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[[File:Cyber-Warrior faceplate.jpg|thumb|The faceplate of a Cyber-Warrior. ([[TV]]: ''[[Ascension of the Cybermen (TV story)|Ascension of the Cybermen]]'')]] | |||
The '''faceplate''' was the [[metal]] [[face]] [[plating]] of the [[Cyberman]] [[Cyber-helmet|helmet]]. ([[WC]]: ''[[Real Time (webcast)|Real Time]]''/[[AUDIO]]: ''[[Real Time (audio story)|Real Time]]'') | The '''faceplate''' was the [[metal]] [[face]] [[plating]] of the [[Cyberman]] [[Cyber-helmet|helmet]]. ([[WC]]: ''[[Real Time (webcast)|Real Time]]''/[[AUDIO]]: ''[[Real Time (audio story)|Real Time]]'') | ||
==Variants== | == Variants == | ||
Certain Cyber-Leaders, also designated [[Cyber-Lord]]s, had black facial plating with visible [[brain]]s behind the [[forehead]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'', ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]'', [[GAME]]: ''[[Blood of the Cybermen (video game)|Blood of the Cybermen]]'') In [[Pete's World]], the [[Cyber-Controller]] [[John Lumic]] also had a visible brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | Certain Cyber-Leaders, also designated [[Cyber-Lord]]s, had black facial plating with visible [[brain]]s behind the [[forehead]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'', ''[[A Good Man Goes to War (TV story)|A Good Man Goes to War]]'', [[GAME]]: ''[[Blood of the Cybermen (video game)|Blood of the Cybermen]]'') In [[Pete's World]], the [[Cyber-Controller]] [[John Lumic]] also had a visible brain. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Age of Steel (TV story)|The Age of Steel]]'') | ||
[[Cybershade]]s uniquely had [[bronze]] faceplates. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'') | A [[Cyber-Controller (Assimilation²)|Cyber-Controller]] which used [[Borg]] technology sported an modified Cyber-helmet with a visible brain; its right side handle was replaced with a tube connected its faceplate's right eye, which was augmented with a Borg implant. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'') | ||
[[Cybershade]]s uniquely had [[bronze]] faceplates adorned with diagonal [[side handle]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Next Doctor (TV story)|The Next Doctor]]'') These "[[mask]]s", along with their [[Cyber-hand]]s, were their only visible non-organic parts. ([[PROSE]]: {{cs|The Visual Dictionary (2010 reference book)}}) | |||
== Individual cases == | |||
Partially converted on [[Telos]], [[Gustave Lytton]]'s [[head]] was supported by an incomplete Cyber-helmet without facial plating. Before his conversion could be completed, Lytton was killed defending the [[Sixth Doctor]] from the [[Cyber-Controller (The Tomb of the Cybermen)|Cyber-Controller]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen (TV story)|Attack of the Cybermen]]'') | |||
Partially converted during the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]], [[Lisa Hallett]]'s [[head]] was supported by an incomplete Cyber-helmet without facial plating. Following a failed conversion which resulted in his [[death]], parts of a Cyber-helmet's face were seen embedded into that of [[Dr]] [[Tanizaki]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cyberwoman (TV story)|Cyberwoman]]'') | Partially converted during the [[Battle of Canary Wharf]], [[Lisa Hallett]]'s [[head]] was supported by an incomplete Cyber-helmet without facial plating. Following a failed conversion which resulted in his [[death]], parts of a Cyber-helmet's face were seen embedded into that of [[Dr]] [[Tanizaki]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Cyberwoman (TV story)|Cyberwoman]]'') | ||
Despite being detached from its [[body]], the helmet of a damaged and automated Cyberman suit made a failed attempt to replace its expired organic components by [[Assimilation|assimilating]] [[Amy Pond]]. To that end, the faceplate split in two, emptying the helmet of a [[humanoid]] skull. As it attempted to assimilate Amy, the helmet repeatedly opened and closed before it eventually fired a [[dart]] at Amy's neck, which rendered her unconscious. Ultimately, however, the Cyber-suit was neutralised by [[Rory Williams]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Pandorica Opens (TV story)|The Pandorica Opens]]'') | |||
