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{{Infobox Story | |image = Catastrophea.jpg | ||
|series = [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | |||
image= Catastrophea.jpg | | |number = 11 | ||
series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | | |doctor = Third Doctor | ||
number= 11 | | |companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]] | ||
doctor=Third Doctor | | |enemy= {{il|Councillor [[Rekar]]|[[Draconian]]s|General [[Walton (Catastrophea)|Walton]]}} | ||
companions= [[Jo Grant|Jo]]| | |setting = [[Kastopheria]] | ||
enemy= {{il|Councillor [[Rekar]]|[[Draconian]]s|General [[Walton (Catastrophea)|Walton]]}}| | |writer = Terrance Dicks | ||
|publisher = BBC Books | |||
writer= | |cover = [[Black Sheep]] | ||
publisher= | |release date= 5 May 1998 | ||
cover=[[Black Sheep]]| | |format = Paperback Book; 37 Chapters, 248 Pages | ||
release date= May | |isbn = ISBN 0-563-40584-8 | ||
format= Paperback Book, | |prev = The Hollow Men (novel) | ||
isbn= ISBN 0-563-40584-8 | | |next = Mission: Impractical (novel) | ||
prev= The Hollow Men (novel)| | }}{{prose stub}} | ||
next= Mission: Impractical (novel)}} | |||
{{you may|Catastrophea|n1=the planet}} | {{you may|Catastrophea|n1=the planet}} | ||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the eleventh [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the eleventh novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Terrance Dicks]], released [[5 May (releases)|5 May]] [[1998 (releases)|1998]] and featured the [[Third Doctor]] and [[Jo Grant]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
'' | ''"Look at the way they just call themselves the People," said [[Jo Grant|Jo]]. "They're too humble to give themselves a name!" '"Or too arrogant to think they need one," said [[Third Doctor|the Doctor]].'' | ||
The planet's real name is Kastopheria, but generally it's been rechristened Catastrophea | The planet's real name is [[Kastopheria]], but generally it's been rechristened Catastrophea — it's a catastrophe waiting to happen. Supposedly civilised races are exploiting the world, squabbling over its wealth and resources, while the indigenous population — golden-skinned giants — seem not to care what their own fate might be. The Doctor and Jo soon become embroiled in a plan to keep peace between different parties vying for control over the planet. | ||
But what is the strange glowing crystal lying hidden in impenetrable jungle? How will the arrival of the proud, warlike | But what is the strange glowing crystal lying hidden in impenetrable jungle? How will the arrival of the proud, warlike [[Draconian]]s affect the fragile peace? In his quest to find the truth behind the secret history of the People, the Doctor risks unleashing a force more terrible than the galaxy has known for aeons... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
* [[Third | * [[Third Doctor]] | ||
* [[Jo Grant]] | * [[Jo Grant]] | ||
* Councillor [[Rekar]] | * Councillor [[Rekar]] | ||
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* [[Makos]] | * [[Makos]] | ||
* [[Walton (Catastrophea)|General Walton]] | * [[Walton (Catastrophea)|General Walton]] | ||
* [[El Llama]] | * [[El Llama]] | ||
* [[Zylor]] | * [[Zylor]] | ||
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* General [[Baron Kryll]] | * General [[Baron Kryll]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== The Doctor === | === The Doctor === | ||
* The Doctor claims to have met [[David Niven]]. | * The Doctor claims to have met [[David Niven]]. | ||
=== | === Foods and beverages === | ||
* | * The Doctor and Jo eat a meal of [[Spice|spicy]] native dishes with native [[beer]], [[fruit]] [[juice]] and sparkling green [[wine]] at Rik's Place. They later eat a large meal of [[soup]], a [[fish]] course, a game [[bird]] and entire roast [[boar]] with General Walton, and fruit, [[nut]]s, [[vegetable]]s and juice whilst travelling on the river. | ||
* The Doctor has rice cakes and tea with Alanna. | |||
* Jo has occasionally considered becoming a vegetarian, but is too fond of [[sausage and mash]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
