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|natives = [[Manussan]]s, [[Mara]] | |natives = [[Manussan]]s, [[Mara]] | ||
|first = Snakedance (TV story) | |first = Snakedance (TV story) | ||
|appearances = [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake]]'' | |appearances = [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'' | ||
}}{{you may|Manussa (The Terrible Manussa)|n1=princess Manussa}} | }}{{you may|Manussa (The Terrible Manussa)|n1=princess Manussa}} | ||
'''Manussa''', also known as '''G139901KB''', was | '''Manussa''', also known as '''G139901KB''', was the [[homeworld]] of the [[Manussan]]s and a melting-pot of cultural influences. It was also the birthplace of the [[Mara]]. | ||
== Planetary statistics == | == Planetary statistics == | ||
Manussa was a [[type | Manussa was a [[type 314S]] [[planet]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'') with at least one moon known as [[Grey-Eye]]. It was the fourth planet ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Terrible Manussa (short story)|The Terrible Manussa]]'') in the [[Scrampus System]], and the third planet in the [[Scrampus Federation|Federation System]]. Its atmosphere was 98% [[Earth]] normal and its [[gravity]] 96% Earth normal, with a blue sky, and at least part of the planet was [[desert]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'') | ||
Manussa's flora and fauna included [[snake]]s, [[tuk-tuk]]s, [[rose]]s, and [[palm tree]]s. | |||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
When the [[ | When ruled by the [[Manussa (The Terrible Manussa)|Princess Manussa]], the [[Union of the Snake]] became the only religion on Manussa after all creeds were outlawed and all temples converted to [[Mara]] worship. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Terrible Manussa (short story)|The Terrible Manussa]]'') | ||
The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. The | Tuk-tuks and [[taxi]]s were used for transportation. The Naga Hills had a reservation for snake herders, which were considered with reverence. The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'') | ||
[[Manussan shiraz]] was a type of [[wine]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Braxiatel in Love (audio story)|Braxiatel in Love]]'') | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
Manussa was the centre of two great star- | Manussa was the centre of two great [[star-empire]]s: the [[Manussan]] Empire which existed in the [[Manussan year]] [[2215]], and the [[Sumaran Empire]] in [[2326]] which was ruled by the Mara for three hundred years, known as the [[Sumaran Era]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Cradle of the Snake (audio story)|The Cradle of the Snake]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'') | ||
The [[Federator]] defeated the Mara in [[2626]] and banished it to the [[Dark Places of the Inside]], freeing Manussa, which celebrated its defeat every ten years. Five hundred years later in [[3126]], when the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Nyssa]] and [[Tegan]] were directed there by the [[Mara]], Manussa was a colony planet of the all-powerful [[Federation of Three Worlds]], with an economy based on subsistence [[agriculture]] and [[tourism]]. The Mara attempted to manifest again, but was defeated. ([[TV]]: ''[[Snakedance (TV story)|Snakedance]]'') | |||
The [[Sixth Doctor]] later [[I Am the Very Model of a Gallifreyan Buccaneer|sang about his adventures]], mentioning Manussa among the planets he'd saved. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Pirates (audio story)|Doctor Who and the Pirates]]'') | |||
Jenny was on her way to Manussa when she became trapped by [[Sisyphus]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Crowmarsh Experiment (audio story)|The Crowmarsh Experiment]]'') | |||
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[[Category:Planets visited by the Fifth Doctor]] | [[Category:Planets visited by the Fifth Doctor]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:36, 7 December 2022
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Manussa, also known as G139901KB, was the homeworld of the Manussans and a melting-pot of cultural influences. It was also the birthplace of the Mara.
Planetary statistics[[edit] | [edit source]]
Manussa was a type 314S planet, (TV: Snakedance) with at least one moon known as Grey-Eye. It was the fourth planet (PROSE: The Terrible Manussa) in the Scrampus System, and the third planet in the Federation System. Its atmosphere was 98% Earth normal and its gravity 96% Earth normal, with a blue sky, and at least part of the planet was desert. (TV: Snakedance)
Manussa's flora and fauna included snakes, tuk-tuks, roses, and palm trees.
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
When ruled by the Princess Manussa, the Union of the Snake became the only religion on Manussa after all creeds were outlawed and all temples converted to Mara worship. (PROSE: The Terrible Manussa)
Tuk-tuks and taxis were used for transportation. The Naga Hills had a reservation for snake herders, which were considered with reverence. The Great Snake was one of the ancient emblems of Manussa. (AUDIO: The Cradle of the Snake)
Manussan shiraz was a type of wine. (AUDIO: Braxiatel in Love)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
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 for three hundred years, known as the Sumaran Era. (AUDIO: The Cradle of the Snake, TV: Snakedance)
The Federator defeated the Mara in 2626 and banished it to the Dark Places of the Inside, freeing Manussa, which celebrated its defeat every ten years. Five hundred years later in 3126, when the Fifth Doctor, Nyssa and Tegan were directed there by the Mara, Manussa was a colony planet of the all-powerful Federation of Three Worlds, with an economy based on subsistence agriculture and tourism. The Mara attempted to manifest again, but was defeated. (TV: Snakedance)
The Sixth Doctor later sang about his adventures, mentioning Manussa among the planets he'd saved. (AUDIO: Doctor Who and the Pirates)
Jenny was on her way to Manussa when she became trapped by Sisyphus. (AUDIO: The Crowmarsh Experiment)
