unless she gives an all clear signal, however she's taken captive.

Once Adric sees Romana leave, he sets off on his own with K-9, who's still not functioning properly; memory circuits are damaged and he operates backwards. Romana is back on the ship and when it's discovered she's also time sensitive like the Tharils, the Captain hooks her up to their machines to 'navigate' their ship. Once the bridge is clear though, a Tharil who has escaped from the ship's holding area, makes his way to the bridge and frees Romana. Walking out of phase, they walk through the ship and into the void.

The Doctor is still with Biroc and is show where they have lived before they were enslaved. As time sensitive creatures, the Doctor is physically enjoying a meal with the Tharil's when Gundan guards break in. The Gundan's are robots built by slaves of the Tharil's, as the Tharils once used to be a tyrannical race. Being enslaved themselves they have now changed and only wish to free themselves. Romana has been brought to the same place and when she sees the Gundan's break in, she grabs the Doctor and they are suddenly in the present, but surrounded with men from the ship.

The captain has seen the Tharils use mirrors to make their escapes so he's hoping to engage his engines and perform a back blast in hopes of shattering the mirrors and capturing the Tharils once again. The Tardis crew realize he'll likely blow himself up so help the rest of the Tharils on the ship escape. As though, the captain is only successful in blowing his ship and crew up. The Tardis has safely left, but without K-9 or Romana who have left to help free the Tharil's from countless worlds they have been enslaved on. But the good news is the Tardis is finally free of E-space.

WHO: Romanadvoratrelundar II

DEPARTURE LOCATION: E-Space

REASON FOR DEPARTURE: After physically seeing the universe with the Doctor, Romana is unwilling to go back to Gallifrey. Romana opts to stay in E-space and help the Tharils who have become enslaved.


WHO: K-9 Mark II

DEPARTURE LOCATION: E-space

REASON FOR DEPARTURE: Damaged by the Time Winds, K-9 no longer functions in normal space, even with the salvaged memory circuits. So when Romana opts to remain in E-Space, K-9 joins her. He also reminds Romana he has all technical manuals and schematics of a fully functioning Tardis.


NEXT: The Master of Traken

Dr. Who (The Early Years) - Part 47 "Full Circle"

Now that she's traveled with the Doctor for so long, Romana is upset to learn the Timelords have recalled her back to Gallifrey. She sulks in her room till the Doctor comes to see her. She wants to rebel against the Timelords and refers to the Doctor even doing so at one point. He reminds her on that occasion, he lost. Of course he's referring to events that led up to a forced regeneration and being marooned on Earth. As they are discussing this in her room, K-9 is monitoring the Tardis flight.

As K-9 is monitoring the Tardis, they are drawn into a CVE (Charged Vacuum Emboitment), a space anomaly that takes them out of normal space and into E-Space. The Tardis lands on the planet Alzarius, but it's supposed to be Gallifrey. As this is E-Space, all co-ordinates are negative, but the Tardis is having trouble comprehending that. As the Doctor and Romana are talking, a young boy wanders into the Tardis. it's Adric. He's just run away from a group of kids led by his brother after he was caught stealing fruit. They are kids who have rebelled from life about the Starliner, a ship marooned on the planet.

The planet has fallen into mistfall, a time when strange creatures rise from the Marsh. Of course the Doctor decides to investigate. When he comes upon a Starliner, he sneaks in but is followed by one of the creatures. He's soon discovered by the inhabitants of the ship who also find the creature. He urges them not to over-react to the creature and he tries to calm it down. The ship staff want none of that and knock out the Doctor and take the creature for further study.

While the Doctor is investigating the ship, Adric has left the Tardis but Romana gives him a homing beacon to find it again. Back with his brother's little gang, he tells them about the Tardis. Despite Adric's protests they force him to take them to the Tardis. Romana is clever though, and disarms the group, with Adric's help. After a quick flight in the Tardis, Romana leaves to investigate a cave, but she's bitten by a fruit spider and her mind is suddenly like that of the Marshmen. As Marshmen suddenly arrive to attack, K-9 tries to fight them off, but is beheaded by one of the creatures. Scared, the group in the Tardis begin to press various buttons and the Tardis dematerializes.

The Tardis re-materializes on the Starliner, and Romana and the Marshmen make their way for it. They break into the ship and cause havoc while the Doctor tries to find a cure for Romana and do more investigative work into figuring out what the Marshmen are. A cure is found, and the Doctor discovers the residents of the Starliner are actually descendants of the Marshmen. Pure oxygen drives them away, but they are adapting quickly. Pumping the ship full of Oxygen drives them from the ship and back to the swamps. However, Adric's brother dies in the process. Grieved, he sneaks into the Tardis as the Doctor is explaining to the Deciders how to operate their ship, something no one has ever figured out how to do, as the ship has been there for 40,000 generations.

WHO: Adric

PLANET OF ORIGIN: Alzarius, unknown time.

REASON FOR JOINING: After the death of his brother and bored with the Starliner, Adric stows away in the Tardis.







NEXT: The Gateway