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|image = | |name = ''The Dalek Task Force'' | ||
|image = Dalek Task Force.jpg | |||
|series = [[Dalek annual]]s | |series = [[Dalek annual]]s | ||
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|writer = [[David Whitaker]] and [[Terry Nation]] | |writer = [[David Whitaker]] and [[Terry Nation]] | ||
|editor = | |editor = | ||
|artist = | |artist = [[Richard Jennings]] | ||
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|publication | |publication = ''[[The Dalek World]]'' | ||
| | |release date = [[11 October (releases)|11 October]] [[1965 (releases)|1965]] | ||
|publisher = Souvenir Press | |publisher = Souvenir Press | ||
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}}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was one of the features original to ''[[The Dalek World]]'', a [[Dalek annual]] of [[1965 (releases)|1965]], which were not so much a story as an informative feature on [[Dalek]] society. | }}'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was one of the features original to ''[[The Dalek World]]'', a [[Dalek annual]] of [[1965 (releases)|1965]], which were not so much a story as an informative feature on [[Dalek]] society. It featured a wealth of information about the Dalek spacecrafts forming the titular Dalek Task Force, expanding the catalogue of Dalek ships far beyond the familiar [[Dalek flying saucer]]. | ||
The illustration bears the signature [[Richard Jennings|Jennings]] in the bottom-left corner. | |||
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* [[Dalek Task Leader]] | * [[Dalek Task Leader]] | ||
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* The [[Dalek Task Force]], the deadliest attack unit in the known universe, includes the [[Dalek Cleaver]], the [[Task Leader's Solus Combat]], the [[Megallanic Cloud Cruiser]], the dual [[Solar Power Stations]], a [[Dalek flying saucer|Dalek Sauce Transporter]], three ordinary [[Hoverbout|transolar disks]], and the [[Skaro Screamer]]. | * The [[Dalek Task Force]], the deadliest attack unit in the known universe, includes the [[Dalek Cleaver]], the [[Task Leader's Solus Combat]], the [[Megallanic Cloud Cruiser]], the dual [[Solar Power Stations]], a [[Dalek flying saucer|Dalek Sauce Transporter]], three ordinary [[Hoverbout|transolar disks]], and the [[Skaro Screamer]]. | ||
** The [[Dalek Cleaver]] is a ship capable of hurling itself at anything, including a [[mountain]], and bore its way through with nary any speed loss. It is nicknamed the "cosmic can opener" by [[Earth]] space pilots. | ** The [[Dalek Cleaver]] is a ship capable of hurling itself at anything, including a [[mountain]], and bore its way through with nary any speed loss. It is nicknamed the "cosmic can opener" by [[Earth]] space pilots. | ||
** The [[Dalek Task Leader]] is outfitted with the [[Task Leader's Solus Combat]], a [[hoverbout]]-esque solo craft with fifty times the firepower of ordinary Dalek weapons. | ** The [[Dalek Task Leader]] is outfitted with the [[Task Leader's Solus Combat]], a [[hoverbout]]-esque solo craft with fifty times the firepower of ordinary Dalek weapons. | ||
** The [[Megallanic Cloud Cruiser]] is an advance scout for hidden enemies, designed to explore cosmic [[cloud]] zones. | ** The [[Megallanic Cloud Cruiser]] is an advance scout for hidden enemies, designed to explore cosmic [[cloud]] zones. | ||
** The dual ball-shaped [[Solar Power Stations]] can be directed at any sun to collect enough power from it to power the entire Dalek attack forces. | ** The dual ball-shaped [[Solar Power Stations]] can be directed at any sun to collect enough power from it to power the entire Dalek attack forces. | ||
** The [[Skaro Screamer]] is a [[jet]]-powered all-purposes fighter craft, most feared for its ability to turn the atmosphere of any [[planet]] into [[liquid air]] which it then uses as fuel. | ** The [[Skaro Screamer]] is a [[jet]]-powered all-purposes fighter craft, most feared for its ability to turn the atmosphere of any [[planet]] into [[liquid air]] which it then uses as fuel. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:56, 9 November 2023
The Dalek Task Force was one of the features original to The Dalek World, a Dalek annual of 1965, which were not so much a story as an informative feature on Dalek society. It featured a wealth of information about the Dalek spacecrafts forming the titular Dalek Task Force, expanding the catalogue of Dalek ships far beyond the familiar Dalek flying saucer.
The illustration bears the signature Jennings in the bottom-left corner.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Dalek Task Force, the deadliest attack unit in the known universe, includes the Dalek Cleaver, the Task Leader's Solus Combat, the Megallanic Cloud Cruiser, the dual Solar Power Stations, a Dalek Sauce Transporter, three ordinary transolar disks, and the Skaro Screamer.
- The Dalek Cleaver is a ship capable of hurling itself at anything, including a mountain, and bore its way through with nary any speed loss. It is nicknamed the "cosmic can opener" by Earth space pilots.
- The Dalek Task Leader is outfitted with the Task Leader's Solus Combat, a hoverbout-esque solo craft with fifty times the firepower of ordinary Dalek weapons.
- The Megallanic Cloud Cruiser is an advance scout for hidden enemies, designed to explore cosmic cloud zones.
- The dual ball-shaped Solar Power Stations can be directed at any sun to collect enough power from it to power the entire Dalek attack forces.
- The Skaro Screamer is a jet-powered all-purposes fighter craft, most feared for its ability to turn the atmosphere of any planet into liquid air which it then uses as fuel.
