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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|Species name = Ribosian
|type       = [[Humanoid]]
|type = [[Near-Human]]
|image      = Ribosians.jpg
|aka=  
|aka         =  
|affiliation =
|affiliation =
|origin = [[Ribos]]
|origin     = [[Ribos]]
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]
|only cs    = The Ribos Operation (TV story)
|Mentions=
|individuals = [[Binro]], [[Shrieve captain]]
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The '''Ribosians''' were a race of [[humanoid]]s native to [[Ribos]]. They were identical to [[Human]]s and one could easily pass as the other. When [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] came to the planet they were a relatively primitive species, giving the [[planet]] a ''Class 3'' rating. Though they generally used simple weaponry like spears, they had invented a type of cannon. The Ribosians had a vaguely medieval-[[Europe|European]] culture. They used a type of currency called [[Opek]]s.
'''Ribosians''' ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Ribos Inheritance (audio story)}}) were a race of [[humanoid]]s native to [[Ribos]]. Externally, they appeared identical to [[human]]s. They were a relatively primitive species, hence they were not aware that life existed off their planet.


:''[[Graff Vynda-K]] and [[Garron]] both referred to their payments in Opeks. Possibly, they converted their own currency to the Ribosian one, or the Opeks were brought to Ribos previously.''
== Culture ==
The Ribosians had a vaguely medieval-[[Europe]]an culture. Possibly ruled by some sort of monarchy, Ribosians had [[Ribosian crown jewels|crown jewels]] which were guarded by [[Shrivenzale]]s and [[Shrieve]]s in a relic-room and were greatly revered. The Shrieves performed a ceremonial opening of the relic-room each day, where they gave thanks "for the dawn of a new day, and the retreat of the night, and the powers of darkness", and another locking it at night.


The major Ribosian city was '''Shur''', though there were backwater settlements to the North. This city held many important relics, such as a valuable crown. Near the centres of the city was the Concourse, the pedestrian area. Underneath all this was the Catacombs, where the dead were stored and packs of [[Shrivenzale]]s live.
Ribos had an elliptical orbit around its sun and only two seasons: [[Icetime]] and [[Suntime]]. Each lasted approximately thirty-two [[Levithia]]n years; the Ribosians believed the Ice Gods and Sun Gods were fighting for control of the world. The Ice Gods were believed to live in the catacombs beneath Shur, along with the dead.


The Ribosians believed in Ice [[God]]s and Sun [[God]]s, which fight across [[Ribos]]. They also believed that the [[star]]s are ice crystals and there are no other [[planet]]s. Anyone who doesn't believe this is tortured as a heretic. The Ribosians also believe in the Seekers, a group of women who appear have various [[clairvoyance|clairvoyant]] powers. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'')
They believed Ribos was flat and if they walked far enough they would fall off. They also believed the [[star]]s were ice crystals and there were no other [[planet]]s. [[Binro]] the Heretic was tortured for suggesting otherwise. The Ribosians also believed in [[The Seeker (The Ribos Operation)|the Seeker]], a woman who appeared to have [[clairvoyance|clairvoyant]] powers. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ribos Operation (TV story)}})


:''The accuracy of the Seeker suggests that they had actual [[psychic]] powers, specifically [[clairvoyance|clairvoyancy]] and [[precognition]].''
== Technology ==
Though they generally used simple weaponry like spears, and had yet to invent the telescope, the Ribosians invented a type of cannon and used a type of currency called [[Opek]]s.


[[Category:Near-Human Species]]
The room housing the crown jewels was lit by "domes", which could be lit and extinguished by a ceremonial eagle-topped staff kept by the [[Shrieve captain]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ribos Operation (TV story)}})
 
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Latest revision as of 20:52, 7 April 2024

Ribosians (AUDIO: The Ribos Inheritance [+]Loading...["The Ribos Inheritance (audio story)"]) were a race of humanoids native to Ribos. Externally, they appeared identical to humans. They were a relatively primitive species, hence they were not aware that life existed off their planet.

Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Ribosians had a vaguely medieval-European culture. Possibly ruled by some sort of monarchy, Ribosians had crown jewels which were guarded by Shrivenzales and Shrieves in a relic-room and were greatly revered. The Shrieves performed a ceremonial opening of the relic-room each day, where they gave thanks "for the dawn of a new day, and the retreat of the night, and the powers of darkness", and another locking it at night.

Ribos had an elliptical orbit around its sun and only two seasons: Icetime and Suntime. Each lasted approximately thirty-two Levithian years; the Ribosians believed the Ice Gods and Sun Gods were fighting for control of the world. The Ice Gods were believed to live in the catacombs beneath Shur, along with the dead.

They believed Ribos was flat and if they walked far enough they would fall off. They also believed the stars were ice crystals and there were no other planets. Binro the Heretic was tortured for suggesting otherwise. The Ribosians also believed in the Seeker, a woman who appeared to have clairvoyant powers. (TV: The Ribos Operation [+]Loading...["The Ribos Operation (TV story)"])

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Though they generally used simple weaponry like spears, and had yet to invent the telescope, the Ribosians invented a type of cannon and used a type of currency called Opeks.

The room housing the crown jewels was lit by "domes", which could be lit and extinguished by a ceremonial eagle-topped staff kept by the Shrieve captain. (TV: The Ribos Operation [+]Loading...["The Ribos Operation (TV story)"])

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