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The '''Solonians''' were a race with several different forms, shown in ''[[The Mutants]]''. As their [[planet]], [[Solos]], went through its seasons, the Solonians gradually mutated into the next form. This naturally occurred with radiation and a special white crystal from the planet. These changes can also be artificially caused by pollution.
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|image        = Solonian Warriors.jpg
|affiliation  =
|type        = Metamorphic humanoids
|aka          = Mutt
|origin      = [[Solos]]
|individuals  = {{csl|[[Ky]]|[[Varan]]}}
|first        = The Mutants (TV story)
|appearances  = [[TV]]: ''[[Frontier in Space (TV story)|Frontier in Space]]'', ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]''
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The '''Solonians''' were a race with several different forms from the planet [[Solos]].


==Humanoid Solonians==
== Biology ==
The [[Humanoid]] Solonians were the form which existed during the spring of [[Solos]]. They are nearly indistinguishable from European [[human]]s. The main difference was their ability to breathe the poisonous atmosphere of [[Solos]]. They were at a low level of technology, with a simple farming and hunting culture.
As their [[planet]], [[Solos]], went through its seasons, the Solonians gradually mutated from one form to the next form. This naturally occurred with radiation and a special green crystal from the planet. These changes could also be artificially caused by pollution.


Sometime around [[2600]], the [[human]] empire from [[Earth]] had discovered [[Solos]] and started to exploit it. The Solonians were taken advantage of and their planet was stripped of its resources. By [[3100]], tensions were rising and the mutations from the modified atmosphere were starting to increase.
=== Humanoid Solonians ===
The [[humanoid]] Solonians were the form which existed during the spring of [[Solos]]. They appear to be dark-haired and either fair- or olive-complected [[human]]s similar to many ancient Celtic or Mediterranean peoples. The main difference from [[human]]s was their ability to breathe the poisonous mists of Solos. They were at a low level of technology when they were discovered, with a simple farming and hunting culture. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')


==Insectoid Solonians==
=== Insectoid Solonians ===
[[Image:Mutant.jpg|thumb| An '''Insectoid Solonian''']]
[[File:Mutant.jpg|thumb|left|The [[Insectoid]] form. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]]
The Insectoid Solonians (or ''Mutts'') were the intermediate form from the start of summer on [[Solos]]. These Mutts were a bit shorter then [[humans]] and covered in a thick black exoskeleton. They have a head, thorax and abdomen, as well as clawed arms and legs. They have bulging yellow eyes, a wide opening for a mouth and long pincers beside their mouths. Mutts have no central nervous system and are cold blooded.
The Insectoid Solonians - [[pejorative]]ly known as '''Mutts''' to the human [[overlord]]s - were the intermediate forms active during the start of summer on [[Solos]] (something like a mobile pupa). These Mutts were a bit shorter than humans, and covered in a thick black exoskeleton.


Though the Solonians are supposed to mutate into this form with radiation and crystals from certain caves, the changes can be brought on early with pollution. Unnatural changes can leave the victims confused and uncertain about the entire process.
They had a head, thorax and abdomen, as well as clawed arms and legs. They had bulging yellow eyes, a wide opening for a mouth and long pincers beside their mouths. Insectoids seemed to have decreased intelligence and could not speak, though this was likely just a side effect of the transformation.


Oddly enough, during the events of [[The Brain of Morbius]] (which was not dated), a Mutt ship crashed landed on [[Karn]]. These Mutts were known to [[Dr. Solon]] (no relation) and was unfazed by their apparent space-fairing capabilities. This might imply that some unchanged Mutts somehow didn’t reach the next stage and instead took to the stars.
Near the beginning of summer, the humanoid Solonians would be instinctively compelled to seek out the necessary [[radiation]] and crystals for the transformation.


==Advanced Solonians==
Though the mutation would occur naturally from the radiation and crystals from certain caves, the changes could be brought on early with pollution. Unnatural changes could leave the victims confused and uncertain about the entire process. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')
The Advanced Solonians were the form which existed during the summer of [[Solos]]. Though they had the basic shape of a [[human]], the advanced Solonians were mostly incorporeal. Advanced Solonians are almost angel-like, with a robed body and scintillating colours. They communicate telepathically and have a wide variety of powers, including disintegration and teleportation.


[[Category: Races and Species]]
=== Advanced Solonians ===
[[Category: Near-Human Species]]
[[File:Ky's Mutation Completes.jpg|thumb|right|The final, advanced form. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]]
The Advanced Solonians were the form which existed during the summer of [[Solos]]. The insectoid Solonians were transformed into advanced Solonians by more radiation. Though they had the basic shape of a [[human]], advanced Solonians were almost [[angel]]ic, with a robed body and scintillating colours. They communicated telepathically and had a wide variety of powers, including the ability to pass through solid matter and to shoot energy beams. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')
 
== Culture ==
[[File:Solonian scribbles.jpg|left|thumb|Solonian inscriptions depicting their four seasons. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]]
The Solonians used engraved images in their writing. The [[Third Doctor]] was able to decipher engravings depicting the four seasons of Solos.
 
