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|range            = Main Range
|range            = Main Range
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|enemy            = [[Cyber-Leader (Earthshock)|Cyber-Leader]]
|enemy            = [[Cyber-Leader (Earthshock)|Cyber-Leader]]
|setting          =  
|setting          = [[MediMill-77]] & [[planet (Conversion)|Cyber-occupied planet]]
|writer            = [[Guy Adams (writer)|Guy Adams]]
|writer            = Guy Adams
|director          = [[Scott Handcock]]
|director          = [[Scott Handcock]]
|producer          = Scott Handcock
|music            = [[Robert Harvey]]
|music            = [[Robert Harvey]]
|sound            = Robert Harvey
|sound            = Robert Harvey
|cover            = [[Simon Holub]]
|cover            = [[Simon Holub]]
|epcount          = 2
|publisher        = Big Finish Productions
|publisher        = Big Finish Productions
|release date      = [[12 November (releases)|12 November]] [[2019 (releases)|2019]]
|release date      = 12 November 2019
|format            =  
|format            = 1 CD<br/>Download<br/>2nd of 2 stories
|production code  = BFPDWCD258
|production code  = BFPDWCD258
|isbn              = 978-1-78178-865-3
|isbn              = ISBN 978-1-78178-865-3 (physical)<br/>ISBN: 978-1-78178-866-0 (download)
|series            = ''[[Main Range]]''
|series            = ''[[Main Range]]''
|prev              = Warzone (audio story)
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{{dab page|Conversion (disambiguation)}}
{{dab page|Conversion (disambiguation)}}
'''''Conversion''''' was the two-part story comprising part of the two hundred and fifty eighth release in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Guy Adams (writer)|Guy Adams]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Sarah Sutton]] as [[Nyssa]], [[Janet Fielding]] as [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[George Watkins]] as [[Marcipor|Marc]].
'''''Conversion''''' was the two-part story comprising part of the two hundred and fifty eighth release in [[Big Finish Productions|Big Finish]]'s [[Main Range|monthly range]]. It was written by [[Guy Adams]] and featured [[Peter Davison]] as the [[Fifth Doctor]], [[Sarah Sutton]] as [[Nyssa]], [[Janet Fielding]] as [[Tegan Jovanka|Tegan]] and [[George Watkins]] as [[Marcipor|Marc]].


== Publisher's summary ==
== Publisher's summary ==
On the fringes of the galaxy, techno-pirates and research medics fight for the secrets of advanced extra-terrestrial technology. For [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], however, a more personal battle awaits as he confronts his own guilt and the creatures that killed [[Adric|a friend]]: the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]].
On the fringes of the galaxy, techno-pirates and research medics fight for the secrets of advanced [[alien|extra-terrestrial]] technology. For [[Fifth Doctor|the Doctor]], however, a more personal battle awaits as he confronts his own [[guilt]] and the creatures that killed [[Adric|a friend]]: the [[Cyberman|Cybermen]].


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
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* [[Combatta]] - [[Pepter Lunkuse]]
* [[Combatta]] - [[Pepter Lunkuse]]
* [[Herb (Conversion)|Herb]] - [[Angela Bruce]]
* [[Herb (Conversion)|Herb]] - [[Angela Bruce]]
* [[Creasey]] - [[Liz Sutherland-Lim]]
* [[Creasey]] - [[Liz Sutherland|Liz Sutherland-Lim]]
* [[Cyber-Lieutenant (Conversion)|Cyber Lieutenant]] - [[Mark Hardy]]
* [[Cyber-Lieutenant (Conversion)|Cyber Lieutenant]] - [[Mark Hardy]]
* The [[Cyber-Leader (Earthshock)|Cyber Leader]] - [[David Banks]]
* [[Cyber-Leader (Earthshock)|The Cyber Leader]] - [[David Banks]]


