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| image = Blue Dalek.jpg | |||
| aka = | |||
| type = [[Dalek]]/[[Dalek mutant]] | |||
| affiliation = [[Dalek Empire]] | |||
| origin = [[Skaro]] | |||
| first cs = Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film) | |||
| appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|Daleks Seek New Conquests (short story)}}|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|Daleks Suffer Heavy Losses! (short story)}}|[[TV]]: {{cs|The Chase (TV story)}}|[[PROSE]]: {{cs|War of the Daleks (novel)}}|[[COMIC]]: {{cs|Children of the Revolution (comic story)}}|[[TV]]: {{cs|Susan and the Daleks (TV story)}}|[[TV]]: {{cs|Robots Ad (TV story)}}}} | |||
| members = [[Dalek Time Controller]] | |||
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'''Blue Daleks''' had several different connotations throughout [[Dalek]] history, typically holding a rank superior to normal [[Dalek drone]]s. It sometimes indicated a normal officer rank, but also had a track record of being associated with [[time travel]] experts. | |||
== History == | |||
=== Pre-Time War === | |||
[[File:Daleks Seek New Conquests.jpg|thumb|left|The Red Dalek and Black Dalek plan the invasion of Alvega alongside several War Machine Daleks. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Daleks Seek New Conquests (short story)|Daleks Seek New Conquests]]'')]] | |||
The ''[[Dalek Survival Guide]]'' indicated that, in the [[Thal-Dalek battle]] which occurred in a [[Dr. Who's reality (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|version of history "B"]] relative to the [[First Doctor]]'s [[The Doctor's reality (An Unearthly Child)|version of history "A"]], [[Skaro City Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|blue Skaro City Daleks]] followed a [[Red Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|red Dalek Lieutenant]] and a [[Black Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|black Dalek Leader]]. [[Dr. Who]] observed that these Daleks had all perished in the battle. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek Survival Guide (novel)|Dalek Survival Guide]]'', [[TV]]: ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'') According to one account, the Daleks were depicted as such in the film ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (Peaceful Thals Ambushed!)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'', a [[The Doctor in popular culture and mythology|fictionalised account]] of the Thal-Dalek battle which had been reported eighteen [[month]]s prior to [[2065]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lady Penelope Investigates the stars of the Sensational new film Dr. Who and the Daleks! (short story)|Lady Penelope Investigates the stars of the Sensational new film Dr. Who and the Daleks!]]'', ''[[Peaceful Thals Ambushed! (short story)|Peaceful Thals Ambushed!]]'') | |||
As reported by the [[Space News Agency]] on [[26 June]] [[2065]], [[Red Dalek Leader|the Red Dalek]] and [[Black Dalek Leader|the Black Dalek]] participated in the planning of the [[Battle for Alvega|Dalek invasion]] of [[Alvega]] in the control room of the [[Dalek City]] on [[Skaro]]. The War Machine Dalek drones under their command were coloured blue, ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Daleks Seek New Conquests (short story)|Daleks Seek New Conquests]]'') identical to the Skaro City Daleks encountered by Dr. Who. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'') Other blue Daleks were seen at [[Dalek Tracking station PZ8]] before it fell to the [[rust plague]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Daleks Suffer Heavy Losses! (short story)|Daleks Suffer Heavy Losses!]]'') | |||
During the [[2150s Dalek invasion of Earth]], a at least one [[Blue Chrono-Dalek]] was at the disposal of the [[Red Dalek (Susan and the Daleks)|Red Dalek]]. The Blue Chrono-Dalek was capable of acting alone and following the Daleks' enemy through [[time]]; ([[TV]]: ''[[Susan and the Daleks (TV story)|Susan and the Daleks]]'') time travel at that point in Dalek history was in its infancy, with its existence being beyond the understanding of ordinary drones. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Mutant Phase (audio story)|The Mutant Phase]]'') | |||
