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{{First pic|The Alliance.jpg|The [[Pandorica Alliance]] included warrior races like the [[Dalek]]s and [[Sontaran]]s. ([[TV]]: | {{First pic|The Alliance.jpg|The [[Pandorica Alliance]] included warrior races like the [[Dalek]]s and [[Sontaran]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Pandorica Opens (TV story)}})}} | ||
'''[[Warrior]] races''' were [[species]] or [[civilisation]]s dedicated to war and fighting. As the [[Seventh Doctor]] explained: | '''[[Warrior]] races''' were [[species]] or [[civilisation]]s dedicated to war and fighting. As the [[Seventh Doctor]] explained: | ||
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{{quote|Warrior races are ten a penny. Every civilization goes through a warlike phase - it's an outgrowth of the '[[survival of the fittest]]' ethos. Most races either see the error of their ways, or else they wipe out either themselves or each other.|Seventh Doctor|First Frontier (novel)}} | {{quote|Warrior races are ten a penny. Every civilization goes through a warlike phase - it's an outgrowth of the '[[survival of the fittest]]' ethos. Most races either see the error of their ways, or else they wipe out either themselves or each other.|Seventh Doctor|First Frontier (novel)}} | ||
[[Temmosus]] of [[Skaro]] observed that his people, the [[Thal]]s, had changed from a "once famous warrior race" to [[farmer]]s in the [[century|centuries]] following the [[Neutronic war]]. ([[TV]]: | [[Temmosus]] of [[Skaro]] observed that his people, the [[Thal]]s, had changed from a "once famous warrior race" to [[farmer]]s in the [[century|centuries]] following the [[Neutronic war]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Daleks (TV story)|namedep=The Escape (3)}}) | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] described the [[Jagaroth]] of the [[distant past]] as "a vicious, callous, war-like race." ([[TV]]: | The [[Fourth Doctor]] described the [[Jagaroth]] of the [[distant past]] as "a vicious, callous, war-like race." ([[TV]]: {{cs|City of Death (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Tzun]] never outgrew their warrior phase, and just became more intelligent and more dangerous, being among the most skilled warriors in history by [[1957]]. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Tzun]] never outgrew their warrior phase, and just became more intelligent and more dangerous, being among the most skilled warriors in history by [[1957]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|First Frontier (novel)}}) | ||
Until [[2250]], the [[Argolin]] had been the greatest warriors in | Until [[2250]], the [[Argolin]] had been the greatest warriors in [[Mutter's Spiral]], ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive (novelisation)}}) while prior to [[4000]], the [[Zephon (species)|Zephon]] were once the greatest warriors in the universe. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Mission to the Unknown (novelisation)}}) | ||
The [[Seedle Warrior]]s, who were employed by [[Helron]] to track down the early [[Renegade Time Lord]] [[Azmael]], were referred to by the [[Scrolls of Gallifrey]] as a "warrior race". ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Seedle Warrior]]s, who were employed by [[Helron]] to track down the early [[Renegade Time Lord]] [[Azmael]], were referred to by the [[Scrolls of Gallifrey]] as a "warrior race". ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Legacy of Gallifrey (short story)}}, {{cs|The Twin Dilemma (novelisation)}}) | ||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] identified the [[Dalek]]s as the "most advanced warrior race". ([[TV]]: | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] identified the [[Dalek]]s as the "most advanced warrior race". ([[TV]]: {{cs|Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)}}) He also described the [[Sontaran]]s as a [[clone]] warrior race. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Snowmen (TV story)}}) The [[Twelfth Doctor]] identified the [[Mire]] as "one of the deadliest warrior races in [[Mutter's Spiral|the entire galaxy]]." ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Girl Who Died (TV story)}}) | ||
