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|image = Thunderbirds Film for Sale.jpg | |image = Thunderbirds Film for Sale.jpg | ||
|main character = [[Tin-Tin Kyrano]] | |main character = [[Tin-Tin Kyrano]] | ||
|featuring = [[Steve Zodiac|Zodiac]], [[Paul Travers|Travers]], [[ | |featuring = [[Steve Zodiac|Zodiac]], [[Paul Travers|Travers]], [[Charles Grey|White]] | ||
|setting = [[Earth]] and [[Astra]], [[2069]] | |setting = [[Earth]] and [[Astra]], [[2069]] | ||
|writer = | |writer = | ||
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|colourist = | |colourist = | ||
|letterer = | |letterer = | ||
|publication = TV21 249 | |publication = [[TV21 249]] | ||
|release date = | |release date = October 2014 | ||
|publisher = Network Distributing | |publisher = Network Distributing | ||
|format = | |format = | ||
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|prev = Stalemate! (short story) | |prev = Stalemate! (short story) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Thunderbirds Film for Sale!''''' was a ''[[TV21 Stop Press]]'' short story containing elements from the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] which was published in [[2014 (releases)|2014]] as part of [[Network | '''''Thunderbirds Film for Sale!''''' was a ''[[TV21 Stop Press]]'' short story containing elements from the [[Doctor Who universe|''Doctor Who'' universe]] which was published in [[2014 (releases)|2014]] as part of [[Network Distributing]]'s ''Supermarionation'' boxset. | ||
The story featured the inhabitants of the planet [[Astra]], which was first mentioned in ''[[Doctor Who]]''{{'}}s | The story featured the inhabitants of the planet [[Astra]], which was first mentioned in ''[[Doctor Who]]''{{'}}s {{cs|The Rescue (TV story)}}. The [[Astran]]s, meanwhile, were a semi-regular fixture during ''[[TV Century 21]]''{{'}}s original run, having been introduced in the ''[[The Daleks (series)|The Daleks]]'' story {{cs|Duel of the Daleks (comic story)}}. | ||
== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
In a leading [[auction]] [[house]] in [[Paris]], a collection of [[art]] objects from the estate of a deceased collector is put under the [[hammer]]. However, normal proceedings are interrupted when a [[film]] | In a leading [[auction]] [[house]] in [[Paris]], a collection of [[art]] objects from the estate of a deceased collector is put under the [[hammer]]. However, normal proceedings are interrupted when a [[film]] canister, depicting [[International Rescue]] in action, is produced, prompting "a flurry of furious bidding" across the floor and causing a sensation around the [[world]]. It is [[Tin-Tin Kyrano]], seen in conversation with [[Lady]] [[Penelope Creighton-Ward]] outside the auction room, who leads as ''[[TV 21]]'' goes to press. | ||
Meanwhile, ''[[Zero X]]'' completes its mission to tackle the so-called [[Zero-Star]] currently threatening [[the Sun]]. The "agressive stellar object" is "blasted into oblivion" as the [[Linktan ship]], which had converted into a [[Heliotomic Bomb]], launches into its [[heart]]. On the way back to [[Glenn Field]], [[Captain]] [[Paul Travers]] tragically reports that the [[Linktan]] crew sacrificed their [[Life|lives]] so that the peoples of the [[Earth]] and other neighbouring [[planet]]s might live. | Meanwhile, ''[[Zero X]]'' completes its mission to tackle the so-called [[Zero-Star]] currently threatening [[the Sun]]. The "agressive stellar object" is "blasted into oblivion" as the [[Linktan ship]], which had converted into a [[Heliotomic Bomb]], launches into its [[heart]]. On the way back to [[Glenn Field]], [[Captain]] [[Paul Travers]] tragically reports that the [[Linktan]] crew sacrificed their [[Life|lives]] so that the peoples of the [[Earth]] and other neighbouring [[planet]]s might live. | ||
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Also, following dramatic developments on [[Astra]], [[Colonel]] [[Steve Zodiac]] is granted a [[pardon]] by [[Kaplan (Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra)|the Kaplan]] and sets off in pursuit of ''[[Fireball XL5 (spacecraft)|Fireball XL5]]'', his own [[spacecraft]], when it is snatched by the [[Treason|traitorous]] [[Kaplan Major]]. Reporting back to his superiors, he proclaims he is "prepared to destroy ''Fireball''" if no alternative presents itself. | Also, following dramatic developments on [[Astra]], [[Colonel]] [[Steve Zodiac]] is granted a [[pardon]] by [[Kaplan (Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra)|the Kaplan]] and sets off in pursuit of ''[[Fireball XL5 (spacecraft)|Fireball XL5]]'', his own [[spacecraft]], when it is snatched by the [[Treason|traitorous]] [[Kaplan Major]]. Reporting back to his superiors, he proclaims he is "prepared to destroy ''Fireball''" if no alternative presents itself. | ||
