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|featuring= [[Samantha Thorn]] | |featuring= [[Samantha Thorn]] | ||
|enemy= [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]], [[Cyber-Planner]], [[Android|Android Horde]] | |enemy= [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]], [[Cyber-Planner]], [[Android|Android Horde]] | ||
|setting= {{il|[[London]], | |setting= {{il|[[London]], [[26th century]]|[[Isle of Wight]], [[26th century]]|[[Orius Beta VIII]], [[26th century]]|[[Washington DC|Oceanic City]], [[26th century]]|[[Reticek IV]], [[26th century]]}} | ||
|writer= [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |writer= [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
|director= [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |director= [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
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* Although more than 50,000 Earth troops were killed on [[Orius Beta VIII]], it is considered a tactical victory as [[Karen Brett|Admiral Karen Brett]] destroyed the Android 8th Fleet near [[Orius Beta V]]. He detonated a [[nuclear weapon]] on Orius Beta VIII, wiping out the Android Horde's remaining forces. She is promoted to the commander-in-chief of the [[Earth Empire]]'s forces. Although the public see Brett as a hero, [[President of Earth|President]] [[Duncan Levinson]] regards her as dangerous. | * Although more than 50,000 Earth troops were killed on [[Orius Beta VIII]], it is considered a tactical victory as [[Karen Brett|Admiral Karen Brett]] destroyed the Android 8th Fleet near [[Orius Beta V]]. He detonated a [[nuclear weapon]] on Orius Beta VIII, wiping out the Android Horde's remaining forces. She is promoted to the commander-in-chief of the [[Earth Empire]]'s forces. Although the public see Brett as a hero, [[President of Earth|President]] [[Duncan Levinson]] regards her as dangerous. | ||
* The [[Orion War]] has been going on for more than 20 years. | * The [[Orion War]] has been going on for more than 20 years. | ||
=== Locations === | === Locations === | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* [[David Tennant]] makes an uncredited cameo appearance as a pilot in the [[Orion War]].{{Fact}} | |||
* [[David Tennant]] makes an uncredited cameo appearance as a pilot in the [[Orion War]]. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
Revision as of 04:08, 4 July 2015
Scorpius was the first release in the first series of Big Finish Productions' Cyberman audio series. This series of stories was produced following Big Finish's success with their Dalek Empire series.
Publisher's summary
The human race is about to become extinct.
Mankind is fighting a long and costly war with its android creations in the Orion System. The deadlock must be broken at all costs. The President of Earth must think the unthinkable...
THERE IS NOTHING TO FEAR...
Plot
to be added
Cast
- Paul Hunt - Barnaby Edwards
- Samantha Thorn - Hannah Smith
- Captain Liam Barnaby - Mark McDonnell
- Admiral / President Karen Brett - Sarah Mowat
- President Duncan Levinson / Pilot - Toby Longworth
- Heliton / Vice-Admiral Charles Hendry / Glaust / Brett's father - Ian Brooker
- Comp - Samantha Sanns
- The Cybermen / The Cyber-Planner / Journalist / Guard - Nicholas Briggs
References
Conflicts
- Although more than 50,000 Earth troops were killed on Orius Beta VIII, it is considered a tactical victory as Admiral Karen Brett destroyed the Android 8th Fleet near Orius Beta V. He detonated a nuclear weapon on Orius Beta VIII, wiping out the Android Horde's remaining forces. She is promoted to the commander-in-chief of the Earth Empire's forces. Although the public see Brett as a hero, President Duncan Levinson regards her as dangerous.
- The Orion War has been going on for more than 20 years.
Locations
- The Isle of Wight is a penal colony.
Notes
- David Tennant makes an uncredited cameo appearance as a pilot in the Orion War.[source needed]
Continuity
- The White House is the official residence of the President of Earth. It would remain so until as late as 4041. (COMIC: Return of the Klytode)
- According to Paul Hunt, the secret government organisation Scorpius was formed in the aftermath of the Sword of Orion incident in the Garazone system in 2503. (AUDIO: Sword of Orion)
- Hunt left a message for President Levinson telling him that he was right and that he must cancel Scorpius. (AUDIO: Conversion)
External links
- Official Scorpius page at bigfinish.com
- Scorpius at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
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