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|doctor=Fifth Doctor | |doctor=Fifth Doctor | ||
|companions=[[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] | |companions=[[Nyssa]], [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] | ||
|enemy= [[Omega]] | |enemy= [[Omega]], the [[Time Lord]]s | ||
|setting= [[Amsterdam | |setting= [[Amsterdam]], [[1983]] | ||
|writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | |writer= [[Terrance Dicks]] | ||
|publisher= Target Books | |publisher= Target Books | ||
|publisher2= W.H. Allen | |publisher2= W.H. Allen | ||
|novelisation of= Arc of Infinity (TV story) | |novelisation of= Arc of Infinity (TV story) | ||
|release date= [[20 October (releases)|20 October]] [[1983 (releases)|1983]] | |release date= [[20 October (releases)|20 October]] [[1983 (releases)|1983]] | ||
|format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 117 Pages | |format= Hardcover and paperback editions, 117 Pages | ||
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== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
=== 1983 edition === | === 1983 edition === | ||
When the [[Fifth Doctor]] returns to [[Gallifrey]], he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the [[Time Lord]]s' master computer known as [[the Matrix]]. | When the [[Fifth Doctor]] returns to [[Gallifrey]], he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the [[Time Lord]]s' master computer known as [[the Matrix]]. | ||
The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor’s molecular structure-and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect. | |||
The [[High Council|Gallifreyan high Council]] believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die… | |||
== Deviations from televised story == | == Deviations from televised story == | ||
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== Additional cover images == | == Additional cover images == | ||
''To be added'' | |||
== British publication history == | == British publication history == | ||
First publication: | |||
* Hardback | * Hardback | ||
: W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | : W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK | ||
* Paperback | * Paperback | ||
: Target | : Target | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 15:43, 8 March 2014
Arc of Infinity was a novelisation based on the 1983 television serial Arc of Infinity.
Publisher's summary
1983 edition
When the Fifth Doctor returns to Gallifrey, he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the Time Lords' master computer known as the Matrix.
The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor’s molecular structure-and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect.
The Gallifreyan high Council believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die…
Deviations from televised story
To be added
Writing and publishing notes
- Although known in the Target library as book number 80 (following the book numbering which started with number 79 Terminus), the book itself was not numbered. Number 81 (The Five Doctors) however was.
Additional cover images
To be added
British publication history
First publication:
- Hardback
- W.H. Allen & Co. Ltd. UK
- Paperback
- Target
