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'''Martian Sphinx''' is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable fire power. It lay dormant with all but its face beneath the surface for many generations. It was regarded as a curiosity until revived by Dr. Who, who interpreted a series of carved hieroglyphs in the underground cave system as activation codes for the robot. It was reactivated in time to destroy the Daleks who were planning to use the planet as a launch base in an attack on the Blue Planet (aka Earth). | '''Martian Sphinx''' is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable fire power. It lay dormant with all but its face beneath the surface for many generations. It was regarded as a curiosity until revived by Dr. Who, who interpreted a series of carved hieroglyphs in the underground cave system as activation codes for the robot. It was reactivated in time to destroy the Daleks who were planning to use the planet as a launch base in an attack on the Blue Planet (aka Earth). | ||
'''Susan''', | '''Susan''', granddaughter of the traveller in time and space known as Dr. Who. She helped revive the Martian Sphinx with her understanding of the hieroglyphs found in the cave system below the surface of the planet. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This comic strip is "In memory of [[Peter Cushing]] OBE. 26th May 1911 - 11th August 1994". | * This comic strip is "In memory of [[Peter Cushing]] OBE. 26th May 1911 - 11th August 1994". | ||
* As in the movies, the Doctor is referred to as Dr. Who and the TARDIS as simply Tardis. | * As in the movies, the Doctor is referred to as "Dr. Who" and the TARDIS as simply ''[[TARDIS (Dalek movies)|Tardis]]''. | ||
=== Original print details === | === Original print details === | ||
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== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* This occurs before the Daleks' successful invasion of [[Earth]]. (''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'') | * This occurs before the Daleks' successful invasion of [[Earth]]. (''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'') | ||
== Timeline == | |||
* This story takes place after [[ST]]: ''[[The House on Oldark Moor (short story)|The House on Oldark Moor]]'' | |||
* This story takes place before ''[[Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.]]'' | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 12:55, 14 April 2012
Summary
While exploring the mysteries of the Martian Sphinx, the Doctor, Louise and Susan are captured by Daleks who have moved into the Sol system, closer to Earth. The Doctor and Susan escape with the help of the native Martians and are taken to a city beneath the Sphinx. Tthe Doctor activates a dormant fighting robot there. As the Doctor rescues Louise from the Daleks (who have learnt about the TARDIS), the robot attacks and destroys the Daleks' Martian base. This only delays their future attack on 'The Blue Planet'.
Characters and Concepts
Louise, niece of the traveller in time and space known as Dr. Who. A Dalek scan revealed her as human. She was rescued by Dr. Who from the Dalek saucer as it prepared to leave Mars to return to Skaro before being destroyed by the Martian Sphinx.
Mars, commonly known as the red planet, in the Sol System. Home to one of the natural wonder of the universe, the Mars Bubble a hundred-mile wide atmospheric pocket capable of sustaining life. Located within the bubble live the surviving native Martians and the Martian Sphinx.
Martians (native), small, telepathic, hairless humanoid creatures with large eyes, no mouth or nose. Driven to live in the underground canal and cave systems by the Devastation, many died, along with an understanding of their former technology, which was left abandoned or unused (e.g. The Martian Sphinx)
Martian Sphinx is the ultimate weapon of war, a giant robot with formidable fire power. It lay dormant with all but its face beneath the surface for many generations. It was regarded as a curiosity until revived by Dr. Who, who interpreted a series of carved hieroglyphs in the underground cave system as activation codes for the robot. It was reactivated in time to destroy the Daleks who were planning to use the planet as a launch base in an attack on the Blue Planet (aka Earth).
Susan, granddaughter of the traveller in time and space known as Dr. Who. She helped revive the Martian Sphinx with her understanding of the hieroglyphs found in the cave system below the surface of the planet.
References
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Notes
- This comic strip is "In memory of Peter Cushing OBE. 26th May 1911 - 11th August 1994".
- As in the movies, the Doctor is referred to as "Dr. Who" and the TARDIS as simply Tardis.
Original print details
- Publication with page count and closing captions
- DWMS Spring 1996 (8)
Continuity
- This occurs before the Daleks' successful invasion of Earth. (Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.)
Timeline
- This story takes place after ST: The House on Oldark Moor
- This story takes place before Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D.