A modification to ''[[How to be a Time Lord]]'' by the [[Eleventh Doctor]] included an illustration of a Blue Dalek observing the [[Sixth Doctor]], confused by his [[love]] of [[poetry]]. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|How to be a Time Lord (novel)}}) | |||
Some of the [[Humanised Dalek]]s who lived in [[Alpha (The Evil of the Daleks)|Alpha]]'s colony on the planet [[Kyrol]] following the [[Dalek Civil War]] were Blue Daleks. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Children of the Revolution (comic story)|Children of the Revolution]]'') | |||
The [[Eighth Doctor]] told [[Sam Jones]] that in the [[Dalek Prime]]'s Empire, Blue Daleks were Daleks bred to be non-commissioned officers. Slightly smarter than the grey [[Dalek drone|Warrior Daleks]] but without the higher-ranking [[Red Dalek]]s, [[Black Dalek]]s and [[Gold Dalek]]s' levels of autonomy, they served as the equivalent of sergeants and corporals. The [[Eighth Doctor]] told [[Sam Jones|Sam]] this when she asked about the differently coloured Daleks milling about [[Dalek City|their city]], some of which were blue. | |||
During a trial of [[Davros]] conducted to root out traitors who sided with him, Blue and Red Daleks filled the room back to the walls behind the higher ranking Daleks. In the ensuing war a Blue Dalek in Davros' resistance was in command of a detail that was setting up bombs in the lift shafts to destabilise the structure of the city's control centre building. Under fire from the [[Dalek Prime]]'s forces he continued to work on priming the first bomb but as the Daleks beside him were killed he made the decision to abort the countdown and detonate the bombs. The structure was weakened but remained intact. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[War of the Daleks (novel)|War of the Daleks]]'') | |||
The [[Dalek Time Controller]] had a blue casing. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[To the Death (audio story)|To the Death]]'', ''[[X and the Daleks (audio story)|X and the Daleks]]'') | |||
=== Time War and beyond === | |||
During the [[Last Great Time War]], the Dalek members of the [[Eternity Circle]] were mostly blue, with [[silver]] domes and globes. Other Daleks present at the Daleks' temporary base in the city of [[Andor (city)|Andor]] on [[Moldox]] were silver with blue domes. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Engines of War (novel)|Engines of War]]'') During the war, the Daleks of the [[Dalek Scientific Division]] were denoted by blue domes and sense globes. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Thing of Guile (audio story)|A Thing of Guile]]'') | |||
After the Time War, [[Strategist Dalek]]s of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]] were identified by their blue casings. ([[TV]]: ''[[Victory of the Daleks (TV story)|Victory of the Daleks]]'') As a result of the many failures of the original New Paradigm Supreme, the [[Strategist Dalek (Victory of the Daleks)|original Strategist]] was reduced to a token presence in the [[Parliament of the Daleks]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe (short story)|Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe]]'') | |||
The reconstructed [[casing]] of [[Reconnaissance Dalek|one]] Dalek [[reconnaissance scout]], though heavily [[rust]]ed, bore faded light blue paint on its [[dome]], [[grating section]], [[weapons platform]] and [[sense globe]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Resolution (TV story)|Resolution]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
=== Merchandise === | |||
[[File:Dalek Hack Blue.jpg|thumb|A Blue Dalek. ([[GAME]]: ''[[Dalek Hack (video game)|Dalek Hack]]'')]] | |||
* [[Dapol]], which produced a range of toys based on the classic series of ''[[Doctor Who]]'', released several original blue Dalek variants which did not appear on-screen. | |||