'' | * This story is set between ''[[Planet of the Daleks (TV story)|Planet of the Daleks]]'' and ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]]''. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* When the Doctor and Jo are trapped in a cell, Jo suggests using the sonic screwdriver to escape. The Doctor points out that the cell is made of wood, which the screwdriver is incapable of affecting. | * When the Doctor and Jo are trapped in a cell, Jo suggests using the [[the Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] to escape. The Doctor points out that the cell is made of [[wood]], which the screwdriver is incapable of affecting. ([[TV]]: ''[[Forest of the Dead (TV story)|Forest of the Dead]]'', ''[[The Hungry Earth (TV story)|The Hungry Earth]]'') | ||
* The Doctor refers to Winston Churchill as an "old friend." ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[World Game (novel)|World Game]]'') | * The Doctor refers to [[Winston Churchill]] as an "old friend." ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Players (novel)|Players]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[World Game (novel)|World Game]]'') | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{dwrefguide|whobbk11.htm|Catastrophea}} | |||
* {{whoniverse| | * {{whoniverse|pd11|Catastrophea}} | ||
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/cata.htm The Cloister Library: '''Catastrophea'''] | |||
{{PDA}} | {{PDA}} | ||
{{Draconian stories}} | |||
{{TitleSort}} | {{TitleSort}} | ||
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[[Category:Third Doctor novels]] | [[Category:Third Doctor novels]] | ||
[[Category:1998 novels]] | [[Category:1998 novels]] | ||
[[Category:Draconian | [[Category:Draconian novels]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in the 26th century]] | [[Category:Stories set in the 26th century]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:41, 11 January 2024
- You may be looking for the planet.
Catastrophea was the eleventh novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Terrance Dicks, released 5 May 1998 and featured the Third Doctor and Jo Grant.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
"Look at the way they just call themselves the People," said Jo. "They're too humble to give themselves a name!" '"Or too arrogant to think they need one," said the Doctor.
The planet's real name is Kastopheria, but generally it's been rechristened Catastrophea — it's a catastrophe waiting to happen. Supposedly civilised races are exploiting the world, squabbling over its wealth and resources, while the indigenous population — golden-skinned giants — seem not to care what their own fate might be. The Doctor and Jo soon become embroiled in a plan to keep peace between different parties vying for control over the planet.
But what is the strange glowing crystal lying hidden in impenetrable jungle? How will the arrival of the proud, warlike Draconians affect the fragile peace? In his quest to find the truth behind the secret history of the People, the Doctor risks unleashing a force more terrible than the galaxy has known for aeons...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Third Doctor
- Jo Grant
- Councillor Rekar
- Charteris
- Makos
- General Walton
- El Llama
- Zylor
- Garon
- Dove
- Captain Lord Samzyre
- Sergeant Korr
- General Baron Kryll
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Doctor[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor claims to have met David Niven.
Foods and beverages[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Doctor and Jo eat a meal of spicy native dishes with native beer, fruit juice and sparkling green wine at Rik's Place. They later eat a large meal of soup, a fish course, a game bird and entire roast boar with General Walton, and fruit, nuts, vegetables and juice whilst travelling on the river.
- The Doctor has rice cakes and tea with Alanna.
- Jo has occasionally considered becoming a vegetarian, but is too fond of sausage and mash.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story is set between Planet of the Daleks and The Green Death.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- When the Doctor and Jo are trapped in a cell, Jo suggests using the sonic screwdriver to escape. The Doctor points out that the cell is made of wood, which the screwdriver is incapable of affecting. (TV: Forest of the Dead, The Hungry Earth)
- The Doctor refers to Winston Churchill as an "old friend." (PROSE: Players, PROSE: World Game)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Catastrophea at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Catastrophea at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Catastrophea
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