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{{Infobox Species
|name= Kahler
|image = Kahler-Jex closeup.jpg
|image= Kahler-Jex closeup.jpg
|type = [[Humanoid]]
|type= [[Near-human]]
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|origin = [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]]
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|first = The Making of the Gunslinger (webcast)
|origin= [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]]
|appearances = {{il|[[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]''|[[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]]''}}
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|individuals = {{csl|[[Kahler-Jex]]|[[Kahler-Tek]]}}
|only= A Town Called Mercy (TV story)
}}{{ImageLink|Kahler}}
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The '''Kahler''' were a [[humanoid]] species known for their technological skills.
|individuals= [[Kahler-Jex]], [[Kahler-Tek]], [[Kahler-Mas]]       
}}
The '''Kahler''' were a species known for their technological skills.


== Biology ==
==Biology==
Kahler looked identical to [[human]]s except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
Kahler looked identical to [[human]]s except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')


== Culture ==
==Culture==
Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had [[god]]s and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had [[god]]s and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')


[[File:Gunslinger.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kahler-Tek]], a Kahler [[cyborg]] soldier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')]]
[[File:Gunslinger.jpg|thumb|left|[[Kahler-Tek]], a Kahler [[cyborg]] soldier. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')]]
== Technology ==
The Kahler were known for their technology; the [[Eleventh Doctor]] called them "one of the most ingenious species in [[Mutter's Spiral|the Galaxy]]". They had [[egg]]-shaped [[spacecraft]]s, had [[teleportation|teleport]]s and could easily cure [[cholera]].


During a war in the [[19th century]], they created a army of [[cyborg]]s using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls, and identification software. They also possessed a short range teleport. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
==Technology==
The Kahler were known for their technology; the [[Eleventh Doctor]], being fond of them, called them "one of the most ingenious species in [[Mutter's Spiral|the Galaxy]]". They had [[egg]]-shaped [[spacecraft]]s, hovering robots, [[teleportation]] and could easily cure [[cholera]].


== History ==
During a war in the [[19th century]], they created an army of [[cyborg]]s using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls and identification software. They also possessed a [[short-range teleport]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
In the [[19th century]], the Kahler were at war with an unknown enemy. In order to fight them, a group of scientist modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, [[Kahler-Tek]], went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, [[Kahler-Jex]] and [[Kahler-Mas]], escaped but crashed on [[Earth]].


In [[1870]], Kahler-Tek killed Kahler-Mas and tracked Kahler-Jex to [[Mercy, Nevada]]. He was unwilling to kill the innocent inhabitants, so he trapped them in the town and demanded Kahler-Jex's return. Once the [[Eleventh Doctor]] arrived and learned their history, he first tried to give Kahler-Jex to Kahler-Tek, but eventually decided to help him escape. Kahler-Jex instead decided to spare the town and kill himself with the self-destruct on his ship. Following the urging of the Doctor, Kahler-Tek stayed in Mercy as a protector. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
==History==
In the [[19th century]], a war lasting nine years was fought on [[Kahler (planet)|Kahler]]. Half of the [[planet]] had been decimated. In order to fight the war, a group of scientists modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, [[Kahler-Tek]], went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, [[Kahler-Jex]] and [[Kahler-Mas]], escaped but crashed on [[Earth]].


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In [[1870]], Kahler-Tek killed Kahler-Mas and tracked Kahler-Jex to [[Mercy, Nevada]]. He was unwilling to kill the innocent inhabitants, so he trapped them in the town and demanded Kahler-Jex's return. Once the [[Eleventh Doctor]] arrived and learned their history, he first tried to give Kahler-Jex to Kahler-Tek, but eventually decided to help him escape. Rather than allow species of another world to get caught in the crossfire between him and Tek, Kahler-Jex killed himself with the [[self-destruct]] on his ship. Following the urging of the Doctor, Kahler-Tek stayed in Mercy as a protector. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'')
[[Category:Near-human species]]
 
A [[Kahler (The Magician's Apprentice)|Kahler]] was present in [[the Maldovarium]] when [[Colony Sarff]] visited the establishment while searching for the [[Twelfth Doctor]] on behalf of [[Davros]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Magician's Apprentice (TV story)|The Magician's Apprentice]]'') Another Kahler was aboard the [[Harmony and Redemption]] when it was destroyed by a [[meteor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Husbands of River Song (TV story)|The Husbands of River Song]])
 
==Behind the scenes==
*Introduced in ''A Town Called Mercy'', the Kahler were created by writer [[Toby Whithouse]], who was credited for their reprisal in ''The Magician's Apprentice'' and ''The Husbands of River Song''.
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]]
[[Category:Mutter's Spiral species]]

Latest revision as of 00:34, 22 October 2024

The Kahler were a humanoid species known for their technological skills.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Kahler looked identical to humans except for green patterns on their faces. These patterns were unique and could be used to identify an individual. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)

Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]

Individuals were always identified with a "Kahler" in front of their name. The Kahler had gods and believed that after dying, they would climb a mountain, carrying the souls of everyone they wronged. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)

Kahler-Tek, a Kahler cyborg soldier. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Kahler were known for their technology; the Eleventh Doctor, being fond of them, called them "one of the most ingenious species in the Galaxy". They had egg-shaped spacecrafts, hovering robots, teleportation and could easily cure cholera.

During a war in the 19th century, they created an army of cyborgs using Kahler soldiers. One arm was replaced with a powerful energy weapon, one eye was replaced with a lens and much of the body was replaced with robotic parts. This eye had an automatic targeting system, sensors that could see through walls and identification software. They also possessed a short-range teleport. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

In the 19th century, a war lasting nine years was fought on Kahler. Half of the planet had been decimated. In order to fight the war, a group of scientists modified Kahler into cyborg soldiers. With them, the war was ended in a week. The soldiers were decommissioned, but one, Kahler-Tek, went rogue and killed all the scientists responsible. Two scientists, Kahler-Jex and Kahler-Mas, escaped but crashed on Earth.

In 1870, Kahler-Tek killed Kahler-Mas and tracked Kahler-Jex to Mercy, Nevada. He was unwilling to kill the innocent inhabitants, so he trapped them in the town and demanded Kahler-Jex's return. Once the Eleventh Doctor arrived and learned their history, he first tried to give Kahler-Jex to Kahler-Tek, but eventually decided to help him escape. Rather than allow species of another world to get caught in the crossfire between him and Tek, Kahler-Jex killed himself with the self-destruct on his ship. Following the urging of the Doctor, Kahler-Tek stayed in Mercy as a protector. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)

A Kahler was present in the Maldovarium when Colony Sarff visited the establishment while searching for the Twelfth Doctor on behalf of Davros. (TV: The Magician's Apprentice) Another Kahler was aboard the Harmony and Redemption when it was destroyed by a meteor. (TV: The Husbands of River Song)

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

  • Introduced in A Town Called Mercy, the Kahler were created by writer Toby Whithouse, who was credited for their reprisal in The Magician's Apprentice and The Husbands of River Song.