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{{Infobox_Species|type=[[Cyborg|Cybernetic]] [[worm]]-like creatures|affiliation=[[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]]|first=Telepresence (audio story)|appearances=[[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]''}} | {{Infobox_Species|type=[[Cyborg|Cybernetic]] [[worm]]-like creatures|affiliation=[[Cyberman|Cybermen]], [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]]|first=Telepresence (audio story)|appearances=[[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]''}} | ||
'''Mechanising Worms''', also known as '''Mechanisation Worms''', were [[metal]] [[worm]]-like creatures used by the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of the [[Cyber-Mainframe]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'', ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') They resembled the worm-like variants of the [[N-Space]] [[Cybermat|Cybermats]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Sword of Orion (audio story)|Sword of Orion]]'') | '''Mechanising Worms''', also known as '''Mechanisation Worms''', were [[metal]] [[worm]]-like creatures used by the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of the [[Cyber-Mainframe]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'', ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') They resembled the worm-like variants of the [[N-Space]] [[Cybermat|Cybermats]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revenge of the Cybermen (TV story)|Revenge of the Cybermen]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Sword of Orion (audio story)|Sword of Orion]]'') | ||
== Physical characteristics == | ==Physical characteristics== | ||
As their name implied, Mechanising Worms resembled [[silver]], [[metal]] [[worm]]-like creatures with segmented [[Body|bodies]]. Although small in size, they were strong enough to restrain fully-grown [[Human|humans]]; ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') even [[Josh Carter]], a human with [[Auton]] [[physiology]], compared being attacked by Mechanising Worms to being "hugged by a hoard of [[Boa constrictor|boa constrictors]]". Despite their strength, however, Mechanising Worms could be swiftly destroyed by a sufficiently powerful laser cutter. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') | As their name implied, Mechanising Worms resembled [[silver]], [[metal]] [[worm]]-like creatures with segmented [[Body|bodies]]. Although small in size, they were strong enough to restrain fully-grown [[Human|humans]]; ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') even [[Josh Carter]], a human with [[Auton]] [[physiology]], compared being attacked by Mechanising Worms to being "hugged by a hoard of [[Boa constrictor|boa constrictors]]". Despite their strength, however, Mechanising Worms could be swiftly destroyed by a sufficiently powerful laser cutter. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') | ||
On a [[Cyber-Control|cyber-controlled]] [[Parallel Earth (Telepresence)|parallel Earth]], [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]] made use of a huge Mechanising Worm, which had enough strength and size to significantly damage a [[building]], albeit one that was already severely damaged. It was also strong enough to cause small tremors and burrow through ground. However, unlike other Mechanising Worms, it was limited in range, and was speculated by the [[Petronella Osgood]] of [[N-Space]] to be an appendage of sorts, as it appeared to be attached to something underground. Although limited in range, this Mechanising Worm could still travel long distances at [[speed]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') | On a [[Cyber-Control|cyber-controlled]] [[Parallel Earth (Telepresence)|parallel Earth]], [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]] made use of a huge Mechanising Worm, which had enough strength and size to significantly damage a [[building]], albeit one that was already severely damaged. It was also strong enough to cause small tremors and burrow through ground. However, unlike other Mechanising Worms, it was limited in range, and was speculated by the [[Petronella Osgood]] of [[N-Space]] to be an appendage of sorts, as it appeared to be attached to something underground. Although limited in range, this Mechanising Worm could still travel long distances at [[speed]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') | ||
== Uses == | ==Uses== | ||
