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|image          = Monster Files (2010) 3 title card.JPG
|series          = ''[[Monster Files#River Song's Monster Files|River Song's Monster Files]]''
|series          = ''[[Monster Files#River Song's Monster Files|River Song's Monster Files]]''
|story number    = 18
|story number    = 18
|main character  = [[River Song]]
|main character  = [[River Song]]
|writer          = [[Justin Richards]]
|writer          = Justin Richards
|director        = [[Ian Smith]]
|director        = [[Ian Smith]]
|producer        = [[Ian Smith]]
|producer        = [[Ian Smith]]
|release date    = [[29 May (releases)|29 May]] [[2010 (releases)|2010]]
|release date    = 29 May 2010
|format          = 3 minutes
|format          = 3'25"
|production code = MF18
|production code = MF18
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== Crew ==
== Crew ==
* [[Writer]] - [[Justin Richards]]
* [[Writer]] - [[Justin Richards]]
* [[Director]] - [[Ian Smith]]
* [[Director (crew)|Director]] - [[Ian Smith]]
* [[Producer]] - Ian Smith
* [[Producer]] - Ian Smith


== References ==
== Music list ==
* River Song has files on the [[Silurian]]s in [[River Song's diary|her diary]].
* "Heart of Darkness" by David O'Brien, Album: Drama 4 ANW 1225
* River notes that there has been invasion of [[Earth]], not from [[space]] or [[alien]]s, but by [[human]] beings.
 
== Worldbuilding ==
* River has files on the [[Silurian]]s in [[River Song's diary|her diary]].
* River acknowledges that humans were not the first [[civilisation]] on Earth.
* River acknowledges that humans were not the first [[civilisation]] on Earth.
* Millions of [[year]]s ago, humans were savage [[ape]]s.
* In the early stages of their development, humans were scavengers who were [[pest]]s to the [[homo reptilia]], the first rulers of Earth.
* In the early stages of their development, humans were scavengers who were [[pest]]s to the [[homo reptilia]] or "Reptilemen", the first rulers of Earth.
* Homo reptilia have been known by less accurate nicknames, such as [[Silurian]]s, [[Eocene]]s or [[Sea Devil]]s.
* Homo reptilia have been known by less accurate nicknames such as [[Silurian]]s, [[Eocene]]s or [[Sea Devil]]s.
* Homo reptilia built [[Silurian city|great cities]] and established a vast civilisation.
* Homo reptilia built [[Silurian city|great cities]] and established a vast civilisation.
* Homo reptilia [[technology]] allowed them to set up [[force field]]s, control other [[animal]]s such as [[dinosaur]]s, tunnel through [[rock]] and see into [[space]].
* Homo reptilia [[technology]] allowed them to set up [[force field]]s, control other [[animal]]s such as [[dinosaur]]s, tunnel through [[rock]] and see into [[space]].
* [[Astronomer]]s saw that a small [[rogue planet]] was heading toward the Earth on a collision course.
* [[Astronomer]]s saw that a small [[rogue planet]] was heading toward the Earth on a collision course.
* [[Scientist]]s predicted a catastrophic collision that would wipe out their civilisation and so devised a plan to escape the coming [[apocalypse]].
* Homo reptilia [[scientist]]s predicted a catastrophic collision that would wipe out their civilisation and so devised a plan to escape the coming [[apocalypse]]. The [[reptile]] race built huge underground shelters and put themselves into [[hibernation]], intending to [[sleep]] through the catastrophe and awaken once the crisis was over. Ultimately, the rogue planet was captured by Earth's [[gravity]] and drawn into [[orbit]] to become and became [[the Moon]]. As no collision occurred, the reptile race slept on through the [[millennia]].
* The [[reptile]] race built huge underground shelters and put themselves into [[hibernation]], intending to [[sleep]] through the catastrophe and awaken once the crisis was over.
* Occasionally, some groups of reptiles have awoken, whether by accident or when disturbed by human activity like the [[Discovery Drilling Project]]. As a result, there have been several encounters between the two races, all ending in disaster for the reptiles.
* Ultimately, the rogue planet was captured by Earth's [[gravity]] and drawn into [[orbit]] to become and became [[the Moon]].
* As no collision occured, the reptile race slept on through the [[millennia]].
* Occasionally, some groups of reptiles have awoken, whether by accident or when disturbed by human activity like the [[Discovery Drilling Project]]. As a result, there have been several encounters between the two races, all ending in disaster.
* A group nicknamed "[[Silurian]]s" was awakened by an underground scientific project and tried to wipe out the human race using a [[Silurian plague|deadly plague]]. However, the humans found a cure and the Silurians were destroyed.
* Underwater [[Sea Devil]]s were woken by renovation work on an old sea fort and proceeded to sink ships, hoping to awaken all the reptile people, but were destroyed by humans as well.
* Humans and reptiles came the closest ever to a peaceful agreement at the [[Discovery Project]] in [[Cwmtaff]]. However, the talks faltered again as a [[Ambrose Northover|human]] [[murder]]ed a [[Alaya|reptile]].
* River suggests that humans and reptiles will one day learn to live together but not for a long time, as humans cannot even live in [[peace]] with each other at the moment.


