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[[File:Grenade.jpg|right|thumb|An [[Overlord]] throws a gas grenade. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]]
[[File:Grenade.jpg|right|thumb|An [[Overlord]] throws a gas grenade. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mutants (TV story)|The Mutants]]'')]]
'''Grenades''' were a form of explosive weapon. They commonly had a pin release or were lit to begin the detonation sequence.
'''Grenades''' were a form of explosive weapon. They commonly had a pin release or were lit to begin the detonation sequence.


== Instances of use ==
== Instances of use ==
Captain [[Hopper]] used gas grenades to distract the [[Cyberman (Mondas)|Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'')
Captain [[Hopper]] used gas grenades to distract the [[CyberMondan|Cybermen]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Tomb of the Cybermen (TV story)|The Tomb of the Cybermen]]'')


[[British Army]] soldiers used grenades against [[Robot Yeti]] when they invaded the [[London Underground]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear]]'')
[[British Army]] soldiers used grenades against [[Robot Yeti]] when they invaded the [[London Underground]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'')


The [[Second Doctor]] was able to make home made grenades out of a [[medical kit]] for [[Jamie McCrimmon]] and [[Cully]] to use against the [[Quark]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'')
The [[Second Doctor]] was able to make home made grenades out of a [[medical kit]] for [[Jamie McCrimmon]] and [[Cully]] to use against the [[Quark]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Dominators (TV story)|The Dominators]]'')


[[Unified Intelligence Taskforce|UNIT]] soldiers used grenades against Cybermen, but they were only partially effective. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion]]'')
[[UNIT]] soldiers used grenades against Cybermen, but they were only partially effective. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion (TV story)|The Invasion]]'')


The [[Second Doctor]] dismantled a grenade and used its explosive to blow open General [[Smythe (The War Games)|Smythe]]'s safe and get a map of the war zones. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games]]'')
The [[Second Doctor]] dismantled a grenade and used its explosive to blow open General [[Smythe (The War Games)|Smythe]]'s safe and get a map of the war zones. ([[TV]]: ''[[The War Games (TV story)|The War Games]]'')


[[The Master]] ordered [[George Philips]] to kill the [[Third Doctor]] with a grenade. However, he broke free of the Master's [[hypnosis]] and exploded the grenade upon himself. UNIT later used grenades while battling the [[Auton]]s near the [[Beacon Hill Research Establishment]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons]]'')
{{Delgado|c}} ordered [[George Philips]] to kill the [[Third Doctor]] with a grenade. However, he broke free of the Master's [[hypnosis]] and exploded the grenade upon himself. UNIT later used grenades while battling the [[Auton]]s near the [[Beacon Hill Research Establishment]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Autons (TV story)|Terror of the Autons]]'')


A UNIT soldier used a grenade to blow apart an [[Axos#Axons|Axon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos]]'')
The Master and [[Harry Mailer]] used gas grenades to take over [[Stangmoor Prison]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mind of Evil (TV story)|The Mind of Evil]]'')
 
A UNIT soldier used a grenade to blow apart an [[Axos#Axons|Axon]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Claws of Axos (TV story)|The Claws of Axos]]'')


[[Captain]] [[Mike Yates]] put a grenade in the [[hydraulics]] section of the [[Ex-Cav suit]], destroying it. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Prisoners of the Lake (audio story)|Prisoners of the Lake]]'')
[[Captain]] [[Mike Yates]] put a grenade in the [[hydraulics]] section of the [[Ex-Cav suit]], destroying it. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Prisoners of the Lake (audio story)|Prisoners of the Lake]]'')
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Mike Yates attempted to kill the [[Roundhead]]s that the Master had brought forwards in times by throwing a grenade amongst them. However, the Master sent them back to the [[17th century]] before the grenade exploded. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'')
Mike Yates attempted to kill the [[Roundhead]]s that the Master had brought forwards in times by throwing a grenade amongst them. However, the Master sent them back to the [[17th century]] before the grenade exploded. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Monster (TV story)|The Time Monster]]'')


UNIT used grenades to try to destroy some [[Giant maggot|giant maggots]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]]'')
UNIT used grenades to try to destroy some [[giant maggot]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Green Death (TV story)|The Green Death]]'')


