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{{Infobox Individual | {{Infobox Individual | ||
| | |image = Governor of varos.jpg | ||
| | |species = Human | ||
| | |job = Governor | ||
|origin = [[Varos]] | |||
|origin= [[Varos]] | |only = Vengeance on Varos (TV story) | ||
|only= Vengeance on Varos | |actor = Martin Jarvis | ||
|actor= Martin Jarvis | }} | ||
The '''Governor''' was the forty-fifth Governor of [[Varos]]. | |||
The '''Governor | |||
== Biography == | |||
In the [[23rd century]], the Governor was born into the officer class of [[Varosian]] society and lived a life of luxury, something that he saw no issue with. He and eleven of his peers took part in the [[ballot]] before the [[Chief Officer]] to select the forty-fifth Governor of Varos and drew the one red card. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') | |||
He wanted to negotiate higher prices for [[Zeiton-7]] from the [[Galatron Mining Corporation]], but was constantly thwarted by the Chief Officer, who was in league with Galatron's representative, [[Sil]], to keep the prices low. [[Maldak]] saved him from being killed. The [[Sixth Doctor]] then told him the real value of Zeiton-7 and he announced an end to the torture and executions. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (TV story)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') | |||
== Personality == | |||
Prior to his election, the Governor had no problem with leading a lifestyle that was extravagant when compared to that of the poorer people of the planet. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') His opinion changed when he took office. ([[TV]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (TV story)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') His favourite drink was a sparkling blue [[wine]] from [[Emsidium]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') | |||
== Appearance == | |||
The Governor had a mane of yellow hair. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Vengeance on Varos (novelisation)|Vengeance on Varos]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
[[Brian Blessed]], [[George Baker]], [[Keith Barron]], [[John Carson]], [[Frank Finlay]], [[Julian Glover]], [[John Hallam]], [[Terrence Hardiman]], [[John Hurt]], [[Derek Jacobi]], [[Michael Jayston]], [[Dinsdale Landen]], [[Ian McKellen]], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Valentine Anthony Valentine] and [[David Warner]] were considered for the role before [[Martin Jarvis]] was cast.{{NameSort}} | |||
[[Category:23rd century individuals]] | |||
[[Category:Humans with unknown names]] | [[Category:Humans with unknown names]] | ||
[[Category:Human leaders]] | [[Category:Human leaders]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:11, 3 October 2023
The Governor was the forty-fifth Governor of Varos.
Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 23rd century, the Governor was born into the officer class of Varosian society and lived a life of luxury, something that he saw no issue with. He and eleven of his peers took part in the ballot before the Chief Officer to select the forty-fifth Governor of Varos and drew the one red card. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos)
He wanted to negotiate higher prices for Zeiton-7 from the Galatron Mining Corporation, but was constantly thwarted by the Chief Officer, who was in league with Galatron's representative, Sil, to keep the prices low. Maldak saved him from being killed. The Sixth Doctor then told him the real value of Zeiton-7 and he announced an end to the torture and executions. (TV: Vengeance on Varos)
Personality[[edit] | [edit source]]
Prior to his election, the Governor had no problem with leading a lifestyle that was extravagant when compared to that of the poorer people of the planet. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos) His opinion changed when he took office. (TV: Vengeance on Varos) His favourite drink was a sparkling blue wine from Emsidium. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos)
Appearance[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Governor had a mane of yellow hair. (PROSE: Vengeance on Varos)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
Brian Blessed, George Baker, Keith Barron, John Carson, Frank Finlay, Julian Glover, John Hallam, Terrence Hardiman, John Hurt, Derek Jacobi, Michael Jayston, Dinsdale Landen, Ian McKellen, Anthony Valentine and David Warner were considered for the role before Martin Jarvis was cast.
