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{{Infobox Story | |image = Combat Rock.jpg | ||
|series = [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | |||
|image= Combat Rock.jpg | |number = 54 | ||
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | |doctor = Second Doctor | ||
|number= | |||
|doctor=Second Doctor | |||
|companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Victoria Waterfield|Victoria]] | |companions=[[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]], [[Victoria Waterfield|Victoria]] | ||
|enemy= | |enemy = [[Sabit]], [[Dogs (Combat Rock)|the Dogs]], the [[Krallik]] | ||
|setting= | |setting = [[Batu]] and [[Papul]], [[Jenggel]] | ||
|writer= | |writer = Mick Lewis | ||
|publisher= BBC Books | |publisher = BBC Books | ||
|cover=[[Black Sheep]] | |cover = [[Black Sheep]] | ||
|release date= | |release date= 1 July 2002 | ||
|format= Paperback Book, 288 Pages | |format = Paperback Book; 17 Chapters, 288 Pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-53855-4 | |isbn = ISBN 0-563-53855-4 | ||
|prev=Ten Little Aliens (novel) | |prev = Ten Little Aliens (novel) | ||
|next=The Suns of Caresh (novel)}} | |next = The Suns of Caresh (novel) | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifty- | }}{{prose stub}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the fifty-fourth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Mick Lewis]], released [[1 July (releases)|1 July]] [[2002 (releases)|2002]] and featured the [[Second Doctor]], [[Jamie McCrimmon]] and [[Victoria Waterfield]]. | |||
This was Lewis' second and, {{as of|2018|lc=y}}, final contribution to ''[[Doctor Who]]'' fiction. Like its [[2001 (releases)|2001]] predecessor, ''[[Rags (novel)|Rags]]'', ''Combat Rock'' has strong adult themes, mainly [[cannibalism]], and accordingly violent content. Less than [[2003 (releases)|a year after]] its publication, [[Telos Publishing]] released ''[[Wonderland (novel)|Wonderland]]'' by [[Mark Chadbourn]], another Second Doctor [[Telos Doctor Who novella|novel]] aimed at adults. | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
When 400-year-old tribal mummies inexplicably return to life and begin | When 400-[[year]]-old tribal [[Mummy|mummies]] inexplicably [[Resurrection|return]] to [[life]] and begin [[murder]]ing [[Tourism|tourists]] on an exotic [[alien]] [[island]], [[Second Doctor|the Doctor]]'s initial urge to [[Investigation|investigate]] lands himself, [[Jamie McCrimmon|Jamie]] and [[Victoria Waterfield|Victoria]] right in the middle of a [[jungle]] [[holocaust]]. | ||
Ferocious cannibals and deadly | Ferocious [[Cannibalism|cannibals]] and deadly [[beast]]s stalk the [[swamp]]s, mummies lurk amongst the [[tree]]s and the peaceful, civilised locals are reverting to long-forgotten head-hunting practices. Something is giving a clarion call to [[savage]]ry, something that can only be found in the deepest darkness at the heart of the hostile [[rainforest]]. | ||
It could well be the end of the river for the TARDIS | It could well be the end of the [[river]] for [[the Doctor's TARDIS|the TARDIS]] [[companion]]s as they find themselves involved in a horrific jungle [[conflict]] between desperate guerrilla [[tribe]]smen and [[Mercy|merciless]] [[colony|colonial]] forces. Cannibalism could be the least of their worries as [[evil]] stirs the pot and the [[Death|dead]] reach for the living... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
*[[Second Doctor]] | * [[Second Doctor]] | ||
*[[Jamie McCrimmon]] | * [[Jamie McCrimmon]] | ||
*[[Victoria Waterfield]] | * [[Victoria Waterfield]] | ||
* [[Agus]] | |||
* [[Bass (Combat Rock)|Bass]] | |||
* [[Budi]] | |||
* [[Clown (Combat Rock)|Clown]] | |||
* [[Drew (Combat Rock)|Drew]] | |||
* [[Grave (Combat Rock)|Grave]] | |||
* [[Julius (Combat Rock)|Julius]] | |||
* [[Kepennis]] | |||
* [[Kety]] | |||
* The [[Krallik]] | |||
* [[Pan (Combat Rock)|Pan]] | |||
* [[Pieter (Combat Rock)|Father Pieter]] | |||
* [[Pretty Boy]] | |||
* [[Sabit]] | |||
* [[Santi]] | |||
* [[Saw (Combat Rock)|Saw]] | |||
* [[Tigus (Combat Rock)|Tigus]] | |||
* [[Tomas (Combat Rock)|Tomas]] | |||
* [[Tumal]] | |||
* [[Twist (Combat Rock)|Twist]] | |||
* [[Ussman]] | |||
* [[Wayun]] | |||
* [[Wemus]] | |||
* [[Wina]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
=== Groups === | |||
* The [[Operaki Papul Gallaki]], or OPG, were a [[Jenggel]] group fighting against [[Indoni]] rule on the [[island]] of [[Papul]]. | |||
* [[Jenggel]] fought a [[war]] with [[Earth]]. | |||
=== Locations === | |||
* [[Indoni]] settlements include [[Batu]] and [[Javee]]. | |||
* [[Papul]] settlements and regions include [[Agat]], [[Kirowai]], [[Jikora]], [[Wameen]]. | |||
* [[Kolith]] and [[Aerny Dhu]] are rain-forested locations that fascinated the Doctor. | |||
* [[Magnow]] is an Earth [[colony]] satellite just outside the [[Jenggel System]]. | |||
== | === Life === | ||
* [[Kassowark]]s are a bird-like species on Papul. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* This story is an unsubtle allegory for the {{w|Papua Conflict}} between the Free Papua Movement of West Papua and the [[Indonesia]]n government. The place names and ethnicities in the story are clear analogues of real-life places and peoples. These include the Indoni — Indonesia / {{w|Indonesians}}; Javee — [[Java]]; Batu — {{w|Batu, East Java|Batu}}; and Papul - {{w|Papua}} / {{w|Papuans}}. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
