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|series | |series = ''[[The New Counter-Measures]]'' | ||
|number in series = 3 | |number in series = 3 | ||
|number | |number = 3.3 | ||
|main character | |main character = [[Ian Gilmore|Gilmore]], [[Rachel Jensen|Rachel]], [[Allison Williams|Allison]], [[Toby Kinsella|Toby]] | ||
|featuring | |featuring = [[Suzanne Clare|Clare]] | ||
|enemy | |enemy = [[Bronze Dalek]]s, [[Movellan]]s | ||
|setting | |setting = [[United Kingdom]], [[1970s]] | ||
|writer | |writer = Roland Moore | ||
|director | |director = [[Ken Bentley]] | ||
|producer | |producer = [[David Richardson]] | ||
| | |music = [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
| | |sound = [[Joe Meiners]] | ||
|publisher | |publisher = Big Finish Productions | ||
|cover | |cover = [[Ryan Aplin]] | ||
|release date | |release date = 22 April 2020 | ||
|format | |format = 1 CD<br/>Download | ||
|production code | |production code = BFPCM09 | ||
|isbn | |isbn = ISBN 978-1-83868-037-4 (physical)<br/>ISBN 978-1-83868-037-4 (digital) | ||
|prev | |prev = The Movellan Manoeuvre (audio story) | ||
|soundcloudtrailer = | |soundcloudtrailer = https://soundcloud.com/big-finish/the-new-counter-measures-the-dalek-gambit-trailer | ||
|epcount=1}} | |||
'''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third story in the [[ | '''''{{StoryTitle}}''''' was the third and final story of the third series of ''[[The New Counter-Measures]]'', and the final story in the ''[[Counter-Measures (audio series)|Counter-Measures]]'' range as a whole, produced by [[Big Finish Productions]]. It was written by [[Roland Moore]] and featured [[Simon Williams]] as [[Ian Gilmore]], [[Pamela Salem]] as [[Rachel Jensen]], [[Karen Gledhill]] as [[Allison Williams]], [[Hugh Ross]] as [[Toby Kinsella]] and [[Carolyn Seymour]] as [[Suzanne Clare]]. | ||
According to the [[producer]], [[David Richardson]], the series' original conclusion was intended to be ''[[The Hollow King (audio story)|The Hollow King]]''. However, the story's standalone nature, and fan popularity, resulted in further entries in the series to wrap things up with a better sense of closure. | |||
Following up on the events of ''[[The Movellan Manoeuvre (audio story)|The Movellan Manoeuvre]]'', which was released on the [[22 April (releases)|same day]], ''The Dalek Gambit'' serves as the true grand finale and a send-off to the main characters. In celebration, the story pit [[Intrusion Counter-Measures Group|Counter-Measures]] against the [[Dalek]]s, the foe they first fought during their debut appearance in ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bigfinish.com/news/v/daleks-movellans-counter-measures-out-now|title=EXCLUSIVE – Daleks! Movellans! Counter-Measures! Out now!|date of source=April 22nd, 2020|website name=Big Finish|accessdate=April 23rd, 2020}}</ref> | |||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
After the [[Movellan]] attack, the new Counter Measures team discover that key | After the [[Movellan]] attack, the new [[Intrusion Counter-Measures Group|Counter Measures]] [[team]] discover that key [[scientist]]s who helped the Movellans are being [[murder]]ed. [[Rachel Jensen]] realises that the [[Dalek]]s are behind it. | ||
Soon the team finds itself in the middle of a desperate war between Daleks and Movellans. As casualties mount, the Daleks plan to explode a bomb to wipe out the Movellans. Unfortunately it will also destroy all life on [[Earth]]. | Soon the team finds itself in the middle of a desperate war between Daleks and Movellans. As casualties mount, the Daleks plan to explode a [[bomb]] to wipe out the Movellans. Unfortunately it will also destroy all [[life]] on [[Earth]]. | ||
Rachel finds herself struggling to diffuse the bomb as the clock ticks down. The stakes are high and this time not everyone will make it out alive... | Rachel finds herself struggling to diffuse the bomb as the [[clock]] ticks down. The stakes are high and this time not everyone will make it out alive... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
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* Lady [[Suzanne Clare]] - [[Carolyn Seymour]] | * Lady [[Suzanne Clare]] - [[Carolyn Seymour]] | ||
* [[Maurice Vallan]] - [[Cyril Nri]] | * [[Maurice Vallan]] - [[Cyril Nri]] | ||
* The [[Dalek]]s - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | * The [[Dalek]]s / Sergeant [[Tulley]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
== | == Crew == | ||
* Music - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | |||
* Based on characters created by [[Ben Aaronovitch]] | |||
* Cover Art - [[Ryan Aplin]] | |||
* Director - [[Ken Bentley]] | |||
* Executive Producer - [[Jason Haigh-Ellery]] and Nicholas Briggs | |||
* Producer - [[David Richardson]] | |||
* Script Editor - [[John Dorney]] | |||
* Sound Design - [[Joe Meiners]] | |||
* Writer - [[Roland Moore]] | |||
== Worldbuilding == | |||
* Movellans use [[cobalt bomb]]s. | |||
* The Daleks murder [[Harlan Jesep]], [[Michelle Dupont]], and several other top robotics experts. | |||
* Commander Vallan is of the [[Fourth Movellan Strategic Fleet]]. | |||
* According to Vallan, the [[Dalek-Movellan War]] has been raging for [[Century|centuries]], but both sides have access to [[time travel]]. | |||
* Rachel shuts down the Dalek force field using the [[Fibonacci sequence]]. | |||
* Allison salvages a [[time warp drive]]. | |||
* Suzanne Clare is aided by [[Jenkins (The Dalek Gambit)|Jenkins]]. | |||
* Rachel knew the only way to leave Counter-Measures was to [[Death|die]]. | |||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
'' | [[File:The Dalek Gambit.jpg|thumb|The original cover.]] | ||