The [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of the [[Cyber-Mainframe]] utilised Mechanising Worms in a number of different ways to [[Cyber-conversion|cyber-convert]] lifeforms. The Cybermen themselves contained a small number of Mechanising Worms inside each of their [[Cyber-body|Cyber-bodies]]; these were designed to activate and break out of the Cyberman if it died, converting the Cyberman's attackers to replace it. [[Mobile conversion unit|Mobile conversion units]] also contained Mechanising Worms, and could use them to assist in restraining a lifeform for conversion. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') | The [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] of the [[Cyber-Mainframe]] utilised Mechanising Worms in a number of different ways to [[Cyber-conversion|cyber-convert]] lifeforms. The Cybermen themselves contained a small number of Mechanising Worms inside each of their [[Cyber-body|Cyber-bodies]]; these were designed to activate and break out of the Cyberman if it died, converting the Cyberman's attackers to replace it. [[Mobile conversion unit|Mobile conversion units]] also contained Mechanising Worms, and could use them to assist in restraining a lifeform for conversion. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') | ||
Beyond this, Mechanising Worms were also used by [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]] when trying to establish a [[dimension bridge]] between two [[Universe|universes]]. They could be used to upgrade [[Mental avatar|mental avatars]] and incorporate them into the [[signal]] linking the two universes. Mechanising Worms could still be used even if the control signal of [[dimension bridge technology]] had to broadcast across a dimensional gap; they could attack an unconscious individual who had previously used dimension bridge technology for an extensive period within a [[dream]]-state. Mechanising Worms could also be translocated to partially upgrade this individual before the dimension bridge to that individual's universe had been established. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') | Beyond this, Mechanising Worms were also used by [[The Machine (Telepresence)|the Machine]] when trying to establish a [[dimension bridge]] between two [[Universe|universes]]. They could be used to upgrade [[Mental avatar|mental avatars]] and incorporate them into the [[signal]] linking the two universes. Mechanising Worms could still be used even if the control signal of [[dimension bridge technology]] had to broadcast across a dimensional gap; they could attack an unconscious individual who had previously used dimension bridge technology for an extensive period within a [[dream]]-state. Mechanising Worms could also be translocated to partially upgrade this individual before the dimension bridge to that individual's universe had been established. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Telepresence (audio story)|Telepresence]]'') | ||
[[Category:Cyber-Mainframe]] | [[Category:Cyber-Mainframe]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, 24 January 2021
Mechanising Worms, also known as Mechanisation Worms, were metal worm-like creatures used by the Cybermen of the Cyber-Mainframe. (AUDIO: Telepresence, Code Silver) They resembled the worm-like variants of the N-Space Cybermats. (TV: Revenge of the Cybermen, AUDIO: Sword of Orion)
Physical characteristics
As their name implied, Mechanising Worms resembled silver, metal worm-like creatures with segmented bodies. Although small in size, they were strong enough to restrain fully-grown humans; (AUDIO: Telepresence) even Josh Carter, a human with Auton physiology, compared being attacked by Mechanising Worms to being "hugged by a hoard of boa constrictors". Despite their strength, however, Mechanising Worms could be swiftly destroyed by a sufficiently powerful laser cutter. (AUDIO: Code Silver)
On a cyber-controlled parallel Earth, the Machine made use of a huge Mechanising Worm, which had enough strength and size to significantly damage a building, albeit one that was already severely damaged. It was also strong enough to cause small tremors and burrow through ground. However, unlike other Mechanising Worms, it was limited in range, and was speculated by the Petronella Osgood of N-Space to be an appendage of sorts, as it appeared to be attached to something underground. Although limited in range, this Mechanising Worm could still travel long distances at speed. (AUDIO: Telepresence)
Uses
The Cybermen of the Cyber-Mainframe utilised Mechanising Worms in a number of different ways to cyber-convert lifeforms. The Cybermen themselves contained a small number of Mechanising Worms inside each of their Cyber-bodies; these were designed to activate and break out of the Cyberman if it died, converting the Cyberman's attackers to replace it. Mobile conversion units also contained Mechanising Worms, and could use them to assist in restraining a lifeform for conversion. (AUDIO: Code Silver)
Beyond this, Mechanising Worms were also used by the Machine when trying to establish a dimension bridge between two universes. They could be used to upgrade mental avatars and incorporate them into the signal linking the two universes. Mechanising Worms could still be used even if the control signal of dimension bridge technology had to broadcast across a dimensional gap; they could attack an unconscious individual who had previously used dimension bridge technology for an extensive period within a dream-state. Mechanising Worms could also be translocated to partially upgrade this individual before the dimension bridge to that individual's universe had been established. (AUDIO: Telepresence)
