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|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[Sky (TV story)|Sky]]''}} | |appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[Sky (TV story)|Sky]]''}} | ||
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Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and had the [[Weserbergland meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorise [[Ealing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'') | Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and had the [[Weserbergland meteorite]] on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the [[Pied Piper]] to terrorise [[Ealing]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown (TV story)|The Day of the Clown]]'') | ||
One of the scientists working at the Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in its research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen]] in disguise. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'') | One of the scientists working at the Institute was [[Celeste Rivers|Professor Rivers]]. The Institute was also assisted in its research by [[Nathan Goss]], an arrogant boy genius who was in fact [[Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen]] of the family [[Slitheen family|Slitheen]] in disguise. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'') | ||
The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'') | The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of [[Ashen Hill Manor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Eternity Trap (TV story)|The Eternity Trap]]'') | ||
They were plagued by the [[British government]] during [[the 456]] crisis. ([[TV]]: ''[[Children of Earth]]'') | They were plagued by the [[British government]] during [[the 456]] crisis. ([[TV]]: ''[[Series 3 (Torchwood)|Children of Earth]]'') | ||
Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a [[matter compressor]] from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'') | Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a [[matter compressor]] from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Gift (TV story)|The Gift]]'') | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 11 October 2023
This article contains far too many bulleted lists. These sections should be converted into normal prose.
The Pharos Institute was a scientific organisation that experimented with the latest advances in technology.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
21st century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In the 2000s, the Pharos Institute were tapping the vast potential of the MITRE telekinetic headset. However, the organisation had been infiltrated by Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen, who was manipulating the researchers so that the headset could be used for sinister purposes.
Sarah Jane Smith broke into the Institute and stole the prototype for Mr Smith to examine. Korst and two other Slitheen, working in collusion with Mr Smith, took Luke Smith hostage and wired him into the stolen headset. The resultant telekinetic power was to be drained and sold off piece by piece but Mr Smith used it to nearly bring the Moon crashing into the Earth. The disaster was finally averted by a reformed Mr Smith, whom Sarah Jane had reprogrammed with a computer virus. (TV: The Lost Boy)
Another ongoing project of the Institute was the research of space debris. Samples were probed for any signs of extraterrestrial life. They found some clues in Martian meteor fragments and had the Weserbergland meteorite on loan for research. This allowed the entity known as the Pied Piper to terrorise Ealing. (TV: The Day of the Clown)
One of the scientists working at the Institute was Professor Rivers. The Institute was also assisted in its research by Nathan Goss, an arrogant boy genius who was in fact Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen of the family Slitheen in disguise. (TV: The Lost Boy)
The Institute also made inquiries into the alleged hauntings of Ashen Hill Manor. (TV: The Eternity Trap)
They were plagued by the British government during the 456 crisis. (TV: Children of Earth)
Some time after the investigation at Ashen Hill Manor, a member of the Slitheen family stole a matter compressor from the Institute. He and his comrade planned to use the device to crush Earth's carbon crust into a gigantic diamond. (TV: The Gift)
A fossilised Silurian egg was discovered by the Pharos Institute. Sarah Jane paid a visit to take a look. (TV: Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6)
Staff[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Celeste Rivers (TV: The Lost Boy, The Day of the Clown, The Eternity Trap)
- Toby Silverman (TV: The Eternity Trap)
- Korst Gogg Thek Lutiven-Day Slitheen (TV: The Lost Boy)
- George Bailey (TV: The Lost Boy, PROSE: The Lost Boy)
- Peter Fairley (PROSE: The Lost Boy)
- Patricia Conway (PROSE: The Lost Boy)
- Ann Reynolds (PROSE: The Lost Boy)
- Bryan Cawston (PROSE: The Lost Boy)
Technology and acquisitions[[edit] | [edit source]]
- MITRE headsets (TV: The Lost Boy)
- Jeggorabax asteroid (TV: The Day of the Clown)
- Paranormal energy readers (TV: The Eternity Trap)
- Portable computer systems (TV: The Eternity Trap)
- Portable CCTV cameras (TV: The Eternity Trap)
- Matter compressor (TV: The Gift)
- Fossilised Silurian egg (TV: Sarah Jane's Alien Files episode 6)