* Originally, the cover featured [[Grey Dalek]]s but it was changed to feature [[Bronze Dalek]]s before release. Both variants have been depicted [[Dalek-Movellan War|battling]] the [[Movellan]]s on television, in ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'' and ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'' respectively. | |||
* This story was recorded on [[6 June (production)|6 June]] [[2019 (production)|2019]] at the [[The Moat Studios|Moat Studios]]. | |||
* This story was originally released on CD and download. | |||
* This was the final appearance of Pamela Salem as Rachel Jensen. | |||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
''to | * From their raid of the [[Movellan]] warehouse, Counter-Measures has acquired a [[sonic lance]], [[Suzanne Clare's portable teleport]], [[dispersal mine]], and a [[Gunstick|Dalek gun]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Movellan Manoeuvre (audio story)|The Movellan Manoeuvre]]'') | ||
* Ian notes that the [[Dalek]]s have [[Bronze Dalek|a different design]] ([[TV]]: ''[[Dalek (TV story)|Dalek]]'', ''[[The Pilot (TV story)|The Pilot]]'', et al.) to [[Imperial Dalek|the Daleks Counter-Measures]] [[Renegade Dalek|is familiar with]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Remembrance of the Daleks (TV story)|Remembrance of the Daleks]]'') | |||
* Movellans use [[Movellan gun|guns resembling pink cones]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[Destiny of the Daleks (TV story)|Destiny of the Daleks]]'') | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
{{bigfinish|releases/v/the-new-counter-measures-the-dalek-gambit-2090}} | {{bigfinish|releases/v/the-new-counter-measures-the-dalek-gambit-2090}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 26 February 2024
The Dalek Gambit was the third and final story of the third series of The New Counter-Measures, and the final story in the Counter-Measures range as a whole, produced by Big Finish Productions. It was written by Roland Moore and featured Simon Williams as Ian Gilmore, Pamela Salem as Rachel Jensen, Karen Gledhill as Allison Williams, Hugh Ross as Toby Kinsella and Carolyn Seymour as Suzanne Clare.
According to the producer, David Richardson, the series' original conclusion was intended to be The Hollow King. However, the story's standalone nature, and fan popularity, resulted in further entries in the series to wrap things up with a better sense of closure.
Following up on the events of The Movellan Manoeuvre, which was released on the same day, The Dalek Gambit serves as the true grand finale and a send-off to the main characters. In celebration, the story pit Counter-Measures against the Daleks, the foe they first fought during their debut appearance in Remembrance of the Daleks.[1]
Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
After the Movellan attack, the new Counter Measures team discover that key scientists who helped the Movellans are being murdered. Rachel Jensen realises that the Daleks are behind it.
Soon the team finds itself in the middle of a desperate war between Daleks and Movellans. As casualties mount, the Daleks plan to explode a bomb to wipe out the Movellans. Unfortunately it will also destroy all life on Earth.
Rachel finds herself struggling to diffuse the bomb as the clock ticks down. The stakes are high and this time not everyone will make it out alive...
Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]
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Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Group Captain Gilmore - Simon Williams
- Rachel Jensen - Pamela Salem
- Allison Williams - Karen Gledhill
- Sir Toby Kinsella - Hugh Ross
- Lady Suzanne Clare - Carolyn Seymour
- Maurice Vallan - Cyril Nri
- The Daleks / Sergeant Tulley - Nicholas Briggs
Crew[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Music - Nicholas Briggs
- Based on characters created by Ben Aaronovitch
- Cover Art - Ryan Aplin
- Director - Ken Bentley
- Executive Producer - Jason Haigh-Ellery and Nicholas Briggs
- Producer - David Richardson
- Script Editor - John Dorney
- Sound Design - Joe Meiners
- Writer - Roland Moore
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Movellans use cobalt bombs.
- The Daleks murder Harlan Jesep, Michelle Dupont, and several other top robotics experts.
- Commander Vallan is of the Fourth Movellan Strategic Fleet.
- According to Vallan, the Dalek-Movellan War has been raging for centuries, but both sides have access to time travel.
- Rachel shuts down the Dalek force field using the Fibonacci sequence.
- Allison salvages a time warp drive.
- Suzanne Clare is aided by Jenkins.
- Rachel knew the only way to leave Counter-Measures was to die.
Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Originally, the cover featured Grey Daleks but it was changed to feature Bronze Daleks before release. Both variants have been depicted battling the Movellans on television, in Destiny of the Daleks and The Pilot respectively.
- This story was recorded on 6 June 2019 at the Moat Studios.
- This story was originally released on CD and download.
- This was the final appearance of Pamela Salem as Rachel Jensen.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- From their raid of the Movellan warehouse, Counter-Measures has acquired a sonic lance, Suzanne Clare's portable teleport, dispersal mine, and a Dalek gun. (AUDIO: The Movellan Manoeuvre)
- Ian notes that the Daleks have a different design (TV: Dalek, The Pilot, et al.) to the Daleks Counter-Measures is familiar with. (TV: Remembrance of the Daleks)
- Movellans use guns resembling pink cones. (TV: Destiny of the Daleks)
External links[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Official The Dalek Gambit page at bigfinish.com
Footnotes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE – Daleks! Movellans! Counter-Measures! Out now!. Big Finish (April 22nd, 2020). Retrieved on April 23rd, 2020.
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