'' | * The Doctor notes that the TARDIS's arrival on a tropical beach is a refreshing change. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ice Warriors (TV story)|The Ice Warriors]]'') | ||
* Fighting alongside the OPG reminds Jamie of [[Battle of Culloden|Culloden]], where he first met the Doctor in [[TV]]: ''[[The Highlanders (TV story)|The Highlanders]]''. | |||
* Victoria realises that she disapproves of the [[colonialism]] of the [[British Empire]], and wonders what her father, an upperclass English gentleman, who first appeared in [[TV]]: ''[[The Evil of the Daleks (TV story)|The Evil of the Daleks]]'', would have thought of her "unfashionable, alien views" now. | |||
* Sabit mentions the [[Earth Alliance]], which had previously appeared in [[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Sirens of Time (audio story)|The Sirens of Time]]'' among other stories. | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{dwrefguide|whobbk55.htm|Combat Rock}} | |||
*{{whoniverse| | * {{whoniverse|pd55|Combat Rock}} | ||
* [http:// | * [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/combat.htm The Cloister Library: '''Combat Rock'''] | ||
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20050406230143/http://www.bbc.co.uk/cult/news/drwho/2004/01/01/13710.shtml Interview: Mick Lewis] | |||
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Latest revision as of 03:48, 3 November 2024
Combat Rock was the fifty-fourth novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Mick Lewis, released 1 July 2002 and featured the Second Doctor, Jamie McCrimmon and Victoria Waterfield.
This was Lewis' second and, as of 2018[update], final contribution to Doctor Who fiction. Like its 2001 predecessor, Rags, Combat Rock has strong adult themes, mainly cannibalism, and accordingly violent content. Less than a year after its publication, Telos Publishing released Wonderland by Mark Chadbourn, another Second Doctor novel aimed at adults.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
When 400-year-old tribal mummies inexplicably return to life and begin murdering tourists on an exotic alien island, the Doctor's initial urge to investigate lands himself, Jamie and Victoria right in the middle of a jungle holocaust.
Ferocious cannibals and deadly beasts stalk the swamps, mummies lurk amongst the trees and the peaceful, civilised locals are reverting to long-forgotten head-hunting practices. Something is giving a clarion call to savagery, something that can only be found in the deepest darkness at the heart of the hostile rainforest.
It could well be the end of the river for the TARDIS companions as they find themselves involved in a horrific jungle conflict between desperate guerrilla tribesmen and merciless colonial forces. Cannibalism could be the least of their worries as evil stirs the pot and the dead reach for the living...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Second Doctor
- Jamie McCrimmon
- Victoria Waterfield
- Agus
- Bass
- Budi
- Clown
- Drew
- Grave
- Julius
- Kepennis
- Kety
- The Krallik
- Pan
- Father Pieter
- Pretty Boy
- Sabit
- Santi
- Saw
- Tigus
- Tomas
- Tumal
- Twist
- Ussman
- Wayun
- Wemus
- Wina
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Groups[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Operaki Papul Gallaki, or OPG, were a Jenggel group fighting against Indoni rule on the island of Papul.
- Jenggel fought a war with Earth.
Locations[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Indoni settlements include Batu and Javee.
- Papul settlements and regions include Agat, Kirowai, Jikora, Wameen.
- Kolith and Aerny Dhu are rain-forested locations that fascinated the Doctor.
- Magnow is an Earth colony satellite just outside the Jenggel System.
Life[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Kassowarks are a bird-like species on Papul.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story is an unsubtle allegory for the Papua Conflict between the Free Papua Movement of West Papua and the Indonesian government. The place names and ethnicities in the story are clear analogues of real-life places and peoples. These include the Indoni — Indonesia / Indonesians; Javee — Java; Batu — Batu; and Papul - Papua / Papuans.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor notes that the TARDIS's arrival on a tropical beach is a refreshing change. (TV: The Ice Warriors)
- Fighting alongside the OPG reminds Jamie of Culloden, where he first met the Doctor in TV: The Highlanders.
- Victoria realises that she disapproves of the colonialism of the British Empire, and wonders what her father, an upperclass English gentleman, who first appeared in TV: The Evil of the Daleks, would have thought of her "unfashionable, alien views" now.
- Sabit mentions the Earth Alliance, which had previously appeared in AUDIO: The Sirens of Time among other stories.
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Combat Rock at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Combat Rock at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Combat Rock
- Interview: Mick Lewis
