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|Species name = Tritovore
|type= Dipteran [[humanoid]]
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|type =[[Insectoid|Dipteran]] [[humanoid]]
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|only= Planet of the Dead (TV story)
|appearances = [[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]''
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|individuals = [[Sorvin]], [[Praygat]]
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The '''Tritovores''' were a species of fly-headed [[humanoid]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'')
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The '''Tritovores''' were a species of fly-headed [[humanoid]]s.


==Biology==
== Biology ==
Tritovores were green-skinned humanoids with insectoid heads resembling those of flies. Their heads had two large compound eyes, and several complex parts making up a mouth. Tritovores communicated by clicking these mouth parts to produce sound. They had simple, three-digit hands. They ate the leftovers of other species. ([[DW]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'')
Tritovores were green-skinned humanoids with insectoid heads resembling those of flies. Their heads had two large compound eyes, and several complex parts making up a mouth. Tritovores communicated by clicking these mouth parts to produce sound. They had simple, three-digit hands, and fed on the faeces of other species. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'')


==Technology==
== Technology ==
The Tritovores have fairly large starships used for trade which are powered using a crystal nucleus.
The Tritovores had [[Tritovore ship|fairly large starships]] used for trade which were powered using a [[crystal nucleus]], kept floating with four [[anti-gravity clamp]]s. Ventilation shafts connected the various parts of the ship, which were kept shut with a series of forcefields. The ship was also made of [[photavine steel]], allowing the ships to become cooler when heating up on the outside.
A swarm of [[Alien Stingray]]s jammed the ships' open glove system and caused the ship to lose velocity. The open glove system had a security field  to prevent objects falling down the shaft, this field could be turned off using a nearby red button. At the bottom of the open glove system was a crystal that powered the ship. Alongside this were four [[Anti-gravity clamps]] that helped this to fly. They also posessed internal comms systems to keep contact with other units and blaster weapons which were never seen in use. They also carried a type of telepathic translator which could translate 'alien' languages and tell if someone was telling the truth.
Their ships are manufactured using [[photavine steel]], a substance that loses temperature as it gains external heat.


==History==
Other technology included a ship-based communication system and a [[telepathic translator]], allowing them to understand other languages. They were also armed with [[Tritovore blaster|energy weapons]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'')
The Tritovores were found to be trading with the planet of [[San Helios]], but crash landed after they encountered a swarm of [[Alien Stingray]]s that had turned the planet into a desert by devouring everything in sight. They used viewscreens to scour the desert to find life. They found the Doctor and brought him to their ship. He helped them turn the power of the ship back on, but the two occupant Tritovores on the ship were eaten by a previously dormant Swarm creature concealed in the ship.


==Trivia==
== History ==
*According to [[Russell T Davies]] they will hopefully be remembered as well as the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Cybus Cybermen|Cybermen]].
In Easter [[2009]], a Tritovore ship came to [[San Helios]], planning to trade with the inhabitants. They found that the whole planet had been cleansed of life by [[Stingray]]s. During their descent, the Stingrays jammed the ship's ventilation system and caused the ship to lose velocity and crash. The only known survivors were [[Sorvin]] and [[Praygat]].


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When [[the 200]] arrived on San Helios, the Tritovores believed that the bus was a weapon of some kind, possibly the reason why they crashed. They brought the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Christina de Souza]] to their ship, but the Doctor was able to convince them that were only there by accident. The Doctor planned to use the [[anti-gravity clamp]]s from the Tritovore ship to move the 200, but when Christina was attempting to get it, her body heat woke up the Stingray trapped in the ship. It then ate Sorvin and Praygat. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of the Dead (TV story)|Planet of the Dead]]'')
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At least one [[Tritovore (The God Complex)|Tritovore]] was abducted and sent to face their fear in [[God Complex|the Minotaur's prison ship]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The God Complex (TV story)|The God Complex]]'')
 
== Behind the scenes ==
* According to ''The Mirror'', a unspecified set source claimed to them that there were hopes that the Tritovore would "make a huge impact" and be remembered just as well as the [[Dalek]]s and the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]].<ref>[https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/doctor-who-exclusive-new-tritovore-373844 Doctor Who exclusive: New Tritovore baddies set to be scariest ever - Mirror Online]</ref>
* The Tritovores' name is probably inspired by {{w|detritovore|detritovores}}, creatures similar to flies which feed on detritus.
 
== Footnotes ==
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[[Category:Sapient insect species]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Species with green skin]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 9 December 2023

The Tritovores were a species of fly-headed humanoids.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Tritovores were green-skinned humanoids with insectoid heads resembling those of flies. Their heads had two large compound eyes, and several complex parts making up a mouth. Tritovores communicated by clicking these mouth parts to produce sound. They had simple, three-digit hands, and fed on the faeces of other species. (TV: Planet of the Dead)

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Tritovores had fairly large starships used for trade which were powered using a crystal nucleus, kept floating with four anti-gravity clamps. Ventilation shafts connected the various parts of the ship, which were kept shut with a series of forcefields. The ship was also made of photavine steel, allowing the ships to become cooler when heating up on the outside.

Other technology included a ship-based communication system and a telepathic translator, allowing them to understand other languages. They were also armed with energy weapons. (TV: Planet of the Dead)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

In Easter 2009, a Tritovore ship came to San Helios, planning to trade with the inhabitants. They found that the whole planet had been cleansed of life by Stingrays. During their descent, the Stingrays jammed the ship's ventilation system and caused the ship to lose velocity and crash. The only known survivors were Sorvin and Praygat.

When the 200 arrived on San Helios, the Tritovores believed that the bus was a weapon of some kind, possibly the reason why they crashed. They brought the Tenth Doctor and Christina de Souza to their ship, but the Doctor was able to convince them that were only there by accident. The Doctor planned to use the anti-gravity clamps from the Tritovore ship to move the 200, but when Christina was attempting to get it, her body heat woke up the Stingray trapped in the ship. It then ate Sorvin and Praygat. (TV: Planet of the Dead)

At least one Tritovore was abducted and sent to face their fear in the Minotaur's prison ship. (TV: The God Complex)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • According to The Mirror, a unspecified set source claimed to them that there were hopes that the Tritovore would "make a huge impact" and be remembered just as well as the Daleks and the Cybermen.[1]
  • The Tritovores' name is probably inspired by detritovores, creatures similar to flies which feed on detritus.

Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]