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{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
|Species name = Xylok
|image        = Xylok.jpg
|type        = Crystalline life forms
|type        = [[Crystal]]line life forms
|affiliation  = [[Slitheen]]
|affiliation = [[Slitheen]], [[Sarah Jane Smith]]
|appearances = <ul><li>[[SJA]]: ''[[Invasion of the Bane]]''</li><li>[[SJA]]: ''[[Revenge of the Slitheen]]''</li><li>[[SJA]]: ''[[Eye of the Gorgon]]''</li><li>[[SJA]]: ''[[Warriors of Kudlak]]''</li><li> [[SJA]]: ''[[Whatever Happened to Sarah Jane?]]''</li><li>[[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]''</li><li> [[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]''/ ''[[Journey's End]]''</li><li> [[SJA]]: ''[[The Last Sontaran]]''</li><li> [[SJA]]: [[The Day of the Clown]]''</li><li> [[SJA]]: ''[[Secrets of the Stars]]''</li><li> [[SJA]]: ''[[The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith]]''</li><li> [[Enemy of the Bane]]''
|only        = The Lost Boy (TV story)
|individuals  = [[Mr Smith]]
|individuals  = [[Mr Smith]]
}}
}}
The '''Xylok''' were a mysterious [[crystal]]line race.


The '''Xylok''' were a mysterious crystalline race.
== Biology ==
The Xylok seemed to be made of clear [[crystal]]s, but they had a very unusual structure and were actually alive. They could contact other Xylok from afar and interface with [[computer]]s. They could also apparently survive for millions of years. Due to their crystalline and computer-like nature, they were also vulnerable to [[21st century]] [[Earth]] [[computer virus]]es. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')


==Biology==
A Xylok's purpose was everything to it, so it would do everything it could to carry that purpose out. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', ''[[Prisoner of the Judoon (TV story)|Prisoner of the Judoon]]'')
The Xylok seemed to be made of clear crystals, but they had a very unusual structure and were actually alive. They had the ability to contact with other Xylok remotely and interface with [[computer]]s. They could also apparently survive for millions of years. Due to their crystalline and computer-like nature, they were also vulnerable to [[21st century]] [[Earth]] computer viruses. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')


==History==
== History ==
Roughly [[Distant past|60 million B.C.E.]], a Xylok ship or [[meteorite]] crashed into the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. All of the Xyloks were trapped in Earth's crust and were unable to escape. In [[1883]], during the [[volcanic]] eruption at [[Krakatoa]], one Xylok crystal was released from under the Earth. This crystal was eventually picked up by geologists, but they were unable to comprehend it. They sent it to [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. The Xylok communicated with her via Sarah's [[laptop]] and convinced Sarah Jane that he could help her defend the Earth. It designed an advanced computer system for her to use as a body which she kept hidden in the attic of her home. The Xylok, then known as [[Mr Smith]], bided its time.  
In roughly [[Distant past|60 million B.C.]], a Xylok [[meteorite]] crashed into the [[planet]] [[Earth]]. All of the Xyloks within were trapped in Earth's crust. In [[1883]], during the [[volcanic]] eruption at [[Krakatoa]], one Xylok crystal was released from inside the Earth. This crystal was eventually picked up by [[geologist]]s, who could not classify it and sent it to [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. The Xylok communicated with her via her [[laptop]] and convinced her that he could help her defend the Earth. It designed an advanced computer system which she kept hidden in her attic. The Xylok, called [[Mr Smith]], used this computer as a body and bided its time.


