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|name= The Planet of Oblivion
|series= [[BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures]]: [[The Darksmith Legacy]]
|series= [[BBC Tenth Doctor Adventures]]: [[The Darksmith Legacy]]
|number= 7  
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|companions= [[Gisella]]
|companions= [[Gisella]]
|enemy= [[The Darksmith Collective]], [[Dravidian]]s
|enemy= [[The Darksmith Collective]], [[Dravidian]]s
|setting= [[Ursulonamex]] aka '''The Planet of Oblivion'''
|setting= [[Ursulonamex]]
|writer= [[Justin Richards]]
|writer= Justin Richards
|publisher= [[BBC Children's Books]] by [[Penguin Character Books]]
|publisher= BBC Children's Books
|release date= [[25 June (releases)|25 June]] [[2009]]
|release date= 25 June 2009
|format= Softcover book, 128 pages
|format= Softcover book, 128 pages
|isbn= ISBN 978-1-4059-0519-0
|isbn= ISBN 978-1-4059-0519-0
|prev=The Game of Death (novel)  
|prev = The Game of Death (novel)  
|next=The Pictures of Emptiness (novel)
|next=The Pictures of Emptiness (novel)
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'''''The Planet of Oblivion''''' is the seventh book in [[The Darksmith Legacy]] series.
'''''The Planet of Oblivion''''' is the seventh book in [[The Darksmith Legacy]] series.


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The neutral ground of the usually lush and beautiful [[Ursulonamex]], known as The Planet of Oblivion, is now scorched and charred.
The neutral ground of the usually lush and beautiful [[Ursulonamex]], known as The Planet of Oblivion, is now scorched and charred.


This is where the [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]] met their clients to discuss the [[Eternity Crystal|Eternity Plan]], but there is no sign of the clients now, nothing to suggest who they were… as though the mysterious clients have made sure of it.  
This is where the [[The Darksmith Collective|Darksmiths]] met their clients to discuss the [[Eternity Crystal|Eternity Plan]], but there is no sign of the clients now, nothing to suggest who they were... as though the mysterious clients have made sure of it.


[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Gisella]] learn from the few survivors of the [[Ursulonamex|Rain of Fire]], and that the only clues there might be of what happened could be stored in the observation stations in orbit round the planet. Do any of the observation stations still exist?
[[Tenth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Gisella]] learn from the few survivors of the [[Ursulonamex|Rain of Fire]], and that the only clues there might be of what happened could be stored in the observation stations in orbit round the planet. Do any of the observation stations still exist?


Are the Doctor and Gisella as alone on board as they think? Who are the [[Dravidian|Dravidian Hive]] and are they as benign as they seem…?
Are the Doctor and Gisella as alone on board as they think? Who are the [[Dravidian|Dravidian Hive]] and are they as benign as they seem...?


What is a [[Dreadbringer]]?
What is a [[Dreadbringer]]?
== Plot ==
''to be added''


== Characters ==
== Characters ==
* The [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Tenth Doctor]]
* [[Gisella]]
* [[Gisella]]
* [[Sarla|Commander Sarla]]
* [[Sarla (The Planet of Oblivion)|Commander Sarla]]
* [[Mantis (The Planet of Oblivion)|Hive Captain Mantis]]
* [[Mantis (The Planet of Oblivion)|Hive Captain Mantis]]
* [[Jagellan|Lieutenant Jagellan]]
* [[Jagellan|Lieutenant Jagellan]]
* [[Tyrall|Chief Engineer Tyrall]]
* [[Tyrall|Chief Engineer Tyrall]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* The Doctor warns the Dravidians to return to their ship: “No more warnings – no second chances” a phrase reminiscent of that first used in ''[[The Christmas Invasion]]''.
''to be added''
* The Doctor also tells the survivors on the plant,"I am so sorry," a phrase often said by the [[Tenth Doctor]].


