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On the [[Crucible of Souls]], [[Padrac]] ejects [[escape shuttle (Ship in a Bottle)|an escape shuttle]] with [[Eighth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Liv Chenka|Liv]] and [[Helen Sinclair|Helen]] inside and is congratulated on his success by [[River Song|River]]. She deactivates her [[psychic wimple]] and has him run her [[biodata]], asking to join him and the [[Doom Coalition]].
On the [[Crucible of Souls]], [[Padrac]] ejects [[escape shuttle (Ship in a Bottle)|an escape shuttle]] with [[Eighth Doctor|the Doctor]], [[Liv Chenka|Liv]] and [[Helen Sinclair|Helen]] inside and is congratulated on his success by [[River Song|River]]. She deactivates her [[psychic wimple]] and has him run her [[biodata]], asking to join him and the [[Doom Coalition]].


[[Keeper of the Matrix (Songs of Love)|The Keeper]] confirms for [[Volstrom|Councillor Volstrom]] that [[information]] from [[Padrac's TARDIS]] has proven that usage of the [[Time Vortex]] will soon be compromised. He also says that [[Jerastra|Chancellor Jerastra]] needs to be informed of a rippling effect in the data streams of [[the Matrix]], [[infostamp]]s of which he hands over.
[[Keeper of the Matrix (Songs of Love)|The Keeper]] confirms for [[Volstrom|Councillor Volstrom]] that [[information]] from [[Padrac's TARDIS]] has proven that usage of the [[Time Vortex]] will soon be compromised. He also says that [[Jerasta|Chancellor Jerasta]] needs to be informed of a rippling effect in the data streams of [[the Matrix]], [[infostamp]]s of which he hands over.


Intrigued by River, Padrac has her secured in his TARDIS and orders [[Veklin|Captain Veklin]] to send [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] to [[Gallifrey]] and maintain a garrison on the Crucible, as well as to tell [[the Eleven]], should he appear, that he has been waiting for him. Meanwhile, in outer space, Liv and Helen wait to be rescued when a [[spacecraft]] approaches. Jerastra calls Padrac after a [[High Council]] meeting and informs him of the Matrix's projections and that some councillors are suggesting that they flee Gallifrey. Liv and Helen remove the [[helmet]]s of their [[pressure suit]]s and find themselves in another escape capsule which automatically re-enters the Vortex.
Intrigued by River, Padrac has her secured in his TARDIS and orders [[Veklin|Captain Veklin]] to send [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] to [[Gallifrey]] and maintain a garrison on the Crucible, as well as to tell [[the Eleven]], should he appear, that he has been waiting for him. Meanwhile, in outer space, Liv and Helen wait to be rescued when a [[spacecraft]] approaches. Jerasta calls Padrac after a [[High Council]] meeting and informs him of the Matrix's projections and that some councillors are suggesting that they flee Gallifrey. Liv and Helen remove the [[helmet]]s of their [[pressure suit]]s and find themselves in [[Vortex sphere|another escape capsule]] which automatically re-enters the Vortex.


In the [[Panopticon]], Jerastra has Volstrom inform the High Council of the Matrix's projections for the future of Gallifrey and that Padrac is risking his life to investigate. He denies Jerastra's suggestion that the Matrix might be compromised and says that Padrac is the best person to advise the Council in the absence of [[President (The Eleven)|the President]]. After the meeting, Volstrom and Jerastra talk about the absence of so many councillors and that the [[Inner Council]] will be convened when Padrac returns.
In the [[Panopticon]], Jerasta has Volstrom inform the High Council of the Matrix's projections for the future of Gallifrey and that Padrac is risking his life to investigate. He denies Jerasta's suggestion that the Matrix might be compromised and says that Padrac is the best person to advise the Council in the absence of [[President (The Eleven)|the President]]. After the meeting, Volstrom and Jerasta talk about the absence of so many councillors and that the [[Inner Council]] will be convened when Padrac returns.


River and Padrac arrive on Gallifrey and meet Volstrom. He and Padrac agree that they will push for the [[Harmony (Songs of Love)|Harmony]] vote. Meanwhile, Liv tries to operate the crashing shuttle and reroutes it to land in [[London]]. Volstrom tells Padrac that River's biodata confirms that she is Dr River Song and that she is linked to the [[assassination]] of the Doctor at [[Lake Silencio]]. Padrac introduces her to [[Caleera|the Sonomancer]], who is distorting information within the Matrix and who demands that River prove herself.
River and Padrac arrive on Gallifrey and meet Volstrom. He and Padrac agree that they will push for the [[Harmony (Songs of Love)|Harmony]] vote. Meanwhile, Liv tries to operate the crashing shuttle and reroutes it to land in [[London]]. Volstrom tells Padrac that River's biodata confirms that she is Dr River Song and that she is linked to the [[assassination]] of the Doctor at [[Lake Silencio]]. Padrac introduces her to [[Caleera|the Sonomancer]], who is distorting information within the Matrix and who demands that River prove herself.
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In the spaceport, Liv and Helen search for a ship in which to escape.
In the spaceport, Liv and Helen search for a ship in which to escape.