** W008-MOSV was blue with [[gold]] details including a claw [[manipulator arm]]. | |||
** A "[[Millennium]] Dalek" (W008-M1) had a sparkly blue body with a golden [[neck grille]], [[slat]]s and [[sense globe]]s. | |||
* For the Video Gift Set release of ''[[The Five Doctors (TV story)|The Five Doctors]]'', an exclusive [[Dapol]] action figure was made similar to the Tussauds Dalek colour scheme. | |||
=== Invalid sources === | |||
The [[King Dalek]] was supported by [[Golden Dalek Guard]]s whose casings sported a [[head section]] and [[shoulder platform]] "[[arm]]s" [[colour]]ed blue. ([[GAME]]: {{cs|War of the Daleks (game)}}) | |||
A [[Skaro City Dalek (Dr. Who and the Daleks)|Skaro City]]- or [[Mechanus Attack Dalek|Mechanus Attack]]-like [[Blue Dalek (Robots Ad)|Blue Dalek]] was employed at a dysfunctional [[call centre]] for [[Robot Banks|a banking company]], alongside various other [[robot]]ic beings including a [[Gold Dalek (Robots Ad)|Gold Dalek]] and a [[Grey Dalek (Robots Ad)|Grey Dalek]]. ([[TV]]: {{cs|Robots Ad (TV story)}}) | |||
=== Other matters === | |||
* The [[Dalek Time Controller]] was originally promoted as being red ([[DWM 411]]) before appearing on audio covers. | |||
* The [[Dalek War Machine|War Machine Dalek]] design used in ''[[Dr. Who and the Daleks (theatrical film)|Dr. Who and the Daleks]]'' (who also appeared in ''[[TV Century 21]]'' and had a [[Mechanus Attack Dalek|black-and-white TV cameo]] in ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'') was partially blue instead of silver. | |||
* A sky blue Dalek with silver [[sense globe]]s was made at the [[Madame Tussauds]]' [[Doctor Who exhibition]] and appeared on the back of the [[Radio Times]] [[Doctor Who 20th Anniversary Special|20th Anniversary Special]]. Another partly sky blue Dalek appeared on [[Pebble Mill at One]] with [[Peter Davison]] cast as [[Fifth Doctor|the new Doctor]]. | |||
* In ''[[The Doctor and the Dalek (video game)|The Doctor and the Dalek]]'', the player has the option to turn [[Lumpy]]'s casing blue, among other colours, during simulations. However, it reverts to its original bronze colour after the simulation is completed. | |||
* In ''[[Dalek Hack (video game)|Dalek Hack]]'', the player has the option to turn a Dalek's [[casing]] blue, shaped identically to the [[bronze Dalek]] but matching the [[Strategist Dalek]] of the [[New Dalek Paradigm]]. | |||
{{Dalek variants}} | |||
[[Category:Dalek variants]] | |||
[[Category:Blue Daleks|*]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:52, 7 September 2024
Blue Daleks had several different connotations throughout Dalek history, typically holding a rank superior to normal Dalek drones. It sometimes indicated a normal officer rank, but also had a track record of being associated with time travel experts.
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
Pre-Time War[[edit] | [edit source]]
The Dalek Survival Guide indicated that, in the Thal-Dalek battle which occurred in a version of history "B" relative to the First Doctor's version of history "A", blue Skaro City Daleks followed a red Dalek Lieutenant and a black Dalek Leader. Dr. Who observed that these Daleks had all perished in the battle. (PROSE: Dalek Survival Guide, TV: Dr. Who and the Daleks) According to one account, the Daleks were depicted as such in the film Dr. Who and the Daleks, a fictionalised account of the Thal-Dalek battle which had been reported eighteen months prior to 2065. (PROSE: Lady Penelope Investigates the stars of the Sensational new film Dr. Who and the Daleks!, Peaceful Thals Ambushed!)
As reported by the Space News Agency on 26 June 2065, the Red Dalek and the Black Dalek participated in the planning of the Dalek invasion of Alvega in the control room of the Dalek City on Skaro. The War Machine Dalek drones under their command were coloured blue, (PROSE: Daleks Seek New Conquests) identical to the Skaro City Daleks encountered by Dr. Who. (TV: Dr. Who and the Daleks) Other blue Daleks were seen at Dalek Tracking station PZ8 before it fell to the rust plague. (PROSE: Daleks Suffer Heavy Losses!)
