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A '''grappling hook''' was a simple machine that | {{wikipediainfo}} | ||
A '''grappling hook''' was a simple machine that fired a string of rope with a hook attached to the end, which could latch onto something and hoist the user into the air. | |||
Madame [[Vastra]] used one in the late [[19th century]] to cling to the frame of the [[Crystal Palace]] after shattering the glass roof, preventing her from falling to her death. She used the grappling hook to get to safety again, after Lady [[Cornelia Basildon-Stone]] had let go of Vastra and the genetic [[mutation]] Lady Basildon-Stone sustained by the [[genetic splicer]] failed. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Crystal Throne (comic story)|The Crystal Throne]]'') | |||
[[Emily Holroyd]] used a grappling hook when taking [[Torchwood Three]] to storm the [[HMS Hades|HMS ''Hades'']]. She fired the hook and rope from a [[revolver]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Baby Farmers (short story)|The Baby Farmers]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:17, 9 March 2023
A grappling hook was a simple machine that fired a string of rope with a hook attached to the end, which could latch onto something and hoist the user into the air.
Madame Vastra used one in the late 19th century to cling to the frame of the Crystal Palace after shattering the glass roof, preventing her from falling to her death. She used the grappling hook to get to safety again, after Lady Cornelia Basildon-Stone had let go of Vastra and the genetic mutation Lady Basildon-Stone sustained by the genetic splicer failed. (COMIC: The Crystal Throne)
Emily Holroyd used a grappling hook when taking Torchwood Three to storm the HMS Hades. She fired the hook and rope from a revolver. (PROSE: The Baby Farmers)