At a meeting of the Inner Council, Volstrom uses a Matrix window to show what will soon happen. Padrac gives a speech on how he has seen Gallifrey's fall in every possible timeline and suggests that they allow the rest of the universe to be destroyed whilst preserving their own planet, shocking Jerastra.  
At a meeting of the Inner Council, Volstrom uses a Matrix window to show what will soon happen. Padrac gives a speech on how he has seen Gallifrey's fall in every possible timeline and suggests that they allow the rest of the universe to be destroyed whilst preserving their own planet, shocking Jerasta.
 
Having stolen Volstrom's [[passkey]]s, River explores the Capitol, using [[River Song's sonic screwdriver|her sonic screwdriver]] on the [[camera]]s. She finds a Matrix window and sees that a vortex sphere had been sent to save Liv and Helen and deposited them in London. She contacts her "favourite girls", who are stealing a [[skimmer]], and, to get Liv's trust, tells Helen to tell her the truth of her identity. She leaves for her room to ensure that Padrac does not find her out, concerned that her time will be up once the Eleven arrives.
 
Padrac interferes in the vote by giving another speech, which Jerasta says to Volstrom is unprecedented. She receives a message from [[Presidential Aide (Songs of Love)|a presidential aide]] informing her that the President's TARDIS is trapped in the [[transduction barrier]].


''To be completed.''
''To be completed.''
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* [[Volstrom]] - [[Vince Leigh]]
* [[Volstrom]] - [[Vince Leigh]]
* [[Presidential Aide (Songs of Love)|Presidential Aide]] - [[Sasha Behar]]
* [[Presidential Aide (Songs of Love)|Presidential Aide]] - [[Sasha Behar]]
* [[Jerastra]] - [[Olivia Poulet]]
* [[Jerasta]] - [[Olivia Poulet]]
* [[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Paul McGann]]
* [[Eighth Doctor|The Doctor]] - [[Paul McGann]]


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=== Biology ===
=== Biology ===
* River has a [[binary vascular system]].
* River has a [[binary vascular system]].
=== Individuals ===
* [[The Two]] boasted that his "[[nose]] was particularly good at sniffing out traitors." Within [[the Eleven]], he exposed [[Volstrom]]'s betrayal of [[Padrac]] as an agent of [[Ollistra]].
=== Locations ===
* The TARDIS is transported to [[Bay γ]].


=== Technology ===
=== Technology ===
* Veklin collects the [[Chancellery Master Key]].
* Veklin collects the [[Chancellery Master Key]].
* According to [[Padrac]], the [[Capitol]] of Gallifrey, like [[TARDIS]]es, has the ability "to change its interior décor to suit the mood of its occupants".
* According to [[Padrac]], the [[Capitol]] of Gallifrey, like [[TARDIS]]es, has the ability "to change its interior décor to suit the mood of its occupants".
=== Individuals ===
* [[The Two]] boasted that his "[[nose]] was particularly good at sniffing out traitors." Within [[the Eleven]], he exposed [[Volstrom]]'s betrayal of [[Padrac]] as an agent of [[Ollistra]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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* The Doctor temporarily remembers meeting River many times before. He mentions the [[Great Storm]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Eye of the Storm (audio story)|The Eye of the Storm]]'') the [[Discordia]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Someone I Once Knew (audio story)|Someone I Once Knew]]'') and [[Vienna]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Requiem for the Doctor (audio story)|A Requiem for the Doctor]]'')
* The Doctor temporarily remembers meeting River many times before. He mentions the [[Great Storm]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Eye of the Storm (audio story)|The Eye of the Storm]]'') the [[Discordia]], ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Someone I Once Knew (audio story)|Someone I Once Knew]]'') and [[Vienna]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Requiem for the Doctor (audio story)|A Requiem for the Doctor]]'')
* Time Lords use [[infostamp]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'')
* Time Lords use [[infostamp]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'')
* Liv impliedly asks if Helen and River are romantically engaged. River had previously been surprised by Helen's positive reaction to her looking like [[Rita Hayworth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sonomancer (audio story)|The Sonomancer]]'')
* River mentions going "fist to fist" with the Eleven. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sonomancer (audio story)|The Sonomancer]]'')
* River talks about being the [[Child of a TARDIS|Child of the TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[River of Time (short story)|River of Time]]'')
* River talks about being the [[Child of a TARDIS|Child of the TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Let's Kill Hitler (TV story)|Let's Kill Hitler]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[River of Time (short story)|River of Time]]'')
* River's double hearts are mentioned. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Eye of the Storm (audio story)|The Eye of the Storm]]'')
* River's double hearts are mentioned. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Eye of the Storm (audio story)|The Eye of the Storm]]'')

