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|image= Bunker Soldiers.jpg  
|image = Bunker Soldiers.jpg
|series=[[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]]
|range          = BBC Past Doctor Adventures
|number= 39
|number in range = 38
|doctor=First Doctor
|doctor = First Doctor
|companions=[[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Dodo Chaplet|Dodo]]
|companions=[[Steven Taylor|Steven]], [[Dodo Chaplet|Dodo]]
|enemy=The [[dark angel]]
|enemy = The [[dark angel]]
|setting= [[Kiev]], [[1240]]
|setting = [[Kiev]], [[Autumn]] [[1240]]
|writer= [[Martin Day]]
|writer = Martin Day
|publisher= BBC Books  
|publisher = BBC Books
|release date= [[5 February (releases)|5 February]] [[2001 (releases)|2001]]
|release date= 5 February 2001
|format= Paperback Book, 34 Chapters, 288 Pages  
|format = Paperback Book, 34 Chapters, 288 Pages
|isbn= ISBN 0-563-53819-8  
|isbn = ISBN 0-563-53819-8
|prev=The Quantum Archangel (novel)
|number = 38
|next=Rags (novel)}}
|series = [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]]
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the thirty-ninth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Martin Day]], released [[5 February (releases)|5 February]] [[2001 (releases)|2001]] and featured the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor]] and [[Dodo Chaplet]].
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'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the thirty-eighth novel in the [[BBC Past Doctor Adventures]] series. It was written by [[Martin Day]], released [[5 February (releases)|5 February]] [[2001 (releases)|2001]] and featured the [[First Doctor]], [[Steven Taylor]] and [[Dodo Chaplet]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
''There are many beasts and monsters in the universe, it is true. But the worst of them is Man.''
''There are many beasts and monsters in the universe, it is true. But the worst of them is Man.''


A terrifying alien army is sweeping across the landscape, decimating towns and subjugating everyone and everything in its path. With their astute military tactics and advanced weaponry, the invaders seem unstoppable.
A terrifying [[Mongol Empire|alien army]] is sweeping across the landscape, decimating towns and subjugating everyone and everything in its path. With their astute military tactics and advanced weaponry, the invaders seem unstoppable.


But this is no distant star, no alternate timeline. Trapped in a frightened city, the Doctor and his companions discover that this is Earth history, and they are powerless to intervene. The impending slaughter of thousands is a matter of grim historical fact.
But this is no distant star, no alternate timeline. Trapped in a frightened city, [[First Doctor|the Doctor]] and his companions discover that this is [[Earth]] history, and they are powerless to intervene. The impending slaughter of thousands is a matter of grim historical fact.


Not everyone within the city is prepared to accept their fate. Desperate people embark upon desperate courses of action. They may even succeed.
Not everyone within the city is prepared to accept their fate. Desperate people embark upon desperate courses of action. They may even succeed.
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* [[Dodo Chaplet]]
* [[Dodo Chaplet]]
* [[Dark angel]]
* [[Dark angel]]
* [[Dmitri (Bunker Soldiers)|Isaac]]
* [[Dmitri (Bunker Soldiers)|Dmitri]]
* [[Isaac (Bunker Soldiers)|Isaac]]
* [[Isaac (Bunker Soldiers)|Isaac]]
* [[Lesia]]
* [[Nahum]]
* [[Rebekah]]
* [[Rebekah]]
* [[Nahum]]
* [[Yevhen]]
* [[Yevhen]]
* [[Mongke Khan]]
* [[Mongke Khan]]
* [[Batu Khan]]
* [[Batu Khan]]
* [[Ogedei Khan]]
* [[Abd N-Nun Ayyub]]
* [[Abd N-Nun Ayyub]]
* [[Elisabet]]
* [[Elisabet]]
* [[Lesia]]
* [[Michael (Bunker Soldiers)|Michael]]
* [[Michael (Bunker Soldiers)|Michael]]
* [[Mykola]]
* [[Mykola]]
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* [[Vasil]]
* [[Vasil]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* The Doctor notes that [[Vladimir the Great]] was made a saint mostly for political reasons.
* The Doctor notes that [[Vladimir the Great]] was made a saint mostly for political reasons.


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== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
* The Doctor twice mentions [[the Monk]] and his attitude towards changing history. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler]]'')
* The Doctor twice mentions [[the Monk]] and his attitude towards changing history. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time Meddler (TV story)|The Time Meddler]]'')
* Steven recalls his argument with the Doctor after their escape from [[Paris]] during the [[St Bartholomew's Day massacre]] on [[24 August]] [[1572]]. His opinion has not changed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Massacre of St Bartholomew's Eve]]'')
* Steven recalls his argument with the Doctor after their escape from [[Paris]] during the [[St Bartholomew's Day massacre]] on [[24 August]] [[1572]]. His opinion has not changed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Massacre (TV story)|The Massacre]]'')
* The Doctor says he shall have to one day tell Dodo about his encounter with [[Marco Polo]] and [[Kublai Khan]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Marco Polo (TV story)|Marco Polo]]'')
* The Doctor says he shall have to one day tell Dodo about his encounter with [[Marco Polo]] and [[Kublai Khan]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Marco Polo (TV story)|Marco Polo]]'')
* The Doctor, Steven and Dodo visited [[Logopolis]] after leaving Kiev. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[He Jests at Scars... (audio story)|He Jests at Scars...]]'')
* The Doctor, Steven and Dodo visited [[Logopolis]] after leaving Kiev. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[He Jests at Scars... (audio story)|He Jests at Scars...]]'')
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* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/bunker.htm The Cloister Library: '''Bunker Soldiers''']
* [http://mysite.science.uottawa.ca/rsmith43/cloister/bunker.htm The Cloister Library: '''Bunker Soldiers''']
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Bunker Soldiers was the thirty-eighth novel in the BBC Past Doctor Adventures series. It was written by Martin Day, released 5 February 2001 and featured the First Doctor, Steven Taylor and Dodo Chaplet.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

There are many beasts and monsters in the universe, it is true. But the worst of them is Man.

A terrifying alien army is sweeping across the landscape, decimating towns and subjugating everyone and everything in its path. With their astute military tactics and advanced weaponry, the invaders seem unstoppable.

But this is no distant star, no alternate timeline. Trapped in a frightened city, the Doctor and his companions discover that this is Earth history, and they are powerless to intervene. The impending slaughter of thousands is a matter of grim historical fact.

Not everyone within the city is prepared to accept their fate. Desperate people embark upon desperate courses of action. They may even succeed.

For, deep beneath the city, something truly alien is stirring...

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  • This book is also available as an ebook and from the Amazon Kindle store.

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