Eventually, it was able to contact the [[Slitheen]] and convince them to help him. Though they believed he was simply helping them collect [[telekinesis|telekinetic power]], he was actually manoeuvring events so that he could use the telekinetic powers of [[Luke Smith]] to crash [[the Moon]] into the Earth. This would rip apart the planet, releasing the Xylok. Sarah Jane was able to infect Mr Smith with the [[Armageddon virus]], which wiped his memories completely and stopped him from completing his purpose. ([[SJA]]: ''[[The Lost Boy]]'')
It contacted the [[Slitheen]] and convinced them to help him. Though they believed he was helping them collect [[telekinesis|telekinetic power]], he was actually manoeuvring events so he could use the telekinetic powers of [[Luke Smith]] to crash [[the Moon]] into the Earth. This would rip apart the planet, releasing the Xylok. Sarah Jane infected Mr Smith with the [[Armageddon virus]], which wiped his memories and stopped him from destroying the Earth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'')


:''Apart from Mr Smith, we have not seen any other Xyloks.''
Mr Smith returned to his original function. He was integral, in combined efforts with [[Torchwood Three]] and [[Martha Jones]], in contacting the [[Tenth Doctor]] when [[Dalek]]s invaded Earth. He was then able to use [[the TARDIS]] base code to help transport the [[Earth]] back to its original position in space. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth (TV story)|The Stolen Earth]]''/''[[Journey's End (TV story)|Journey's End]]'') Afterwards, Mr Smith continued his efforts to protect Earth, which Sarah Jane declared to be his new purpose after erasing his memories. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'', et al.)


Later, Mr Smith returns to his original function. He is integral, in combined efforts with [[Torchwood Three]] and [[Martha Jones]], in contacting [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] when [[Dalek]]s invade Earth. ([[DW]]: ''[[The Stolen Earth]]'')
== Behind the scenes ==
* The Xylok have some similarities with another crystalline race, the [[Kroton (species)|Krotons]].
* The Xylok, Mr Smith, is able to link up with [[K9]].
* The [[Blathereen family]] had a computer in their mothership who, similarly to Mr Smith, talked and showed some minimal autonomy.


==Behind the Scenes==
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The Xylok have some similarity with another crystalline race, the [[Kroton]]s.


{{SJA aliens}}
[[Category:Crystalline species]]
[[Category:Crystalline species]]

Latest revision as of 13:56, 9 March 2023

The Xylok were a mysterious crystalline race.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Xylok seemed to be made of clear crystals, but they had a very unusual structure and were actually alive. They could contact other Xylok from afar and interface with computers. They could also apparently survive for millions of years. Due to their crystalline and computer-like nature, they were also vulnerable to 21st century Earth computer viruses. (TV: The Lost Boy)

A Xylok's purpose was everything to it, so it would do everything it could to carry that purpose out. (TV: The Lost Boy, Prisoner of the Judoon)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

In roughly 60 million B.C., a Xylok meteorite crashed into the planet Earth. All of the Xyloks within were trapped in Earth's crust. In 1883, during the volcanic eruption at Krakatoa, one Xylok crystal was released from inside the Earth. This crystal was eventually picked up by geologists, who could not classify it and sent it to Sarah Jane Smith. The Xylok communicated with her via her laptop and convinced her that he could help her defend the Earth. It designed an advanced computer system which she kept hidden in her attic. The Xylok, called Mr Smith, used this computer as a body and bided its time.

It contacted the Slitheen and convinced them to help him. Though they believed he was helping them collect telekinetic power, he was actually manoeuvring events so he could use the telekinetic powers of Luke Smith to crash the Moon into the Earth. This would rip apart the planet, releasing the Xylok. Sarah Jane infected Mr Smith with the Armageddon virus, which wiped his memories and stopped him from destroying the Earth. (TV: The Lost Boy)

Mr Smith returned to his original function. He was integral, in combined efforts with Torchwood Three and Martha Jones, in contacting the Tenth Doctor when Daleks invaded Earth. He was then able to use the TARDIS base code to help transport the Earth back to its original position in space. (TV: The Stolen Earth/Journey's End) Afterwards, Mr Smith continued his efforts to protect Earth, which Sarah Jane declared to be his new purpose after erasing his memories. (TV: The Lost Boy, et al.)

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

  • The Xylok have some similarities with another crystalline race, the Krotons.
  • The Xylok, Mr Smith, is able to link up with K9.
  • The Blathereen family had a computer in their mothership who, similarly to Mr Smith, talked and showed some minimal autonomy.
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