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Indeed, they were also known by [[Names for the Time Lords|many other names]], including but not limited to the '''Gods''' or '''Gods of the Fourth''', ([[TV]]: {{cs|Underworld (TV story)}}, [[WC]]: {{cs|Death Comes to Time (webcast)}}, etc.) the '''Great Houses''' and their '''Homeworlders''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Book of the War (novel)}}, etc.) the '''Architects''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Golden Age (novel)}}, etc.) the '''Sun Builders''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Going Once, Going Twice (short story)}}) the '''Superiors''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|A Bright White Crack (short story)}}) and variations on '''archons''' or '''Archons of Time'''. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Crimes Against History (short story)}}, etc.) | Indeed, they were also known by [[Names for the Time Lords|many other names]], including but not limited to the '''Gods''' or '''Gods of the Fourth''', ([[TV]]: {{cs|Underworld (TV story)}}, [[WC]]: {{cs|Death Comes to Time (webcast)}}, etc.) the '''Great Houses''' and their '''Homeworlders''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Book of the War (novel)}}, etc.) the '''Architects''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Golden Age (novel)}}, etc.) the '''Sun Builders''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Going Once, Going Twice (short story)}}) the '''Superiors''', ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|A Bright White Crack (short story)}}) and variations on '''archons''' or '''Archons of Time'''. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Crimes Against History (short story)}}, etc.) | ||
The ancient Time Lords were known to take part in battles and conflicts, often helping to hunt species known to be dangerous. One of the last of these was [[Eternal War|a war]] against the [[Great Vampire]]s, which was so long and bloody that they turned against violence in general. ([[TV]]: {{cs|State of Decay (TV story)}}) For at least part of their history, the Time Lords adhered to a strict [[Non-interference policy|policy of non-interference]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The War Games (TV story)}}) Despite their attempts to keep up an appearance of being uninterested in the affairs of others, they still sent discreet missions where other Time Lords would act on their behalf. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Colony in Space (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Two Doctors (TV story)}}, {{cs|Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)}}, et al.) On one occasion, the [[Fourth Doctor]] was instructed to [[Genesis Incident|intercept]] the [[Creation of the Daleks|creation of]] the [[Dalek]] race, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)}}) a step which eventually led to [[Last Great Time War|a | The ancient Time Lords were known to take part in battles and conflicts, often helping to hunt species known to be dangerous. One of the last of these was [[Eternal War|a war]] against the [[Great Vampire]]s, which was so long and bloody that they turned against violence in general. ([[TV]]: {{cs|State of Decay (TV story)}}) For at least part of their history, the Time Lords adhered to a strict [[Non-interference policy|policy of non-interference]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The War Games (TV story)}}) Despite their attempts to keep up an appearance of being uninterested in the affairs of others, they still sent discreet missions where other Time Lords would act on their behalf. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Colony in Space (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Two Doctors (TV story)}}, {{cs|Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)}}, et al.) On one occasion, the [[Fourth Doctor]] was instructed to [[Genesis Incident|intercept]] the [[Creation of the Daleks|creation of]] the [[Dalek]] race, ([[TV]]: {{cs|Genesis of the Daleks (TV story)}}) a step which eventually led to [[Last Great Time War|a devestating war]] between the two species. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Hunters of the Burning Stone (comic story)}}, et al.) | ||
By the time of the [[Sixth Doctor]], the Time Lords | By the time of the [[Sixth Doctor]], the Time Lords had reigned in "absolute power" for ten million years. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ultimate Foe (TV story)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Book of the War (novel)}}<!--More accurate citaion wanted!-->) During the final day of the [[Last Great Time War|Time War]], it was claimed the history of the Time Lords spanned "a billion years". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The End of Time (TV story)}}) | ||