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{{Infobox Individual | {{Infobox Individual | ||
| | |image = Gerald kneale.jpg | ||
|species = Human | |||
|species= | |origin = [[Earth]] | ||
| | |affiliation = Torchwood Three | ||
| | |first = To the Last Man (TV story) | ||
| | |appearances = {{il|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Rift War! (comic story)|Rift War!]]''}} | ||
|actor= | |actor = Roderic Culver | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Gerald Carter Kneale''' was at one time head of [[Torchwood | '''Gerald Carter Kneale''' was at one time head of [[Torchwood Three]]. | ||
==Biography== | == Biography == | ||
Kneale was born in [[1875]]. He initially trained in military intelligence before joining [[Torchwood One]] at the age of | Kneale was born in [[1875]]. He initially trained in military intelligence before joining [[Torchwood One]] at the age of twenty-four in [[1899]]. | ||
One of his | One of his first assignments was helping [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood Cardiff]] with the [[Centurian Incident]] on [[31 December]] 1899 and its clean-up. He grew attached to the city and was an early supporter of [[Cardiff rift|the Rift]] Theory, whose other supporters included Captain [[Jack Harkness]]. On his return to [[London]], he lobbied for a transfer to [[Cardiff]] but it wouldn't be until [[1907]], when a schism occurred at Torchwood Cardiff, that he would get his wish granted. The disharmony that transpired resulted in the controversial appointment of Kneale as the new leader of Torchwood Three. The fear was unfounded; under his command, the team made great strides. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Rift War! (comic story)|Rift War!]]'') | ||
In [[June]] [[1918]], Gerald and [[Harriet Derbyshire]] put [[Tommy Brockless|Thomas Reginald Brockless]], a shell-shocked soldier, into [[cryogenic freezing]] on the instructions of a [[Toshiko Sato|mysterious woman]] from the future. | In [[June]] [[1918]], Gerald and [[Harriet Derbyshire]] put [[Tommy Brockless|Thomas Reginald Brockless]], a shell-shocked soldier, into [[suspended animation|cryogenic freezing]] on the instructions of a [[Toshiko Sato|mysterious woman]] from the future. Kneale ordered Brockless awoken every year around [[21 June]] so the world could be saved when the time came. ([[TV]]: ''[[To the Last Man (TV story)|To the Last Man]]'') | ||
Kneale held himself responsible for Derbyshire's death in [[1919]]. He stepped down as Torchwood leader and became more of a consultant than an active member. He died in [[1942]], becoming one of the few Torchwood operatives not to be killed on active service. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Rift War! (comic story)|Rift War!]]'') | |||
He died in [[1942]]. | |||
{{ | == Legacy == | ||
[[Category:Torchwood Three personnel | The [[Gerald Kneale Facility]] was a [[Torchwood One]] base in the [[South Downs]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Nerves (audio story)}}) | ||
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== Behind the scenes == | |||
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The full version of the photograph seen in the episode was released by the production team. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:49, 18 May 2024
Gerald Carter Kneale was at one time head of Torchwood Three.
Biography[[edit] | [edit source]]
Kneale was born in 1875. He initially trained in military intelligence before joining Torchwood One at the age of twenty-four in 1899.
One of his first assignments was helping Torchwood Cardiff with the Centurian Incident on 31 December 1899 and its clean-up. He grew attached to the city and was an early supporter of the Rift Theory, whose other supporters included Captain Jack Harkness. On his return to London, he lobbied for a transfer to Cardiff but it wouldn't be until 1907, when a schism occurred at Torchwood Cardiff, that he would get his wish granted. The disharmony that transpired resulted in the controversial appointment of Kneale as the new leader of Torchwood Three. The fear was unfounded; under his command, the team made great strides. (COMIC: Rift War!)
In June 1918, Gerald and Harriet Derbyshire put Thomas Reginald Brockless, a shell-shocked soldier, into cryogenic freezing on the instructions of a mysterious woman from the future. Kneale ordered Brockless awoken every year around 21 June so the world could be saved when the time came. (TV: To the Last Man)
Kneale held himself responsible for Derbyshire's death in 1919. He stepped down as Torchwood leader and became more of a consultant than an active member. He died in 1942, becoming one of the few Torchwood operatives not to be killed on active service. (COMIC: Rift War!)
Legacy[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Gerald Kneale Facility was a Torchwood One base in the South Downs. (AUDIO: Nerves [+]Loading...["Nerves (audio story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The full version of the photograph seen in the episode was released by the production team.
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