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|image= NA41 zamper.jpg | |image= NA41 zamper.jpg | ||
|series=[[Virgin New Adventures]] | |series = [[Virgin New Adventures]] | ||
|range = Virgin New Adventures | |||
|number in range = 41 | |||
|number= 41 | |number= 41 | ||
|doctor=Seventh Doctor | |doctor = Seventh Doctor | ||
|companions= [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]], [[Roz Forrester|Roz]], [[Chris Cwej|Chris]] | |companions= [[Bernice Summerfield|Benny]], [[Roz Forrester|Roz]], [[Chris Cwej|Chris]] | ||
|enemy= [[Zamp]]s | |enemy= Management, The [[Zamp]]s | ||
|setting= {{il|[[Zamper]], [[60th century]]|[[Aristarchus]], [[60th century]]|[[The Doctor's House]], [[Kent]], [[England]], [[Earth]]}} | |setting= {{il|[[Zamper]], [[60th century]]|[[Aristarchus]], [[60th century]]|[[The Doctor's House]], [[Kent]], [[England]], [[Earth]]}} | ||
|writer= | |writer= Gareth Roberts | ||
|cover= [[Tony Masero]] | |cover= [[Tony Masero]] | ||
|publisher= Virgin Books | |publisher= Virgin Books | ||
|release date= | |release date= 17 August 1995 | ||
|format= Paperback Book; 11 Chapters, 250 Pages | |format= Paperback Book; 11 Chapters, 250 Pages | ||
|isbn= ISBN 0-426-20450-6 | |isbn= ISBN 0-426-20450-6 | ||
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On the far side of a break in the fabric of space is the planet [[Zamper]], home of a secretive organisation that constructs and sells the mightiest warships in the galaxy. It is to Zamper that the last warriors of the fallen [[Chelonian]] Empire have come in a final attempt to restore their race's glory. | On the far side of a break in the fabric of space is the planet [[Zamper]], home of a secretive organisation that constructs and sells the mightiest warships in the galaxy. It is to Zamper that the last warriors of the fallen [[Chelonian]] Empire have come in a final attempt to restore their race's glory. | ||
Separated from the [[The Doctor's TARDIS ( | Separated from the [[The Doctor's TARDIS (Silurian Earth)|TARDIS]], the [[Seventh Doctor|Doctor]] and his companions are intrigued by the bizarre operations on Zamper. Why are accidents and power failures afflicting the planet? What is the true agenda of the mysterious [[Management]]? And what are the strange powers of the alien shipbuilders? | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* [[Smith (Zamper)|Smith]] | * [[Smith (Zamper)|Smith]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
=== Books === | === Books === | ||
* ''[[Similarities in Proto-Cultural Artifacts of the Second Dynasty of the Zyrs]]'', a book Bernice wrote for a bet, has been published by the [[60th century]]. | * ''[[Similarities in Proto-Cultural Artifacts of the Second Dynasty of the Zyrs]]'', a book Bernice wrote for a bet, has been published by the [[60th century]]. | ||
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=== Fashion and clothing === | === Fashion and clothing === | ||
* Chris Cwej wears Calvin Klein [[briefs]] he found in the TARDIS. | * Chris Cwej wears Calvin Klein [[briefs]] he found in the TARDIS. | ||
=== Food and beverage === | |||
* Benny, Roz and Chris have [[coffee]] and [[croissant]]s for [[breakfast]] on Zamper. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* Some Chelonians refer to the Doctor's appearances / incarnations as "the brotherhood of Doctors." | * Some Chelonians refer to the Doctor's appearances / incarnations as "the brotherhood of Doctors." | ||
* [[Gareth Roberts]] later described the book as "terrible". | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:00, 26 September 2024
Zamper is the forty-first Virgin New Adventures novel. It features the Seventh Doctor, Bernice Summerfield, Roz Forrester and Chris Cwej. It also features a reappearance of the Chelonians, a species that first appeared in The Highest Science.
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
"Good morning. We're doomed. Would you like a cup of tea?"
On the far side of a break in the fabric of space is the planet Zamper, home of a secretive organisation that constructs and sells the mightiest warships in the galaxy. It is to Zamper that the last warriors of the fallen Chelonian Empire have come in a final attempt to restore their race's glory.
Separated from the TARDIS, the Doctor and his companions are intrigued by the bizarre operations on Zamper. Why are accidents and power failures afflicting the planet? What is the true agenda of the mysterious Management? And what are the strange powers of the alien shipbuilders?
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
to be added
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Seventh Doctor
- Bernice Summerfield
- Roz Forrester
- Chris Cwej
- Big Mother
- Frinza
- Hezzka
- Ivzid
- Hafril
- Management
- Secunda
- Mr Jottipher
- Nula
- Taal
- Christie
- Smith
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
Books[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Similarities in Proto-Cultural Artifacts of the Second Dynasty of the Zyrs, a book Bernice wrote for a bet, has been published by the 60th century.
Culture[[edit] | [edit source]]
- The Chelonian anthem has one hundred eighty-five verses.
Fashion and clothing[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Chris Cwej wears Calvin Klein briefs he found in the TARDIS.
Food and beverage[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Benny, Roz and Chris have coffee and croissants for breakfast on Zamper.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Some Chelonians refer to the Doctor's appearances / incarnations as "the brotherhood of Doctors."
- Gareth Roberts later described the book as "terrible".
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Chelonians first appeared in PROSE: The Highest Science.
- Chelonians also appear in PROSE: The Well-Mannered War.
Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]
Original cover
Textless cover
Sketch cover
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Zamper at the Doctor Who Reference Guide
- The Discontinuity Guide to: Zamper at The Whoniverse
- The Cloister Library: Zamper