The prophecy of [[the Hybrid]] spoke of the Hybrid as being of "two warrior races" forced together. [[Davros]] believed these two races were the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Time Lord]]s. ([[TV]]: | The prophecy of [[the Hybrid]] spoke of the Hybrid as being of "two warrior races" forced together. [[Davros]] believed these two races were the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Time Lord]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Witch's Familiar (TV story)}}) When arguing that [[Ashildr|Me]] could be the Hybrid, the Doctor noted that [[Human]]s and the [[Mire]] could also be considered warrior races. Me shot back that by the same logic, if humans counted as a warrior race, the Hybrid could be half-Time Lord half-human — bringing up the possibilities of [[the Doctor's species#Half-human|the Doctor themself]] and of the "dangerous combination" formed by the Doctor and [[Clara Oswald]], which could metaphorically be compared to a "hybrid". ([[TV]]: {{cs|Hell Bent (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Tzim-Sha]] referred to his people, the [[Stenza]], as a warrior race and sought to become their [[leader]], ([[TV]]: | [[Tzim-Sha]] referred to his people, the [[Stenza]], as a warrior race and sought to become their [[leader]], ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Woman Who Fell to Earth (TV story)}}) the [[Thirteenth Doctor]] later recognising the designation as well. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Davros]] considered the [[Movellan]]s to be a warrior race. ([[AUDIO]]: | [[Davros]] considered the [[Movellan]]s to be a warrior race. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Triumph of Davros (audio story)}}) | ||
[[Category:Concepts]] | [[Category:Concepts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:51, 28 April 2024
Warrior races were species or civilisations dedicated to war and fighting. As the Seventh Doctor explained:
Warrior races are ten a penny. Every civilization goes through a warlike phase - it's an outgrowth of the 'survival of the fittest' ethos. Most races either see the error of their ways, or else they wipe out either themselves or each other.
Temmosus of Skaro observed that his people, the Thals, had changed from a "once famous warrior race" to farmers in the centuries following the Neutronic war. (TV: "The Escape" [+]Part of The Daleks, Loading...{"namedep":"The Escape (3)","1":"The Daleks (TV story)"})
The Fourth Doctor described the Jagaroth of the distant past as "a vicious, callous, war-like race." (TV: City of Death [+]Loading...["City of Death (TV story)"])
The Tzun never outgrew their warrior phase, and just became more intelligent and more dangerous, being among the most skilled warriors in history by 1957. (PROSE: First Frontier [+]Loading...["First Frontier (novel)"])
Until 2250, the Argolin had been the greatest warriors in Mutter's Spiral, (PROSE: Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive [+]Loading...["Doctor Who and the Leisure Hive (novelisation)"]) while prior to 4000, the Zephon were once the greatest warriors in the universe. (PROSE: Mission to the Unknown [+]Loading...["Mission to the Unknown (novelisation)"])
The Seedle Warriors, who were employed by Helron to track down the early Renegade Time Lord Azmael, were referred to by the Scrolls of Gallifrey as a "warrior race". (PROSE: The Legacy of Gallifrey [+]Loading...["The Legacy of Gallifrey (short story)"], The Twin Dilemma [+]Loading...["The Twin Dilemma (novelisation)"])
The Eleventh Doctor identified the Daleks as the "most advanced warrior race". (TV: Asylum of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Asylum of the Daleks (TV story)"]) He also described the Sontarans as a clone warrior race. (TV: The Snowmen [+]Loading...["The Snowmen (TV story)"]) The Twelfth Doctor identified the Mire as "one of the deadliest warrior races in the entire galaxy." (TV: The Girl Who Died [+]Loading...["The Girl Who Died (TV story)"])
The prophecy of the Hybrid spoke of the Hybrid as being of "two warrior races" forced together. Davros believed these two races were the Daleks and the Time Lords. (TV: The Witch's Familiar [+]Loading...["The Witch's Familiar (TV story)"]) When arguing that Me could be the Hybrid, the Doctor noted that Humans and the Mire could also be considered warrior races. Me shot back that by the same logic, if humans counted as a warrior race, the Hybrid could be half-Time Lord half-human — bringing up the possibilities of the Doctor themself and of the "dangerous combination" formed by the Doctor and Clara Oswald, which could metaphorically be compared to a "hybrid". (TV: Hell Bent [+]Loading...["Hell Bent (TV story)"])
Tzim-Sha referred to his people, the Stenza, as a warrior race and sought to become their leader, (TV: The Woman Who Fell to Earth [+]Loading...["The Woman Who Fell to Earth (TV story)"]) the Thirteenth Doctor later recognising the designation as well. (TV: The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos [+]Loading...["The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos (TV story)"])
Davros considered the Movellans to be a warrior race. (AUDIO: The Triumph of Davros [+]Loading...["The Triumph of Davros (audio story)"])
