Vinvocci: Difference between revisions

From Tardis Wiki, the free Doctor Who reference
 
(111 intermediate revisions by 45 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Infobox Species
{{Infobox Species
| image = [[File:Vinvocci.jpg|250px]]
|image       = DW The End of Time (Part 1) 659-1-.jpg
| Species name = Vinvocci
|aka         =  
| aka=  
|type       = Green skinned, spiky [[humanoid]]s
| type= Spiny [[humanoid]]
|affiliation = [[Zocci]]
| affiliation=  
|first      = The End of Time (TV story)
| origin=  
|appearances = {{il|[[PROSE]]: ''[[Lights Out (short story)|Lights Out]]''|[[COMIC]]: ''[[The Day at the Doctors (comic story)|The Day at the Doctors]]'', ''[[Beneath the Waves (comic story)|Beneath the Waves]]'', ''[[A Confusion of Angels (comic story)|A Confusion of Angels]]''}}
| appearances= [[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''
|individuals = {{csl|[[Rossiter]]|[[Addams]]}}
| mentions=  
| individuals= [[Rossiter]]<br/>[[Addams]]
}}
}}
The '''Vinvocci''' were a species of spiky [[humanoid]]s.
The '''Vinvocci''' were a species of [[green]]-skinned, spiky [[humanoid]]s.
 
== Biology ==
The Vinvocci were green, spiky humanoids. They resembled the [[Zocci]], but were taller and green. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
 
== Technology ==
[[Rossiter]] and [[Addams]] used [[shimmer]]s to appear as [[human]]s. These devices, disguised as a wristwatch, allowed Rossiter and Addams to work for [[Joshua Naismith]] undetected. However the device was uncomfortable to use.
 
The Vinvocci had a medical device, dubbed the [[Immortality Gate]] by humans, which was capable of healing "whole planets".


==Biology==
[[Rossiter]] and [[Addams]] also had a salvage [[spaceship]]. It had a [[teleport]] system connected to the wristwatches and several sets of automated laser weapons for destroying [[asteroid]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
The Vinvocci are green, spiky humanoids. They resemble the [[Zocci]], but are taller and green. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')


==Technology==
== Culture ==
The Vinvocci used [[shimmer]]s to appear as [[Human]]s. These devices, disguised as a wristwatch, allowed [[Rossiter]] and [[Addams]] to work for [[Joshua Naismith]] undetected. Apparently the device was uncomfortable to use.
The Vinvocci found it racially offensive to be referred to as [[cactus|cacti]]. They were a peaceful species, considering it almost anathema to even hit someone non-lethally; ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'') when seizing control of [[Tivoli]] from the [[Terileptil]]s, they simply condemned the Terileptils to [[exile]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Time Traveller's Diary (novel)|Time Traveller's Diary]]'')


Rossiter and Addams also had a salvage [[spaceship]]. It had a [[teleport]] system connected to the wristwatches and several sets of automatated laser weapons for destroying [[asteroid]]s. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
== History ==
In December [[2009]], a salvage team, consisting of [[Rossiter]] and [[Addams]], arrived on Earth to find the [[Immortality Gate]]. The Gate had been reactivated by humans, and had sent out a signal which attracted the pair. They infiltrated the company of [[Joshua Naismith]], under the guise of two human scientists. They were trying to repair the [[Immortality Gate]], but {{Simm}} stopped their plans by using it to transform every human on Earth into duplicates of himself.


==History==
The Vinvocci, unaffected due to their alien nature, helped the [[Tenth Doctor]] and [[Wilfred Mott]] escape the Master, bringing them to their ship. They later helped the Doctor return to the [[Naismith mansion]], dropping off Mott shortly afterwards when he refused to leave the Doctor. They then departed, unwilling to involve themselves any further in the conflict as they believed Earth was going to be destroyed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
In [[2010]], a salvage team, consisting of [[Rossiter]] and [[Addams]], arrived on Earth in order to find the [[Immortality Gate]]. The Gate had been reactivated by humans, which sent out a signal and attracted the pair. They infiltrated the company of [[Joshua Naismith]], under the guise of two Human scientists. They were trying to repair the Gate, but [[the Master]] stopped their plans by using it himself, transforming every human on Earth into duplicates of himself. The Vinvocci, unaffected due to their alien nature, helped [[Tenth Doctor|the Doctor]] and [[Wilfred Mott]] escape the Master, bringing them to their ship, and later helped the Doctor return to the Naismith mansion, dropping off Wilfred shortly after. They then departed, unwilling to involve themselves any further in the conflict. ([[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')