Back on Earth, [[ | Back on Earth, [[Charles Grey|Colonel White]] assures [[reporter]]s there will be "no repeat of [[history]]" as [[Spectrum (organisation)|Spectrum]] officers prepare to oversee [[security]] arrangements at the opening of [[London]]'s rebuilt [[Car-Vu]]. With the [[World President]] in attendance, a maximum security screen is thrown around the [[city]] while [[Adam Svenson|Captains Blue]] and [[Brad Holden|Grey]] taking charge of operations. Elsewhere, the [[World Intelligence Network]] are reported to be investigating a possible link between the linking VIPs' [[Switzerland|Swiss]] [[bank]] account details and a new [[Mathematics|mathematical]] [[computer program]] being developed by staff at a leading [[public school]]. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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* [[Steve Zodiac]] | * [[Steve Zodiac]] | ||
* [[Paul Travers]] | * [[Paul Travers]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Charles Grey|Colonel White]] | ||
== | == Worldbuilding == | ||
* [[Tin-Tin Kyrano|Tin-Tin]] is believed to be a graduate of [[Tokyo University]] with [[Degree (education)|degrees]] in [[higher mathematics]] and [[advanced technical theory]]. | * [[Tin-Tin Kyrano|Tin-Tin]] is believed to be a graduate of [[Tokyo University]] with [[Degree (education)|degrees]] in [[higher mathematics]] and [[advanced technical theory]]. | ||
* The [[Zero-Star]] was previously responsible for the [[destruction]] of several other [[star]]s near [[the Sun]]. | * The [[Zero-Star]] was previously responsible for the [[destruction]] of several other [[star]]s near [[the Sun]]. | ||
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== Story notes == | == Story notes == | ||
* This story introduces the rank of [[Kaplan Major]]. Although the nature of the position is not elaborated upon, it is implied they hold a high place in the [[Astran]] hierachy. The [[Kaplan Minus]] was previously established to be the second-in-command of the [[Kaplan]] while the [[Kaplan Minor]] was the Kaplan's [[child]]. | * This story introduces the rank of [[Kaplan Major]]. Although the nature of the position is not elaborated upon, it is implied they hold a high place in the [[Astran]] hierachy. The [[Kaplan Minus]] was previously established to be the second-in-command of the [[Kaplan]] while the [[Kaplan Minor]] was the Kaplan's [[child]]. | ||
* This story is also another [[crossover]] with ''[[Fireball XL5 (series)|Fireball XL5]]'', ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'', ''[[Zero | * This story is also another [[crossover]] with ''[[Fireball XL5 (series)|Fireball XL5]]'', ''[[Thunderbirds (series)|Thunderbirds]]'', ''[[Zero X (series)|Zero X]]'', ''[[Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons]]'' and ''[[Joe 90 (series)|Joe 90]]''. | ||
== Continuity == | == Continuity == | ||
* [[Steve Zodiac]] is [[pardon]]ed following his [[trial]] and [[death sentence]] for seemingly destroying an [[Astran]] [[flagship]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra (comic story)|Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Stingray Strikes Back! (short story)|Stingray Strikes Back!]]'', ''[[Zodiac Death Sentence! (short story)|Zodiac Death Sentence!]]'') | * [[Steve Zodiac]] is [[pardon]]ed following his [[trial]] and [[death sentence]] for seemingly destroying an [[Astran]] [[flagship]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra (comic story)|Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Stingray Strikes Back! (short story)|Stingray Strikes Back!]]'', ''[[Zodiac Death Sentence! (short story)|Zodiac Death Sentence!]]'') | ||
[[Category:TV21 short stories]] | == Gallery == | ||
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[[Category:2014 short stories]] | [[Category:2014 short stories]] | ||
[[Category:Stories set in 2069]] | [[Category:Stories set in 2069]] | ||
[[Category:Stories that crossover with non-DWU series]] | [[Category:Stories that crossover with non-DWU series]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:25, 22 May 2024
Thunderbirds Film for Sale! was a TV21 Stop Press short story containing elements from the Doctor Who universe which was published in 2014 as part of Network Distributing's Supermarionation boxset.