== Story notes ==
== Story notes ==
* In addition to new footage of [[River Song's diary]], this [[Monster File]] uses archive footage from [[TV]]: [[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)|Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'', ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]'', ''[[Warriors of the Deep (TV story)|Warriors of the Deep]]'' and ''[[The Hungry Earth (TV story)|The Hungry Earth]]''/''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]''.
* Footage from {{cs|Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)}}, {{cs|Warriors of the Deep (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Sea Devils (TV story)}}, {{cs|The Hungry Earth (TV story)}} and {{cs|Cold Blood (TV story)}} is shown, as well as new new footage of [[River Song's diary]]


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* A group of [[Silurian]]s attempted to wipe out humanity with a [[Silurian plague|plague]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)|Doctor Who and the Silurians]]'')
* A group nicknamed "[[Silurian]]s" was awakened by an underground scientific project and tried to wipe out the human race using a [[Silurian plague|deadly plague]]. However, the humans found a cure and the Silurians were destroyed. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)}})
* The [[Sea Devil]]s sunk ships. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sea Devils (TV story)|The Sea Devils]]'')
* Underwater [[Sea Devil]]s were woken by renovation work on an old sea fort and proceeded to sink ships, hoping to awaken all the reptile people, but were destroyed by humans as well. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sea Devils (TV story)}})
* Silurians and Sea Devils together made a fail attempt to plunge humanity into war. ([[TV]]: ''[[Warriors of the Deep (TV story)|Warriors of the Deep]]'')
* Silurians and Sea Devils together made a fail attempt to plunge humanity into war. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Warriors of the Deep (TV story)}})
* Humans and reptiles almost made peace in [[Cwmtaff]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Hungry Earth (TV story)|The Hungry Earth]]''/''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]'')
* Humans and reptiles came the closest ever to a peaceful agreement at the [[Discovery Project]] in [[Cwmtaff]]. However, the talks faltered again when [[Ambrose Northover]] [[murder]]ed [[Alaya]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Cold Blood (TV story)}})


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Monster File: Silurians was the eighteenth and final story of the in universe Monster Files. It featured Alex Kingston as River Song.

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  • "Heart of Darkness" by David O'Brien, Album: Drama 4 ANW 1225

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • River has files on the Silurians in her diary.
  • River acknowledges that humans were not the first civilisation on Earth.
  • In the early stages of their development, humans were scavengers who were pests to the homo reptilia, the first rulers of Earth.
  • Homo reptilia have been known by less accurate nicknames, such as Silurians, Eocenes or Sea Devils.
  • Homo reptilia built great cities and established a vast civilisation.
  • Homo reptilia technology allowed them to set up force fields, control other animals such as dinosaurs, tunnel through rock and see into space.
  • Astronomers saw that a small rogue planet was heading toward the Earth on a collision course.
  • Homo reptilia scientists predicted a catastrophic collision that would wipe out their civilisation and so devised a plan to escape the coming apocalypse. The reptile race built huge underground shelters and put themselves into hibernation, intending to sleep through the catastrophe and awaken once the crisis was over. Ultimately, the rogue planet was captured by Earth's gravity and drawn into orbit to become and became the Moon. As no collision occurred, the reptile race slept on through the millennia.
  • Occasionally, some groups of reptiles have awoken, whether by accident or when disturbed by human activity like the Discovery Drilling Project. As a result, there have been several encounters between the two races, all ending in disaster for the reptiles.

Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • A group nicknamed "Silurians" was awakened by an underground scientific project and tried to wipe out the human race using a deadly plague. However, the humans found a cure and the Silurians were destroyed. (TV: Doctor Who and the Silurians [+]Loading...["Doctor Who and the Silurians (TV story)"])
  • Underwater Sea Devils were woken by renovation work on an old sea fort and proceeded to sink ships, hoping to awaken all the reptile people, but were destroyed by humans as well. (TV: The Sea Devils [+]Loading...["The Sea Devils (TV story)"])
  • Silurians and Sea Devils together made a fail attempt to plunge humanity into war. (TV: Warriors of the Deep [+]Loading...["Warriors of the Deep (TV story)"])
  • Humans and reptiles came the closest ever to a peaceful agreement at the Discovery Project in Cwmtaff. However, the talks faltered again when Ambrose Northover murdered Alaya. (TV: Cold Blood [+]Loading...["Cold Blood (TV story)"])
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