Revision as of 15:23, 21 September 2020

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Songs of Love was the second story in the audio anthology Doom Coalition 4, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Matt Fitton and featured Alex Kingston as River Song, Paul McGann as the Eighth Doctor, Nicola Walker as Liv Chenka and Hattie Morahan as Helen Sinclair.

Publisher's summary

Left to fend for herself against a bunch of power-hungry plotters hell-bent on destroying the universe, what choice does a girl have but to throw in her lot with the winning side? Using her past to her advantage, River Song returns to the ancestral seat of the Time Lords to make her last stand.

Plot

On the Crucible of Souls, Padrac ejects an escape shuttle with the Doctor, Liv and Helen inside and is congratulated on his success by River. She deactivates her psychic wimple and has him run her biodata, asking to join him and the Doom Coalition.

The Keeper confirms for Councillor Volstrom that information from Padrac's TARDIS has proven that usage of the Time Vortex will soon be compromised. He also says that Chancellor Jerasta needs to be informed of a rippling effect in the data streams of the Matrix, infostamps of which he hands over.

Intrigued by River, Padrac has her secured in his TARDIS and orders Captain Veklin to send the Doctor's TARDIS to Gallifrey and maintain a garrison on the Crucible, as well as to tell the Eleven, should he appear, that he has been waiting for him. Meanwhile, in outer space, Liv and Helen wait to be rescued when a spacecraft approaches. Jerasta calls Padrac after a High Council meeting and informs him of the Matrix's projections and that some councillors are suggesting that they flee Gallifrey. Liv and Helen remove the helmets of their pressure suits and find themselves in another escape capsule which automatically re-enters the Vortex.

In the Panopticon, Jerasta has Volstrom inform the High Council of the Matrix's projections for the future of Gallifrey and that Padrac is risking his life to investigate. He denies Jerasta's suggestion that the Matrix might be compromised and says that Padrac is the best person to advise the Council in the absence of the President. After the meeting, Volstrom and Jerasta talk about the absence of so many councillors and that the Inner Council will be convened when Padrac returns.

River and Padrac arrive on Gallifrey and meet Volstrom. He and Padrac agree that they will push for the Harmony vote. Meanwhile, Liv tries to operate the crashing shuttle and reroutes it to land in London. Volstrom tells Padrac that River's biodata confirms that she is Dr River Song and that she is linked to the assassination of the Doctor at Lake Silencio. Padrac introduces her to the Sonomancer, who is distorting information within the Matrix and who demands that River prove herself.

Liv and Helen arrive in London in what Liv believes is post-25th century. They hear the Sonomancer's resonations and head to the London Spaceport to flee.

On Padrac's orders, the Sonomancer searches the Matrix for the secret of the Resonance Engine, planning to use it at the time that the Doomsday Chronometer pinpointed as the alignment of all celestial bodies. Padrac and Volstrom tell River some of their plans before Volstrom gives River a tour of the Capitol. With River gone, Padrac and the Sonomancer discuss her uses, as well as the Eleven's, before the Sonomancer returns to the Matrix and finds that the Doctor, Liv and Helen are still alive.

In the spaceport, Liv and Helen search for a ship in which to escape.

At a meeting of the Inner Council, Volstrom uses a Matrix window to show what will soon happen. Padrac gives a speech on how he has seen Gallifrey's fall in every possible timeline and suggests that they allow the rest of the universe to be destroyed whilst preserving their own planet, shocking Jerasta.

Having stolen Volstrom's passkeys, River explores the Capitol, using her sonic screwdriver on the cameras. She finds a Matrix window and sees that a vortex sphere had been sent to save Liv and Helen and deposited them in London. She contacts her "favourite girls", who are stealing a skimmer, and, to get Liv's trust, tells Helen to tell her the truth of her identity. She leaves for her room to ensure that Padrac does not find her out, concerned that her time will be up once the Eleven arrives.

Padrac interferes in the vote by giving another speech, which Jerasta says to Volstrom is unprecedented. She receives a message from a presidential aide informing her that the President's TARDIS is trapped in the transduction barrier.

To be completed.

Cast

References

Biology

Individuals

Locations

  • The TARDIS is transported to Bay γ.

Technology

Notes

Textless cover.

Continuity

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