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The '''Sonic pen''' was a sleek black device used by [[Cofelia|Matron Cofelia]]/Miss Foster that functioned in a similar fashion to [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor's]] [[sonic screwdriver]]. | The '''Sonic pen''' was a sleek black device used by [[Cofelia|Matron Cofelia]]/Miss Foster that functioned in a similar fashion to [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor's]] [[sonic screwdriver]]. | ||
In discussing the similarities and differences between the sonic pen and sonic screwdriver the Doctor implied both were of similar manufacture. The sonic pen was able to open [[deadlock seal]]s, while the Doctor's device remained ineffective against that precaution. When the Doctor put the ends of the functioning sonic pen and the sonic screwdriver, it generated a feedback effect which stunned everyone in the vicinity. After the death of Cofelia, the Doctor later threw the sonic pen into a bin. ([[DW]]: ''[[Partners in Crime]]'') | In discussing the similarities and differences between the sonic pen and sonic screwdriver the Doctor implied both were of similar manufacture. The sonic pen was able to open [[deadlock seal]]s, while the Doctor's device remained ineffective against that precaution. When the Doctor put the ends of the functioning sonic pen and the sonic screwdriver, it generated a feedback effect which stunned everyone in the vicinity. After the death of Cofelia, the Doctor later threw the sonic pen into a bin. ([[DW]]: ''[[Partners in Crime]]'') It is likely that the Doctor disabled the sonic pen so that it cannot be used by somebody rotting through the garbage and will not cause harm when treated by standard garbage disposal methods. There is no indication that the act of throwing the pen into the garbage means that it will show up in a latter episode in the wrong hands. | ||
Revision as of 06:03, 29 August 2010
The Sonic pen was a sleek black device used by Matron Cofelia/Miss Foster that functioned in a similar fashion to the Doctor's sonic screwdriver.
In discussing the similarities and differences between the sonic pen and sonic screwdriver the Doctor implied both were of similar manufacture. The sonic pen was able to open deadlock seals, while the Doctor's device remained ineffective against that precaution. When the Doctor put the ends of the functioning sonic pen and the sonic screwdriver, it generated a feedback effect which stunned everyone in the vicinity. After the death of Cofelia, the Doctor later threw the sonic pen into a bin. (DW: Partners in Crime) It is likely that the Doctor disabled the sonic pen so that it cannot be used by somebody rotting through the garbage and will not cause harm when treated by standard garbage disposal methods. There is no indication that the act of throwing the pen into the garbage means that it will show up in a latter episode in the wrong hands.
Known Uses
- Cutting cable
- Activating the Adipose Inducer
- Opening/disabling deadlock seals
- Speeding up a window cleaner cart
Behind the Scenes
- A toy replica of the Sonic Pen was released by Character Options in a two-pack with the Doctor's Sonic Screwdriver. Both now featured a non-Ultra violet-blue LED and identical sound effects. A single button built into the clip would activate the light and sound effects, and twisting the casing of the pen would extend the ink tip. Compared with the prop that appeared on-screen, the toy features an added section around the emitter, probably to house the LED and switch.
