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{{Infobox Species | {{Infobox Species | ||
|image = | |image = Keri the Pakhar.jpg | ||
|aka = | |||
|aka= | |type = [[Hamster]]-like [[alien]]s | ||
|type = Hamster-like [[alien]]s | |||
|affiliation = [[Galactic Federation]] | |affiliation = [[Galactic Federation]] | ||
|origin = | |origin = [[Pakha]] | ||
| | |individuals = {{csl|[[Keri]]|[[Megali Scoblow]]|[[Thesanius]]|[[Claire (The Glass Prison)|Claire]]}} | ||
|first = Prelude Legacy (short story) | |||
|appearances = [[Pakhar - list of appearances|'''''see list''''']] | |||
}} | }}{{ImageLink}} | ||
The '''Pakhar''' were a race of hamster-like [[alien]]s. | The '''Pakhar''' were a race of hamster-like [[alien]]s. | ||
== Biology == | == Biology == | ||
The | The Pakhar were [[hamster]]-like or [[guinea pig]]-like in appearance. They were only a [[metre]] tall when standing upright. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') They were covered in [[fur]], which grew [[white]] as they aged. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mean Streets]]'') Pakhars generally washed themselves with their [[tongue]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Glass Prison (novel)|The Glass Prison]]'') | ||
Pakhars were known for making a loud screech when angry. ([[ | Pakhars were known for making a loud screech when angry. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
After [[the Diadem]] was lost, ([[ | After [[the Diadem]] was lost, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') the Pakhar were known for their peaceful ways. They were also known as skilled [[diplomat]]s. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Bang-Bang-a-Boom! (audio story)|Bang-Bang-a-Boom!]]'') | ||
According to the [[Fifth Doctor]], they found the term "[[rodent people]]" extremely offensive, even racist. ([[ | According to the [[Fifth Doctor]], they found the term "[[rodent people]]" extremely offensive, even [[racist]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Nekromanteia (audio story)|Nekromanteia]]'') | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Megali Scoblow]] claimed that her species had one of the oldest civilisations in the universe. They left their mark on many cultures, including the [[Osirian]]s, the [[Olympian]]s, the [[Asgardian]]s, the [[Jessussian]]s, and [[Yoda]]'s people. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lilac Mars (short story)|Lilac Mars]]'') | |||
Early in their history, the Pakhars were constantly at war with each other because of an artefact called [[the Diadem]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | |||
In the | In the [[26th century]], [[Zarnek]] the Pakhar owned a pawn shop in [[Mega City]] on [[Megerra]], though he also helped small-time criminals. He was killed when one these criminals, a subject of [[the Project]], killed him in a rage. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mean Streets]]'') | ||
In [[ | In [[2593]], Professor [[Warrinder]] was the [[Head of Psi]] at [[St Oscar's University]]. He participated in the [[Archaeology|archaeological]] expedition to [[Perfecton (planet)|Perfecton]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Oh No It Isn't! (novel)|Oh No It Isn't!]]'') | ||
When the [[ | [[File:Megali Scoblow.jpg|thumb|left|[[Megali Scoblow]] on [[Eros (moon)|Eros]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Venus Mantrap (audio story)|Venus Mantrap]]'')]] | ||
[[Megali Scoblow]] was a Pakhar native to the late 26th and early [[27th century|27th centuries]] who encountered [[Bernice Summerfield]] ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Beige Planet Mars (novel)|Beige Planet Mars]]'', [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Venus Mantrap (audio story)|Venus Mantrap]]'') and [[Iris Wildthyme]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lilac Mars (short story)|Lilac Mars]]'') | |||
In the 27th century, the Pakhar fought during the [[Deindum War]]. They were present at the [[Battle of the Pakhar Shipyards]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Adorable Illusion (novel)|Adorable Illusion]]'') | |||
In the 27th century, [[Peter Summerfield]] met a Pakhar on [[Bastion]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenman (audio story)|The Curse of Fenman]]'') | |||
In the [[32nd century]], there were some Pakhars at [[Vita Novus]] when the [[Fourth Doctor]] and [[Romana II]] visited. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Beautiful People (audio story)|The Beautiful People]]'') | |||
In the [[37th century]], there were some [[pacifist]]s who attempted to change the Pakhar for the better. The [[Third Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant]] came to the planet and got involved with the conflicts. They eventually confronted [[Vor'r'na]], a forager who had become corrupted by the Diadem. When they tried to take the Diadem away, he panicked and fell off a cliff into the [[Wavis Ravine]]. With the influence of the Diadem gone, the Pakhars turned to a philosophy of peace. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | |||
In the late [[39th century]], the planet Pakha joined the [[Galactic Federation]]. Its economy was boosted, and it soon became a tourist attraction. It was focused towards education and was famous for its [[museum]]s, [[university|universities]], and [[library|libraries]]. | |||
In [[3985]], an expedition was sent to Pahkar to uncover the Diadem from the Wavis Ravine. All of the archaeologists were killed when the Diadem took over their leader. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Legacy (novel)|Legacy]]'') | |||
In [[3999]], a Pakhar called [[Frankie (Placebo Effect)|Frankie]] attended the wedding of [[Stacy Townsend]] and [[Ssard]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Placebo Effect (novel)|Placebo Effect]]'') | |||
In [[4010]], Pakhars were on [[Cressida (moon)|Cressida]] to watch a rare chemical reaction in the atmosphere of [[Uranus]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Uranus (short story)|Uranus]]'') | |||
When the [[Gholos]] and [[Angvian]]s were planning for peace, two peace conferences were set up. One, on [[Achilles 4]], was hosted by the Pakhar. A secret conference was also held on [[Dark Space 8]] during the 309th [[Intergalactic Song Contest]]. [[Geri]] the Pakhar was sent as a mediator. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Bang-Bang-a-Boom! (audio story)|Bang-Bang-a-Boom!]]'') | |||
=== Other realities === | |||
In an alternate universe where [[The Valeyard (He Jests at Scars...)|the Valeyard]] stole the [[Sixth Doctor]]'s regeneration, the Valeyard and [[Ellie Martin (He Jests at Scars...)|Ellie Martin]] visited Pakha, stole the Diadem, and used it to destroy the planet. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[He Jests at Scars... (audio story)|He Jests at Scars]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com/archive/tsv42/timelord.html NZDWFC - Time/Space Visualiser Issue 42 article by Justin Reynolds] - part of the [[Time Lord (role playing book)|Time Lord Game]] Addition series | * [http://nzdwfc.tetrap.com/archive/tsv42/timelord.html NZDWFC - Time/Space Visualiser Issue 42 article by Justin Reynolds] - part of the [[Time Lord (role playing book)|Time Lord Game]] Addition series | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Sapient mammal species]] | ||
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | [[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]] | ||
[[Category:Rodents]] | [[Category:Rodents]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:50, 2 December 2024
The Pakhar were a race of hamster-like aliens.
Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Pakhar were hamster-like or guinea pig-like in appearance. They were only a metre tall when standing upright. (PROSE: Legacy) They were covered in fur, which grew white as they aged. (PROSE: Mean Streets) Pakhars generally washed themselves with their tongues. (PROSE: The Glass Prison)
Pakhars were known for making a loud screech when angry. (PROSE: Legacy)
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
After the Diadem was lost, (PROSE: Legacy) the Pakhar were known for their peaceful ways. They were also known as skilled diplomats. (AUDIO: Bang-Bang-a-Boom!)
According to the Fifth Doctor, they found the term "rodent people" extremely offensive, even racist. (AUDIO: Nekromanteia)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Megali Scoblow claimed that her species had one of the oldest civilisations in the universe. They left their mark on many cultures, including the Osirians, the Olympians, the Asgardians, the Jessussians, and Yoda's people. (PROSE: Lilac Mars)
Early in their history, the Pakhars were constantly at war with each other because of an artefact called the Diadem. (PROSE: Legacy)
In the 26th century, Zarnek the Pakhar owned a pawn shop in Mega City on Megerra, though he also helped small-time criminals. He was killed when one these criminals, a subject of the Project, killed him in a rage. (PROSE: Mean Streets)
In 2593, Professor Warrinder was the Head of Psi at St Oscar's University. He participated in the archaeological expedition to Perfecton. (PROSE: Oh No It Isn't!)
Megali Scoblow was a Pakhar native to the late 26th and early 27th centuries who encountered Bernice Summerfield (PROSE: Beige Planet Mars, AUDIO: Venus Mantrap) and Iris Wildthyme. (PROSE: Lilac Mars)
In the 27th century, the Pakhar fought during the Deindum War. They were present at the Battle of the Pakhar Shipyards. (PROSE: Adorable Illusion)
In the 27th century, Peter Summerfield met a Pakhar on Bastion. (AUDIO: The Curse of Fenman)
In the 32nd century, there were some Pakhars at Vita Novus when the Fourth Doctor and Romana II visited. (AUDIO: The Beautiful People)
In the 37th century, there were some pacifists who attempted to change the Pakhar for the better. The Third Doctor and Jo Grant came to the planet and got involved with the conflicts. They eventually confronted Vor'r'na, a forager who had become corrupted by the Diadem. When they tried to take the Diadem away, he panicked and fell off a cliff into the Wavis Ravine. With the influence of the Diadem gone, the Pakhars turned to a philosophy of peace. (PROSE: Legacy)
In the late 39th century, the planet Pakha joined the Galactic Federation. Its economy was boosted, and it soon became a tourist attraction. It was focused towards education and was famous for its museums, universities, and libraries.
In 3985, an expedition was sent to Pahkar to uncover the Diadem from the Wavis Ravine. All of the archaeologists were killed when the Diadem took over their leader. (PROSE: Legacy)
In 3999, a Pakhar called Frankie attended the wedding of Stacy Townsend and Ssard. (PROSE: Placebo Effect)
In 4010, Pakhars were on Cressida to watch a rare chemical reaction in the atmosphere of Uranus. (PROSE: Uranus)
When the Gholos and Angvians were planning for peace, two peace conferences were set up. One, on Achilles 4, was hosted by the Pakhar. A secret conference was also held on Dark Space 8 during the 309th Intergalactic Song Contest. Geri the Pakhar was sent as a mediator. (AUDIO: Bang-Bang-a-Boom!)
Other realities[[edit] | [edit source]]
In an alternate universe where the Valeyard stole the Sixth Doctor's regeneration, the Valeyard and Ellie Martin visited Pakha, stole the Diadem, and used it to destroy the planet. (AUDIO: He Jests at Scars)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- NZDWFC - Time/Space Visualiser Issue 42 article by Justin Reynolds - part of the Time Lord Game Addition series
