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'''Pacifism''' was the term used to describe the beliefs of anyone who opposed [[war]]s and the use of [[violence]]. Anyone who took this choice of life was known as a pacifist. | '''Pacifism''' was the term used to describe the beliefs of anyone who opposed [[war]]s and the use of [[violence]]. Anyone who took this choice of life was known as a pacifist. | ||
The [[Seventh Doctor]] once described it as a "noble ideal". ([[AUDIO]]: | The [[Seventh Doctor]] once described it as a "noble ideal". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Fiesta of the Damned (audio story)}}) The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] commented that it was a "strong position to take during [[war]]time." ([[TV]]: {{cs|Spyfall (TV story)}}) "Pacifism" was a [[swear word]] for [[Sontaran]]s, who found [[honour]] only in [[battle]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Eternal Battle (audio story)}}) | ||
== Pacifist species == | == Pacifist species == | ||
After the [[neutronic war]] that [[Mutation|mutated]] its survivors, the [[Thal]]s became a pacifist race. ([[TV]]: | After the [[neutronic war]] that [[Mutation|mutated]] its survivors, the [[Thal]]s became a pacifist race. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Daleks (TV story)|namedep=The Ambush (4)}}) The [[First Doctor]] wanted them to attack the [[Dalek]]s, telling his granddaughter [[Susan Foreman|Susan]] that it was "no time for morals". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Daleks (TV story)|namedep=The Expedition (5)}}) Fifty [[cycle]]s after what came to be known as the "[[Thal-Dalek battle]]", the Thals had abandoned a purely pacifistic lifestyle though a movement existed within their society that championed a return to it. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Return to Skaro (audio story)}}) By the [[Last Great Time War]], the Thals were pacifists once again, refusing to give the [[Time Lord]]s the formula to the [[anti-radiation drug]] on that basis. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Dalek Combat Training Manual (reference book)}}) | ||
[[Professor]] [[Mehendri Solon]], a follower of the [[Renegade Time Lord]] [[Morbius]], branded the [[Time Lord]]s who rejected him as "pacifist [[degenerate]]s". ([[TV]]: | [[Professor]] [[Mehendri Solon]], a follower of the [[Renegade Time Lord]] [[Morbius]], branded the [[Time Lord]]s who rejected him as "pacifist [[degenerate]]s". ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Brain of Morbius (TV story)}}) | ||
During the [[human-Hath War]] on [[Messaline]] in [[6012]], there was an outbreak of pacifism among the [[human]]s in the [[Eastern Zone]], three generations before the [[Tenth Doctor]]'s arrival. ([[TV]]: | During the [[human-Hath War]] on [[Messaline]] in [[6012]], there was an outbreak of pacifism among the [[human]]s in the [[Eastern Zone]], three generations before the [[Tenth Doctor]]'s arrival. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Doctor's Daughter (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Arbitan (species)|Arbitans]] were pacifistic until the [[Voord]] forced them to fight. ([[TV]]: | The [[Arbitan (species)|Arbitans]] were pacifistic until the [[Voord]] forced them to fight. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Keys of Marinus (TV story)}}) | ||
[[Rill]]s only fought when attacked and were left with no other options. ([[PROSE]]: | [[Rill]]s only fought when attacked and were left with no other options. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Galaxy Four (novelisation)}}) | ||
The [[Dulcian]]s outlawed wars. ([[TV]]: | The [[Dulcian]]s outlawed wars. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Dominators (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Humanoid Dalek]]s were pacifists before their leader, [[Drenz]], was murdered by the Dalek War Minister, [[Zolfian]]. ([[COMIC]]: | The [[Humanoid Dalek]]s were pacifists before their leader, [[Drenz]], was murdered by the Dalek War Minister, [[Zolfian]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Genesis of Evil (comic story)}}) | ||
