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}}'''Nevada''' was a [[state]] of the [[United States of America]]. | '''Nevada''' was a [[state]] of the [[United States of America]]. | ||
The border of Nevada was located within 200 | == Geography == | ||
The border of Nevada was located within 200 [[mile]]s of that of [[Mexico]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') Much of the state was covered in [[desert]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'') The [[city]] of [[Las Vegas]], famous for its luxurious [[hotel]]s and [[casino]]s, was located in Nevada. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia (2007 reference book)}}) | |||
== History == | == History == | ||
In [[1870]], the town of [[Mercy, Nevada|Mercy]] was in danger of starvation after the arrival of [[Kahler-Jex]], who was being hunted by his cyborg [[Kahler-Tek]] for war | === 19th century === | ||
In [[1870]], the [[town]] of [[Mercy, Nevada|Mercy]] was in danger of [[starvation]] after the arrival of [[Kahler-Jex]], who was being hunted by his [[cyborg]] [[Kahler-Tek]] for [[war crime]]s. Around its border, a line of [[rock]]s was placed so that no one could escape or enter. ([[TV]]: ''[[A Town Called Mercy (TV story)|A Town Called Mercy]]'') | |||
=== 20th century == | |||
In [[1958]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] arrived in [[Dry Springs]], where he met and befriended [[Cassie Rice]] and [[Jimmy Stalkingwolf]] at Cassie's mother's diner. Following a short fight with agents of the [[Alliance of Shades]] and a [[Viperox]] battle drone, the trio were taken to [[Area 51]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'') | In [[1958]], the [[Tenth Doctor]] arrived in [[Dry Springs]], where he met and befriended [[Cassie Rice]] and [[Jimmy Stalkingwolf]] at Cassie's mother's diner. Following a short fight with agents of the [[Alliance of Shades]] and a [[Viperox]] battle drone, the trio were taken to [[Area 51]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dreamland (TV story)|Dreamland]]'') | ||
In [[2001]], [[Pierre-Yves Dudoin]] attempted to break the land-speed record in the Nevada | === 21st century === | ||
In [[2001]], [[Pierre-Yves Dudoin]] attempted to break the land-speed record in the [[Nevada Desert]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Escape Velocity (novel)|Escape Velocity]]'') | |||
In [[2011]], [[Angelo Colasanto]] and his granddaughter [[Olivia Colasanto|Olivia]] lived in Nevada. Olivia escorted the [[Torchwood (team)|Torchwood team]] to his house. ([[TV]]: ''[[End of the Road]]'') | In [[2011]], [[Angelo Colasanto]] and his granddaughter [[Olivia Colasanto|Olivia]] lived in Nevada. Olivia escorted the [[Torchwood (team)|Torchwood team]] to his house. ([[TV]]: ''[[End of the Road (TV story)|End of the Road]]'') | ||
The [[Twelfth Doctor]] was dropped off in Nevada after his memories of [[Clara Oswald]] were wiped. While there, he visited a [[TARDIS (Hell Bent)|diner]] and met with Clara there, telling her about his recent adventure on [[Gallifrey]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Hell Bent]]'') | The [[Twelfth Doctor]] was dropped off in Nevada after his [[memory|memories]] of [[Clara Oswald]] were [[memory wipe|wiped]]. While there, he visited a [[TARDIS (Hell Bent)|diner]] and met with Clara there, telling her about his recent adventure on [[Gallifrey]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Hell Bent (TV story)|Hell Bent]]'') | ||
In [[2020]], during the [[human]]-[[Silurian]] negotiations, Nevada was suggested as a place where the Silurians could live. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]'') | In [[2020]], during the [[human]]-[[Silurian]] negotiations, Nevada was suggested as a place where the Silurians could live. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cold Blood (TV story)|Cold Blood]]'') | ||
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[[Category:US states visited by Iris Wildthyme]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:48, 24 August 2024
Nevada was a state of the United States of America.
Geography[[edit] | [edit source]]
The border of Nevada was located within 200 miles of that of Mexico. (TV: A Town Called Mercy) Much of the state was covered in desert. (TV: Dreamland) The city of Las Vegas, famous for its luxurious hotels and casinos, was located in Nevada. (PROSE: Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia [+]Loading...["Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia (2007 reference book)"])
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
19th century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 1870, the town of Mercy was in danger of starvation after the arrival of Kahler-Jex, who was being hunted by his cyborg Kahler-Tek for war crimes. Around its border, a line of rocks was placed so that no one could escape or enter. (TV: A Town Called Mercy)
= 20th century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 1958, the Tenth Doctor arrived in Dry Springs, where he met and befriended Cassie Rice and Jimmy Stalkingwolf at Cassie's mother's diner. Following a short fight with agents of the Alliance of Shades and a Viperox battle drone, the trio were taken to Area 51. (TV: Dreamland)
21st century[[edit] | [edit source]]
In 2001, Pierre-Yves Dudoin attempted to break the land-speed record in the Nevada Desert. (PROSE: Escape Velocity)
In 2011, Angelo Colasanto and his granddaughter Olivia lived in Nevada. Olivia escorted the Torchwood team to his house. (TV: End of the Road)
The Twelfth Doctor was dropped off in Nevada after his memories of Clara Oswald were wiped. While there, he visited a diner and met with Clara there, telling her about his recent adventure on Gallifrey. (TV: Hell Bent)
In 2020, during the human-Silurian negotiations, Nevada was suggested as a place where the Silurians could live. (TV: Cold Blood)
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