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[[File:Vacuum.jpg|right|thumb|[[Varan]] is killed in the vacuum of space. ([[TV]]: | {{wikipediainfo}} | ||
A '''vacuum''' was a volume that was virtually empty of matter. The most commonly known was that of [[space]]. Most | [[File:Vacuum.jpg|right|thumb|[[Varan]] is killed in the vacuum of space. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Mutants (TV story)}})]] | ||
A '''vacuum''' was a volume that was virtually empty of matter. The most commonly known was that of [[outer space]]. Most [[lifeform]]s could not survive in a vacuum for very long. | |||
According to the [[Twelfth Doctor]], there was no [[pressure]] in the vacuum of space, so one's [[lung]]s would explode if they tried holding their [[breathing|breath]]. [[Blood vessel]]s would also rupture, and exposed areas of the body would [[swelling|swell]] up. The [[boiling point]] of [[water]] was much lower in a vacuum, so one's [[sweat]], [[saliva]] and the fluid around their [[eye]]s would also [[boiling|boil]]. | |||
Within 15 [[second]]s, a [[humanoid]] exposed to the vacuum of space would [[unconsciousness|lose consciousness]], as [[oxygen]] [[bubble]]s would form in their [[blood]]. Within 90 seconds, they would be [[dead]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Oxygen (TV story)}}) | |||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] claimed that so long as one did not attempt to hold their breath, it was possible to survive in the vacuum of space, with no ill effects, for at least 30 seconds. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Perfect Prisoners (audio story)}}) | |||
According to the [[Fifth Doctor]], "[[nature]] abhors a vacuum". ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|The Axis of Insanity (audio story)}}) | |||
== Vacuum survival == | == Vacuum survival == | ||
There were, however, those who were able to survive in the vacuum of space for extended periods of time or even indefinitely. | There were, however, those who were able to survive in the vacuum of space for extended periods of time or even indefinitely. | ||
[[Time Lord]]s could survive in a vacuum for limited periods | [[Time Lord]]s could survive in a vacuum for limited periods, ([[TV]]: ''[[Four to Doomsday (TV story)|Four to Doomsday]]'', ''[[The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe (TV story)|The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe]]'', [[GAME]]: ''[[TARDIS (video game)|TARDIS]]'') but extended exposure to the vacuum of space would have adverse physical effects on Time Lords, such as [[the Doctor]]. The [[Twelfth Doctor]] survived such an exposure, but went [[blind]] as a result. ([[TV]]: ''[[Oxygen (TV story)|Oxygen]]'') | ||
[[Dalek]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways]]'') [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Moonbase]]'') [[Olympian]]s, ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer (comic story)|The Life Bringer]]'') [[Sensorite]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites]]'') and [[star whale]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Beast Below]]'') were all capable of indefinite survival in a vacuum. | [[Dalek]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'') [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]], ([[TV]]: ''[[The Moonbase (TV story)|The Moonbase]]'') [[Olympian]]s, ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Life Bringer! (comic story)|The Life Bringer!]]'') [[Sensorite]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Sensorites (TV story)|The Sensorites]]'') [[Pting]]s, ([[TV]]: ''[[The Tsuranga Conundrum (TV story)|The Tsuranga Conundrum]]'') [[Rutan]]s ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Shakedown (novelisation)|Shakedown]]'') and [[star whale]]s ([[TV]]: ''[[The Beast Below (TV story)|The Beast Below]]'') were all capable of indefinite survival in a vacuum. | ||
[[Wirrn]] could live within a vacuum for a period of years. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space]]'') | [[Wirrn]] could live within a vacuum for a period of years. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Ark in Space (TV story)|The Ark in Space]]'') | ||
[[Toby Zed]] was able to survive in a vacuum whilst possessed by [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|the Beast]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet]]'') | [[Toby Zed]] was able to survive in a vacuum whilst possessed by [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|the Beast]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet (TV story)|The Impossible Planet]]'') | ||
== Vacuum deaths == | == Vacuum deaths == | ||
[[Katarina]] sacrificed herself to help the [[First Doctor]] and was blown out into space along with [[Kirksen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | [[Katarina]] sacrificed herself to help the [[First Doctor]] and was blown out into space along with [[Kirksen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan (TV story)|The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | ||