After the [[Cyberman | After the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]] became [[Cyberlord]]s, they were pacifists. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Synthespians™ (novel)}}) | ||
The [[Telphin]] became pacifists after it was "banished from their culture". ([[COMIC]]: | The [[Telphin]] became pacifists after it was "banished from their culture". ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Memorial (comic story)}}) | ||
The [[Thain]]s were pacifists to the point of having no weapons save in their [[Thain museum|museum]]. This left them unable to defend themselves when the [[Klepton]]s attacked their [[Thain city|city]]. ([[COMIC]]: | The [[Thain]]s were pacifists to the point of having no weapons save in their [[Thain museum|museum]]. This left them unable to defend themselves when the [[Klepton]]s attacked their [[Thain city|city]]. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|The Klepton Parasites (comic story)}}) | ||
The [[Sensorite]]s identified as pacifists, to the point that their [[warrior]] [[caste]] was only meant for defence. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sensorites (TV story)}}, [[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Sphere of Influence (audio story)}}) | |||
== Pacifist individuals == | == Pacifist individuals == | ||
The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] identified as a pacifist, as did [[Noor Inayat Khan]], a [[British]] [[spy]] operating in [[Nazi]]-occupied [[Paris]] in [[World War II]]. As such, Noor did not carry a [[gun]] or a [[cyanide]] [[pill]], only her [[radio]] equipment. ([[TV]]: ' | The [[Thirteenth Doctor]] identified as a pacifist, as did [[Noor Inayat Khan]], a [[British]] [[spy]] operating in [[Nazi]]-occupied [[Paris]] in [[World War II]]. As such, Noor did not carry a [[gun]] or a [[cyanide]] [[pill]], only her [[radio]] equipment. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Spyfall (TV story)}}) During the [[Last Great Time War]], a pacifist movement grew among the [[Time Lord]]s with individuals such as [[Seratrix]] and [[Heleyna's grandfather]] wishing to peacefully negotiate with the [[Dalek Empire]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Heart of the Battle (audio story)}}, {{cs|Eye of Harmony (audio story)}}) | ||
While posing as [[Professor]] [[Carl Thascalos]], {{Delgado}} claimed to be a pacifist. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Time Monster (TV story)}}) | |||
[[Herrick]] branded [[Orfe]] a pacifist as he had no wish to take up arms against the [[Time Lord]]s. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Underworld (TV story)}}) | |||
[[ | [[Sarah Jane Smith]] often expressed her dislike for violence. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Invasion of the Bane (TV story)}}, [[TV]]: {{cs|The Stolen Earth (TV story)}}) | ||
[[ | During the [[Thousand Year War]] on [[Skaro]], [[Kaled]] pacifists were known as "peace activists" and were viewed with suspicion and disdain. [[Brogan (Innocence)|Major Brogan]] was secretly a peace activist in spite of the fact that he was an officer in the [[Military Elite]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Innocence (audio story)}}) [[Yarvell]] was inspired by his example to become involved with the peace movement. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Purity (audio story)}}) In one account of [[Dalek]] history that named the [[Humanoid Dalek]]s as the direct ancestors of the machine Daleks, their leader [[Drenz]] had been a pacifist before [[War Minister of the Daleks|War Minister]] [[Zolfian]] killed and usurped him. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Genesis of Evil (comic story)}}) | ||
During the [[ | During the [[Last Great Time War]], some [[Time Lord]]s, such as [[Seratrix]] and [[Heleyna's grandfather]], identified as pacifists and sought peaceful ways to end the conflict. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Heart of the Battle (audio story)}}, {{cs|Eye of Harmony (audio story)}}) | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 21 October 2024
Pacifism was the term used to describe the beliefs of anyone who opposed wars and the use of violence. Anyone who took this choice of life was known as a pacifist.
