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The '''Lammasteen''' were a race of [[alien]]s, who used "non-technological" technology. | |||
The '''Lammasteen''' were a race of [[alien]]s, who | |||
== | == History == | ||
When the [[Eleventh Doctor]] was stranded on [[21st century]] [[Earth]], he constructed a scanning device out of junk and household utensils, evoking the Lammasteen's devices. When he shared his knowledge with [[Craig Owens]], Craig understood its function. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lodger (TV story)|The Lodger]]'') | |||
The Eleventh Doctor also used the technology of Lammasteen to create a rudimentary generator out of an egg-beater and corkscrew when the Dream Lord turned off the power in the TARDIS. No explanation for the technology was given at the time. ([[TV]]: ''[[Amy's Choice (TV story)|Amy's Choice]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
According to ''[[The Brilliant Book 2011]]'', a [[Tardis:Valid sources|non-narrative based]] reference book: | |||
* The Lammasteen were [[humanoid]], with green-brown skin and large foreheads. | |||
:* There was a picture matching this description on the wall of Craig's hallway. | |||
* The Lammasteen utilised a unique and arcane form of science; by balancing the resonances of shapes exactly, they could create sophisticated machines out of ordinary objects. | |||
* At one time, the Lammasteen homeworld was beset by a terrible plague. They were saved by [[the Doctor]], who was rewarded by the Oligarch of Lammasteen with a toaster, which he initially mistook for a shower unit. | |||
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Latest revision as of 14:03, 26 February 2019
The Lammasteen were a race of aliens, who used "non-technological" technology.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
When the Eleventh Doctor was stranded on 21st century Earth, he constructed a scanning device out of junk and household utensils, evoking the Lammasteen's devices. When he shared his knowledge with Craig Owens, Craig understood its function. (TV: The Lodger)
The Eleventh Doctor also used the technology of Lammasteen to create a rudimentary generator out of an egg-beater and corkscrew when the Dream Lord turned off the power in the TARDIS. No explanation for the technology was given at the time. (TV: Amy's Choice)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
According to The Brilliant Book 2011, a non-narrative based reference book:
- The Lammasteen were humanoid, with green-brown skin and large foreheads.
- There was a picture matching this description on the wall of Craig's hallway.
- The Lammasteen utilised a unique and arcane form of science; by balancing the resonances of shapes exactly, they could create sophisticated machines out of ordinary objects.
- At one time, the Lammasteen homeworld was beset by a terrible plague. They were saved by the Doctor, who was rewarded by the Oligarch of Lammasteen with a toaster, which he initially mistook for a shower unit.