== References ==
== Worldbuilding ==
* Combatta has programmed all the medical drones with her [[personality]]. She believes wiggling her [[tentacle]]s is calming for humans.
* Combatta has programmed all the medical drones with her [[personality]]. She believes wiggling her [[tentacle]]s is calming for [[human]]s.
* The [[Planet (Conversion)|planet]] the Doctor and Tegan visit has been completed converted, with the [[Cybermen]] all remaining dormant until needed. They are not aware of intruders unless fired upon; when firing ceases, they become disinterested again.
* The [[Planet (Conversion)|planet]] the Doctor and Tegan visit has been completely converted, with the [[Cybermen]] all remaining dormant until needed. They are not aware of intruders unless fired upon; when firing ceases, they become disinterested again.
* The Doctor tries to hack into the [[cyber-mainframe]].
* The Doctor tries to hack into the [[cyber-mainframe]].
* To trick Herb and Creasey, the Doctor promises to give them the secret of [[time travel]].
* To trick Herb and Creasey, the Doctor promises to give them the secret of [[time travel]].
* Marc's [[cyber-conversion]] is only internal, leaving his [[skin]] unchanged, as part of a new infiltration programme.
* Marc's [[cyber-conversion]] is only internal, leaving his [[skin]] unchanged, as part of a new infiltration programme.
* The Doctor decides everyone needs a break, and departs in the TARDIS, leaving Marc, Nyssa, and Tegan on [[Carlanna]] with some money.
* The Doctor decides everyone needs a break, and departs in the TARDIS, leaving Marc, Nyssa, and Tegan on [[Callanna]] with some money.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
[[File:Warzone & Conversion Alternate.jpg|thumb|Alternate cover.]]
* This story follows directly on from ''[[Warzone (audio story)|Warzone]]''.
* This story follows directly on from ''[[Warzone (audio story)|Warzone]]''.
* At the end of the story, the Doctor leaves Tegan, Nyssa and Marc on [[Callanna]]. This is followed up on in the story ''[[Madquake (audio story)|Madquake]]''.
* This was the Cybermen's final appearance in the [[Main Range|Monthly Adventures]] range.
* When The Doctor and Tegan talk about Adric, The Doctor references to having seen his younger self in Adric. This is a reference to [[Matthew Waterhouse]]'s statement that he thought The Doctor found Adric annoying due to having seen something of his first incarnation (whom The Fifth Doctor tried to distance himself from) in Adric.


== Continuity ==
== Continuity ==
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* Marc is still suffering his [[cyber-conversion]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Warzone (audio story)|Warzone]]'')
* Marc is still suffering his [[cyber-conversion]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Warzone (audio story)|Warzone]]'')
* The Cyber-Leader states he's met the Doctor before and that his consciousness was downloaded into a new body. He remembers the Doctor using his own weapon against him.([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'')
* The Cyber-Leader states he's met the Doctor before and that his consciousness was downloaded into a new body. He remembers the Doctor using his own weapon against him.([[TV]]: ''[[Earthshock (TV story)|Earthshock]]'')
* Marc's cyber-conversion is alluded to when the Doctor visits [[Cicero]]. ([[AUDIO]]: [[Tartarus (audio story)|''Tartarus'']])
* Marc's cyber-conversion is alluded to when the Doctor visits [[Cicero]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Tartarus (audio story)|Tartarus]]'')
* The Cybermen are of the design identified by [[ArcHivist]] [[Hegelia]] as "[[CyberNeomorph]]". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ultimate Cybermen (audio story)|The Ultimate Cybermen]]'')
* The Cybermen are of the design identified by [[ArcHivist]] [[Hegelia]] as "[[CyberNeomorph]]". ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Ultimate Cybermen (audio story)|The Ultimate Cybermen]]'')
== Cover gallery ==
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Warzone & Conversion textless.jpg|Textless cover
Warzone & Conversion Alternate.jpg|Alternate cover
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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[[Category:Fifth Doctor audio stories]]
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[[Category:Fifth Doctor Main Range audio stories]]

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Conversion was the two-part story comprising part of the two hundred and fifty eighth release in Big Finish's monthly range. It was written by Guy Adams and featured Peter Davison as the Fifth Doctor, Sarah Sutton as Nyssa, Janet Fielding as Tegan and George Watkins as Marc.

Publisher's summary[[edit] | [edit source]]

On the fringes of the galaxy, techno-pirates and research medics fight for the secrets of advanced extra-terrestrial technology. For the Doctor, however, a more personal battle awaits as he confronts his own guilt and the creatures that killed a friend: the Cybermen.

Plot[[edit] | [edit source]]

Part one[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Part two[[edit] | [edit source]]

to be added

Cast[[edit] | [edit source]]

Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • Combatta has programmed all the medical drones with her personality. She believes wiggling her tentacles is calming for humans.
  • The planet the Doctor and Tegan visit has been completely converted, with the Cybermen all remaining dormant until needed. They are not aware of intruders unless fired upon; when firing ceases, they become disinterested again.
  • The Doctor tries to hack into the cyber-mainframe.
  • To trick Herb and Creasey, the Doctor promises to give them the secret of time travel.
  • Marc's cyber-conversion is only internal, leaving his skin unchanged, as part of a new infiltration programme.
  • The Doctor decides everyone needs a break, and departs in the TARDIS, leaving Marc, Nyssa, and Tegan on Callanna with some money.

Notes[[edit] | [edit source]]

  • This story follows directly on from Warzone.
  • At the end of the story, the Doctor leaves Tegan, Nyssa and Marc on Callanna. This is followed up on in the story Madquake.
  • This was the Cybermen's final appearance in the Monthly Adventures range.
  • When The Doctor and Tegan talk about Adric, The Doctor references to having seen his younger self in Adric. This is a reference to Matthew Waterhouse's statement that he thought The Doctor found Adric annoying due to having seen something of his first incarnation (whom The Fifth Doctor tried to distance himself from) in Adric.

Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]

Cover gallery[[edit] | [edit source]]

External links[[edit] | [edit source]]