The Seventh Doctor once described it as a "noble ideal". (AUDIO: Fiesta of the Damned [+]Loading...["Fiesta of the Damned (audio story)"]) The Thirteenth Doctor commented that it was a "strong position to take during wartime." (TV: Spyfall [+]Loading...["Spyfall (TV story)"]) "Pacifism" was a swear word for Sontarans, who found honour only in battle. (AUDIO: The Eternal Battle [+]Loading...["The Eternal Battle (audio story)"])
Pacifist species[[edit] | [edit source]]
After the neutronic war that mutated its survivors, the Thals became a pacifist race. (TV: "The Ambush" [+]Part of The Daleks, Loading...{"namedep":"The Ambush (4)","1":"The Daleks (TV story)"}) The First Doctor wanted them to attack the Daleks, telling his granddaughter Susan that it was "no time for morals". (TV: "The Expedition" [+]Part of The Daleks, Loading...{"namedep":"The Expedition (5)","1":"The Daleks (TV story)"}) Fifty cycles after what came to be known as the "Thal-Dalek battle", the Thals had abandoned a purely pacifistic lifestyle though a movement existed within their society that championed a return to it. (AUDIO: Return to Skaro [+]Loading...["Return to Skaro (audio story)"]) By the Last Great Time War, the Thals were pacifists once again, refusing to give the Time Lords the formula to the anti-radiation drug on that basis. (PROSE: Dalek Combat Training Manual [+]Loading...["Dalek Combat Training Manual (reference book)"])
Professor Mehendri Solon, a follower of the Renegade Time Lord Morbius, branded the Time Lords who rejected him as "pacifist degenerates". (TV: The Brain of Morbius [+]Loading...["The Brain of Morbius (TV story)"])
During the human-Hath War on Messaline in 6012, there was an outbreak of pacifism among the humans in the Eastern Zone, three generations before the Tenth Doctor's arrival. (TV: The Doctor's Daughter [+]Loading...["The Doctor's Daughter (TV story)"])
The Arbitans were pacifistic until the Voord forced them to fight. (TV: The Keys of Marinus [+]Loading...["The Keys of Marinus (TV story)"])
Rills only fought when attacked and were left with no other options. (PROSE: Galaxy Four [+]Loading...["Galaxy Four (novelisation)"])
The Dulcians outlawed wars. (TV: The Dominators [+]Loading...["The Dominators (TV story)"])
The Humanoid Daleks were pacifists before their leader, Drenz, was murdered by the Dalek War Minister, Zolfian. (COMIC: Genesis of Evil [+]Loading...["Genesis of Evil (comic story)"])
After the Cybermen became Cyberlords, they were pacifists. (PROSE: Synthespians™ [+]Loading...["Synthespians™ (novel)"])
The Telphin became pacifists after it was "banished from their culture". (COMIC: Memorial [+]Loading...["Memorial (comic story)"])
The Thains were pacifists to the point of having no weapons save in their museum. This left them unable to defend themselves when the Kleptons attacked their city. (COMIC: The Klepton Parasites [+]Loading...["The Klepton Parasites (comic story)"])
The Sensorites identified as pacifists, to the point that their warrior caste was only meant for defence. (TV: The Sensorites [+]Loading...["The Sensorites (TV story)"], AUDIO: Sphere of Influence [+]Loading...["Sphere of Influence (audio story)"])
Pacifist individuals[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Thirteenth Doctor identified as a pacifist, as did Noor Inayat Khan, a British spy operating in Nazi-occupied Paris in World War II. As such, Noor did not carry a gun or a cyanide pill, only her radio equipment. (TV: Spyfall [+]Loading...["Spyfall (TV story)"]) During the Last Great Time War, a pacifist movement grew among the Time Lords with individuals such as Seratrix and Heleyna's grandfather wishing to peacefully negotiate with the Dalek Empire. (AUDIO: The Heart of the Battle [+]Loading...["The Heart of the Battle (audio story)"], Eye of Harmony [+]Loading...["Eye of Harmony (audio story)"])
While posing as Professor Carl Thascalos, the Master claimed to be a pacifist. (TV: The Time Monster [+]Loading...["The Time Monster (TV story)"])
Herrick branded Orfe a pacifist as he had no wish to take up arms against the Time Lords. (TV: Underworld [+]Loading...["Underworld (TV story)"])
Sarah Jane Smith often expressed her dislike for violence. (TV: Invasion of the Bane [+]Loading...["Invasion of the Bane (TV story)"], TV: The Stolen Earth [+]Loading...["The Stolen Earth (TV story)"])
During the Thousand Year War on Skaro, Kaled pacifists were known as "peace activists" and were viewed with suspicion and disdain. Major Brogan was secretly a peace activist in spite of the fact that he was an officer in the Military Elite. (AUDIO: Innocence [+]Loading...["Innocence (audio story)"]) Yarvell was inspired by his example to become involved with the peace movement. (AUDIO: Purity [+]Loading...["Purity (audio story)"]) In one account of Dalek history that named the Humanoid Daleks as the direct ancestors of the machine Daleks, their leader Drenz had been a pacifist before War Minister Zolfian killed and usurped him. (COMIC: Genesis of Evil [+]Loading...["Genesis of Evil (comic story)"])
During the Last Great Time War, some Time Lords, such as Seratrix and Heleyna's grandfather, identified as pacifists and sought peaceful ways to end the conflict. (AUDIO: The Heart of the Battle [+]Loading...["The Heart of the Battle (audio story)"], Eye of Harmony [+]Loading...["Eye of Harmony (audio story)"])