Each of these seasons lasted 500 years as Solos only circled its sun once every 2000 years. These seasons triggered the mutations, but the Solonians were unaware of this due to their own cryptic writings and long periods under mutation.
 
Solonians were often segregated from humans. They were forced to use different facilities such as a separate [[transmat]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')
 
== History ==
Sometime in the [[25th century]], the [[Earth Empire]] discovered [[Solos]] and started to exploit it. The Solonians were taken advantage of and their planet was stripped of its resources.
 
By the [[30th century]], tensions were rising and the mutations from the modified atmosphere were starting to increase. Solos was to have independence but the Marshal had the [[Administrator of Solos|administrator]] assassinated and placed ''[[Skybase One]]'', and hence Solos, under [[martial law]].
 
[[Ky]] killed the marshal and a number of humans stayed behind to help transition the planet back to its former functionality. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')
 
== Behind the scenes ==
A Mutant costume was cosmetically altered and reused to represent a generic insectoid alien for the opening scenes of ''[[The Brain of Morbius (TV story)|The Brain of Morbius]]''. The [[Doctor Who and the Brain of Morbius|novelisation]] of the story states that the creature belongs to an entirely different species. Despite this, the Doctor does call the creature in ''The Brain of Morbius'' a Mutt, like the insectoid Solonians were called, and acts like he recognises the creature. [[Ohica]] also mentions that the last ship to arrive on [[Karn]] before the Doctor was a "cruiser of the Mutts". In the DVD commentary, Christopher Barry refers to the species as a Mutt.
 
[[Category:Shapeshifters]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Sapient insect species]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]]
[[Category:Psychic species]]

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The Solonians were a race with several different forms from the planet Solos.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

As their planet, Solos, went through its seasons, the Solonians gradually mutated from one form to the next form. This naturally occurred with radiation and a special green crystal from the planet. These changes could also be artificially caused by pollution.

Humanoid Solonians[[edit] | [edit source]]

The humanoid Solonians were the form which existed during the spring of Solos. They appear to be dark-haired and either fair- or olive-complected humans similar to many ancient Celtic or Mediterranean peoples. The main difference from humans was their ability to breathe the poisonous mists of Solos. They were at a low level of technology when they were discovered, with a simple farming and hunting culture. (TV: The Mutants)

Insectoid Solonians[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Insectoid form. (TV: The Mutants)

The Insectoid Solonians - pejoratively known as Mutts to the human overlords - were the intermediate forms active during the start of summer on Solos (something like a mobile pupa). These Mutts were a bit shorter than humans, and covered in a thick black exoskeleton.

They had a head, thorax and abdomen, as well as clawed arms and legs. They had bulging yellow eyes, a wide opening for a mouth and long pincers beside their mouths. Insectoids seemed to have decreased intelligence and could not speak, though this was likely just a side effect of the transformation.

Near the beginning of summer, the humanoid Solonians would be instinctively compelled to seek out the necessary radiation and crystals for the transformation.

Though the mutation would occur naturally from the radiation and crystals from certain caves, the changes could be brought on early with pollution. Unnatural changes could leave the victims confused and uncertain about the entire process. (TV: The Mutants)

Advanced Solonians[[edit] | [edit source]]

The final, advanced form. (TV: The Mutants)

The Advanced Solonians were the form which existed during the summer of Solos. The insectoid Solonians were transformed into advanced Solonians by more radiation. Though they had the basic shape of a human, advanced Solonians were almost angelic, with a robed body and scintillating colours. They communicated telepathically and had a wide variety of powers, including the ability to pass through solid matter and to shoot energy beams. (TV: The Mutants)

Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]

Solonian inscriptions depicting their four seasons. (TV: The Mutants)

The Solonians used engraved images in their writing. The Third Doctor was able to decipher engravings depicting the four seasons of Solos.

Each of these seasons lasted 500 years as Solos only circled its sun once every 2000 years. These seasons triggered the mutations, but the Solonians were unaware of this due to their own cryptic writings and long periods under mutation.

Solonians were often segregated from humans. They were forced to use different facilities such as a separate transmat. (TV: The Mutants)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Sometime in the 25th century, the Earth Empire discovered Solos and started to exploit it. The Solonians were taken advantage of and their planet was stripped of its resources.

By the 30th century, tensions were rising and the mutations from the modified atmosphere were starting to increase. Solos was to have independence but the Marshal had the administrator assassinated and placed Skybase One, and hence Solos, under martial law.

Ky killed the marshal and a number of humans stayed behind to help transition the planet back to its former functionality. (TV: The Mutants)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

A Mutant costume was cosmetically altered and reused to represent a generic insectoid alien for the opening scenes of The Brain of Morbius. The novelisation of the story states that the creature belongs to an entirely different species. Despite this, the Doctor does call the creature in The Brain of Morbius a Mutt, like the insectoid Solonians were called, and acts like he recognises the creature. Ohica also mentions that the last ship to arrive on Karn before the Doctor was a "cruiser of the Mutts". In the DVD commentary, Christopher Barry refers to the species as a Mutt.

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