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'''Mercury''' was a corrosive chemical element found on many [[planet]]s, including [[Earth]], [[Go-Ray (planet)|Go-Ray]] and [[Skaro]]. Mercury could easily be found in any scientific community, particularly in [[ | '''Mercury''' was a corrosive chemical [[element]] found on many [[planet]]s, including [[Earth]], [[Go-Ray (planet)|Go-Ray]] and [[Skaro]]. Mercury could easily be found in any scientific community, particularly in [[Laboratory|labs]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Daleks (TV story)}}) | ||
Exposure to mercury had a negative effect on many [[species]], as well as [[robot]]s. A canister of mercury was used to corrode and disable a [[Gold Assassin]] who was on board a [[Rome|Roman]] sailing vessel. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Golden Slumbers (comic story)}}) | |||
Mercury poisoning was a common complaint among [[sailor]]s. [[Amphitrite|Amy Ivans]], a passenger of the [[Lankester]], was being poisoned with small doses of mercury, administered by [[Jacques De Requin]]. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Cryptobiosis (audio story)}}) | |||
Many devices required mercury to function. For example, on [[Go-Ray (planet)|Go-Ray]], the [[First Doctor]], [[John Who|John]] and [[Gillian Who|Gillian]] acquired mercury to repair a [[cardium]] reactor. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Enter: The Go-Ray (comic story)}}) When he first arrived on Skaro, the First Doctor, wanting to explore the [[Dalek City]], falsely claimed that [[The Doctor's TARDIS|his TARDIS]]'s [[fluid link]] [[Fluid link K7|K7]] had run out of mercury as a ruse to explore the city. When he entertained the idea of building a new fluid link, he discovered that, ironically, his ship really did need more mercury. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Daleks (TV story)}}) | |||
Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the Doctor and [[Jamie McCrimmon]] to evacuate the TARDIS. The Doctor acquired more mercury on [[Space Station W3]]. ([[TV]]: | The [[Second Doctor]] visited the [[Panjistri]] homeworld to stock up on mercury. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Timewyrm: Apocalypse (novel)}}) Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the Doctor and [[Jamie McCrimmon]] to evacuate the TARDIS. The Doctor acquired more mercury on [[Space Station W3]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Wheel in Space (TV story)}}) | ||
The [[Fourth Doctor]] acquired some needed mercury in [[1931]] [[Chicago]], unknowingly defeating {{Delgado}}'s plans by doing so. ([[PROSE]]: | The [[Fourth Doctor]] acquired some needed mercury in [[1931]] [[Chicago]], unknowingly defeating {{Delgado}}'s plans by doing so. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Duke of Dominoes (short story)}}) | ||
The [[ | The [[Seventh Doctor]] stole some mercury from the [[Wierdarbi]] with the aid of [[Catherine Broome]] to refill the fluid links. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Companion Piece (novel)}}) | ||
The [[ | The [[Eighth Doctor]] visited a podule orbiting [[Jupiter]] in search of mercury for his TARDIS's fluid links. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|To the Slaughter (novel)}}) | ||
[[Skaro]] had geysers of mercury | The [[planet]] [[Vulcan (Invasion of the Daleks)|Vulcan]] had [[mercury swamp]]s on its surface. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Power of the Daleks (TV story)}}) [[Skaro]] had geysers of mercury; the [[Dalek Emperor]] attempted to kill [[Zeg]] near one of them. ([[COMIC]]: {{cs|Duel of the Daleks (comic story)}}) The [[Acteon Galaxy]] had [[asteroid]]s made of mercury. ([[AUDIO]]: {{cs|Neverland (audio story)}}) | ||
The [[ | The Eighth Doctor visited [[Rontan 9]] during the [[Last Great Time War]] in search of mercury to repair his TARDIS's fluid links. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Natural Regression (short story)}}) | ||
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[[Category:Elements from the real world]] | [[Category:Elements from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Metals]] | [[Category:Metals]] | ||
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Mercury was a corrosive chemical element found on many planets, including Earth, Go-Ray and Skaro. Mercury could easily be found in any scientific community, particularly in labs. (TV: The Daleks [+]Loading...["The Daleks (TV story)"])
Exposure to mercury had a negative effect on many species, as well as robots. A canister of mercury was used to corrode and disable a Gold Assassin who was on board a Roman sailing vessel. (COMIC: Golden Slumbers [+]Loading...["Golden Slumbers (comic story)"])
Mercury poisoning was a common complaint among sailors. Amy Ivans, a passenger of the Lankester, was being poisoned with small doses of mercury, administered by Jacques De Requin. (AUDIO: Cryptobiosis [+]Loading...["Cryptobiosis (audio story)"])
Many devices required mercury to function. For example, on Go-Ray, the First Doctor, John and Gillian acquired mercury to repair a cardium reactor. (COMIC: Enter: The Go-Ray [+]Loading...["Enter: The Go-Ray (comic story)"]) When he first arrived on Skaro, the First Doctor, wanting to explore the Dalek City, falsely claimed that his TARDIS's fluid link K7 had run out of mercury as a ruse to explore the city. When he entertained the idea of building a new fluid link, he discovered that, ironically, his ship really did need more mercury. (TV: The Daleks [+]Loading...["The Daleks (TV story)"])
The Second Doctor visited the Panjistri homeworld to stock up on mercury. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Apocalypse [+]Loading...["Timewyrm: Apocalypse (novel)"]) Later, the mercury in the fluid links evaporated, forcing the Doctor and Jamie McCrimmon to evacuate the TARDIS. The Doctor acquired more mercury on Space Station W3. (TV: The Wheel in Space [+]Loading...["The Wheel in Space (TV story)"])
The Fourth Doctor acquired some needed mercury in 1931 Chicago, unknowingly defeating the Master's plans by doing so. (PROSE: The Duke of Dominoes [+]Loading...["The Duke of Dominoes (short story)"])
The Seventh Doctor stole some mercury from the Wierdarbi with the aid of Catherine Broome to refill the fluid links. (PROSE: Companion Piece [+]Loading...["Companion Piece (novel)"])
The Eighth Doctor visited a podule orbiting Jupiter in search of mercury for his TARDIS's fluid links. (PROSE: To the Slaughter [+]Loading...["To the Slaughter (novel)"])
The planet Vulcan had mercury swamps on its surface. (TV: The Power of the Daleks [+]Loading...["The Power of the Daleks (TV story)"]) Skaro had geysers of mercury; the Dalek Emperor attempted to kill Zeg near one of them. (COMIC: Duel of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Duel of the Daleks (comic story)"]) The Acteon Galaxy had asteroids made of mercury. (AUDIO: Neverland [+]Loading...["Neverland (audio story)"])
The Eighth Doctor visited Rontan 9 during the Last Great Time War in search of mercury to repair his TARDIS's fluid links. (PROSE: Natural Regression [+]Loading...["Natural Regression (short story)"])
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