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A '''[[sonic screwdriver]]''' was owned by the [[Fourteenth Doctor]], which had similar design elements to [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|previous models]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) | A '''[[sonic screwdriver]]''' was owned by the [[Fourteenth Doctor]], which had similar design elements to [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|previous models]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) | ||
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[[File:Wubwubwubwubwub.png|thumb|left|The [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] is destroyed. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)}})]] | [[File:Wubwubwubwubwub.png|thumb|left|The [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] is destroyed. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)}})]] | ||
After the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] fell into the [[Fourteenth Doctor]]'s possession following [[Thirteenth Doctor's regeneration|his regeneration]], he used it for a short while to scan inside the [[Dalek Dome]] until it was destroyed by a fake [[Red Supreme Dalek (Liberation of the Daleks)|Supreme Dalek]]. He later got an identical one made for him that he used to change the direction of the [[Dalek]]s' escape [[rocket]] to hit the [[Mathematicians' Moon]]. It was then destroyed by the fake [[Golden Emperor (Liberation of the Daleks)|Golden Emperor]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)}}) He later replaced it. ([[WC]]: ''[[The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver (webcast)|The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver]]'', [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)}}) | After the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]'s [[Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] fell into the [[Fourteenth Doctor]]'s possession following [[Thirteenth Doctor's regeneration|his regeneration]], he used it for a short while to scan inside the [[Dalek Dome]] until it was destroyed by a fake [[Red Supreme Dalek (Liberation of the Daleks)|Supreme Dalek]]. He later got an identical one made for him that he used to change the direction of the [[Dalek]]s' escape [[rocket]] to hit the [[Mathematicians' Moon]]. It was then destroyed by the fake [[Golden Emperor (Liberation of the Daleks)|Golden Emperor]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)}}) He later replaced it. ([[WC]]: ''[[The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver (webcast)|The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver]]'', [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)}}) | ||
== Appearance and technology == | |||
The sonic screwdriver had similar design elements to [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|previous sonic screwdrivers]] and other devices: the [[wide area dispersal petal]]s and the [[resonator cage]] were similar to the [[Eleventh Doctor]]'s [[Eleventh Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]]; the handle was similar to the [[Ninth Doctor|Ninth]] and [[Tenth Doctor]]'s [[Ninth Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]], which was made from [[TARDIS coral|coral]] like [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]]; the [[frequency and intensity dial]]s were similar to [[Saxon Master|the Master]]'s [[laser screwdriver]]; the cage around the [[central sonic cluster]] was similar to that of the [[Twelfth Doctor]]'s [[twelfth Doctor's second sonic screwdriver|second model]] ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) and a [[Dalek]] [[gunstick]]; ([[TV]]: {{cs|Dalek (TV story)}}, [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Eye of Darkness (audio story)}}, etc.) and the [[primary sonic emitter]] was similar to the bullet-shaped emitter on the [[Third Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] belonging to the [[Third Doctor|Third]], [[Fourth Doctor|Fourth]], and [[Fifth Doctor]]s and the [[Seventh Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] belonging to ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) the [[Seventh Doctor|Seventh]] ([[TV]]: {{cs|Doctor Who (TV story)}}) and [[Eighth Doctor]]s. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) | |||
The [[activation button]] also had [[Gallifreyan (language)|circular Gallifreyan]] embossed into it and the [[function access control]]s were located at the pommel, with a [[hexagon]]al cutout at the very base. ([[WC]]: {{cs|The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver (webcast)}}, [[PROSE]]: {{cs|Super Sonic (feature)|page=36-37}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
Revision as of 18:22, 10 November 2023
A sonic screwdriver was owned by the Fourteenth Doctor, which had similar design elements to previous models. (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"})
Uses
At some point the Fourteenth Doctor received a new sonic screwdriver. (WC: The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver)
Unknowingly onboard a Sycorax spaceship, the Doctor used his screwdriver in an attempt to help a Strombok escape a collapsing rocky corridor by loosening it at the roof. He later used it to scan for what was frightening a group of Vega Raptons deeper inside the grotto. He later used it again even deeper inside to find out what could require some Sarnsquids' painful agony. (PROSE Under Control [+]Loading...["Under Control (short story)"]
History
After the Thirteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver fell into the Fourteenth Doctor's possession following his regeneration, he used it for a short while to scan inside the Dalek Dome until it was destroyed by a fake Supreme Dalek. He later got an identical one made for him that he used to change the direction of the Daleks' escape rocket to hit the Mathematicians' Moon. It was then destroyed by the fake Golden Emperor. (COMIC: Liberation of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Liberation of the Daleks (comic story)"]) He later replaced it. (WC: The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver, PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...["Super Sonic (feature)"])
Appearance and technology
The sonic screwdriver had similar design elements to previous sonic screwdrivers and other devices: the wide area dispersal petals and the resonator cage were similar to the Eleventh Doctor's sonic screwdriver; the handle was similar to the Ninth and Tenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver, which was made from coral like the TARDIS; the frequency and intensity dials were similar to the Master's laser screwdriver; the cage around the central sonic cluster was similar to that of the Twelfth Doctor's second model (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"}) and a Dalek gunstick; (TV: Dalek [+]Loading...["Dalek (TV story)"], AUDIO: Eye of Darkness [+]Loading...["Eye of Darkness (audio story)"], etc.) and the primary sonic emitter was similar to the bullet-shaped emitter on the sonic screwdriver belonging to the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Doctors and the sonic screwdriver belonging to (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"}) the Seventh (TV: Doctor Who [+]Loading...["Doctor Who (TV story)"]) and Eighth Doctors. (PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"})
The activation button also had circular Gallifreyan embossed into it and the function access controls were located at the pommel, with a hexagonal cutout at the very base. (WC: The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver [+]Loading...["The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver (webcast)"], PROSE: Super Sonic [+]Loading...{"page":"36-37","1":"Super Sonic (feature)"})
Behind the scenes
More information from DWM 594's Designated 'Driver article needs to be added.
- Some of the design choices of the sonic screwdriver were Easter Eggs; as revealed by props makers Michael van Kesteren and Barry Jones,[1] some of the out-of-universe details included:
- The "frequency and intensity dials" portion of the sonic contained a ball detent ratchet — as Phil Sims wanted "knurled" detail on the sonic — so the dials, when turned, made a clicking noise.
- The hexagonal indentation in the pommel was designed to fit an ordinary screwdriver head.
- The wide area dispersal petals resembled the officially-named "Eleventh Doctor's flippy-out petals"
- The cage around the central sonic cluster was meant to reference Rusty's line to the Twelfth Doctor in Into the Dalek: "You would make a good Dalek."
- That the crackled coral effect on the screwdriver — like Nine and Ten's — was Raku.
Merchandise
Several pieces of merchandise of the Fourteenth Doctor's sonic screwdriver have been released.
- Character Options released two toys based off the sonic, an online exclusive chrome-finished edition that retailed for £29.99[2][3] and a retail non-chrome version that retailed for £14.99.[4]
- Rubbertoe Replicas sold a high-end replica of the sonic for £1198.[7]
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Footnotes
- ↑ DWM 594 - Designated 'Driver, Page 18
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Limited Edition Exclusive The14th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver on merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk
- ↑ Doctor Who The Fourteenth Doctors Sonic Screwdriver on character-online.com
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Doctor Who The 14th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver Standard Edition on merchandise.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk
- ↑ @bbcdoctorwho on twitter.com
- ↑ The Fourteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver is available now on doctorwho.tv
- ↑ The Fourteenth Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver on rubbertoereplicas.com