During the 2150s Dalek invasion of Earth, a at least one Blue Chrono-Dalek was at the disposal of the Red Dalek. The Blue Chrono-Dalek was capable of acting alone and following the Daleks' enemy through time; (TV: Susan and the Daleks) time travel at that point in Dalek history was in its infancy, with its existence being beyond the understanding of ordinary drones. (AUDIO: The Mutant Phase)
A modification to How to be a Time Lord by the Eleventh Doctor included an illustration of a Blue Dalek observing the Sixth Doctor, confused by his love of poetry. (PROSE: How to be a Time Lord [+]Loading...["How to be a Time Lord (novel)"])
Some of the Humanised Daleks who lived in Alpha's colony on the planet Kyrol following the Dalek Civil War were Blue Daleks. (COMIC: Children of the Revolution)
The Eighth Doctor told Sam Jones that in the Dalek Prime's Empire, Blue Daleks were Daleks bred to be non-commissioned officers. Slightly smarter than the grey Warrior Daleks but without the higher-ranking Red Daleks, Black Daleks and Gold Daleks' levels of autonomy, they served as the equivalent of sergeants and corporals. The Eighth Doctor told Sam this when she asked about the differently coloured Daleks milling about their city, some of which were blue.
During a trial of Davros conducted to root out traitors who sided with him, Blue and Red Daleks filled the room back to the walls behind the higher ranking Daleks. In the ensuing war a Blue Dalek in Davros' resistance was in command of a detail that was setting up bombs in the lift shafts to destabilise the structure of the city's control centre building. Under fire from the Dalek Prime's forces he continued to work on priming the first bomb but as the Daleks beside him were killed he made the decision to abort the countdown and detonate the bombs. The structure was weakened but remained intact. (PROSE: War of the Daleks)
The Dalek Time Controller had a blue casing. (AUDIO: To the Death, X and the Daleks)
Time War and beyond[[edit] | [edit source]]
During the Last Great Time War, the Dalek members of the Eternity Circle were mostly blue, with silver domes and globes. Other Daleks present at the Daleks' temporary base in the city of Andor on Moldox were silver with blue domes. (PROSE: Engines of War) During the war, the Daleks of the Dalek Scientific Division were denoted by blue domes and sense globes. (AUDIO: A Thing of Guile)
After the Time War, Strategist Daleks of the New Dalek Paradigm were identified by their blue casings. (TV: Victory of the Daleks) As a result of the many failures of the original New Paradigm Supreme, the original Strategist was reduced to a token presence in the Parliament of the Daleks. (PROSE: Dalek: The Astounding Untold History of the Greatest Enemies of the Universe)
The reconstructed casing of one Dalek reconnaissance scout, though heavily rusted, bore faded light blue paint on its dome, grating section, weapons platform and sense globes. (TV: Resolution)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
Merchandise[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dapol, which produced a range of toys based on the classic series of Doctor Who, released several original blue Dalek variants which did not appear on-screen.
- W008-MOSV was blue with gold details including a claw manipulator arm.
- A "Millennium Dalek" (W008-M1) had a sparkly blue body with a golden neck grille, slats and sense globes.
- For the Video Gift Set release of The Five Doctors, an exclusive Dapol action figure was made similar to the Tussauds Dalek colour scheme.
Invalid sources[[edit] | [edit source]]
The King Dalek was supported by Golden Dalek Guards whose casings sported a head section and shoulder platform "arms" coloured blue. (GAME: War of the Daleks [+]Loading...["War of the Daleks (game)"])
A Skaro City- or Mechanus Attack-like Blue Dalek was employed at a dysfunctional call centre for a banking company, alongside various other robotic beings including a Gold Dalek and a Grey Dalek. (TV: Robots Ad [+]Loading...["Robots Ad (TV story)"])
Other matters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Dalek Time Controller was originally promoted as being red (DWM 411) before appearing on audio covers.
- The War Machine Dalek design used in Dr. Who and the Daleks (who also appeared in TV Century 21 and had a black-and-white TV cameo in The Chase) was partially blue instead of silver.
- A sky blue Dalek with silver sense globes was made at the Madame Tussauds' Doctor Who exhibition and appeared on the back of the Radio Times 20th Anniversary Special. Another partly sky blue Dalek appeared on Pebble Mill at One with Peter Davison cast as the new Doctor.
- In The Doctor and the Dalek, the player has the option to turn Lumpy's casing blue, among other colours, during simulations. However, it reverts to its original bronze colour after the simulation is completed.
- In Dalek Hack, the player has the option to turn a Dalek's casing blue, shaped identically to the bronze Dalek but matching the Strategist Dalek of the New Dalek Paradigm.
