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{{first pic|ArchangelNetwork.jpg|[[Satellite]]s under the Archangel Network. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sound of Drums (TV story)}})}} | |||
The '''Archangel Network''' was the main network on [[Earth]] in the early [[21st century]]. It was a series of 15 [[satellite]]s in stationary orbit around the [[planet]], and all other networks were carried by Archangel. | |||
It was designed by {{Simm}} in the guise of [[Great Britain|British]] [[Minister for Communications]] "Harold Saxon". Publicly, it was initially conceived as a secure defence communications system for Britain's armed forces, before growing into a public-private partnership whereby the satellites would also carry the first [[4G]] mobile network; a network which was [[advertise]]d as offering a more reliable service and cheaper calls. | |||
Among the [[mobile phone]]s which received the Archangel Network was [[Martha Jones]]' [[Martha Jones' mobile phone|phone]]. | |||
In an alternative timeline, one which was erased | However, the Master had an ulterior motive for putting the satellites in orbit, that is for the purposes of [[Hypnosis|mind control]], which was composed of a weak signal of four drumbeats, in which were coded a message telling [[human]]s to trust Saxon and vote for him in the upcoming UK general election in the [[2000s]].{{note|According to the episode ''[[The Sound of Drums (TV story)|The Sound of Drums]]'', [[Martha Jones]]' present day during [[Series 3 (Doctor Who 2005)|series 3]] of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' takes place over a six-day period, with {{Simm}} being elected three days after ''Smith and Jones'', and the [[Toclafane]] [[Toclafane invasion|invading Earth]] five days after ''Smith and Jones''. However, [[Aliens of London dating controversy|sources differ on which dates these stories are set]]. According to [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Paradox Moon (short story)|The Paradox Moon]]'', the Toclafane invasion happens on [[23 June]] [[2007]], placing the events of ''Smith and Jones'' on [[18 June]]. According to [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Hysteria (audio story)|Hysteria]]'', ''Smith and Jones'' takes place in [[2008]], with a [[UNIT]] mission log in [[AUDIO]]: ''[[Recruits (audio story)|Recruits]]'' referring to the recovery of moon rocks from [[Royal Hope Hospital]] in [[March]] 2008. A newspaper clipping in [[PROSE]]: ''[[The Secret Lives of Monsters (short story)|The Secret Lives of Monsters]]'' places ''Smith and Jones'' on a [[Sunday]] [[4 June]], thus placing the Toclafane invasion on [[Friday]] [[9 June]]. In the real world, these dates do not fall on a Sunday and Friday in either 2007 or 2008.}} [[Vivien Rook]] had figured this out, but was killed by the [[Toclafane]]. She had planned for this, however, having an [[email]] be sent to [[Torchwood Three|Torchwood]] containing all of her gathered knowledge on Archangel, enabling [[Jack Harkness]], [[Martha Jones]] and the [[Tenth Doctor]] to learn of the Master's plan. The Doctor eventually ensures the network was deactivated after defeating the Master. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Sound of Drums (TV story)}}) | ||
When Earth was endangered by a signal being transmitted worldwide, the [[KOSAT 5 satellite]] launched by South Korea was scanned by [[UNIT]] for any suspicious activity only to come up clean, with [[Shirley Bingham]] saying it was nothing like the Archangel Network. ([[TV]]: {{cs|The Giggle (TV story)}}) | |||
== Other realities == | |||
=== The Year That Never Was === | |||
In an alternative timeline, one which was erased a year after it diverged, the Network advanced to give humanity a [[hive mind|global consciousness]] by using a low-level [[psychic field]], and was utilised to make all fear the Master and so be subservient to him. However, this telepathic field also caused the Master's demise, as when all the slaves on Earth [[The Year That Never Was#Revolt on Earth|revolted against the Master]] shouting cries and thoughts of "[[the Doctor|Doctor]]!" due to the stories told to slaves by Martha Jones, the Tenth Doctor (who had been aged 900 years by the Master's [[laser screwdriver]]) was rejuvenated, became a temporary sort of [[god]]. The timeline was then erased when the Master was distracted by Jack Harkness's destruction of the [[paradox machine]] in [[the Doctor's TARDIS]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Last of the Time Lords (TV story)}}) | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
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It was a worldwide, mobile phone network that, from its 15 satellites, broadcasted the rhythm which allowed the Master to hypnotise Earth's population, giving him control over the people. | It was a worldwide, mobile phone network that, from its 15 satellites, broadcasted the rhythm which allowed the Master to hypnotise Earth's population, giving him control over the people. | ||
== Footnotes == | |||
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[[Category:The Master's possessions]] | [[Category:The Master's possessions]] | ||
[[Category:Psychic power-amplifying technology]] | [[Category:Psychic power-amplifying technology]] | ||
[[Category:Mind control technology]] | [[Category:Mind control technology]] | ||
[[Category:Artificial satellites]] | [[Category:Artificial satellites]] | ||
[[Category:The Year That Never Was]] | |||
Latest revision as of 19:11, 25 April 2024
The Archangel Network was the main network on Earth in the early 21st century. It was a series of 15 satellites in stationary orbit around the planet, and all other networks were carried by Archangel.
