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|image= | |series= [[BBC New Series Adventures]]: ''[[The Darksmith Legacy]]'' | ||
|series= [[BBC | |||
|number= 9 | |number= 9 | ||
|doctor= Tenth Doctor | |doctor= Tenth Doctor | ||
|companions= | |companions= [[Gisella]] | ||
|enemy= [[The Darksmith Collective]] | |enemy= [[The Darksmith Collective]], [[Krashoks]] | ||
| | |setting= Medieval London | ||
|writer= | |writer= Mike Tucker | ||
|publisher= | |publisher= BBC Children's Books | ||
|release date= | |release date= 27 August 2009 | ||
|format= Softcover book, 128 pages | |format= Softcover book, 128 pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 978-1-4059-0521-3 | |isbn= ISBN 978-1-4059-0521-3 | ||
|prev=The Pictures of Emptiness (novel) | |prev = The Pictures of Emptiness (novel) | ||
|next= | |next=The End of Time (novel) | ||
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{{prose stub}} | {{you may|The Art of War|n1=the military treatise by Sun Tzu}} | ||
'''''The Art of War''''' was the ninth book in [[The Darksmith Legacy]] series. | |||
'''''The Art of War''''' | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
The [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]] have the [[Eternity Crystal]] and are eager to finally fulfil their contract with their mysterious client. The Darksmiths have also reprogrammed [[Gisella]], the robotic | The [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]] have the [[Eternity Crystal]] and are eager to finally fulfil their contract with their mysterious client. The Darksmiths have also reprogrammed [[Gisella]], the robotic "daughter" of [[Varlos]], who now seems to be working for them. The Doctor learns that the Darksmiths are due to hand over the Crystal to their client as a secret rendezvous on [[2009|present day]] [[Earth]]. Will the Doctor be able to intercept the transaction in time? Or will the Crystal begin a war that will continue for all eternity? | ||
== Plot == | |||
''to be added'' | |||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* | * [[Tenth Doctor]] | ||
* [[Gisella]] | * [[Gisella]] | ||
* [[Drakon]] | * [[Drakon]] | ||
* Commander [[Skraar]] | |||
* Commander [[Grelt]] | |||
* Sergeant [[Jorak]] | |||
* [[Oswald (The Art of War)|Oswald]] | |||
* unnamed psychic | |||
* Sir [[Howard Blackheart]] | |||
* Sir [[Robert Markham]] | |||
* Father [[Meadows (The Art of War)|Meadows]] | |||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
=== The | === The books === | ||
* The title is taken from [[ | * The title is taken from [[Sun Tzu]]'s ''[[The Art of War]]''. | ||
* Interspersed with the main fiction is | * Interspersed with the main fiction is: | ||
:* | :* ''TARDIS Data Bank'' (extra information including [[London|Medieval London]]) and [[Krashok|Krashok Military Insignia]] | ||
:* | :* ''Activity pages x4'' (The puzzle solutions give the reader the chance to think like the Doctor!) | ||
:* The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview | :* The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview | ||
* | * ''The Darksmith Legacy''{{'}}s overall story was devised by [[Justin Richards]], who contributed four of the ten titles. | ||
* | * ''The Darksmith Legacy'' was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval. | ||
* This first book in the series was released along with the second before the remaining titles saw a monthly release throughout 2009. | * This first book in the series was released along with the second before the remaining titles saw a monthly release throughout 2009. | ||
* Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by [[Peter McKinstry]]. | * Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by [[Peter McKinstry]]. | ||
=== Interactive | === Interactive website content === | ||
By visiting the website and participating in | * By visiting the website and participating in ''the Quest'', participants can unlock additional content like computer [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] to download. | ||
The Quest itself features | * The Quest itself features games (like finding a specific target in an image, by using the sonic screwdriver as a detector, to hone in). Once located the "target" then provides additional information used in further puzzles involving both words and numbers. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to be added'' | ''to be added'' | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.] | * [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.] | ||
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{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
[[Category:TDL novels]] | [[Category:TDL novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in London]] | [[Category:Stories set in London]] | ||
[[Category:2009 novels]] | [[Category:2009 novels]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:14, 1 March 2024
- You may be looking for the military treatise by Sun Tzu.
The Art of War was the ninth book in The Darksmith Legacy series.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Darksmiths have the Eternity Crystal and are eager to finally fulfil their contract with their mysterious client. The Darksmiths have also reprogrammed Gisella, the robotic "daughter" of Varlos, who now seems to be working for them. The Doctor learns that the Darksmiths are due to hand over the Crystal to their client as a secret rendezvous on present day Earth. Will the Doctor be able to intercept the transaction in time? Or will the Crystal begin a war that will continue for all eternity?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Tenth Doctor
- Gisella
- Drakon
- Commander Skraar
- Commander Grelt
- Sergeant Jorak
- Oswald
- unnamed psychic
- Sir Howard Blackheart
- Sir Robert Markham
- Father Meadows
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The books[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The title is taken from Sun Tzu's The Art of War.
- Interspersed with the main fiction is:
- TARDIS Data Bank (extra information including Medieval London) and Krashok Military Insignia
- Activity pages x4 (The puzzle solutions give the reader the chance to think like the Doctor!)
- The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview
- The Darksmith Legacy's overall story was devised by Justin Richards, who contributed four of the ten titles.
- The Darksmith Legacy was certificated to 13, with under 13s needing parental approval.
- This first book in the series was released along with the second before the remaining titles saw a monthly release throughout 2009.
- Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by Peter McKinstry.
Interactive website content[[edit] | [edit source]]
- By visiting the website and participating in the Quest, participants can unlock additional content like computer wallpapers to download.
- The Quest itself features games (like finding a specific target in an image, by using the sonic screwdriver as a detector, to hone in). Once located the "target" then provides additional information used in further puzzles involving both words and numbers.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
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