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== Planetary statistics ==
== 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]]'')
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 (TV story)|Snakedance]]'')


The planet had [[snake]]s, [[rose]]s, palm [[tree]]s and [[tuk-tuk]]s, although [[taxi]]s were also used. The Naga hills had a reservation for snake herders. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'')
The planet had [[snake]]s, [[rose]]s, palm [[tree]]s and [[tuk-tuk]]s, although [[taxi]]s were also used. The Naga hills had a reservation for snake herders. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'')


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
When the [[Fifth 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]]'')
When the [[Fifth 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 civilisation that developed [[zero gravity]] and matter realisation. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'')
The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. The Manussans were an advanced civilisation that developed [[zero gravity]] and matter realisation. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'')


== History ==
== 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]]'')
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 (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'') The [[Millennium Mardi Gras]] was held during the Sumaran Era. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Neverland (audio story)|Neverland]]'')
 
A [[Federator]] defeated the Mara and banished it to the [[Dark Places of the Inside]]. Five hundred years later, the event was still celebrated every ten years. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance]]'')


A [[Federator]] defeated the Mara and banished it to the [[Dark Places of the Inside]]. Five hundred years later, the event was still celebrated every ten years. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'')
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Manussa, also known as G139901KB, was, like its Manussan inhabitants, 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, 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 civilisation 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. Five hundred years later, the event was still celebrated every ten years. (TV: Snakedance)