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|image = | |image = [[File:Clarence WAF.png|250px]]<br/><small>[[Clarence]], an organic Person, formerly [[!C-Mel|an inorganic person]].</small> | ||
|Species name = The People | |Species name = The People | ||
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|origin = The [[Worldsphere]] | |origin = The [[Worldsphere]] | ||
|appearances = <ul><li>[[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]''</li><li>[[NA]]: ''[[Happy Endings]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Down]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Ghost Devices]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Where Angels Fear]]''</li></ul> | |appearances = <ul><li>[[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]''</li><li>[[NA]]: ''[[Happy Endings]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Down]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Ghost Devices]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]''</li><li>[[BNA]]: ''[[Where Angels Fear]]''</li></ul> | ||
|mentions = [[BNA]]: ''[[Oh No It Isn't!]]'' | |mentions = [[BNA]]: ''[[Oh No It Isn't!]]'', ''[[Tears of the Oracle]]'' | ||
|individuals= [[aM!xitsa]], [[Clarence]], [[WiRgo!xu]], [[!Ci!ci-tel]], [[I!qu-!qu-tala]] | |individuals= [[aM!xitsa]], [[Clarence]], [[WiRgo!xu]], [[!Ci!ci-tel]], [[I!qu-!qu-tala]] | ||
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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
The People, culturally, could be divided between organic and inorganic. Even within these classifications there was great variation in the People. Many of the organic People were [[humanoid]], though with a wider range in variation than [[Human]]s, ranging in skin-colour, number of digits and other traits. Other People had vastly different forms, including the assimilated [[All of Us]]. The inorganic people came in the forms of spherical drones and ships. They were typically several times smarter than an organic People. ([[BNA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'', [[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'') | The People, culturally, could be divided between organic and inorganic. Even within these classifications there was great variation in the People. Many of the organic People were [[humanoid]], though with a wider range in variation than [[Human]]s, ranging in skin-colour, number of digits and other traits. Other People had vastly different forms, including the assimilated [[All of Us]]. The inorganic people came in the forms of spherical drones and ships. They were typically several times smarter than an organic People. ([[BNA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'', [[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'') There could even be overlap between the two categories, such as [[Clarence]], who [[cyborg|had a mechanical brain and an organic body]]. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Ghost Devices]]'') | ||
The People were not known for their [[telepathy|telepathic]] abilities. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Tears of the Oracle]]'') | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The People's culture was widely made up of interest groups. These interests ranged from learning primitive cooking styles and studying other species to the study of [[time travel]]. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'') | The People's culture was widely made up of [[:category:The People Interest Groups|interest groups]]. These interests ranged from learning primitive cooking styles and studying other species to the study of [[time travel]]. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'', ''[[Ghost Devices]]'') | ||
The ultimate form of punishment was social ostracising. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'') | The ultimate form of punishment was social ostracising. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'') | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Prior to [[2564]], the People fought a war with an insectoid species, generally known as [[All of Us|the Insects]], among other names. | Prior to [[2564]], the People fought a war with an insectoid species, generally known as [[All of Us|the Insects]], among other names. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'', [[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'') | ||
Subsequently, the People formed a | Subsequently, the People formed a [[Time Lord - People Treaty|Treaty]] with the [[Time Lord]]s. [[Seventh Doctor|The Doctor]], [[aM!xitsa]] and the AI known as [[God (Worldsphere)|God]] formed half of the original negotiating team. ([[NA]]: ''[[The Also People]]'') | ||