[[Varan]] was killed in the vacuum of space after the [[Marshal of Solos]] destroyed a wall of his [[Skybase]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') | [[Varan]] was killed in the vacuum of space after the [[Marshal of Solos]] destroyed a wall of his [[Skybase]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'') | ||
[[ | [[Yukio Nakaguchi]] was killed in the vacuum of space when the walls of the [[space elevator]] he was in tore open. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lucifer Rising (novel)|Lucifer Rising]]'') | ||
[[ | [[Lynda Moss]] was killed when [[Dalek]]s broke the barrier between her and space. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Parting of the Ways (TV story)|The Parting of the Ways]]'') | ||
[[Scooti Manista]] was killed in the vacuum when [[Toby Zed]], possessed by [[The Beast (The Impossible Planet)|the Beast]], broke open one of [[Sanctuary Base 6]]'s outer windows. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Impossible Planet (TV story)|The Impossible Planet]]'') | |||
[[ | The [[Chief Steward]] on the ''[[Titanic (spaceship)|Titanic]]'' spaceship was blown out into space after accidentally opening a door to the outside following a [[meteorite]] strike on the spaceship. ([[TV]]: ''[[Voyage of the Damned (TV story)|Voyage of the Damned]]'') | ||
[[Ahab (The Bounty Hunter)|Ahab]] was killed when teleported to the vacuum of space in the year [[50000|50,000]] by Professor [[Alistair Gryffen]]'s [[Space-Time Manipulator]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Bounty Hunter (TV story)|The Bounty Hunter]]'') | |||
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Latest revision as of 17:39, 8 September 2024
A vacuum was a volume that was virtually empty of matter. The most commonly known was that of outer space. Most lifeforms could not survive in a vacuum for very long.
According to the Twelfth Doctor, there was no pressure in the vacuum of space, so one's lungs would explode if they tried holding their breath. Blood vessels would also rupture, and exposed areas of the body would swell up. The boiling point of water was much lower in a vacuum, so one's sweat, saliva and the fluid around their eyes would also boil.
Within 15 seconds, a humanoid exposed to the vacuum of space would lose consciousness, as oxygen bubbles would form in their blood. Within 90 seconds, they would be dead. (TV: Oxygen [+]Loading...["Oxygen (TV story)"])
The Fourth Doctor claimed that so long as one did not attempt to hold their breath, it was possible to survive in the vacuum of space, with no ill effects, for at least 30 seconds. (AUDIO: The Perfect Prisoners [+]Loading...["The Perfect Prisoners (audio story)"])
According to the Fifth Doctor, "nature abhors a vacuum". (AUDIO: The Axis of Insanity [+]Loading...["The Axis of Insanity (audio story)"])
Vacuum survival[[edit] | [edit source]]
There were, however, those who were able to survive in the vacuum of space for extended periods of time or even indefinitely.
Time Lords could survive in a vacuum for limited periods, (TV: Four to Doomsday, The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe, GAME: TARDIS) but extended exposure to the vacuum of space would have adverse physical effects on Time Lords, such as the Doctor. The Twelfth Doctor survived such an exposure, but went blind as a result. (TV: Oxygen)
Daleks, (TV: The Parting of the Ways) Cybermen, (TV: The Moonbase) Olympians, (COMIC: The Life Bringer!) Sensorites, (TV: The Sensorites) Ptings, (TV: The Tsuranga Conundrum) Rutans (PROSE: Shakedown) and star whales (TV: The Beast Below) were all capable of indefinite survival in a vacuum.
Wirrn could live within a vacuum for a period of years. (TV: The Ark in Space)
Toby Zed was able to survive in a vacuum whilst possessed by the Beast. (TV: The Impossible Planet)
Vacuum deaths[[edit] | [edit source]]
Katarina sacrificed herself to help the First Doctor and was blown out into space along with Kirksen. (TV: The Daleks' Master Plan)
Varan was killed in the vacuum of space after the Marshal of Solos destroyed a wall of his Skybase. (TV: The Mutants)
Yukio Nakaguchi was killed in the vacuum of space when the walls of the space elevator he was in tore open. (PROSE: Lucifer Rising)
Lynda Moss was killed when Daleks broke the barrier between her and space. (TV: The Parting of the Ways)
Scooti Manista was killed in the vacuum when Toby Zed, possessed by the Beast, broke open one of Sanctuary Base 6's outer windows. (TV: The Impossible Planet)
The Chief Steward on the Titanic spaceship was blown out into space after accidentally opening a door to the outside following a meteorite strike on the spaceship. (TV: Voyage of the Damned)
Ahab was killed when teleported to the vacuum of space in the year 50,000 by Professor Alistair Gryffen's Space-Time Manipulator. (TV: The Bounty Hunter)
