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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|Species name   = Oroborus
|Species name= Oroborus
|image           = [[File:Oroborus.PNG|250px]]
|image= [[File:Oroborus.PNG|250px]]
|type           = serpentine, [[time sensitive]] lifeform
|type= Serpentine, [[time sensitive]] lifeform
|aka             = time snake
|aka= Time snake
|affiliation     =  
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|origin         =  
|origin=  
|appearances     = [[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]''
|appearances= [[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]''
|mentions       =  
|mentions=  
|individuals     =
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}}
The '''Oroborus''' was a [[snake]]-like creature able to traverse [[dimension]]s and feed on [[time]]. It could consume chunks of the timeline; the more it ate, the more it grew. It could shed its skin like real snakes. Once it was fully grown it could consume an [[Earth]]-sized [[planet]] in hours.
The '''Oroborus''' was a [[snake]]-like creature able to traverse [[dimension]]s and feed on [[time]]. It could consume chunks of the timeline; the more it ate, the more it grew. It could shed its skin like real snakes. Once it was fully grown it could consume an [[Earth]]-sized [[planet]] in hours.


The Oroborus made its way to [[Earth]] through [[Alistair Gryffen]]'s [[Space-Time Manipulator]] and hid in [[Gryffen Manor]]'s basement. It consumed time until [[Starkey]] discovered what was going on and lured it into the Manipulator's path, sending it away. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]'')
The Oroborus made its way to [[Earth]] through [[Alistair Gryffen]]'s [[Space-Time Manipulator]] and hid in [[Gryffen Manor]]'s basement. It consumed time until [[Starkey]] discovered what was going on and lured it into the Manipulator's path, sending it away. ([[K9TV]]: ''[[Oroborus (TV story)|Oroborus]]'')
:''It is unclear whether there was any relationship between this species and the [[Oroborous Worm]].''


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
* Its name comes from [[wikipedia:Ouroboros|ouroboros]], the symbol of the circle of life depicted as a snake eating its own tail.
* Its name comes from [[Ouroboros]], the symbol of the circle of life depicted as a snake eating its own tail.
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{{K9 Series 1 aliens}}
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[[Category:K9 enemies]]
[[Category:Time-sensitive species]]
[[Category:Time-sensitive species]]
[[Category:CGI monsters]]
[[Category:CGI monsters]]

Revision as of 18:36, 14 November 2011

The Oroborus was a snake-like creature able to traverse dimensions and feed on time. It could consume chunks of the timeline; the more it ate, the more it grew. It could shed its skin like real snakes. Once it was fully grown it could consume an Earth-sized planet in hours.

The Oroborus made its way to Earth through Alistair Gryffen's Space-Time Manipulator and hid in Gryffen Manor's basement. It consumed time until Starkey discovered what was going on and lured it into the Manipulator's path, sending it away. (K9TV: Oroborus)

Behind the scenes

  • Its name comes from Ouroboros, the symbol of the circle of life depicted as a snake eating its own tail.