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'''Gunpowder''' was an explosive substance that was used mostly in warfare, in weapons such as [[cannon]]s, to explosively propel objects. It was used on [[Earth]], and on some primitive planets such as [[Ribos]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'') | '''Gunpowder''' was an explosive substance that was used mostly in warfare, in weapons such as [[cannon]]s, to explosively propel objects. It was used on [[Earth]], and on some primitive planets such as [[Ribos]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Ribos Operation]]'') | ||
One of the most notable uses of gunpowder was in [[1605]], where [[Guy Fawkes]] and his anti-parliament plotters attempted to blow up the [[Houses of Parliament]] by placing several barrels of gunpowder beneath it. ([[MA]]: ''[[The Plotters]]'', [[VG]]: ''[[The Gunpowder Plot]]'') The [[Eleventh Doctor |Eleventh Doctor]] used a few of these barrels to | One of the most notable uses of gunpowder was in [[1605]], where [[Guy Fawkes]] and his anti-parliament plotters attempted to blow up the [[Houses of Parliament]] by placing several barrels of gunpowder beneath it. ([[MA]]: ''[[The Plotters]]'', [[VG]]: ''[[The Gunpowder Plot]]'') The [[Eleventh Doctor |Eleventh Doctor]] used a few of these barrels to launch a [[Rutan Host|Rutan]] ship which was trapped beneath Parliament while he temporarily placed Parliament in Earth orbit. Around the same time, [[Rory Williams]] used a cartridge of gunpowder to open a locked door leading to one of the ship's missing power rods. ([[VG]]: ''[[The Gunpowder Plot]]'') | ||
While searching through a manor that was near the [[Terileptil]] escape pod, [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s discovered gunpowder, [[power pack]]s and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Visitation]]'') | While searching through a manor that was near the [[Terileptil]] escape pod, [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]] and his [[companion]]s discovered gunpowder, [[power pack]]s and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Visitation]]'') | ||
In order to fight [[Windigo]]s, the [[Eighth Doctor]] created [[flash-charge]]s. These were made by adding [[iron]] fillings to gunpowder. The light created upon the gunpowder's detonation deterred the Windigos. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Bad Blood]]'') | In order to fight [[Windigo]]s, the [[Eighth Doctor]] created [[flash-charge]]s. These were made by adding [[iron]] fillings to gunpowder. The light created upon the gunpowder's detonation deterred the Windigos. ([[DWM]]: ''[[Bad Blood (comic story)|Bad Blood]]'') | ||
In [[Venice]], in the year [[1580]], [[Guido]] detonated a store of gunpowder to destroy a group of [[Saturnyn]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Vampires of Venice]]'') | In [[Venice]], in the year [[1580]], [[Guido]] detonated a store of gunpowder to destroy a group of [[Saturnyn]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Vampires of Venice]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 02:30, 7 December 2011
Gunpowder was an explosive substance that was used mostly in warfare, in weapons such as cannons, to explosively propel objects. It was used on Earth, and on some primitive planets such as Ribos. (DW: The Ribos Operation) One of the most notable uses of gunpowder was in 1605, where Guy Fawkes and his anti-parliament plotters attempted to blow up the Houses of Parliament by placing several barrels of gunpowder beneath it. (MA: The Plotters, VG: The Gunpowder Plot) The Eleventh Doctor used a few of these barrels to launch a Rutan ship which was trapped beneath Parliament while he temporarily placed Parliament in Earth orbit. Around the same time, Rory Williams used a cartridge of gunpowder to open a locked door leading to one of the ship's missing power rods. (VG: The Gunpowder Plot)
While searching through a manor that was near the Terileptil escape pod, the Doctor and his companions discovered gunpowder, power packs and the mark of a high energy weapon. The gunpowder was residue from a fight between the owners of the manor and Terileptils. (DW: The Visitation)
In order to fight Windigos, the Eighth Doctor created flash-charges. These were made by adding iron fillings to gunpowder. The light created upon the gunpowder's detonation deterred the Windigos. (DWM: Bad Blood)
In Venice, in the year 1580, Guido detonated a store of gunpowder to destroy a group of Saturnyns. (DW: The Vampires of Venice)