Following his [[cyber-conversion]], [[Danny Pink]] removed his faceplate to reveal himself to [[Clara Oswald]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'') | Following his [[cyber-conversion]], [[Danny Pink]] removed his faceplate to reveal himself to [[Clara Oswald]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Death in Heaven (TV story)|Death in Heaven]]'') | ||
The Cyber-helmet known as [[Handles]] sustained damage to its faceplate. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | The Cyber-helmet known as [[Handles]] sustained damage to its faceplate. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Time of the Doctor (TV story)|The Time of the Doctor]]'') | ||
Having undergone a partial [[cyber-conversion]], [[Ashad]]'s human body was housed in an incomplete, weathered [[Cyber-suit]] resembling those associated with the [[Cyberiad]], ([[TV]]: ''[[Nightmare in Silver (TV story)|Nightmare in Silver]]'') but with an unique Cyber-helmet with an incomplete faceplate that exposed the left side of his [[face]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Haunting of Villa Diodati (TV story)|The Haunting of Villa Diodati]]'', ''[[Ascension of the Cybermen (TV story)|Ascension of the Cybermen]]'') | |||
[[Category:Cyberman anatomy]] | [[Category:Cyberman anatomy]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:36, 22 August 2024
The faceplate was the metal face plating of the Cyberman helmet. (WC: Real Time/AUDIO: Real Time)
Variants[[edit] | [edit source]]
Certain Cyber-Leaders, also designated Cyber-Lords, had black facial plating with visible brains behind the forehead. (TV: The Next Doctor, A Good Man Goes to War, GAME: Blood of the Cybermen) In Pete's World, the Cyber-Controller John Lumic also had a visible brain. (TV: The Age of Steel)
A Cyber-Controller which used Borg technology sported an modified Cyber-helmet with a visible brain; its right side handle was replaced with a tube connected its faceplate's right eye, which was augmented with a Borg implant. (COMIC: Assimilation²)
Cybershades uniquely had bronze faceplates adorned with diagonal side handles. (TV: The Next Doctor) These "masks", along with their Cyber-hands, were their only visible non-organic parts. (PROSE: The Visual Dictionary [+]Loading...["The Visual Dictionary (2010 reference book)"])
Individual cases[[edit] | [edit source]]
Partially converted on Telos, Gustave Lytton's head was supported by an incomplete Cyber-helmet without facial plating. Before his conversion could be completed, Lytton was killed defending the Sixth Doctor from the Cyber-Controller. (TV: Attack of the Cybermen)
Partially converted during the Battle of Canary Wharf, Lisa Hallett's head was supported by an incomplete Cyber-helmet without facial plating. Following a failed conversion which resulted in his death, parts of a Cyber-helmet's face were seen embedded into that of Dr Tanizaki. (TV: Cyberwoman)
Despite being detached from its body, the helmet of a damaged and automated Cyberman suit made a failed attempt to replace its expired organic components by assimilating Amy Pond. To that end, the faceplate split in two, emptying the helmet of a humanoid skull. As it attempted to assimilate Amy, the helmet repeatedly opened and closed before it eventually fired a dart at Amy's neck, which rendered her unconscious. Ultimately, however, the Cyber-suit was neutralised by Rory Williams. (TV: The Pandorica Opens)
Following his cyber-conversion, Danny Pink removed his faceplate to reveal himself to Clara Oswald. (TV: Death in Heaven)
The Cyber-helmet known as Handles sustained damage to its faceplate. (TV: The Time of the Doctor)
Having undergone a partial cyber-conversion, Ashad's human body was housed in an incomplete, weathered Cyber-suit resembling those associated with the Cyberiad, (TV: Nightmare in Silver) but with an unique Cyber-helmet with an incomplete faceplate that exposed the left side of his face. (TV: The Haunting of Villa Diodati, Ascension of the Cybermen)