UNIT again used grenades to ward off a [[Tyrannosaurus rex]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'')
UNIT again used grenades to ward off a [[Tyrannosaurus rex]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs (TV story)|Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'')


Grenades proved ineffective against the [[K1]] robot. ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'')
Grenades proved ineffective against the [[K1]] robot. ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'')
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The [[Fourth Doctor]] tried to use a grenade to kill his opponent [[Goth]] in the [[APC Net|APC net]]. He only succeeded in wounding Goth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'')
The [[Fourth Doctor]] tried to use a grenade to kill his opponent [[Goth]] in the [[APC Net|APC net]]. He only succeeded in wounding Goth. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'')


The [[Oracle (Underworld)|Oracle]] was able to manufacture [[fission grenade]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld]]'')
The [[Oracle (Underworld)|Oracle]] was able to manufacture [[fission grenade]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Underworld (TV story)|Underworld]]'')
 
The [[Foamasi]] made use of [[cocoon grenade]]s to entangle opponents. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Leisure Hive (TV story)|The Leisure Hive]]'')


The [[Foamasi]] made use of [[cocoon grenade]]s to entangle opponents. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Leisure Hive]]'')
Due to the [[Prime Mover]] striking a wrong note on the [[Event Synthesizer]], a grenade from an army testing range in [[1942]] [[Stockbridge]] was transposed with a [[cricket ball]] from a match played by the [[Fifth Doctor]] in [[1982]] Stockbridge. It exploded, destroying the [[wicket]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Tides of Time (comic story)|The Tides of Time]]'')


[[Peri Brown]] destroyed a [[Dalek]] with a grenade. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks]]'')
[[Peri Brown]] destroyed a [[Dalek]] with a grenade. ([[TV]]: ''[[Revelation of the Daleks (TV story)|Revelation of the Daleks]]'')


The [[Sixth Doctor]] accelerated the [[photosynthesis]] rate of the [[Vervoid]]s by throwing flash grenades at them. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Vervoids]]'')
The [[Sixth Doctor]] accelerated the [[photosynthesis]] rate of the [[Vervoid]]s by throwing flash grenades at them. ([[TV]]: ''[[Terror of the Vervoids (TV story)|Terror of the Vervoids]]'')


The [[Bannermen]] used grenades against the [[Chimeron]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Delta and the Bannermen]]'')
The [[Bannermen]] used grenades against the [[Chimeron]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[Delta and the Bannermen (TV story)|Delta and the Bannermen]]'')


The British Army used toxin grenades against [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] troops. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric]]'')
The British Army used toxin grenades against [[Soviet Union|Soviet]] troops. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Curse of Fenric (TV story)|The Curse of Fenric]]'')


[[John Benton]]'s father was killed by a grenade in [[Normandy]] during [[World War II]]. ([[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Wartime (home video)|Wartime]]'')
[[John Benton]]'s father was killed by a grenade in [[Normandy]] during [[World War II]]. ([[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Wartime (home video)|Wartime]]'')


In [[Turkey (country)|Turkey]], [[Ace]] accidentally embarrassed [[Massoud]] in front of his men when she tossed a grenade to him, frightening him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Warhead]]'')  
In [[Turkey (country)|Turkey]], [[Ace]] accidentally embarrassed [[Massoud]] in front of his men when she tossed a grenade to him, frightening him. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Cat's Cradle: Warhead (novel)|Cat's Cradle: Warhead]]'')


On [[Gallifrey]], the [[Sontaran]] [[Stor]] tried to destroy the [[Eye of Harmony]] with a grenade. The blast was avoided by the [[Fourth Doctor]] thanks to the [[De-mat Gun]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'')
On [[Gallifrey]], the [[Sontaran]] [[Stor]] tried to destroy [[Gallifrey]] and the rest of the galaxy with a grenade. The blast was avoided when the [[Fourth Doctor]] used the [[De-mat Gun]] on [[Stor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Invasion of Time (TV story)|The Invasion of Time]]'')


