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|image      = Cyber-drone attack Jayne Kadett.jpg
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|type        = [[Human]]-derived [[cyborg]]
|type        = [[Human]]-derived [[cyborg]]
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|aka        = [[Cyberslave]]
|affiliation = [[Cybermen]]
|affiliation = [[Cybermen]]
|origin      = [[Centuria]]
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|first      = The Power of the Cybermen (comic story)
|appearances = {{il|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Drones of Doom (comic story)|Drones of Doom]]''|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]''}}
|appearances = {{il|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Drones of Doom (comic story)|Drones of Doom]]''|[[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]''}}
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'''Cyber-drones''' were semi-[[Cyber-conversion|converted]] [[Cybermen]] created by descendants of those created in [[Pete's World]].
'''Cyber-drones''' were semi-[[Cyber-conversion|converted]] [[Cybermen]] created to [[mine]] [[Hargstone]] on [[Centuria]].


During their work, the Cybermen and [[Cyber-conversion|Cyber-converted]] [[dog]]s protected from the native [[Ice Snake]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]'')
== Characteristics ==
Described by the [[Tenth Doctor]] as "rush jobs" and "basic work units", Cyber-drones were [[human]]s who were partially [[Cyber-conversion|converted]] by the Cybermen. This partial conversion entailed the use of [[brain implant]]s, to condition the drones to serve the Cybermen, and [[limb]] replacements. The typical Cyberdrone was augmented with a partial [[Cyber-helmet]] with no [[eye-pod]]s or [[jaw]] and [[torso]] plating which was linked to the helmet via tubing. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Drones of Doom (comic story)|Drones of Doom]]'')


Other Cyber-drones [[mine]]d [[Hargstone]] sported a pair of tubes atop the head as opposed to a helmet, while their torsos were covered by [[fur]] [[coat]]s. These miners were fitted with Cyberman limbs, either [[arm]]s or [[leg]]s or both, according to their tasks. [[Homaj]] was distinct in that his right [[hand]] was a drill. In addition, Cyber-drones of the initial type worked alongside them. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]'')
== History ==
[[File:Homaj.jpg|thumb|Homaj. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]'')]]
The first Cyber-drone of Centuria was an [[Thief (The Power of the Cybermen)|interplanetary info-thief]] who used secret files from the [[Torchwood Archive]] to build his own [[Cybermen]], only to be converted into their slave. He served as a [[driver]] for a [[truck]] carrying other [[human]]s the Cybermen had abducted, including [[Jayne Kadett]], to [[Processing Factory Zero-One]]. Also among those captured was the [[Tenth Doctor]] who, with Jayne's assistance, saved his fellow captives from the Cybermen and destroyed their factory. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Power of the Cybermen (comic story)|The Power of the Cybermen]]'')
Using a [[hypnotic]] signal, the Cybermen herded humans to [[Terminus 5]], where they were to be converted to Cyber-drones. Infiltrating the Terminus, the Doctor used his [[The Doctor's sonic screwdriver|sonic screwdriver]] to terminate the hypnotic beam, making the Cyber-drones self-aware, leading them to attack the Cybermen. During the battle, a [[fuel bank]] was ruptured, resulting in the [[airship]] being destroyed with both Cybermen and Cyber-drones still onboard. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Drones of Doom (comic story)|Drones of Doom]]'')
In Centuria's arctic zone, Cyber-drones were used to [[mine]] [[Hargstone]] for transfer to [[Cyber-base]]. During their work, the Cybermen and [[Cyber-conversion|Cyber-converted]] [[dog]]s protected from the native [[Ice Snake]]s. One drone, [[Homaj]], had unstable [[mental implant]]s and so deserted, coming into contact with the Doctor and Jayne. Ultimately, Homaj gave his life as he used [[explosive]]s to seal the Cybermen [[mine]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Enemy Mine (comic story)|Enemy Mine]]'')
== Other references ==
In one [[parallel universe (Telepresence)|parallel universe]], a [[Cyber-Controller (Code Silver)|Cyber-Controller]] used "Cyberdrone" as a term for the fully-converted [[Cyberman]] units subordinate to it. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') Similarily, a [[Borg (species)|Borg]]-modified [[Cyber-Controller (Assimilation²)|Cyber-Controller]] who crossed from [[N-Space]] to the [[Federation universe]] refered to its subordinates as "drones". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'')
In one [[parallel universe (Telepresence)|parallel universe]], a [[Cyber-Controller (Code Silver)|Cyber-Controller]] used "Cyberdrone" as a term for the fully-converted [[Cyberman]] units subordinate to it. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Code Silver (audio story)|Code Silver]]'') Similarily, a [[Borg (species)|Borg]]-modified [[Cyber-Controller (Assimilation²)|Cyber-Controller]] who crossed from [[N-Space]] to the [[Federation universe]] refered to its subordinates as "drones". ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Assimilation² (comic story)|Assimilation²]]'')
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 22 October 2024

You may be looking for Cyberdrone or Cyberman drone.

Cyber-drones were semi-converted Cybermen created by descendants of those created in Pete's World.

Characteristics[[edit] | [edit source]]

Described by the Tenth Doctor as "rush jobs" and "basic work units", Cyber-drones were humans who were partially converted by the Cybermen. This partial conversion entailed the use of brain implants, to condition the drones to serve the Cybermen, and limb replacements. The typical Cyberdrone was augmented with a partial Cyber-helmet with no eye-pods or jaw and torso plating which was linked to the helmet via tubing. (COMIC: Drones of Doom)

Other Cyber-drones mined Hargstone sported a pair of tubes atop the head as opposed to a helmet, while their torsos were covered by fur coats. These miners were fitted with Cyberman limbs, either arms or legs or both, according to their tasks. Homaj was distinct in that his right hand was a drill. In addition, Cyber-drones of the initial type worked alongside them. (COMIC: Enemy Mine)

History[[edit] | [edit source]]

Homaj. (COMIC: Enemy Mine)

The first Cyber-drone of Centuria was an interplanetary info-thief who used secret files from the Torchwood Archive to build his own Cybermen, only to be converted into their slave. He served as a driver for a truck carrying other humans the Cybermen had abducted, including Jayne Kadett, to Processing Factory Zero-One. Also among those captured was the Tenth Doctor who, with Jayne's assistance, saved his fellow captives from the Cybermen and destroyed their factory. (COMIC: The Power of the Cybermen)

Using a hypnotic signal, the Cybermen herded humans to Terminus 5, where they were to be converted to Cyber-drones. Infiltrating the Terminus, the Doctor used his sonic screwdriver to terminate the hypnotic beam, making the Cyber-drones self-aware, leading them to attack the Cybermen. During the battle, a fuel bank was ruptured, resulting in the airship being destroyed with both Cybermen and Cyber-drones still onboard. (COMIC: Drones of Doom)

In Centuria's arctic zone, Cyber-drones were used to mine Hargstone for transfer to Cyber-base. During their work, the Cybermen and Cyber-converted dogs protected from the native Ice Snakes. One drone, Homaj, had unstable mental implants and so deserted, coming into contact with the Doctor and Jayne. Ultimately, Homaj gave his life as he used explosives to seal the Cybermen mine. (COMIC: Enemy Mine)

Other references[[edit] | [edit source]]

In one parallel universe, a Cyber-Controller used "Cyberdrone" as a term for the fully-converted Cyberman units subordinate to it. (AUDIO: Code Silver) Similarily, a Borg-modified Cyber-Controller who crossed from N-Space to the Federation universe refered to its subordinates as "drones". (COMIC: Assimilation²)