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|location = [[Scrampus System]] | |location = [[Scrampus System]] | ||
|natives=[[Manussan]]s | |natives=[[Manussan]]s | ||
|appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'' | |appearances = [[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'' | ||
|mentions= | |mentions= [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Pirates]]'' | ||
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'''Manussa''', also known as '''G139901KB ''', was a type 314-S [[planet]]. Its atmosphere was 98% | |||
'''Manussa''', also known as '''G139901KB ''', was, like its [[Manussan]] inhabitants, was a melting-pot of innumerable cultural influences. It was the homeworld of the [[Mara]]. | |||
== Planetary statistics == | |||
Manussa was a [[type 314-S]] [[planet]]. Its atmosphere was 98% [[Earth]] normal and its [[gravity]] was 96% Earth normal. Part of the planet appeared to be desert.([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance]]'') | |||
The planet had snakes, roses, palm trees and tuk-tuks, although taxis were also used. The Naga hills had a reservation for [[snake]] herders. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'') | |||
== Culture == | |||
When the [[Fifth Doctor|Doctor]], [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] were directed there by the [[Mara]], it was a colony planet of the all-powerful [[Federation of Three Worlds]], with an economy based on agriculture and tourism. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'') | |||
The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. The Manussans were an advanced civilization that developed [[zero gravity]] and matter realisation. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'') | |||
== History == | |||
Manussa was the centre of two great star-empires: the [[Manussan]] Empire which existed in the [[Manussan year]] 2215, and the [[Sumaran Empire]] in 2326 which was ruled by the Mara. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'') The [[Millennium Mardi Gras]] was held during the Sumaran Era. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Neverland]]'') | |||
A [[Federator]] defeated the Mara and banished it to the [[Dark Places of the Inside]]. 500 years later, the event was still celebrated ever 10 years. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance]]'') | |||
[[Category:Planets visited by the Fifth Doctor]] | [[Category:Planets visited by the Fifth Doctor]] | ||
[[Category:Colony planets]] | |||
Revision as of 22:24, 13 December 2012
Manussa, also known as G139901KB , was, like its Manussan inhabitants, was a melting-pot of innumerable cultural influences. It was the homeworld of the Mara.
Planetary statistics
Manussa was a type 314-S planet. Its atmosphere was 98% Earth normal and its gravity was 96% Earth normal. Part of the planet appeared to be desert.(TV: Snakedance)
The planet had snakes, roses, palm trees and tuk-tuks, although taxis were also used. The Naga hills had a reservation for snake herders. (AUDIO: The Cradle of the Snake)
Culture
When the Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan were directed there by the Mara, it was a colony planet of the all-powerful Federation of Three Worlds, with an economy based on agriculture and tourism. (TV: Snakedance)
The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. The Manussans were an advanced civilization that developed zero gravity and matter realisation. (AUDIO: The Cradle of the Snake)
History
Manussa was the centre of two great star-empires: the Manussan Empire which existed in the Manussan year 2215, and the Sumaran Empire in 2326 which was ruled by the Mara. (AUDIO: The Cradle of the Snake) The Millennium Mardi Gras was held during the Sumaran Era. (AUDIO: Neverland)
A Federator defeated the Mara and banished it to the Dark Places of the Inside. 500 years later, the event was still celebrated ever 10 years. (TV: Snakedance)