It was designed by the Saxon Master in the guise of British Minister for Communications "Harold Saxon". Publicly, it was initially conceived as a secure defence communications system for Britain's armed forces, before growing into a public-private partnership whereby the satellites would also carry the first 4G mobile network; a network which was advertised as offering a more reliable service and cheaper calls.
Among the mobile phones which received the Archangel Network was Martha Jones' phone.
However, the Master had an ulterior motive for putting the satellites in orbit, that is for the purposes of mind control, which was composed of a weak signal of four drumbeats, in which were coded a message telling humans to trust Saxon and vote for him in the upcoming UK general election in the 2000s.[nb 1] Vivien Rook had figured this out, but was killed by the Toclafane. She had planned for this, however, having an email be sent to Torchwood containing all of her gathered knowledge on Archangel, enabling Jack Harkness, Martha Jones and the Tenth Doctor to learn of the Master's plan. The Doctor eventually ensures the network was deactivated after defeating the Master. (TV: The Sound of Drums [+]Loading...["The Sound of Drums (TV story)"])
When Earth was endangered by a signal being transmitted worldwide, the KOSAT 5 satellite launched by South Korea was scanned by UNIT for any suspicious activity only to come up clean, with Shirley Bingham saying it was nothing like the Archangel Network. (TV: The Giggle [+]Loading...["The Giggle (TV story)"])
Other realities[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Year That Never Was[[edit] | [edit source]]
In an alternative timeline, one which was erased a year after it diverged, the Network advanced to give humanity a global consciousness by using a low-level psychic field, and was utilised to make all fear the Master and so be subservient to him. However, this telepathic field also caused the Master's demise, as when all the slaves on Earth revolted against the Master shouting cries and thoughts of "Doctor!" due to the stories told to slaves by Martha Jones, the Tenth Doctor (who had been aged 900 years by the Master's laser screwdriver) was rejuvenated, became a temporary sort of god. The timeline was then erased when the Master was distracted by Jack Harkness's destruction of the paradox machine in the Doctor's TARDIS. (TV: Last of the Time Lords [+]Loading...["Last of the Time Lords (TV story)"])
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Visual Dictionary[[edit] | [edit source]]
The non-narrative source Doctor Who: The Visual Dictionary gave further information about the Archangel Network.
It was a worldwide, mobile phone network that, from its 15 satellites, broadcasted the rhythm which allowed the Master to hypnotise Earth's population, giving him control over the people.
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ According to the episode The Sound of Drums, Martha Jones' present day during series 3 of Doctor Who takes place over a six-day period, with the Saxon Master being elected three days after Smith and Jones, and the Toclafane invading Earth five days after Smith and Jones. However, sources differ on which dates these stories are set. According to PROSE: The Paradox Moon, the Toclafane invasion happens on 23 June 2007, placing the events of Smith and Jones on 18 June. According to AUDIO: Hysteria, Smith and Jones takes place in 2008, with a UNIT mission log in AUDIO: Recruits referring to the recovery of moon rocks from Royal Hope Hospital in March 2008. A newspaper clipping in PROSE: The Secret Lives of Monsters places Smith and Jones on a Sunday 4 June, thus placing the Toclafane invasion on Friday 9 June. In the real world, these dates do not fall on a Sunday and Friday in either 2007 or 2008.
