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|name= John
|species = Human
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|job    = Mineralogist
|species=Human  
|origin = [[Earth]]
|origin= [[Earth]]  
|partner = Carol Richmond
|only= The Sensorites (TV story)  
|only   = The Sensorites (TV story)
actor= Stephen Dartnell |}}
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'''John''' was a [[mineralogist]] on [[Maitland (The Sensorites)|Captain Maitland]]'s [[Maitland's ship|ship]] in the [[28th century]].


'''John''' was a [[mineralogist]] on Captain [[Maitland's ship]] and fiancé of [[Carol Richmond]].
== Biography ==
The [[mineralogist]] aboard [[Maitland (The Sensorites)|Captain Maitland]]'s [[Maitland's ship|ship]], John was in a relationship with [[Carol Richmond]] and promised to [[marriage|marry]] her upon their return to [[Earth]]. He became aware of the presence of [[molybdenum]] on the [[Sense Sphere]] and excitedly thought about how a fleet of [[spacecraft|spaceships]] could transport the mineral home. This excitement broadcast his thoughts to the [[Sensorite]]s, who used their powers to put Maitland and Carol to [[sleep]].
 
John, his mind being opened by his excitement, received the full extent of the Sensorites' powers and was driven insane. He was eventually calmed by [[Susan Foreman]] and [[Barbara Wright]] and the Sensorite scientists agreed to restore his mind on the Sense Sphere. His open mind saw evil in the [[City Administrator (The Sensorites)|City Administrator]]. John's mind was eventually restored and, with Susan's help, he identified the Sensorite plotting against the humans, the City Administrator. He was allowed to return to Earth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'')
 
== Appearance ==
The Sensorites' attack left John looking gaunt and emaciated with bulging, maniacal eyes. [[Barbara Wright|Barbara]] though he looked like a frightened boy. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sensorites (novelisation)|The Sensorites]]'')


== Biography ==
During the expedition to the [[Sense Sphere]], he found the planet was rich in [[molybdenum]], forcing the [[Sensorite]]s to attack his mind. Unlike [[Maitland (The Sensorites)|Maitland]] and [[Carol Richmond|Carol]], who were put in a deep sleep resembling death, John's mind was opened and he became insane. Along with the rest of the crew, he was held prisoner on their ship. He was eventually calmed by [[Susan Foreman]] and [[Barbara Wright]] and the Sensorite scientists agreed to restore his mind on the Sense Sphere. His open mind saw evil in the [[Third Sensorite|City Administrator]]. His mind was eventually restored, and with Susan's help, he identified the Sensorite plotting against the humans, the City Administrator. He was allowed to return to [[Earth]] after promising to keep the Sensorites' existence secret. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'')
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John was a mineralogist on Captain Maitland's ship in the 28th century.

Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]

The mineralogist aboard Captain Maitland's ship, John was in a relationship with Carol Richmond and promised to marry her upon their return to Earth. He became aware of the presence of molybdenum on the Sense Sphere and excitedly thought about how a fleet of spaceships could transport the mineral home. This excitement broadcast his thoughts to the Sensorites, who used their powers to put Maitland and Carol to sleep.

John, his mind being opened by his excitement, received the full extent of the Sensorites' powers and was driven insane. He was eventually calmed by Susan Foreman and Barbara Wright and the Sensorite scientists agreed to restore his mind on the Sense Sphere. His open mind saw evil in the City Administrator. John's mind was eventually restored and, with Susan's help, he identified the Sensorite plotting against the humans, the City Administrator. He was allowed to return to Earth. (TV: The Sensorites)

Appearance[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Sensorites' attack left John looking gaunt and emaciated with bulging, maniacal eyes. Barbara though he looked like a frightened boy. (PROSE: The Sensorites)