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'''Cygnus A''' was a feature of space, beyond which lay [[Zeta Minor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Evil (TV story)|Planet of Evil]]'') A sentence of digging ore in Cygnus A was a punishment for attempting to defraud a [[Federation]]-backed diamond franchise. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Diamond Dogs (novel)|Diamond Dogs]]'')
'''Cygnus A''' was a feature of space, beyond which lay [[Zeta Minor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Planet of Evil (TV story)|Planet of Evil]]'') A sentence of digging ore in Cygnus A was a punishment for attempting to defraud a [[Federation]]-backed diamond franchise. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Diamond Dogs (novel)|Diamond Dogs]]'') At some point, Cygnus A fell to [[the Committee]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Conspiracy (audio story)|The Conspiracy]]'')


== Behind the Scenes ==
== Behind the scenes ==
''Cygnus A ''is a clear reference to the planet ''Cygnus Alpha'' from [[Blake's 7]]. This is further referenced in the novel ''Diamond Dogs'' where Cygnus A is said to be a place of punishment set up by the Federation. In the Blake's 7 episode named after the planet, it is indeed shown to be a prison under control of the Federation, the primary governing force in the universe of the show.[[Category:Locations]]
Cygnus A was used again, three years later, in the Terry Nation-produced series [[Blake's 7]]. This is further referenced in the novel ''Diamond Dogs'' where Cygnus A is said to be a place of punishment set up by the Federation. In the ''Blake's 7'' episode named after the planet, it is indeed shown to be a prison under control of the Federation, the primary governing force in the show's universe.
 
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Cygnus A was a feature of space, beyond which lay Zeta Minor. (TV: Planet of Evil) A sentence of digging ore in Cygnus A was a punishment for attempting to defraud a Federation-backed diamond franchise. (PROSE: Diamond Dogs) At some point, Cygnus A fell to the Committee. (AUDIO: The Conspiracy)

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Cygnus A was used again, three years later, in the Terry Nation-produced series Blake's 7. This is further referenced in the novel Diamond Dogs where Cygnus A is said to be a place of punishment set up by the Federation. In the Blake's 7 episode named after the planet, it is indeed shown to be a prison under control of the Federation, the primary governing force in the show's universe.