The story featured the inhabitants of the planet Astra, which was first mentioned in Doctor Who's The Rescue [+]Loading...["The Rescue (TV story)"]. The Astrans, meanwhile, were a semi-regular fixture during TV Century 21's original run, having been introduced in the The Daleks story Duel of the Daleks [+]Loading...["Duel of the Daleks (comic story)"].
Summary[[edit] | [edit source]]
In a leading auction house in Paris, a collection of art objects from the estate of a deceased collector is put under the hammer. However, normal proceedings are interrupted when a film canister, depicting International Rescue in action, is produced, prompting "a flurry of furious bidding" across the floor and causing a sensation around the world. It is Tin-Tin Kyrano, seen in conversation with Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward outside the auction room, who leads as TV 21 goes to press.
Meanwhile, Zero X completes its mission to tackle the so-called Zero-Star currently threatening the Sun. The "agressive stellar object" is "blasted into oblivion" as the Linktan ship, which had converted into a Heliotomic Bomb, launches into its heart. On the way back to Glenn Field, Captain Paul Travers tragically reports that the Linktan crew sacrificed their lives so that the peoples of the Earth and other neighbouring planets might live.
Also, following dramatic developments on Astra, Colonel Steve Zodiac is granted a pardon by the Kaplan and sets off in pursuit of Fireball XL5, his own spacecraft, when it is snatched by the traitorous Kaplan Major. Reporting back to his superiors, he proclaims he is "prepared to destroy Fireball" if no alternative presents itself.
Back on Earth, Colonel White assures reporters there will be "no repeat of history" as Spectrum officers prepare to oversee security arrangements at the opening of London's rebuilt Car-Vu. With the World President in attendance, a maximum security screen is thrown around the city while Captains Blue and Grey taking charge of operations. Elsewhere, the World Intelligence Network are reported to be investigating a possible link between the linking VIPs' Swiss bank account details and a new mathematical computer program being developed by staff at a leading public school.
Characters[[edit] | [edit source]]
Worldbuilding[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Tin-Tin is believed to be a graduate of Tokyo University with degrees in higher mathematics and advanced technical theory.
- The Zero-Star was previously responsible for the destruction of several other stars near the Sun.
- A memorial in honour of the Linktans is to be erected at Glenn Field.
Story notes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- This story introduces the rank of Kaplan Major. Although the nature of the position is not elaborated upon, it is implied they hold a high place in the Astran hierachy. The Kaplan Minus was previously established to be the second-in-command of the Kaplan while the Kaplan Minor was the Kaplan's child.
- This story is also another crossover with Fireball XL5, Thunderbirds, Zero X, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and Joe 90.
Continuity[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Steve Zodiac is pardoned following his trial and death sentence for seemingly destroying an Astran flagship. (COMIC: Flash: XL5 Crew Held on Astra, PROSE: Stingray Strikes Back!, Zodiac Death Sentence!)