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
=== The Books ===
=== The books ===
* Interspersed with the main fiction is;
* Interspersed with the main fiction is:
:* '''TARDIS Data Bank''' (extra information on [[Ursulonamex|The Forests of Ursulonamex]] and [[Dravidian|The Dravidians]] ).
:* ''TARDIS Data Bank'' (extra information on [[Ursulonamex|the Forests of Ursulonamex]] and [[Dravidian|the Dravidians]] ).
:* '''Activity pages x4''' (The puzzle solutions give the reader the chance to think like the Doctor!)
:* ''Activity pages x4'' (The puzzle solutions give the reader the chance to think like the Doctor!)
:* The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview.
:* The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview.
* '''The Darksmith Legacy's''' overall story was devised by [[Justin Richards]], who contributed four of the ten titles.
* ''The Darksmith Legacy's'' overall story was devised by [[Justin Richards]], who contributed four of the ten titles.
* '''The Darksmith Legacy''' was certificated to 13, with under 13's needing parental approval.
* ''The Darksmith Legacy'' was certificated to 13, with under 13's needing parental approval.
* This first book in the series was released with the second. The remaining titles saw monthly releases through 2009.
* This first book in the series was released with the second. The remaining titles saw monthly releases through 2009.
* Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by [[Peter McKinstry]].
* Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by [[Peter McKinstry]].


=== Interactive Website Content ===
=== Interactive website content ===
By visiting the website and participating in '''the Quest''' participants can unlock additional content like computer [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] to download.
By visiting the website and participating in '''the Quest''' participants can unlock additional content like computer [[The Darksmith Legacy: Wallpaper Gallery|wallpapers]] to download.
The Quest itself features; games - (like finding a specific target in an image, by using the sonic screwdriver as a detector, to hone in (to register 100 on the scale). Once located the 'Target' then provides additional information used in further puzzles involving both words and numbers.
The Quest itself features; games - (like finding a specific target in an image, by using the sonic screwdriver as a detector, to hone in (to register 100 on the scale). Once located the 'Target' then provides additional information used in further puzzles involving both words and numbers.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor uses his [[sonic screwdriver]] to open the doors of the Dravidian Hive ship.
''to be added''
* The Doctor pops his glasses on and off while examining the Dravidians modifications to the life support systems while aboard the main control room on the Orbit Station 3.
 
== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.]
* [http://www.thedarksmithlegacy.com the darksmithlegacy.com For further additional adventures and gameplay.]
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The Planet of Oblivion is the seventh book in The Darksmith Legacy series.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

The neutral ground of the usually lush and beautiful Ursulonamex, known as The Planet of Oblivion, is now scorched and charred.

This is where the Darksmiths met their clients to discuss the Eternity Plan, but there is no sign of the clients now, nothing to suggest who they were... as though the mysterious clients have made sure of it.

The Doctor and Gisella learn from the few survivors of the Rain of Fire, and that the only clues there might be of what happened could be stored in the observation stations in orbit round the planet. Do any of the observation stations still exist?

Are the Doctor and Gisella as alone on board as they think? Who are the Dravidian Hive and are they as benign as they seem...?

What is a Dreadbringer?

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

The books[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Interspersed with the main fiction is:
  • TARDIS Data Bank (extra information on the Forests of Ursulonamex and the Dravidians ).
  • Activity pages x4 (The puzzle solutions give the reader the chance to think like the Doctor!)
  • The Story so far, next instalment cover preview and opening preview.
  • The Darksmith Legacy's overall story was devised by Justin Richards, who contributed four of the ten titles.
  • The Darksmith Legacy was certificated to 13, with under 13's needing parental approval.
  • This first book in the series was released with the second. The remaining titles saw monthly releases through 2009.
  • Each book in the series was priced £4.99 (UK) and featured a foiled cover with illustration by Peter McKinstry.

Interactive website content[[edit] | [edit source]]

By visiting the website and participating in the Quest participants can unlock additional content like computer wallpapers to download. The Quest itself features; games - (like finding a specific target in an image, by using the sonic screwdriver as a detector, to hone in (to register 100 on the scale). Once located the 'Target' then provides additional information used in further puzzles involving both words and numbers.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]

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