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|Species name = Macra
|Species name = Macra
|aka = the scourge of the galaxy M87
|aka = The Scourge of the Galaxy
|type = [[Crustacoid]]
|type = [[Crustacoid]]
|affiliation = [[Human]] slaves
|affiliation = [[Human]] slaves
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===Original Macras===
===Original Macras===
The original Macras were larger than Humans, able to hold a human in one claw. They were stocky in build, with large eyestalks and large claws, and were a dark, mucky brown. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Macra Terror]]'')
The original Macras were larger than Humans, able to hold a human in one claw. They were stocky in build, with large eyestalks and large claws and were a dark, mucky brown. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Macra Terror]]'')


===New Earth Macra===
===New Earth Macra===
The Macra of [[New Earth]] were much larger in size, several hundred times larger than a Human. They had gigantic claws, large enough to easily hold an entire [[car]]. The rest of the body was smaller in proportions, with glowing eyes on thin stalks and 8 spindly legs. The Macras were predators who hunted by movement and showed no sign of intelligence. They also had distinctive and terrifying roars. They had escaped from New New York zoo.([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')
[[Image:2007Macra.jpg|left|thumb|250px|A swarm of "devolved" Macra in the depths of [[the Motorway]], [[New Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')]]
The Macra of [[New Earth]] were much larger in size, several hundred times larger than a Human. They had gigantic claws, large enough to easily hold an entire [[car]]. The rest of the body was smaller in proportions, with glowing eyes on thin stalks and 6 spindly legs. The Macras were predators who hunted by movement and showed no sign of intelligence. They also had distinctive and terrifying roars. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')


==History==
==History==
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On one [[planet]] colonised by [[Human]]s, they used the Humans as slaves to mine the gases that were vital for their existence. They were defeated when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]] effected an uprising on the planet and destroyed the control centre with an explosion, killing the Macra in charge and apparently dooming the Macra on the planet. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Macra Terror]]'')
On one [[planet]] colonised by [[Human]]s, they used the Humans as slaves to mine the gases that were vital for their existence. They were defeated when [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]] effected an uprising on the planet and destroyed the control centre with an explosion, killing the Macra in charge and apparently dooming the Macra on the planet. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Macra Terror]]'')


[[Image:2007Macra.jpg|left|thumb|250px|A swarm of "devolved" Macra in the depths of [[the Motorway]], [[New Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')]]
On [[New Earth]], a colony of Macra escaped from the [[New New York Zoo]] when the power broke down and made their way into [[the Motorway]]. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: Creatures and Demons]]'') These Macra survived and multiplied in the depths of the Motorway in [[New New York]], feeding on the poisonous fumes and stray people who came down in their cars to the "Fast Lane". They were apparently again doomed when [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] opened the roof of the Motorway, allowing the cars to escape to the Upper City, depriving the Macra of food and gases. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')
 
On [[New Earth]], a colony of Macra survived in the depths of [[the Motorway]] in [[New New York]], feeding on the poisonous fumes and stray people who came down in their cars to the "Fast Lane". They were apparently again doomed when [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] opened the roof of the Motorway, allowing the cars to escape to the Upper City, depriving the Macra of food and gases. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'') Whether the Macra died out or were rehoused in the New New York Zoo is unknown. How the Macra got here is simple; some had escaped from the New New York Zoo when the power broke down, made their way into [[the Motorway]] and they multiplied. ([[REF]]: ''[[Doctor Who: Creatures and Demons]]'')
 
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:''It is not specified whether these two planets were the same, and therefore possibly the homeworld of the Macra, however it seems unlikely.''
:''It is not specified whether these two planets were the same, and therefore possibly the homeworld of the Macra, however it seems unlikely.''


[[Image:Mac.jpg|right|thumb|A full view of the predatory Macra. ([[DW]]: ''[[Gridlock]]'')]]
==Behind the Scenes==
==Behind the Scenes==
The Doctor labelled the Macra as the "Scourge of this Galaxy" in ''[[Gridlock]]'', a title he also gave to [[Baltazar]] in ''[[The Infinite Quest]]''. However they are from differ'nt galaxies.
The Doctor labelled the Macra as the "Scourge of this Galaxy" in ''[[Gridlock]]'', a title he also gave to [[Baltazar]] in ''[[The Infinite Quest]]''. However they are from different galaxies.
 
[[Image:Mac.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The 2007 Macra revamp.]]


{{Series 3 aliens}}
{{Series 3 aliens}}

Revision as of 04:02, 15 June 2008


The Macra were a gigantic crustacoid race who survived on unclean gases which were poisonous to Humans, whom the Macra would happily consume when they could. (DW: The Macra Terror, Gridlock)

Biology

There were two known types of Macra, the original sapient species and the later predators of New Earth.

Original Macras

The original Macras were larger than Humans, able to hold a human in one claw. They were stocky in build, with large eyestalks and large claws and were a dark, mucky brown. (DW: The Macra Terror)

New Earth Macra

File:2007Macra.jpg
A swarm of "devolved" Macra in the depths of the Motorway, New Earth. (DW: Gridlock)

The Macra of New Earth were much larger in size, several hundred times larger than a Human. They had gigantic claws, large enough to easily hold an entire car. The rest of the body was smaller in proportions, with glowing eyes on thin stalks and 6 spindly legs. The Macras were predators who hunted by movement and showed no sign of intelligence. They also had distinctive and terrifying roars. (DW: Gridlock)

History

The Macra were an ancient race with a large empire; "the scourge of this galaxy" as the Doctor put it. However, after many billions of years they degenerated into feral beasts. (DW: Gridlock)

On one planet colonised by Humans, they used the Humans as slaves to mine the gases that were vital for their existence. They were defeated when the Doctor effected an uprising on the planet and destroyed the control centre with an explosion, killing the Macra in charge and apparently dooming the Macra on the planet. (DW: The Macra Terror)

On New Earth, a colony of Macra escaped from the New New York Zoo when the power broke down and made their way into the Motorway. (REF: Doctor Who: Creatures and Demons) These Macra survived and multiplied in the depths of the Motorway in New New York, feeding on the poisonous fumes and stray people who came down in their cars to the "Fast Lane". They were apparently again doomed when the Doctor opened the roof of the Motorway, allowing the cars to escape to the Upper City, depriving the Macra of food and gases. (DW: Gridlock)

It is not specified whether these two planets were the same, and therefore possibly the homeworld of the Macra, however it seems unlikely.
File:Mac.jpg
A full view of the predatory Macra. (DW: Gridlock)

Behind the Scenes

The Doctor labelled the Macra as the "Scourge of this Galaxy" in Gridlock, a title he also gave to Baltazar in The Infinite Quest. However they are from different galaxies.