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A '''Time Vector Generator''' was a component of a [[TARDIS]] that made it [[dimensionally transcendental]]. Removal of the Time Vector Generator would collapse its interior into an alternate dimension, leaving only the [[exo-shell]] and making it the same size on the inside as the outside. As the [[Second Doctor]] succinctly put it, removal of the TVG turned the TARDIS interior "into an ordinary telephone box again". ([[TV]]: | A '''Time Vector Generator''' was a component of a [[TARDIS]] that made it [[dimensionally transcendental]]. Removal of the Time Vector Generator would collapse its interior into an alternate dimension, leaving only the [[exo-shell]] and making it the same size on the inside as the outside. As the [[Second Doctor]] succinctly put it, removal of the TVG turned the TARDIS interior "into an ordinary telephone box again". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Wheel in Space (TV story)}}) | ||
It resembled a long ebony wand and was a powerful energy source. | It resembled a long ebony wand and was a powerful energy source. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Birthright (novel)}}) | ||
Removal of the TVG turned the inside of the TARDIS shell into an anechoic chamber, which is how the Second Doctor tricked [[Atimkos]] into destroying himself. ([[PROSE]]: | Removal of the TVG turned the inside of the TARDIS shell into an anechoic chamber, which is how the Second Doctor tricked [[Atimkos]] into destroying himself. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)}}) | ||
The Doctor removed the TVG when the [[fluid link]]s exploded, filling the TARDIS with [[mercury (element)|mercury]] fumes. The TVG was later used to boost [[Space Station W3]]'s [[ | The Doctor removed the TVG when the [[fluid link]]s exploded, filling the TARDIS with [[mercury (element)|mercury]] fumes. The TVG was later used to boost [[Space Station W3]]'s [[X-ray]] laser to defeat the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Wheel in Space (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Third Doctor]] activated the TVG while the [[TARDIS console|console]] was disconnected due to repairs in [[The Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] and accidentally sent himself and [[Liz Shaw]] to the future only for fifteen seconds. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Ambassadors of Death (TV story)}}) | |||
The Doctor used the TVG to get himself and Liz out of [[Pinpoint Division]]'s facility by moving them both forward in time a few seconds and using the rotation of the [[Earth]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Intelligence for War (audio story)}}) | |||
[[Jared Khan]] attempted to steal the TVG from [[Bernice Summerfield]] on behalf of his masters, the [[Charrl]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Birthright (novel)}}) | |||
When the [[Seventh Doctor]] confronted a [[Sixth Doctor (clone)|clone of his predecessor]] created by the [[The Forge|Forge]], the clone initially claimed to be the true Sixth Doctor, who had removed the TVG from the TARDIS to prevent the Forge acquiring its technology. However, the Seventh Doctor realised that this was a lie as the TARDIS exterior's invulnerability could still have been useful to the Forge even without the TVG. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Project Lazarus (audio story)|Project: Lazarus}}) | |||
[[Category:TARDIS components]] | [[Category:TARDIS components]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 23 May 2024
A Time Vector Generator was a component of a TARDIS that made it dimensionally transcendental. Removal of the Time Vector Generator would collapse its interior into an alternate dimension, leaving only the exo-shell and making it the same size on the inside as the outside. As the Second Doctor succinctly put it, removal of the TVG turned the TARDIS interior "into an ordinary telephone box again". (TV: The Wheel in Space [+]Loading...["The Wheel in Space (TV story)"])
It resembled a long ebony wand and was a powerful energy source. (PROSE: Birthright [+]Loading...["Birthright (novel)"])
Removal of the TVG turned the inside of the TARDIS shell into an anechoic chamber, which is how the Second Doctor tricked Atimkos into destroying himself. (PROSE: Invasion of the Cat-People [+]Loading...["Invasion of the Cat-People (novel)"])
The Doctor removed the TVG when the fluid links exploded, filling the TARDIS with mercury fumes. The TVG was later used to boost Space Station W3's X-ray laser to defeat the Cybermen. (TV: The Wheel in Space [+]Loading...["The Wheel in Space (TV story)"])
The Third Doctor activated the TVG while the console was disconnected due to repairs in the TARDIS and accidentally sent himself and Liz Shaw to the future only for fifteen seconds. (TV: The Ambassadors of Death [+]Loading...["The Ambassadors of Death (TV story)"])
The Doctor used the TVG to get himself and Liz out of Pinpoint Division's facility by moving them both forward in time a few seconds and using the rotation of the Earth. (AUDIO: Intelligence for War [+]Loading...["Intelligence for War (audio story)"])
Jared Khan attempted to steal the TVG from Bernice Summerfield on behalf of his masters, the Charrl. (PROSE: Birthright [+]Loading...["Birthright (novel)"])
When the Seventh Doctor confronted a clone of his predecessor created by the Forge, the clone initially claimed to be the true Sixth Doctor, who had removed the TVG from the TARDIS to prevent the Forge acquiring its technology. However, the Seventh Doctor realised that this was a lie as the TARDIS exterior's invulnerability could still have been useful to the Forge even without the TVG. (AUDIO: Project: Lazarus [+]Loading...["Project Lazarus (audio story)","Project: Lazarus"])
