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The '''Probic vent''' was a part of all [[clone]]d [[Sontaran]]s. At least partially artificial, it took the form of a small metallic tube attached to the back of the Sontaran's necks. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans as a way of directly feeding off energy to "recharge" rather than eating (as the latter was slower). The Vent was also a major weakness, since a blow to the Probic Vent could knock a Sontaran unconscious or even kill them. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') A lesser blow could cause them pain and/or stun them ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]''). An arrow ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') or a thrown knife ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') would almost certainly prove deadly. | The '''Probic vent''' was a part of all [[clone]]d [[Sontaran]]s. At least partially artificial, it took the form of a small metallic tube attached to the back of the Sontaran's necks. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans as a way of directly feeding off energy to "recharge" rather than eating (as the latter was slower). The Vent was also a major weakness, since a blow to the Probic Vent could knock a Sontaran unconscious or even kill them. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') A lesser blow could cause them pain and/or stun them ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]''). An arrow ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'') or a thrown knife ([[DW]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time]]'') would almost certainly prove deadly. | ||
[[Image:St--3u50linxshot.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Linx]] lies dead in his ship after being punctured in the probic vent by an arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'')]] | [[Image:St--3u50linxshot.jpg|200px|thumb|right|[[Linx]] lies dead in his ship after being punctured in the probic vent by an arrow. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Time Warrior]]'')]] | ||
The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. The [[Tenth Doctor]] momentairily disables General [[Staal]] using a [[ | The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. The [[Tenth Doctor]] momentairily disables General [[Staal]] using a [[Squash]] racket and a ball by rebounding the ball from Staal's [[Teleport]] pod into the Probic Vent. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Sontaran Stratagem]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 20:11, 30 April 2008
The Probic vent was a part of all cloned Sontarans. At least partially artificial, it took the form of a small metallic tube attached to the back of the Sontaran's necks. This vent was normally used by the Sontarans as a way of directly feeding off energy to "recharge" rather than eating (as the latter was slower). The Vent was also a major weakness, since a blow to the Probic Vent could knock a Sontaran unconscious or even kill them. (DW: The Time Warrior) A lesser blow could cause them pain and/or stun them (DW: The Sontaran Stratagem). An arrow (DW: The Time Warrior) or a thrown knife (DW: The Invasion of Time) would almost certainly prove deadly.
The Sontarans did not find it a problem, however, since it meant that they must always face their enemy in battle and could not be cowardly and run away. The Tenth Doctor momentairily disables General Staal using a Squash racket and a ball by rebounding the ball from Staal's Teleport pod into the Probic Vent. (DW: The Sontaran Stratagem)