The Sontaran [[Strax]] blew up a [[genetic splicer]] in the [[Crystal Palace]] with a grenade. While throwing the grenade, Strax mentioned that there was "no problem in life that [couldn't] be solved with a grenade". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Crystal Throne (comic story)|The Crystal Throne]]'')
The Sontaran [[Strax]] blew up a [[genetic splicer]] in the [[Crystal Palace]] with a grenade. While throwing the grenade, Strax mentioned that there was "no problem in life that [couldn't] be solved with a grenade". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Crystal Throne (comic story)|The Crystal Throne]]'')


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Latest revision as of 01:11, 9 February 2024

Grenade
An Overlord throws a gas grenade. (TV: The Mutants)

Grenades were a form of explosive weapon. They commonly had a pin release or were lit to begin the detonation sequence.

Instances of use[[edit] | [edit source]]

Captain Hopper used gas grenades to distract the Cybermen. (TV: The Tomb of the Cybermen)

British Army soldiers used grenades against Robot Yeti when they invaded the London Underground. (TV: The Web of Fear)

The Second Doctor was able to make home made grenades out of a medical kit for Jamie McCrimmon and Cully to use against the Quarks. (TV: The Dominators)

UNIT soldiers used grenades against Cybermen, but they were only partially effective. (TV: The Invasion)

The Second Doctor dismantled a grenade and used its explosive to blow open General Smythe's safe and get a map of the war zones. (TV: The War Games)

The Master ordered George Philips to kill the Third Doctor with a grenade. However, he broke free of the Master's hypnosis and exploded the grenade upon himself. UNIT later used grenades while battling the Autons near the Beacon Hill Research Establishment. (TV: Terror of the Autons)

The Master and Harry Mailer used gas grenades to take over Stangmoor Prison. (TV: The Mind of Evil)

A UNIT soldier used a grenade to blow apart an Axon. (TV: The Claws of Axos)

Captain Mike Yates put a grenade in the hydraulics section of the Ex-Cav suit, destroying it. (AUDIO: Prisoners of the Lake)

The Overlords used gas grenades in an attempt to draw the Mutts out of a cave system. (TV: The Mutants)

Mike Yates attempted to kill the Roundheads that the Master had brought forwards in times by throwing a grenade amongst them. However, the Master sent them back to the 17th century before the grenade exploded. (TV: The Time Monster)

UNIT used grenades to try to destroy some giant maggots. (TV: The Green Death)

UNIT again used grenades to ward off a Tyrannosaurus rex. (TV: Invasion of the Dinosaurs)

Grenades proved ineffective against the K1 robot. (TV: Robot)

The Fourth Doctor tried to use a grenade to kill his opponent Goth in the APC net. He only succeeded in wounding Goth. (TV: The Deadly Assassin)

The Oracle was able to manufacture fission grenades. (TV: Underworld)

The Foamasi made use of cocoon grenades to entangle opponents. (TV: The Leisure Hive)

Due to the Prime Mover striking a wrong note on the Event Synthesizer, a grenade from an army testing range in 1942 Stockbridge was transposed with a cricket ball from a match played by the Fifth Doctor in 1982 Stockbridge. It exploded, destroying the wicket. (COMIC: The Tides of Time)

Peri Brown destroyed a Dalek with a grenade. (TV: Revelation of the Daleks)

The Sixth Doctor accelerated the photosynthesis rate of the Vervoids by throwing flash grenades at them. (TV: Terror of the Vervoids)

The Bannermen used grenades against the Chimerons. (TV: Delta and the Bannermen)

The British Army used toxin grenades against Soviet troops. (TV: The Curse of Fenric)

John Benton's father was killed by a grenade in Normandy during World War II. (HOMEVID: Wartime)

In Turkey, Ace accidentally embarrassed Massoud in front of his men when she tossed a grenade to him, frightening him. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Warhead)

On Gallifrey, the Sontaran Stor tried to destroy Gallifrey and the rest of the galaxy with a grenade. The blast was avoided when the Fourth Doctor used the De-mat Gun on Stor. (TV: The Invasion of Time)

The Sontaran Strax blew up a genetic splicer in the Crystal Palace with a grenade. While throwing the grenade, Strax mentioned that there was "no problem in life that [couldn't] be solved with a grenade". (COMIC: The Crystal Throne)