In [[2594]], [[God (Worldsphere)|God]] planned to investigate [[the Spire]] of [[Canopus IV]] and to cause/stop the [[paradox]] that surrounded it. Despite all his simulations showing that [[Bernice Summerfield]] would kill herself if she was involved, she sent [[Clarence]] to recruit her. Though she did try to kill herself after the events, [[Time Lord|meddling by temporal forces]] allowed Clarence to save her. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Ghost Devices]]'') | |||
[[ | In [[2594]], [[WiRgo!xu]], [[!Ci!ci-tel]] and [[I!qu-!qu-tala]] believed that the People had become complacent, since the war with All of Us was too easy and used the [[time travel]] technology of [[the Path]] to travel to the ancient [[Earth]] city of [[Babylon]], [[Early human history|570 BCE]]. Ostensibly there to find a place to rough it out and develop a sense of humility, they also were attempting to break the treaty with the Time Lords and lead to a [[time war]] which would give the People a sense of risk. [[Bernice Summerfield]] eventually convinced them to give up this plan of action. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Walking to Babylon]]'') | ||
After the invasion of the [[Ferutu]] in [[2595]], the People recalled all their agents and sealed themselves in their [[Worldsphere]]. ([[BNA]]: ''[[Where Angels Fear]]'', ''[[Twilight of the Gods (BNA)|Twilight of the Gods]]'') | |||
==Behind the Scenes== | ==Behind the Scenes== | ||
*The People have much in common with [[Wikipedia:The Culture|the Culture]], featured in many of the novels of [[Wikipedia:Iain Banks|Iain M. Banks]]. The earlier books featuring the Culture pre-date the first appearance of The People. | *The People have much in common with [[Wikipedia:The Culture|the Culture]], featured in many of the novels of [[Wikipedia:Iain Banks|Iain M. Banks]]. The earlier books featuring the Culture pre-date the first appearance of The People. | ||
[[Category:Metamorphic species]] | [[Category:Metamorphic species]] | ||
Revision as of 16:14, 1 September 2010
The People came together from various space-faring species which encountered each other and then built the Worldsphere.
Biology
The People, culturally, could be divided between organic and inorganic. Even within these classifications there was great variation in the People. Many of the organic People were humanoid, though with a wider range in variation than Humans, ranging in skin-colour, number of digits and other traits. Other People had vastly different forms, including the assimilated All of Us. The inorganic people came in the forms of spherical drones and ships. They were typically several times smarter than an organic People. (BNA: The Also People, BNA: Walking to Babylon) There could even be overlap between the two categories, such as Clarence, who had a mechanical brain and an organic body. (BNA: Ghost Devices)
The People were not known for their telepathic abilities. (BNA: Tears of the Oracle)
Culture
The People's culture was widely made up of interest groups. These interests ranged from learning primitive cooking styles and studying other species to the study of time travel. (BNA: Walking to Babylon, Ghost Devices)
The ultimate form of punishment was social ostracising. (NA: The Also People)
History
Prior to 2564, the People fought a war with an insectoid species, generally known as the Insects, among other names. (NA: The Also People, BNA: Walking to Babylon)
Subsequently, the People formed a Treaty with the Time Lords. The Doctor, aM!xitsa and the AI known as God formed half of the original negotiating team. (NA: The Also People)
In 2594, God planned to investigate the Spire of Canopus IV and to cause/stop the paradox that surrounded it. Despite all his simulations showing that Bernice Summerfield would kill herself if she was involved, she sent Clarence to recruit her. Though she did try to kill herself after the events, meddling by temporal forces allowed Clarence to save her. (BNA: Ghost Devices)
In 2594, WiRgo!xu, !Ci!ci-tel and I!qu-!qu-tala believed that the People had become complacent, since the war with All of Us was too easy and used the time travel technology of the Path to travel to the ancient Earth city of Babylon, 570 BCE. Ostensibly there to find a place to rough it out and develop a sense of humility, they also were attempting to break the treaty with the Time Lords and lead to a time war which would give the People a sense of risk. Bernice Summerfield eventually convinced them to give up this plan of action. (BNA: Walking to Babylon)
After the invasion of the Ferutu in 2595, the People recalled all their agents and sealed themselves in their Worldsphere. (BNA: Where Angels Fear, Twilight of the Gods)
Behind the Scenes
- The People have much in common with the Culture, featured in many of the novels of Iain M. Banks. The earlier books featuring the Culture pre-date the first appearance of The People.
