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|first      = K9 and the Time Trap (novel)
 
|appearances = [[PROSE]]: ''[[K9 and the Beasts of Vega (novel)|K9 and the Beasts of Vega]]'', ''[[K9 and the Missing Planet (novel)|K9 and the Missing Planet]]'', ''[[K9 and the Zeta Rescue (novel)|K9 and the Zeta Rescue]]''
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The '''''K-NEL''''' was a small [[spaceship]] assigned to [[K9]] [[K9 Mark I|Mark I]] by the [[Time Lord]]s of [[Gallifrey]] to allow him to carry out missions on their behalf.
The '''''K-NEL''''' was a small [[spaceship]] assigned to [[K9 Mark I]] by the [[Time Lord]]s of [[Gallifrey]], to allow him to carry out missions on their behalf.


The vessel was powered by three ion motors and did not have [[time travel]] capability, nor was it armed. It was designed (according to the Gallifrey Databank) to be an extension of K9's own computer systems. Its top speed was unrevealed. It was described as white, triangular and smooth.
The vessel was powered by three [[ion drive|ion motors]]. It had neither [[time travel]] capabilities nor armaments. It was designed (according to the Gallifrey Databank) to be an extension of K9's own [[computer]] systems. Its top speed was unrevealed. It was described as [[white]], triangular and smooth.


There were in fact two ''K-NEL''s. The first was destroyed while battling the [[renegade Time Lord]] [[Omegon]], after which the [[Time Lord]]s gave [[K9]] a replacement vessel, ''K-NEL Mark II'', which was identical to the original bar the addition of red stripes along the sides. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[K9 and the Time Trap (novel)|K9 and the Time Trap]]'').
There were in fact two ''K-NEL''s. The first was destroyed while battling the [[renegade Time Lord]] [[Omega|Omegon]], after which the Time Lords gave K9 a replacement vessel, ''K-NEL Mark II'', which was identical to the original bar the addition of red stripes along the sides. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[K9 and the Time Trap (novel)|K9 and the Time Trap]]'')


The level of interconnection between the vessel and its pilot was extreme. The controls for the craft were directly linked into K9's central computer, allowing him to operate it merely by thinking. This instantaneous communication between pilot and craft allowed for a manoeuvreability that "often save[d] K9 from destruction".  
The vessel and its pilot were highly interconnected during operation. The controls for the craft were directly linked into K9's central computer, allowing him to operate the vehicle merely by [[Thought|thinking]]. This instantaneous communication between pilot and craft allowed for a manoeuvreability that "often save[d] K9 from destruction".


The craft was named by [[the Doctor]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[K9 and the Zeta Rescue (novel)|K9 and the Zeta Rescue]]'')
The craft was named by [[the Doctor]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[K9 and the Zeta Rescue (novel)|K9 and the Zeta Rescue]]'')


== Behind the scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
* ''K-NEL'' was created for a series of illustrated children's books featuring K9 and written by his co-creator, [[David Martin]].
As well as being alliterative with K9, the name K-NEL is a pun on "[[kennel]]", which is a small structure often used to house [[Dog|dogs]].
* The time frame for ''[[The Adventures of K9]]'' book series places it after the events of ''[[The Invasion of Time]]''.
 
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Latest revision as of 15:08, 22 April 2024

The K-NEL was a small spaceship assigned to K9 Mark I by the Time Lords of Gallifrey, to allow him to carry out missions on their behalf.

The vessel was powered by three ion motors. It had neither time travel capabilities nor armaments. It was designed (according to the Gallifrey Databank) to be an extension of K9's own computer systems. Its top speed was unrevealed. It was described as white, triangular and smooth.

There were in fact two K-NELs. The first was destroyed while battling the renegade Time Lord Omegon, after which the Time Lords gave K9 a replacement vessel, K-NEL Mark II, which was identical to the original bar the addition of red stripes along the sides. (PROSE: K9 and the Time Trap)

The vessel and its pilot were highly interconnected during operation. The controls for the craft were directly linked into K9's central computer, allowing him to operate the vehicle merely by thinking. This instantaneous communication between pilot and craft allowed for a manoeuvreability that "often save[d] K9 from destruction".

The craft was named by the Doctor. (PROSE: K9 and the Zeta Rescue)

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

As well as being alliterative with K9, the name K-NEL is a pun on "kennel", which is a small structure often used to house dogs.