Apparently the words "cactus" and "cacti" -- references to an Earth plant of similar appearance -- are considered racist terms by the Vinvocci, as Rossiter indicated when the Doctor used the latter term.
On [[17 September]] [[2721]], the Vinvocci won control of the planet [[Tivoli]] from the [[Terileptil]]s. Following their victory, the Vinvocci [[exile]]d the surviving Terileptils. During their occupation of the planet, however, the Vinvocci were infiltrated by the [[Shakri]], who "outmanoeuvered" the Vinvocci and took control of the planet on [[17 October]] [[2850]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Time Traveller's Diary (novel)|Time Traveller's Diary]]'')


==Behind the Scenes==
A Vinvocci was a customer at the [[Intergalactic Coffee Roasting Station]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Lights Out (short story)|Lights Out]]'')
*In the [[Doctor Who Confidential]] episode for [[DW]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time- Part 1]]'', [[Russell T Davies]] briefly suggests that the Vinvocci and Zocci are in fact related species.
*For some reason the Doctor Who team decided not to paint the faces of the Vinvocci, instead leaving the majority of their faces human skin colored. This resulted in color fluctuations throughout the duration of ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]''.


[[Doctor (The Day at the Doctors)|A doctor]] working at [[New Hippocrates]] was a Vinvocci. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Day at the Doctors (comic story)|The Day at the Doctors]]'')
== Behind the scenes ==
[[File:Vinvocci original.jpg|thumb|right|The makeup design for [[Addams]] as originally filmed, and as recoloured. ([[CON]]: ''[[Lords and Masters (CON episode)|Lords and Masters]]''/[[TV]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')]]
* The original makeup design for the Vinvocci was not completely green. After principal photography had finished, [[Russell T Davies]] reconsidered the creatures' design and decided to have the footage digitally recoloured. ([[PCOM]]: ''[[The End of Time (TV story)|The End of Time]]'')
* It was revealed that the Vinvocci and the [[Zocci]] are actually related. ([[CON]]: ''[[Lords and Masters]]'')


{{2009 Specials aliens}}
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Humanoid species]]
[[Category:Species with green skin]]
[[Category:Binary-sex species]]
[[ru:Винвоччи]]
[[Category:Species that conquered Tivoli]]

Latest revision as of 21:29, 22 August 2023

The Vinvocci were a species of green-skinned, spiky humanoids.

Biology[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Vinvocci were green, spiky humanoids. They resembled the Zocci, but were taller and green. (TV: The End of Time)

Technology[[edit] | [edit source]]

Rossiter and Addams used shimmers to appear as humans. These devices, disguised as a wristwatch, allowed Rossiter and Addams to work for Joshua Naismith undetected. However the device was uncomfortable to use.

The Vinvocci had a medical device, dubbed the Immortality Gate by humans, which was capable of healing "whole planets".

Rossiter and Addams also had a salvage spaceship. It had a teleport system connected to the wristwatches and several sets of automated laser weapons for destroying asteroids. (TV: The End of Time)

Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]

The Vinvocci found it racially offensive to be referred to as cacti. They were a peaceful species, considering it almost anathema to even hit someone non-lethally; (TV: The End of Time) when seizing control of Tivoli from the Terileptils, they simply condemned the Terileptils to exile. (PROSE: Time Traveller's Diary)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

In December 2009, a salvage team, consisting of Rossiter and Addams, arrived on Earth to find the Immortality Gate. The Gate had been reactivated by humans, and had sent out a signal which attracted the pair. They infiltrated the company of Joshua Naismith, under the guise of two human scientists. They were trying to repair the Immortality Gate, but the Saxon Master stopped their plans by using it to transform every human on Earth into duplicates of himself.

The Vinvocci, unaffected due to their alien nature, helped the Tenth Doctor and Wilfred Mott escape the Master, bringing them to their ship. They later helped the Doctor return to the Naismith mansion, dropping off Mott shortly afterwards when he refused to leave the Doctor. They then departed, unwilling to involve themselves any further in the conflict as they believed Earth was going to be destroyed. (TV: The End of Time)

On 17 September 2721, the Vinvocci won control of the planet Tivoli from the Terileptils. Following their victory, the Vinvocci exiled the surviving Terileptils. During their occupation of the planet, however, the Vinvocci were infiltrated by the Shakri, who "outmanoeuvered" the Vinvocci and took control of the planet on 17 October 2850. (PROSE: Time Traveller's Diary)

A Vinvocci was a customer at the Intergalactic Coffee Roasting Station. (PROSE: Lights Out)

A doctor working at New Hippocrates was a Vinvocci. (COMIC: The Day at the Doctors)

Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]

The makeup design for Addams as originally filmed, and as recoloured. (CON: Lords and Masters/TV: The End of Time)
  • The original makeup design for the Vinvocci was not completely green. After principal photography had finished, Russell T Davies reconsidered the creatures' design and decided to have the footage digitally recoloured. (PCOM: The End of Time)
  • It was revealed that the Vinvocci and the Zocci are actually related. (CON: Lords and Masters)